While on routine patrol, a Mattoon police officer smelled smoke in the area. The officer was able to locate the source of the smoke coming from 2804 Pine. The Mattoon […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Date: 7/15/2025 UNSAFE WATER ALERT City of Mattoon water is again possibly contaminated with (Microcystin) a Harmful Algal Bloom DO NOT DRINK YOUR WATER Failure to follow this advisory could […]
The Effingham City Council Tuesday allocated up to $600,000 in Hotel Operators Occupation Tax dollars. The funds are to pay for infrastructure improvements at Thelma Keller Convention Center. The work […]
Infrastructure projects were okayed Monday by the Altamont City Council. The Council approved two payments on the water main replacement project. The two payments total close to half a million […]
Effingham County 911 board members Tuesday acquired a Rapid Warn Automated Tornado Siren Activation system. The system will cost just under $23,000. Also, the system will set off sirens, not […]
There are still restrictions in place regarding use of Lake Mattoon. While the treated water is safe to drink, there are still some guidelines. For instance, if you live on […]
This is the final day of the Fayette County Fair. The Junior Miss and Future Miss Fayette County Fair Pageants will take place tonight at 7pm. On Monday night, Avery […]