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Charleston News

Local news for Charleston, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday Aug 16 | The Times

Illinois Style: Brothers repeat motorcycle trek of 60 years ago

CHARLESTON, Ill. - There was just enough time during the late summer of 1948 between baling hay and the end of the farm season for the three teenagers to get on their motorcycles and take the trip of a ...

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers

Tue Aug 12, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Area teens learn civics at Boys' State

Each year, young men can learn valuable lessons about patriotism, love of country and a democratic system of government while attending Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Flag Day, Eastern Illinois University, Alton, IL

Sun Aug 10, 2008

STLtoday

Illinois trees win label of 'historic' for links to past

His estimation that the tree's offspring might be growing across the country is believable because it's thought to be about 210 years old, based on "its size as much as anything else." The fact that the tree ...

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Related Topix: Eastern Illinois University, Coles County, IL

Fri Aug 08, 2008

Journal-Gazette

County fair demolition derby 'good, clean, dirty' family fun

The reason behind Jason Hardwick's enthusiasm for demolition derbies may seem like a contradiction, considering the fountains of mud propelled so often from the soon-to-be smoldering lumps of mangled metal.

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Related Topix: Coles County, IL, Family, Kids, Ashmore, IL, Greenup, IL

Wed Aug 06, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Boroughs featured at Common Grounds

The artwork of Charleston resident Marcia Boroughs will be on display during August and September at Common Grounds, 1612 Charleston Ave., Mattoon.

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Related Topix: Bethany, IL, Mattoon, IL, Painting, Arts

Mon Aug 04, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Charleston council to look at TIF districts

The City Council will consider hiring a consultant tonight to assist with closing out the uptown tax increment financing district and possibly creating new TIF districts.

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Related Topix: Eastern Illinois University, Breese, IL

Sun Aug 03, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Charleston volunteers cultivate community garden

The people who tend the garden at 205 W. Monroe Ave. seem to be nearly as good at plays on words as they are at growing tomatoes and herbs.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Coles County, IL, Life, Food, Vegetables

Fri Aug 01, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Graves claims tractor pull victory on '85 Deere 4650

Chuck Graves of Charleston won the 16,500-pound county farm stock class during the tractor pull Thursday evening at the Coles County Fair.

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Related Topix: Coles County, IL

Herald & Review

Judge upholds most evidence in Coles County horse neglect case

A judge Thursday upheld most of the evidence authorities gathered when they first investigated reports of dead and mistreated horses at Ernest C. Rose's farm last year but left open the possibility of throwing ...

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Related Topix: Coles County, IL

Wed Jul 30, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Charleston man receives probation for residential burglary

A man who pleaded guilty to a residential burglary charge that normally requires prison time was able to receive probation because he agreed to participate in a treatment program.

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Related Topix: Mattoon, IL

Tue Jul 29, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Brankey crowned the '08 Coles County Fair queen

Laurian Brankey of Charleston was crowned Miss Coles County Fair Queen 2008 Sunday as the pageant celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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Related Topix: Coles County, IL, Oakland, IL, Neoga, IL

Sun Jul 27, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Charleston Transitional Facility part of autism network

There are several resources available to people with autism and their families, but Alicia Hart has a simple way of summing up the advantages of the program she helps run.

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Journal-Gazette

A stroll down Charleston's Sixth and Seventh streets offers a glimpse of the past

With gas prices as they are, a Sunday drive may be an unaffordable luxury. How about a Sunday stroll instead? Charleston's recently designated historic district, encompassing Sixth and Seventh streets, offers a ...

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Related Topix: Eastern Illinois University, Coles County, IL

Sat Jul 26, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Retiring Charleston city planner's responsibilities diverse, rewarding

After wrangling a stray dog Wednesday on the courthouse square, City Planner Jeff Finley joked that "dog catcher" was one of the few city jobs he had never handled.

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Journal-Gazette

School registration kicks off starting Friday in Charleston district

Students who will attend schools in the Charleston school district for the 2008-09 school year can register either Friday or July 28 in the cafeteria at Charleston High School.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Humboldt, IL, Mattoon, IL

Journal-Gazette

School registration kicks off starting Friday in Charleston district

Students who will attend schools in the Charleston school district for the 2008-09 school year can register either Friday or July 28 in the cafeteria at Charleston High School.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Humboldt, IL, Mattoon, IL

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Journal-Gazette

Miss Coles County pageant Sunday

The 2008 Miss Coles County Fair Queen Pageant, "50 Years of Queens," will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in front of the grandstand at the Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston.

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Related Topix: Coles County, IL, Millikin University, Decatur, IL, Mattoon, IL

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Journal-Gazette

COLUMN: It's new on the 'honey do' list: a trip outside to measure the lawn

A big "thanks" should go from me to the Charleston City Council, 'cause they've provided the launching pad for the million-dollar scheme - er, business - that will allow me to retire within a year.

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Related Topix: Mattoon, IL, Opinion

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Journal-Gazette

School registration kicks off starting Friday in Charleston district

Students who will attend schools in the Charleston school district for the 2008-09 school year can register either Friday or July 28 in the cafeteria at Charleston High School.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Humboldt, IL, Mattoon, IL

The Daily Eastern News

Recycling pushes forward

Charleston City Council member Jeff Lahr speaks to community member and members of Citizens For Recycling Monday evening.

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Related Topix: Mattoon, IL

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