According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 1-7, 2017.

Cisco Fire Protection District responded to 23 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Hammond Fire Protection District responded to eight calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

On Oct. 17, 2017, Shirley A. and Peter A. Quinn purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1330 Monroe Ave., Charleston from Thom Gilbert (trustee) and Thomas and Carlisle Loy M. Gilbert for $53,500.

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 3174 Paradise Road, Mattoon was sold on Oct. 16, 2017 by Harland and Sharon Latch for $223,000. The buyers were Kenneth R. Boswell (trustee) and Karen L. Boswell (trustee).

On Oct. 16, 2017, Michele L Smock purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1904 St., Charleston from Adam N. and Hannah N. and Jennifer T. Lawson for $75,000.

On Oct. 16, 2017, Daniel R. and Katherine A. Weathers sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2226 University Drive, Charleston to Allan M Denk for $102,000.

On Oct. 16, 2017, Melissa A. Tracy purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 6 Lafayette Meadows, Mattoon from Ann Bush Ruth (trustee) and Ann Bush Ruth (trust) for $158,000.

On Oct. 16, 2017, Sharon L. and Beason Karen K. Lewis sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 404 Park St., Mattoon to Thomas D. Schilling for $50,000.

On Oct. 13, 2017, Morgan L. and Russell B. Thomas purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 2840 Whitetail Drive, Charleston from Thomas G. and Chen Chinghsien A. Jacobs for $163,000.

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1713 Broadmoor, Mattoon was sold on Oct. 13, 2017 by Renee J. Roy (trustee) and Zmad (trust) for $280,000. The buyer was Tami Knight.

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2 Executive Court, Mattoon was sold on Oct. 13, 2017 by Caroline M. Myers for $212,500. The buyers were Zmad (trust) and Renee J. Joy (trustee).

The Edgar City Watchdogs (ECW) want to know what it takes for Paris Councilman Steve Kemper to receive an ordinance violation under the same rules that apply to everyone else.

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wants to put an end to excessive taxation in Shelbyville Township.

Bement Fire Protection District responded to 17 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Cerro Gordo Fire Protection District responded to 25 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 1-7, 2017.

According to BlockShopper.com, there were five reported residential sales in Mattoon for the week of September 24-30, 2017.

Sullivan Fire Protection District responded to 53 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Lovington Fire Protection District responded to 16 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the East Central Reporter.