Glancing Back for Sept. 6: State to seek death penalty against Mertz
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100th birthday of World War II vet George Morris of Mattoon to be celebrated
Community members are invited to wish World War II veteran and retired farmer George Morris a happy 100th birthday during a celebration from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 at the
Part of Ninth Street to be closed for EIU utility tunnel project
Ninth Street between Cleveland Avenue and Roosevelt Drive will be closed to traffic from Sept. 8-Oct. 4, weather permitting, for repairs and upgrades to EIU utility tunnels.
Glancing Back for Sept. 5: Vandals go on a spray-painting binge
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Here come the Saints
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FACTS FOR FAMILIES: A Matter of Balance teaches strategies to reduce fall risks
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone
She used Flock camera data to track her ex
An officer repeatedly accessed Flock camera data on her ex and his girlfriend. They say it explained why she kept showing up.
September 3 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today
Greathouse has been appointed to finish the remainder of the term of Amber May, who has left EIU to take an associate athletics director post at Appalachian State.
Darlene Greathouse appointed to Charleston City Council
Greathouse has been appointed to finish the remainder of the term of Amber May, who has left EIU to take an associate athletics director post at Appalachian State.
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier offers free access through Labor Day weekend
Readers can enjoy free access to jg-tc.com through Labor Day — and there's never been a better time to see what local journalism has to offer.
Glancing Back for Sept. 4: Mattoon twins make cross-country bike trek
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MY AMISH HOME: A full moon, family suppers and a dog’s life
"Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faintest not, neither is weary? there is no Searching of his understanding. He giveth powe...
Coles County chief deputy's Iraq service forged lasting bonds
Bells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded at the other two attack sites and across the country as Americans looked back on the horror and legacy of 9/11.
Charleston City Council approves new northside Dollar General
The council approved the conditional use permit for a Dollar General at the former Ted
Glancing Back for Sept. 3: Legislature called into special session
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Week 3 high school football preview: The top Decatur-area games to watch
The Decatur-area continued its winning record against out-of-area competition with a 10-7 record in Week 2. Here are the top seven games to watch this week.
Coles County early history focus of exhibit at EIU's Tarble
The new "Coles County Before 1860" exhibit reflecting the early history of the county through art and architecture will run through Oct. 31 at the Tarble Museum of Art.
Area schools pushing back Friday night football kickoff times
Heat advisories and safety concerns are causing Decatur-area schools to push back Friday night football kickoff times. Here are updated kickoff times.
September 1 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today
Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Journal Gazette/Times-Courier.
Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate care
Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical care at three of its Illinois hospitals.
August 31 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today
Iconic travel center and convenience store chain Buc-ee's is continuing to expand across the country, with more than a dozen new locations planned over the next four years.
Glancing Back for Sept. 1: Convicted killer of Newton girl sentenced to 100-199 years in prison
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Charleston council to consider proposed Dollar General on North Fifth Street
The front of the Warehouse building is pictured Monday, Aug. 31, with traffic passing behind it on Illinois 130. DBD Equities, LLC of Chesterfield, Missouri is seeking to develop the site with a Dollar Gene...
Could Buc-ee's open in Illinois? CEO says probably not
Buc-ee's in Rockingham County opened to the public June 30. It's the first Virginia location for the popular Texas-based travel center.