December, 2018 | East Central Reporter

Newton Community High School reports 2% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Newton Community High School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Robinson High School reports 6% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Robinson High School rose to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Cowden-herrick Jr/Sr, 95 percent of students graduate high school; 44 percent go to college

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

About 83 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 95 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: 40 percent of Dieterich Jr/Sr students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

About 60 percent of Dieterich Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 40 percent of students failed.

Garrett C McDowell and T Wallace Timothy purchase 2 Country Gardens, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2 Country Gardens, Mattoon was sold on Dec. 21, 2018 by Dorothy Maddin for $62,000. The buyers were Garrett C McDowell and T Wallace Timothy.

Jefferson Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Jefferson Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jeffrey M Eaton acquires 816 N. 13th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

On Dec. 21, 2018, Taylor P. Wright purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 816 N. 13th St., Mattoon from Jeffrey M Eaton for $45,000.

North Clay Elem/Jr High School reports 2% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

The truancy rate at North Clay Elem/Jr High School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 71 percent of Windsor Junior & Senior failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

About 29 percent of Windsor Junior & Senior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 71 percent of students failed.

93.2 percent of Richland teachers stay put; average earns $50,034.50 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

More than 93.2 percent of teachers stay at Richland County Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 77 percent of Oblong students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

About 23 percent of Oblong Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 77 percent of students failed.

Recent Robinson home sales, December 9-15, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Robinson for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62449 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62449, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Recent Palestine home sales, December 9-15, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

CITY OF TUSCOLA: Mayor Kleiss celebrates 30 years!

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2018

Before the council meeting, Monday December 10, family and friends gathered to celebrate a milestone in Mayor Kleiss's career.

CITY OF TUSCOLA: Mayor For the Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2018

Jim Baird was recently appointed 'Mayor For the Day' in appreciation of his support to the Tuscola Community Foundation!

CITY OF OLNEY: Bucket Brigade

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2018

The evening of Christmas is still available to anyone that may be interested in working the Bucket Brigade at the Christmas Light Display from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m

CITY OF OLNEY: Holiday Reminder

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2018

The City of Olney would like to remind citizens that the Olney City Hall will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

CITY OF OLNEY: Community Christmas Tree in Bower Park

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2018

Weather permitting, a barbershop quartet, led by Rev. David McNabb, will be singing by the Community Christmas Tree in Bower Park from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m