What's New. This year has included the closure of Pizza Hut in Charleston; GNC and Long John Silver's in Mattoon; and Family Video in Charleston and Mattoon, plus the announcement that the JCPenney store at the Cross County Mall will close in March. Subscribe to get twice-daily updates on the COVID-19 outbreak in your inbox. School officials say the goal is to collect more data so they can open their schools to in-person learning. Overall, LSC trailed only Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College with the most employees, according to Coles Together. Home; News. The joint announcement was made by officials with the cities of Mattoon and Charleston, the Mattoon and Charleston Chamber of Commerce offices, Lake Land, and Coles Together. There was an error processing your request. Chad Hobbs, right, owner of the Athlete Factory and The Factory, 401 Bronco Dr. in Bloomington, supervises Timmy Luckey, 16, a Fieldcrest High School baseball player who performed a series of squats during a workout on Monday. It serves the residents of Ridley Township, and the boroughs of Ridley Park and Eddystone.Ridley School District encompasses approximately 8 square miles.According to 2000 federal census data, Ridley School District served a resident population of 40,429. A goes Monday, B Tuesday, everyone learns from home Wednesday, group C is up on Thursday and Friday, those in cohort D will finally have their day on campus. They were rescheduled for spring 2021. Central Catholic High School basketball coach Jason Welch, right, watches his son, JT Welch, take a shot as they waited for word from the IHSA about the future of high school basketball this season while at Cvengros Gymnasium on Wednesday afternoon. Its opening followed the city of Charleston’s approval of a cannabis sales ordinance and issuing of a building permit earlier in the year. New York Forward. But as the new school year approached, Coles County saw some of its highest COVID-19 case numbers. Last month, front-line health care workers at Sarah Bush Lincoln began receiving doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer Inc. and its German partner BioNTech that are being distributed nationwide. They determined that the carbon monoxide alarm was unfounded. Ridley is the only co-ed independent boarding school in Canada and one of only three in North America authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum programme. Parades became a common sight in Charleston and Mattoon as community members organized small, drive-by processions for loved ones celebrating birthdays. We are Belgium We are Belgian Tough We are # Be TOUGH. Bimbo Bakeries USA, which is the new owner of the Lender’s Bagels factory in Mattoon, provided its products for a free drive-through Bagelfest Breakfast at Peterson Park. Ridley School District is a large, suburban public school district in southeastern Delaware County, Pennsylvania in the United States. At the time of Zen Leaf’s opening, Mattoon city Administrator Kyle Gill said a couple of businesses have inquired about opening in Mattoon. There have been fewer Eastern students living in Charleston and frequenting local businesses during much of 2020. Eastern Illinois University also started the school year with in-person instruction in some classes. The rally led to a counter-demonstration that started on the opposite side of the building. The District fosters a community model by maintaining 7 neighborhood elementary schools. When the NBA abruptly postponed its season after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus on March 11, it signaled that life would be changing drastically. You have permission to edit this article. 5 story of 2020: Coles County Fair, other events canceled due to COVID-19, The JG-TC's No. For the second week in a row, quarantines in the Aiken County Public School District are at a record high. At the time, the number of each type of recreational cannabis businesses the city would allow was zero. Under the state's vaccine distribution plan, counties that have high COVID fatality rates are a priority. The county also has seen business openings such as Glik's at the mall, Weber Optiks in the new Shores Jewelry Building, VitalSkin Dermatology and the HSHS Multispeciality Care clinic, all in Mattoon, plus the Zen Leaf cannabis dispensary in Charleston. Soon after, the entire spring seasons for high school and college sports were wiped out. They were to play No. Bill Lehnen, left, tries to give the ball a kick as his partner, Chris Smith, just missed a birdie putt on No. It's what we want to do before the virus takes a significant toe hold.". Brian Zimmerman reacts to an errant drive on No. There wasn't a single sporting event in the U.S. that has been the same since the coronavirus hit — they've all either been canceled, held with no fans, or held with significant safety restrictions. Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine waiting for an arm to put it in on Jan. 13. “Three hundred and 21 days…that's how long it's been since I stepped foot in my high school,” said CV senior, Riley Buell. The Grand Prairie Friends’ new property will be where the first section of pedestrian/bike trail will be located, helping connect the trail to Warbler Ridge. It's still going to be a long journey.". A statewide prohibition on indoor service at bars and restaurants started in mid-March due to the pandemic. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reported that the total number of workers affected by the closure was 796. LSC Communications was the largest industrial employer in Coles County, according to information on the Coles Together economic development organization's website. "As a business owner, I worry about my staff," said Hubbartt's Downtown Diner co-owner Lisa Raciti-Hubbartt in mid-March at her Mattoon restaurant. MATTOON — Mattoon school district students will have the option of attending full-day, in-person classes four days a week, officials announced Friday in a Facebook post. Riley says he’s gone through several emotions since schools abruptly closed in March of 2020. Thirteen Clark County and four Champaign County school districts reported new cases of COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 school district … Coronavirus (COVID-19) Following guidance from the State of Massachusettes, all Brookline Public School Buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year. “It's been hard,” he said. Get the latest news, weather, sports and information from the region's top local news source. Even though there was no community fireworks show on Independence Day in Mattoon, individual residents filled the sky with their own private fireworks displays that night in and around town. Officials with the Mattoon Area Family YMCA and with local government parks and recreation organizations also have voiced concerns about the added costs for employing extra summer help. “At first I was angry….but what does that do,” he said. The past year’s developments concerning the lake were highlighted with the city of Charleston’s efforts to secure funding for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that would cross Illinois Route 130. There’s apparently been some interest in a similar business in Mattoon, where a sales ordinance got the OK in June, but no development plans are yet in place. 610-534-1900. Coles County is one of those. Share your thoughts here. MENU. They were allowed to reopen for outdoor service on May 29 when the state entered Phase 3 of its reopening plan, and later were allowed to open for limited indoor service starting June 26 when the state entered Phase 4. The Charleston City Council approved the company’s proposal in July, technically amending the city’s cannabis sales ordinance to allow one business to operate in the city. After nearly a year in the Covid-19 pandemic, some officials are pushing for a return to in-person instruction for K-12 students. 8 Goreville in a semifinal at 1 p.m. Friday at Carver Arena in Peoria. MENU. Menu. “Being able to sit in a desk and that social interaction is what even someone at my age needs,” he said. Going to what’s become known as “remote” learning as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus was a late decision for both the Charleston and Mattoon school districts. Celebrate Downtown Mattoon's Halloween trunk-or-treat was canceled and its Christmas event was scaled back, while Charleston's Halloween and Christmas events on the courthouse square became drive-through events. Pearson won two events and placed third in two others. Drive-through tests were subsequently provided at some clinic locations, as well. Lehnen and Smith fired a 1-under-par 71. That funding would go with a $1.8 million contribution from the Lumpkin Family Foundation. "There are a lot of things to take into consideration. “I had a lot of plans this year. In addition, the cancellation of in-person commencement ceremonies reduced the number of student families staying in local hotels. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Lots of sunshine. Indoor entertainment venues in Charleston and Mattoon also have had to shut down at times. For a look at the precautions, the district is taking to keep students safe and maintain in-person learning, visit: https://www.cvsd.org/. The city received a $267,000 grant from the Charleston Area Charitable Foundation to conduct the project. CHARLESTON — The biggest changes with the 2020 election for Coles County came in state and federal races, but the county did elect a state’s attorney and new county board members as well. The property is located along railroad tracks and near an access road for an Interstate 57 interchange. COVID-19 UPDATES. The concrete barrier that was located between the entrance road and the shore was removed and replaced with the sidewalks. Miller, the wife of area state Rep. Chris Miller, won a race against Democrat Erika Weaver of Mattoon to replace U.S. Rep. John Shimkus. CHARLESTON — Major plans to connect Lake Charleston to nearby natural areas were announced about the same time as a major road resurfacing program at the lake was completed. Twitter Feed . Low 34F. 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The Business Wire and other news outlets reported in September that the LSC Communications company has been acquired by private investment and equity firm Atlas Holdings of Greenwich, Connecticut. For example, the AMC Classic Mattoon 10 was closed from mid-March until early September and then closed again in early November. Community members received nasal swab tests while driving through a small garage building in a temporary location in a parking lot on the health center grounds. That process has continued during the pandemic, adding to payroll costs for businesses. The district is phasing their middle and high school students into four cohorts based on their last names. Roanoke-Benson fans Will Knepp, 5, and Quinn Zeller, 4, came dressed as rockets to cheer on the Rockets against Chicago Fenger in the Class 1A super-sectional game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Tampa Bay school districts to get coronavirus vaccines for older staff Pinellas is starting its effort this week. Local governments took steps to help with outdoor dining, such as Charleston closing Seventh Street from Madison to Monroe avenues to create seating space. Neither school district indicated that any changes in the plans were likely after the holiday breaks this month. Although fairs and accompanying livestock shows were canceled throughout Illinois, Coles County 4-H and other chapters of this University of Illinois Extension-led organization were still able to hold virtual livestock and general project shows to honor their youths. Businesses also took a hit from Eastern Illinois University's campus closing in mid-March in response to the pandemic. Hillsborough and Pasco schools are working on similar arrangements. On Jan. 19, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced 2 additional categories of eligible individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as part of Phase 1A. Roanoke-Benson guard Jack Weber (25) is mobbed by teammates after the Rockets defeated Chicago Fenger, 45-43, during their Class 1A super-sectional game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Redbird Arena. When Riley heard about the plan that would give him a shot at a somewhat normal last year as a Bear, he told KHQ he felt one thing. Jim Hildebrandt, vice president for medical affairs at the health center, said at the time that the overall goal was to "flatten the curve" by limiting exposure to the virus and limiting positive cases to avoid overburdening the health care system's capabilities. 7 story of 2020: Coles County schools adjust to remote learning, The JG-TC's No. CHARLESTON — The first local business that took advantage of Illinois’ legalization of cannabis sales opened in Charleston earlier this month. 35 minutes from Center City, Philadelphia. Gems baserunner Evan Ranneklev (6) slides into home plate during the second inning of a Kernels Collegiate League game against the Bobcats on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the Corn Crib. Illinois State guard Antonio Reeves (12) fights Bradley guard Danya Kingsby (0) during second half action Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Carver Arena in Peoria. The JG-TC is counting down the top 10 stories of 2020. Reopening Guidelines . Riley says the past several months have been emotionally taxing, to say the least, on him and his peers. But that was so the council could consider proposed businesses on a case-by-case basis and amend the ordinance as needed. However, the university later announced that classes would be offered online-only after the Thanksgiving break, though students could return to campus. She noted that was the highest number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. 901 Morton Avenue, Folsom, PA 19033 . The first local event took place in Charleston in May, a march from the Eastern Illinois University campus to the courthouse square. This website provides information about School Districts in NY. Mattoon's LSC facility, located along north U.S. Route 45, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018 and had been issuing employee hiring announcements as recently as mid-January and had been partnering with Lake Land College on a fast track training program for prospective new employees. Peters and his wife, Dana, were on the hunt for good golf weather as they drove south on a golf trip to St. Louis. That was what we expected, what we prayed for and what we hoped for," organizer Meredith Goodwin said after the event. Local public schools and institutions of higher learning all went with online instruction-only for at least part of 2020. It was what we had to do for the general public and their health.”. As with both districts’ original reopening plans, there was the option for students to return or remain with only online instruction. School District: Ridley *15 miles or approx. Please subscribe to keep reading. That game was cancelled due to the pandemic. She added that Sarah Bush Lincoln has 93 beds for general medical and surgical use and those had been at or near 100% capacity for about a week. Error! Central Catholic High School football head coach Kevin Braucht, center, and his assistants were wearing masks as they led their team through practice Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Bill Hundman Memorial Field in Bloomington. Over the weekend, the district was notified … Store staff at Zen Leaf indicated that a variety of cannabis flowers for smoking are the most popular product but offerings also include edibles, topical oils and more. But as the new school year approached, Coles County saw some of its highest COVID-19 case numbers. The races took place during an election that featured large numbers of voters opting to vote by mail or vote early, partly to help avoid crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. Kim Uphoff, vice president for operations, said at the time that there were 38 patients hospitalized with the disease caused by the coronavirus at one point then. Normal West swimmer Ali Pearson swam a 2.09.01 to take first in the 200-yard intermediate medley during Saturday's Normal Community Girls Swimming Sectional. The Black Lives Matters supporters marched to the area of the rally as it was ending, chanting messages and exchanging words with some of those there to support law enforcement. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.. 9 story of 2020: Election brings some changes to Coles County area public officials, The JG-TC's No. The cancellation of the annual Mattoon Bagelfest and its signature free bagel breakfast, which started in 1986 as a celebration of the Lender's Bagels plant opening, led to some modified activities being held there, as well. In October, the Charleston City Council voted to support the application for the $2 million grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement program. “Social interaction is what is missing in this pandemic, and it's a really important thing in kid's lives.”. The JG-TC is counting down the top 10 stories of 2020. Mattoon reopened classrooms in October and Charleston followed a month later. ANNOUNCEMENTS . In August, local police supporters conducted a rally outside the Coles County Courthouse. Zimmerman advanced to his first semifinals appearance with a 1-up victory. "There are still bills even though there wasn't a real (Coles County) fair and a real auction this year," said 4-H parent Heather Metzger at the time. A goes Monday, B Tuesday, everyone learns from home Wednesday, group C … David Peters of Milwaukee reacted to a less than ideal fairway shot on the ninth hole as the wind gusted to 30 mph at Illinois State University's Weibring Golf Club, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Regarding the minimum wage, the state began incrementally increasing it in 2019 with the goal of reaching $15 per hour in 2025 to help low income workers. What followed was unprecedented. Former county Sheriff Darrell Cox returned to elected office, winning an uncontested race for a county board seat. The district switched to remote learning last week following nine positive COVID-19 cases across the district. It came to a point when we just had to accept this. Lake Land College also reopened in the fall with health screenings, a mix of course offerings and other precautions remaining in place. Days later, another march and protest took place in Mattoon, with a march that ended at City Hall. Some no-contact high school sports were played in the fall, and there was hope high school basketball could play, too. The Charleston Police Department issued a statement after the march acknowledging the “peaceful protest.” It praised people “from all walks of life” for expressing concern about the death of Floyd and others. Representatives with the Mattoon Community Food Center and the One Stop Community Christmas charitable program reported seeing an increase in requests for service this fall from former LSC employees. "That's exactly what we're hoping to accomplish," Hildebrandt said. Follow us as we count down the top 10 stories of 2020. Ridley School District encompasses almost 8 square miles and provides educational services to nearly 5,600 pupils. The improvement plans for the lake also include upcoming installation of lighting and security equipment along with additional landscaping. The Chicago based LSC company announced in mid-January that it planned to close the Mattoon facility and two other locations as part of efforts to streamline its commercial printing operations for magazines and catalogs. 8 story of 2020: Charleston dispensary opens with state allowing cannabis sales, The JG-TC's No. Mattoon City Administrator Kyle Gill said this site has received interest recently from prospective buyers. The JG-TC is counting down the top 10 stories of 2020. Home; News. Ten Clark County and two Champaign County school districts reported new cases of COVID-19, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 school district … As news of the scheduled LSC Communications plant closure spread, local officials announced that they were already working to provide assistance to the employees through retraining programs. The Major League Baseball and NHL seasons were postponed, as were the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. 610-534-1900. Coles County also saw Republican Jesse Danley emerge as the winner as state’s attorney, an office he held on an interim basis before the election. Many restaurants that had not offered outdoor dining before introduced this service over the summer. Schools COVID Incidence Rates Climb In Chesco, Delco School Districts For three weeks running, the incidence rate for COVID-19 cases has risen in half of Chester and Delaware county school districts. Share your thoughts here. In addition, the Coles County Extension Foundation presented a virtual Coles County Junior Livestock Premium Auction as a fundraiser for 4-H'ers. It took place shortly after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A vial of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is prepared at an Eau Claire vaccination clinic for front-line health care workers in January. Fair Board President Tom Jones said at the time of the cancellation that a few other fairs are older, but Coles County's had been held annually since 1854. "As the minimum wage grows, we are going to have to continue raising the admission price," said Lytle Park Superintendent Justin Grady this summer, adding that Lytle Pool in Mattoon is expensive to operate because of its large size. Crews conducted a carbon monoxide check at 6:16 a.m. Monday at 1216 Richmond Ave. That led officials in both districts to make the move to change course and postpone students’ return to actual classrooms. MATTOON — Nearly 800 jobs were lost as the LSC Communications, previously known as R.R. But COVID-19 was a different kind of enemy — the only way to defeat is was not to congregate. Over the summer, there were successes — the NBA and NHL completed their seasons in bubbles, and MLB, despite some flare-ups, managed to have an abbreviated season and a full postseason. 10 story of 2020: Developments continue at Lake Charleston, nearby area, The JG-TC's No. Vehicles driven by Knin W. Laij of Mattoon and Nichols A. Owens of Mattoon were involved in a collision at 3:25 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Dettro Drive and a private drive. The win put the Rockets in the state championship but the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the tournament. After the state of Illinois ordered all schools closed to in-person attendance last spring, the districts developed plans to allow students to return to classes when the 2020-21 school year began in August. Peaceful events spread message of change in reaction to national events. The council approved the corresponding ordinance in June, outlining location and other operating requirements. After being appointed to replace Brian Bower after Bower’s appointment to a judge’s position, Danley bested Democrat and three-time candidate Todd Reardon last month. Featured races for the county in November included the one to replace longtime area Republican state lawmaker and Mattoon native Dale Righter in the Illinois Senate. The company subsequently shared little information with the community about the timetable of the closure in Mattoon and did not respond to inquiries from the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier newspaper. Firefighters responded to a false alarm caused by a student triggering a pull box alarm at 8:43 a.m. Tuesday at Riddle Elementary School, 4201 Western Ave. Crews conducted a smoke odor investigation at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday at Starbucks, 1023 Charleston Ave. East. But while NCAA Division I basketball programs have taken the court — like football, several games have already been canceled — high school and small college basketball in Illinois have been sidelined since the state's COVID numbers skyrocketed in the late fall. 7 during qualifying for the Bloomington-Normal Two-Man Best Position at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course on Saturday, July 11, 2020. The basket and free throw gave Roanoke-Benson the victory, 45-43. In mid-May, Sarah Bush Lincoln began offering drive-through COVID-19 testing. Horne (0) drives on Bradley forward Koch Bar (12) during second half action Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Carver Arena in Peoria. We didn't have a choice. LEWISTON, Maine — The Lewiston Public School District will open a COVID-19 testing site at the middle school. MATTOON — In times of strife, sports have given the country a place to heal and show resolve. That followed last year's completion of shoreline sidewalks near the lake entrance. Vehicles driven by Isaac M. Frahm and Hillary N. Tolin, both of Charleston, were involved in an accident at the intersection of Division Street and Madison Avenue at 8:09 a.m. Friday. Local protests in response to violence against Blacks started shortly after incidents that put the issue in the national spotlight earlier this year. Zen Leaf and other establishments are able to operate under the state law that allows adults to buy a limited amount of cannabis. 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