Mattoon News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Mattoon, IL Mattoon, IL + Follow Home Local News Weather LOCAL BRIEFING More Illinois State Police Investigating Fatal Coles County Traffic Crash Coles County, IL Juvenile admits to starting Mattoon Amtrak station fire WCIA Mattoon, IL In small towns, local businesses can be seen as fundamental and significant staples of the community. More announcements are coming soon. Retiring Mattoon High School Vocal Music Director Angi Dallas greets the audience during her final MHS spring choral concert on Tuesday, May 10 in the school cafeteria. Please subscribe to keep reading. Early voting will begin February 23rd and run through April 3rd. Each tour will last approximately 30 minutes. But in this shop, they are primarily there whenever customers have a sweet tooth. Garden Fest, Artworks and the Class Pack Car Show were all held Saturday in Mattoon parks. There was a problem saving your notification. The production will take Charleston spring musicals to a place where they have never been before the newly renovated Swickard Auditorium at Charleston High School. "I am very, very impressed," Peterson said. 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He died Wednesday. In Humboldt township however, roads are reported absolutely impassable in some sections. A news release from the police said Donald E. Pygott's body was recovered at 9 p.m. in the lake waters near Wolf Creek State Park. The deputy then attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the silver Ford Sedan but the driver failed to stop until he turned north onto North Worthey St. Anita Mae Vaughn, 79, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Michael Shane Winnett to Melinda Erin James, both of Charleston. When conducting the routine license plate check on vehicle, it showed the vehicle was stolen from Effingham. Mattoon Vaughn Anita Mae Vaughn, 79, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. ISP said they were appealing for witnesses who might have seen Pygott or anyone with information on his fate to contact them at ISP.Zone05.Media@Illinois.gov. The Effingham County Chamber celebrates the opening of new businesses or locations and welcomes new Chamber members with ribbon cuttings, new member pictures, and other events and activities. Previously, White served in the same capacity at the West Building in charge during COVID. Oiled roads in Seven Hickory, Paradise, and Pleasant Grove townships are reported in fair condition, they having been well-oiled and able to withstand the thaw that has gotten underway in the past week. 69-year-old suffered stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house left him there. The (PANA) The Pana School Board approved the purchase of nearly $6.4 million dollars of construction bonds during Mondays meeting. From the Windsor Fire Protection District Facebook page:. We can serve up to 28 different school districts in central Illinois. Growing Vernita and Jules welcome new customers to Top Knot Dog Grooming, the perfect place to bring your dog to look their best. The National Weather Service in Central Illinois has issued a Tornado Watch for Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties until 6:00 p.m. CST. Check out these local students who have achieved recent college academic honors. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. This morning at 0353 Neoga Fire, EMS and Sigel Fire Department were paged to a reported shed fire that was fully involved. The Visitor's Center at Lake Shelbyville is located by the dam in Shelbyville. "This is my home away from home," Izzy said of the greenscreen room. You can also find further information on anticipated economic development by clicking here. October 5, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Several area cities and counties have been working together to bid electric supply for our residents. that is degrading to another person. Threats of harming another Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. A recording of the 7/8/22 Special City Council Meeting that went further in-depth on this information is also available here. Brendan Niebrugge had 13. LIFT is a regional innovation and technology center located in Mattoon. The thaw has also brought about similar conditions in Mattoon relative to the unpaved streets, all attempts at travel on them having been almost abandoned. On Friday, at the request of the Effingham Police, the Illinois State Police activated an Endangered Missing Person Advisory. Illinois State Police arrested 32 year old Travis D. Ingram of Cowden for speeding and an Effingham County FTA warrant for possession of a controlled substance. The production will take Charleston spring musicals to a place where they have never been before the newly renovated Swickard Auditorium at , Charleston's Alaynia Bryant and Mackensie Williams both competed at theIHSA Girls State Wrestling Tournament at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bl. Pictured is (front row) newly crowned 2023 Little Miss A.L.A.H. (Back row) 2023 Miss 1st Runner-Up Katheryn Perez; 2023 Miss Congeniality Chloe Sadowski; 2022 Miss A.L.A.H. Like the rest of the sane universe, we couldnt believe the gall of Puffin U.K. when word came out that the publishing house and the Roald Dahl Story Co., the entity that manages his work, had conspired to make hundreds of changes to the writers iconic books. Congratulations to Kylie Smith, Hampton Petska, Brody Boehm, and Sophie Trainer. Mattoon Middle School's Student Lighthouse Committee has invited community members to sign up for future student-led tours to get updates about programs at the school, 1200 S. Ninth St. Community member Patrice Peterson said she enjoyed touring the school on Wednesday and learning about current academic programs there, including computer coding. Click the link below to learn more. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Laughlin-Schultz said she has been interested in womens history before she even understood that womens history was something to be studied. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Take a glance at local stories from years past. Low 31F. MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - A Mattoon man charged with predatory sexual assault of a child is in custody. After the December 2020 retirement of Sharon Uphoff, who had been the Nurse at Lake Land College (LLC) for the previous 17 years, LLC will have its second nurse in many years as Christina White has replaced Britta Grand in the position this Feb. White hopes to make this position a permanent one. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Shelbyville, IL local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. Be Truthful. We'd love to hear eyewitness Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter to GartlanM@mattoonillinois.org, or to deposit them [], The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for 1 opening in the Street Department, and 1 opening in the Parks Department. The Normal People star, who is also currently nominated for an Oscar has been shortlisted for Best Actor for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in the London revival of Tennessee Williams' play A Streetcar Named Desire. Family and consumer science teacher Phoinix Princko, right, tells student tour facilitator Ella Hilgenberg and others in her group about the Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthy Communities cooking lesson that was being held Wednesday morning at Mattoon Middle School. The City of Mattoon will hold a public presentation on the Mattoon Sports Complex project followed by a public question and answer session at its July 19, 2022, Council meeting. Or have they? The first day of school at St. John's for K-8 students was Monday, Aug. 17. ONE GREAT SEASON: Hearts fall to Mattoon in regional final; finish the year at 20-11 Alex Wallner Daily News Feb 19, 2023 1 of 2 Effingham's Ella Niebrugge smiles after a three-point play from. There are no good offers in the electric supply market right now to compete with Amerens standard rate. The Crime Scene Technician Program began this Spring semester and LLC is one of the few institutions in the state that offer this program. Conservative justices appear likely to sink President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, TiKTok is being banned from government devices and Tesla is planning to build vehicles in Mexico. Home baker Susan Cole said that ever since she was a kid, she loved to bake. Most of the country is bracing for winter weather, Chicago will have a new mayor and there was a big trade in the NHL. Students will then call them back to schedule their tour times and dates. If you are interested in signing up for the 30 Days of Giving program click here or visit caseystatebank.com/giving. Eighth-grader Braylon Uppencamp named his planned pinball machine "Boiler-Up.". When crews arrived around 4:20 a.m. they realized the fire in the area of 18 Hidden Acres had spread to another house and a detached garage that was about ten feet away. Virtual meeting information for next week's scheduled City Council meeting is now available. As disconcerting as the U.S.s current debt situation is, the outlook is even worse. The two subsequently stayed in touch as she worked as a teacher in Haiti and he attended college in Florida, fell in love, and then married in 2019. And that was only the semi final game, as Altamont comes back to win 61-59 over Casey. Chance of rain 90%. 6 gift ideas for the outdoorsy person in your life. This is SGAs activities during the months of Jan and Feb. SGA met on the first Wednesday back from winter break and has had continuous meetings on every Wednesday since the spring semester started, with the exception of the one snow day the college had on that cold week of Jan. Masks are required and social distancing is practiced. The winner will advance to Fridays final against the winner of tomorrows game of Tuscola at 27-6 and St Anthony who is 22-12. The open house is a great way for anybody thinking they may be interested in one of these fields to get some hands-on experience., This week's honor announcements include Casey-Westfield High School. Breaking News SIGN UP NOW. Kristian KP Philpotts grew up wanting to work in the world of animal science. The meeting was delayed a week due to the Presidents Day holiday the week previous. Read the latest from Decatur and Macon County. Aldermen Tim Eddy and Ray Butch Hocq were absent. The WSVZ and Family Drug-Shelbyville Students of the Month for February 2023 were presented with their awards recently. He wanted to be a veterinarian since he was like 7 years old. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. She was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Kenneth Neale Webb and Florence Estelle Sawyer. The residents in our program will all be automatically moving to Ameren for 1 year. It can help its standing there and for the Big Ten Tournament over the next week. . Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. See all. CITY OF MATTOON, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE November 29, 2022 The City of Mattoon has been bidding the electric supply for our residents since 2013. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The Parks Department maintains City Parks, Athletic Fields, Lake Mattoon Public Use Areas, Dodge Grove Cemetery, Trees, and Landscaping. Most courses end with industry credential, certification, dual credit, and workplace experience. There are lots of nice views around Lake Shelbyville for homecoming photos. This week's local crime and court updates from Journal Gazette/Times-Courier. "If the post put a smile on someone's face, especially this time of year, it makes us very happy," he said. It was done in front of what can only be described as one of the loudest gym I have ever been apart of. MATTOON, IL - James Edward Brown, 80, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Sunday at Mattoon Healthcare. The collision was March 25 at Route 16 and Miller Road. Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. 69-year-old suffered stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house left him there. Use the 'Report' link on Emeline Greathouse; 2022 Junior Miss A.L.A.H. Wednesday's tour also included stops in the art; science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM); industrial technology; family and consumer science; and library media center learning spaces. The positive test result was reported at St. John's Lutheran School on Friday, Aug. 14. On February 24, 2023, at approximately 9:57 p.m. a Clay County Sheriffs Deputy was traveling westbound on Highway 50 near Stanford Rd in his marked squad car when a vehicle passed him and multiple other vehicles at high rate of speed. Deputies were dispatched at 2:45 p.m. to the area of the old dam on Lake Paradise in response to a call regarding an unresponsive subject in a vehicle. Unfortunately, our current bid is expiring. In the meantime enjoy Colton Dixon's hit song "Build a Boat." She was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Kenneth Neale Webb and Florence Estelle Sawyer. pageant was held on Saturday, February 25 at Penn Station. Is our economy doing better or worse? Coach Brad Underwood said he's progressing and "doing better". each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Now, shes fighting to keep his memory []. Get latest news, events and information on Illinois sports, weather,. Mattoon police said they arrested 69-year-old Michael D. Briseno at 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 29. Mattoon man's body pulled from Lake Shelbyville. These are recent reports of missing children made to local law enforcement. Preschool students started school on Aug. 10. The expected return date is Thursday, Aug. 27. 1008 Monroe Ave. in CHARLESTON The April 4 municipal election is more than a month away, but those wanting to vote early can do so beginning Thursday, Feb. 23. She was raised by her aunt, Eileen Webb. NEOGA, Ill. (WAND) - Neoga firefighters were called to a house fire near Lake Mattoon early Monday morning. He died Wednesday. FARMERSBURG, Ind. Content by Ballard's Resort. The watch was put in place at 11:05 a.m. and will plans to have the watch remain in effect until 4 p.m. (EST). He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2020. 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