We all know that food is the one thing that can bring us together. Sometimes we want to sit down to a fine dining experience, but there are many occasions we want to bypass all the rigamarole of … more

The Link Art Gallery is opening a new exhibit next Friday, Jan.14, featuring works by Ted Briseno.  Briseno was born and raised in Paris until the family moved to Mattoon when he was in … more

For more than 50 years, the electric cooperatives of Illinois have given tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to learn from today’s public officials. That is why EnerStar Electric … more

Many people, families and cultures have annual traditions. One such tradition is that of the New Year. Although not every civilization celebrated the New Year on Jan. 1, each culture threw its … more

As the holiday season creeps up, Anita Rhodes is turning her barn into a real-life Santa’s workshop. Rhodes has been an arts and home décor enthusiast her whole life, and her own … more

There are several varieties of pears, but the best is the Brocton pear. Bet most readers are not familiar with the Brocton pear variety. The Brocton pear grows on a tree which is owned by my … more

Connecting with people during this time of social distancing due to the corona virus pandemic has been a challenge for many. Several are using FaceTime, Zoom and other means to do virtual meetings … more