The National Weather Service – Lincoln Office investigated the Thursday afternoon and evening severe storms, and has confirmed 3 reports of tornadoes in our area.  They were: Edgewood/Mason Tornado, Feb […]

North Clay school board members this week filled a vacancy on the Board, naming Jordan Robey to fill the vacancy previously held by Anthony Dawkins. The Board accepted the letter […]

Mattoon Fire Department was dispatched at 09:09 A.M to a possible basement fire located at 616 Edgar. Crews arrived on scene at 09:12 A.M to find a 2-story single-family residence […]

Cumberland school board members began their February meeting with a special salute to late Cumberland graduate and educator Marjorie Jackson. She was actually a triple threat for Cumberland…not only a […]

The Illinois High School Association is excited to announce the 26 members who were selected to be a part of the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be recognized […]