Rob Stroud

MATTOON — Bagelfest coincides with Emery Stodden's mid-July birthday, so going to this special event has long been a tradition for her.

Coles County Genealogical Society held a tribute Saturday at the graves of local Revolutionary War patriots Jonathan Collom, Charles Pennington and William Galbreath. Gabriel Blair of Oakland is pictured playing

Coles County Genealogical Society held a tribute Saturday at the graves of local Revolutionary War patriots Jonathan Collom, Charles Pennington and William Galbreath.

MATTOON — Volunteering at the Bagelfest main stage concerts has been an annual tradition for the Aaron and Cheryl Wells family for more than 10 years now.

Public works crews from Ashmore, Effingham, Mattoon and Rantoul have been helping clear tornado downed trees and limbs in Charleston through the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network

Theatre in the Park's cast and crew have been rehearsing for their performances of "Farmers Market: The Musical" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23-Saturday, July 25 at Kiwanis Park in

Theatre in the Park's "Farmers Market: The Musical" is set for 7 p.m. July 23-25 at Kiwanis Park, with free admission. A mini market will be open 6-7 p.m. before

CHARLESTON — Grandstand events at the 2026 Coles County Fair are scheduled to kick off Sunday, July 26, with the queen pageants.

Stacy Rolfe didn't expect that after rescuing two miniature horses her barn would become a sanctuary for other mini and dwarf horses.