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Mattoon teen struck, killed by train

Mattoon · Mattoon

Mattoon teen struck, killed by train

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Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines said authorities continue to investigate the incident death of the 17-year-old female.Read Article

Intersection upgrades to start Monday on Illinois 16 from Lake Land to Swords in Mattoon

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Intersection upgrades to start Monday on Illinois 16 from Lake Land to Swords in Mattoon

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IDOT intersection upgrade work on Illinois 16/Charleton Avenue from Lake Land to just west of Swords is set to start Monday. In addition, the city has public works projects planned at nearby Crestview, Remington and Wooddell intersections.Read Article

Coles Wind hearing set to conclude, committee to vote on application

Coles County · Coles County

Coles Wind hearing set to conclude, committee to vote on application

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Opponent testimony is set to end during the hearing's session at 6 p.m. Monday, June 9 at the courthouse and will be followed by public comments. The county regional planning committee will then consider the wind farm application during the…Read Article

How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU

Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O’Brien Field in Charleston, IL on March 31. (Bryce Parker) Hosting the Illinois High School Association state track and field finals annually brings benefits to Eastern Illinois University and the Coles County area. EIU Deputy Athletic Director Mark Bonnstetter said the largest on-campus financial winner is University Housing, wh…Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Postponed Fit-2-Serve Springfest now set for Saturday in Mattoon

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Community members are invited to tour Fit-2-Serve's garden at Broadway and First and take part in a variety of family-friendly activities during the Springfest from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

Three win medals at Boys State Track Meet

Depew wins two medals, breaks 200-meter record 4×100 relay team again sets a new school record By Rich Bauer Three area athletes returned home from the IHSA Boys State Track Meet with medals. Vandalia’s Kohnor Depew picked up two medals, finishing eighth in the 100-meter run and sixth in the 200-meter run, again setting a new school record in the 200. Vandal Jackson Wimberly continued his junior high success in the pole vault by placing eighth…Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Glancing Back for June 4: Ozzie and Harriett, lTV stars, spent part of honeymoon in Mattoon

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Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

Brian E. Smith captures 400m state title, cements sprint legacy for North Shore Country Day

Smith became just the third individual state champion in school history for North Shore Country Day. Senior medaled in three events at Saturday's state track finals. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks North Shore Country Day's Brian E. Smith turns to acknowledge the roar of the crowd after winning the Class 1A 400m Dash title on Saturday at the IHSA Boys Track & Field State Finals in Charleston. CHARLESTON - North Shore Country Day senior Brian E. Smi…Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Athletes conclude track seasons

Sentinel Staff Report Landyn Mitchell CHARLESTON — For Landyn Mitchell it was the crowning achievement to his track and field season. The junior from Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School captured first place in the 110 high hurdles Saturday in the Class 1A state finals at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field and took second in the triple jump. “Landyn did al the work and put in the countless hours to make himself a champion,” said CORLHS …Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Lookong for fosters and or homes for kittens

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Call and or text 2172468745 Also if anyone can find a cage for kittens that be great as I’m starting... View on PetFinderKittens · Mattoon Read Article

Lake Land College baseball celebrating semi-finals finish in NJCAA World Series

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The Lakers returned to their campus Saturday evening having become semi-finalists at their first NJCAA World Series since 1988 and only being taken out of contention by a team, Salt Lake Community College, that won the series that night.Los Angeles Lakers · Mattoon Read Article

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