Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Nov 17, 2024 · The Mattoon Police Department confirmed the identities of the two people involved in a murder-suicide on Nov. 10, said Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines. Davontye Browder, …
Republicans sweep Coles County elections – The Daily Eastern News
Nov 6, 2024 · Republicans captured both contested Coles County board elections Tuesday. In District 6, the board seat went to Republican Tom Royal. Royal won with 77.54% of the vote …
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Bollant leaves EIU basketball program – The Daily Eastern News
May 20, 2024 · Matt Bollant, the head coach of the women’s basketball team since 2017, is leaving the program to become the new head coach at Bryan College. According to Bryan …
Flowers said God saved him – The Daily Eastern News
Dec 11, 2024 · Redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers grew up in a Christian household, but it wasn’t until January 2024 when he proclaimed his faith to God. That true foundation in …
St. John Lutheran School is safe after potential threat
Sep 16, 2024 · Mattoon police responded to a potential threat made against the St. John Lutheran Middle School Monday morning. Interim Principal of St. John Lutheran School Meghan Hagen …
Senior safety will enter transfer portal – The Daily Eastern News
Dec 5, 2024 · Another Panther announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Senior safety Nick Coates announced on his X account that he will enter the transfer portal on Dec. 9. The …
EIU women’s basketball prepares for season opener
Nov 7, 2024 · Eastern women’s basketball is back and is getting ready for another season in the Ohio Valley Conference. After making back-to-back appearances in the semifinals of the OVC …
EIU president Jay Gatrell gives fall update
Sep 26, 2024 · According to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Eastern Illinois University has been named the top independent public regional university in Illinois and is …
Charleston loses 20-17 in Coles County Clash
Oct 4, 2024 · Senior running back Trysten Sewell rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns, leading Mattoon to a 20-17 win over Charleston in the 2024 Coles County Clash Friday night …