Charleston City Council plans to proclaim Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 5 until Oct. 11.
The council will meet to review the proclamation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers at City Hall.
The...
Eastern’s Autism Center has made its opening this fall in an attempt to help younger children and families understand and treat autism.
Last year the center had turned to crowd sourcing in order to...
Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor
• September 4, 2014
Charleston residents will be welcoming a new Thai restaurant into the community by the end of September.
Siam Thai Cuisine, a family-operated restaurant owned by Paul and Lily Jisook, has moved into...
The Charleston City Council approved a bid for about $56,000 for the tuck-pointing of stone arch bridges on Sixth, Seventh and Ninth streets Tuesday.
Mayor Larry Rennels said the council chose the lowest...
Charleston City Council plans to vote on a tuck-and-pointing construction project for the 7th Street and 10th Street Stone Arch Bridges Tuesday.
The construction is to “tuck-point” bridges. Tuck-pointing...
With the return of Eastern students, the city of Charleston goes through a system of changes. One of these substantial changes is the increase in town population.
With this increase, local businesses...
Teen Reach leader CJ Porter said he has big plans for the Charleston Teen Reach group as it begins a new year.
Teen Reach is a local summer and after-school program that provides public school children...
Mike Corray, a local business owner revitalized what was once Pet Tropics to Fetchers. Those interested will find food, toys and equipment for pets.
Corray owned Pet Tropics from August 1991 to May...
People from around the Coles County community attended the third annual Gowin Parc Race to Remember at Fox Ridge State Park Saturday in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The race featured runners...
Despite the hustle and bustle of move-in weekend, new and returning students can find time for entertainment and relaxation at events put on by the University Board.
Each year, UB holds the new student...
The huge bur oak tree outside of Old Main, which has been at Eastern for decades, will be removed during the next few days after limbs fell, making the tree and surrounding area unsafe.
A large portion...
