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New energy effort under way in Coles, say leaders
Fri, 18 May 2012 03:45:41 -0700
MATTOON — Coles County’s economic development organization on Thursday touted local projects exemplifying the economic recovery and the prospects of a new clean energy venture.
Circuit Breaker, Illinois Cares Rx clinic to be held in Oakland
Sat, 12 May 2012 07:14:09 -0700
CHARLESTON — The Coles County Council on Aging Telecare Program will host a Circuit Breaker/Illinois Cares Rx clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Oakland Senior Center.
Several road work projects on Coles County Board’s agenda
Tue, 08 May 2012 04:42:27 -0700
CHARLESTON — Several road work projects, including resurfacing about four miles of Old State Road southeast of Mattoon, go before the Coles County Board at its meeting tonight.
Elders in Action: RSVP volunteers thanked at annual Recognition Luncheon
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:14:21 -0700
On May 8, more than 150 volunteers enjoyed the Annual May Recognition Luncheon, held at your LifeSpan Center. This spring event was an opportunity to thank Coles County Retired and Senior Volunteer Pr
County board green-lights work on Old State Road
Wed, 09 May 2012 03:27:28 -0700
CHARLESTON — The Coles County Board on Tuesday approved a $950,000 resurfacing project for part of Old State Road southeast of Mattoon, one of several road work and related votes by the board during i
Coles County Barbershop Chorus takes honors
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:10:07 -0700
CHARLESTON — Tim and Tom Woodall made barbershop singing history in Illinois a few weeks ago.
Officials: 6-month-old Etna girl died of pneumonia
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:12:10 -0700
CHARLESTON — A 6-month-old Etna girl found unresponsive at her home last month died because of pneumonia, a Coles County Sheriff’s Office detective said Thursday.
Coles arts council plans papermaking workshop
Wed, 09 May 2012 08:45:53 -0700
CHARLESTON — The Fiber Arts Division of the Coles County Arts Council will present Dennis Morris of Springfield, who will teach his handmade paper art.
Historical society poised for ramble
Wed, 16 May 2012 20:43:30 -0700
CHARLESTON (JG-TC) — The 24th Annual Coles County Historical Society Garden Ramble will be held from noon to 5 p.m. May 26-27 at Wesley Whiteside’s 5-acre garden near Charleston.
Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash
Sat, 12 May 2012 22:33:53 -0700
Coles County, IL - A tour bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Coles County that killed an Illinois man. Illinois State Police say the crash happened Saturday morning on I-57 south near Illinois