The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Farmers markets open on Square, 18th Street

Zoë Donovan, Staff Reporter June 26, 2019

People in the community and surrounding areas who would like to shop local for fresh produce and handmade crafts can stop at the two farmers markets that Charleston offers every week. The Charleston...

Sharon Hunter, owner of 18th St. Garden Stop, sells flowers to a couple of customers at the 18th Street Fall Festival on Saturday afternoon.
Hunter said the business was “super busy” at the festival, and it is exciting to see people supporting local businesses.

Businesses come together for Fall Festival

Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief October 1, 2017

All along 18th Street, customers perused items as local businesses and shops showed their wares at the annual Fall Festival. Sharon Hunter, owner of the 18th St. Garden Shop, smiled as she served customers...

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