August, 2024 | East Central Reporter

Richland County residents pay $149,269 in County School Facility Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

In May, Richland County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Douglas County in week ending Aug. 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Clay County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Effingham County in week ending Aug. 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Home sales in Crawford County during week ending Aug. 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Former Indianola mayor admits unauthorized equipment rental

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

During the June 2024 Indianola Village Board meeting, then-Mayor Thomas Gooch admitted he rented a skid steer in the name of the village, purportedly for village use, and that he also used that skid steer at his personal residence for around a half day.

New superseding indictment issued against former President Trump

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

Washington, D.C. (ECWd) –

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met July 31

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Wednesday, July 31

1 gas station in cities throughout Cumberland County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$74,604 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

In May, Richland County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Coles County collects $52,194 in County Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 31, 2024

In May, Coles County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 27

City of Olney City Council met Aug. 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

City of Tuscola City Council met Aug. 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, Aug. 26

How many students failed their English exams in Effingham County in 2023?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

More than 4 in 10 Effingham County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

City of Martinsville City Council met August 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

City of Martinsville City Council met 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 28.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Coles County in week ending Aug. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wilhour discusses state programs with seniors at new Richland County facilities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour spent Thursday morning touring the new Brookstone Estates senior assisted living facility in Olney, Richland County. During his visit, he met with residents to discuss issues related to state programs and public policies affecting seniors.

National Grief Awareness Day highlights diverse coping mechanisms

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2024

National Grief Awareness Day today brings attention to the many ways individuals can cope with grief and acts as a reminder that closure comes in different forms for everyone. If you are suffering from grief, know that you are not alone.