Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The Cumberland County Fear-grounds will be open tomorrow night, Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. Cost is $10.00 and that also inclu...

Regional Championship Volleyball: Mattoon @ Effingham, Altamont vs. St. Anthony, Windsor/Stew-Stras and Okaw Valley, North Clay against Cisne, Fairfield battles Hamilton County, Tri-County plays T-tow...

St. Anthony High School's Student Council will be trick or treating for hunger tonight, Thursday, October 25. The kids will be making the rounds in Effingham from 6:00-7:30, collecting non-perishable ...

Saturday, October 27th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Several area locations will be offering a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications between ...

The annual fundraiser for Ballard nature Center will be held November 10th at the Effingham Event Center. The evening will include appetizers, wine tasting, dinner, live music, raffles and live and si...

Details of the suspected bombs sent to several high-profile Democrats and CNN are emerging. NBC News reports that the devices were similarly made of PVC pipe with digital timers and possible detonator...

(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is calling for unity after suspected pipe bombs were sent to several prominent Democrats including former President Obama and Hillary Clinton. At a White House even...

(Simpsonville, SC) -- Last Night's Mega Millions jackpot winner may never be revealed, but officials have announced where the one-point-five billion dollar winning ticket was sold. KC Mart in Simpsonv...

Illinois children are getting a chance to use their artistic talents to explore what history can tell us about the future, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidenti...

A benefit for Officer Don Munro will be held November 11th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Mattoon American Legion. Two pork chop dinners with two sides, dessert and drink will be $10.00. In addition, t...