Neoga News

A Mattoon man apparently received no life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle slammed into a pickup truck stopped at an intersection in downtown Neoga Sunday night, said officials.

When you think of the Fourth of July, fireworks, barbeques and baseball comes to mind, but there's one man in Cumberland County taking the holiday to a whole new level.

When storms roll through, it often means destruction of property and bad news for homeowners.

Three new members have been elected to the Christian Homes Board of directors, Christian Homes Inc. via LincolnCourier.com

“This equipment makes it helpful in case someone should fall through ice”

Several volunteer firefighters and some local law enforcement took part in "cold water and ice" rescue training at Lake Mattoon on Feb. via Journal-Gazette

“It's kind of mixed up this year”

After all, there are only two spellers slated to take the floor. Officials with Cumberland and Neoga schools were under the misconception initially that they had to narrow down the field of competitors to one ... via Journal-Gazette

By NATHANIEL WEST, Staff Writer nwest@jg-tc.com UPDATED 3:07 PM NEOGA -- An elderly Neoga woman died Tuesday of "complications" following a rear-end collision late last week with a stopped livestock trailer, ... via Journal-Gazette

“I was an accident waiting to happen”

The Coles County Heart Walk on Sunday served as a reminder that cardiovascular disease affects people of all ages, male and female.. "Younger people need to take care of themselves" too, said Mike Turner, a ... via Journal-Gazette

“I like to save money for a long time”

By NATHANIEL WEST, Staff Writer nwest@jg-tc.com There are no holes burned into the pockets of Neoga siblings Ryan and Olivia Ott. via Journal-Gazette

Not as Much as Predicted in Some Areas On Thursday afternoon, central Illinois began getting hit with the a snowstorm for the new year. via Associated Content

“Really, it is a sense of camaraderie for a lot of people”

By AMBER WILLIAMS, Staff writer awilliams@jg-tc.com On July 2, Mike Turner of Neoga had been back from lunch for about 45 minutes when he felt pain in his chest. via Journal-Gazette

“The interior is spacious, clean, and the quality and quantity of food will astound you.”

A longtime bar and grill in downtown Neoga has reopened under new ownership with an emphasis on family dining. via Journal-Gazette

“With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits.”

Verizon Wireless announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to the Champaign-Urbana, Ill., area. via TMCnet

Two teenagers face attempted burglary and battery charges for an incident that sent one of them to the hospital with a knife wound in his chest, Mattoon Deputy Police Chief Adam Weinstock said. via Journal-Gazette

“With this exhibit, people can see the talent of Larry Wetherholt.”

Artwork by Larry Wetherholt will be on display from Jan. 12 to the end of February at Rock Springs Nature Center. via Herald & Review

“Under the law, if a person has a mental illness, as a witness that would affect their credibility to testify, and it may be fair ground for cross examination”

After a status hearing on the telephone in Bureau County Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei's chambers, the criminal sexual abuse case of a Neoga man was continued until February, pending the receipt of the rest of ... via Bureau County Republican

“I warned him what was in there because I thought it would blow up, (but) he took that hose and he was the first one in. There wasn't anything going to stop him. "Without a doubt, I've got the best family in the world.”

A single father living on Illinois Route 16 near the Shelby and Moultrie County border said he is grateful for his dog, who saved Todd Ratliff's 16-year-old daughter in a house fire earlier this month, and for ... via Journal-Gazette

“We were more concerned about the rates than the amount”

By approving a reduced request for property tax revenue Thursday, Neoga school board members said they are making amends to taxpayers while also laying the groundwork for equal tax rates in the three counties ... via Journal-Gazette

By BILL LAIR, Managing Editor blair@jg-tc.com In the 21st year of our "Red Apple" award for the best school district report card in the area, we have a first. via Journal-Gazette

“You need two halves to make a whole.”

Two area school districts failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress on this year's standardized tests. via Journal-Gazette