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News from August 2020

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Mitchell S. and Melissa A. Pitts Goodwin acquires 1824 Phillips Place, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

On Aug. 28, 2020, Brenda S. Warren purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1824 Phillips Place, Charleston from Mitchell S. and Melissa A. Pitts Goodwin for $185,000.

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Matthew Woodiel earns $106,600 working for the Illinois State Police during 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Matthew Woodiel was ranked in the 92nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Heather Fisher earns $46,000 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Heather Fisher earned $46,000 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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9 Richland County residents in their sixties test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, there have been nine Richland County residents in their sixties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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8 Shelby County residents 80 or older test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, there have been eight Shelby County residents 80 years of age and older who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Rebecca Hudson acquires 2805 Champaign Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2805 Champaign Ave., Mattoon was sold on Aug. 28, 2020 by Clarence A. and Heather G. Cassady for $66,000. The buyer was Rebecca Hudson.

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6 Coles County residents in their thirties test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Six Coles County residents in their thirties tested positive for COVID-19 on August 27.

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Gas prices near zip code 61938 for the week of August 17-23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 61938 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.21, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.13.

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On August 28, 1 white resident of Edgar County had COVID-19 tests return positive

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

On August 28, one white resident of Edgar County had their COVID-19 test return positive.

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81 Clark County residents classified as white test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, at least 81 white residents of Clark County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Margaret Finn earns $44,000 at Illinois Department of Revenue in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Margaret Finn earned $44,000 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Revenue as a revenue tax specialist, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Valerie Fischer earns $81,100 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Valerie Fischer earned $81,100 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a staff development specialist, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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No Cumberland County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, zero African American residents of Cumberland County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Scott C. and Denise C. Preston acquires 2614 Krishire Drive, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2614 Krishire Drive, Charleston was sold on Aug. 28, 2020 by Scott C. and Denise C. Preston for $203,500. The buyer was Justin C. Brown.

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Illinois officials report 7,997 coronavirus deaths, with 229,483 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

There have been 229,483 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of August 28, with 7,997 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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J. W. Clearing Collings sells 306 N. Jackson, Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

On Aug. 28, 2020, J. W. Clearing Collings sold their property at 306 N. Jackson, Oblong to Christopher Hinterscher Jacqueline Graham for $2,000.

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No Edgar County residents 80 or older test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 27 there were 14 Edgar County residents 80 years of age and older who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.

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No Edgar County residents in their seventies test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 27 there were eight Edgar County residents in their seventies who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.

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RB and B. Ventures acquire 950 Edgar Drive, No. 3, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom commercial property at 950 Edgar Drive, No. 3, Charleston was sold on Aug. 28, 2020 by Edward, Teresa Cender ( and others) for $50,000. The buyers were RB and B. Ventures.

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1 Lawrence County resident in twenties tests positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

One Lawrence County resident in his or her twenties tested positive for COVID-19 on August 27.