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Mattoon motorcyclist survives rear-end collision with stopped pickup
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.
Deck The Halls With Red, White And Blue
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.
Downed Trees Provide Windfall for Beekeepers
When storms roll through, it often means destruction of property and bad news for homeowners.
Christian Homes Inc. welcomes three new members to board of directors
Three new members have been elected to the Christian Homes Board of directors, Christian Homes Inc. via LincolnCourier.com
Neoga fire personnel train in cold water and ice rescue
“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
Cumberland spelling bee Thursday features two contestants
“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
Eldery Neoga woman dies following wreck at railroad crossing
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
Winter Snow Storm in Central Illinois
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
Young heart attack survivor joins Heart Walk
“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
Andersons open family restaurant in Neoga
“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
Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network to Champaign-Urbana Area
“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
Stabbing becomes robbery case with arrests of teens
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
Rock Springs plans Wetherholt display
“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
Still waiting for medical records
“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
Dad grateful 'Tank' around to save his daughter
“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
Neoga OKs new levy to lower tax rates next fall
“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
COLUMN: This year, we award two shiny Red Apples
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
Neoga, Arcola districts fall shy of AYP
“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