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Welcome to the Village of Ashmore. Life here is enhanced by the preservation of our local history and the enjoyment of today. Our community combines agriculture, industry, history, civic activities, recreation and countless other events for a wholesome and fulfilled lifestyle, making it an ideal place to raise a family and grow your business.
We hope the information on this page helps to ease the transition for new residents moving into the area.
Water Utilities
Water in the Village is provided by the Village of Ashmore. In the "Residents" tab of this website, under "Water Department," you can find detailed information about how to sign up for service, the rates and policies, and how to make payments.
Ashmore also maintains a publicly accessible bulk water dispenser at 200 S Illinois St which operates on quarters. Check the "Water Rates" page for up-to-date cost information.
Water service outside the Village and within the Ashmore Township is provided by:
Embarrass Area Water District
217-348-3344
1021 Olive Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
Electric & Gas Service
Ameren Illinois
1-888-789-2477
Click here to read about discounted Ameren rates through our aggregation program.
Coles Moultrie Electric Cooperative (parts of the township)
217-235-0341
104 Dewitt Ave E
Mattoon, IL 61938
Internet Providers
Pavlov Media: 1-888-799-7249
217-353-3000
125 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
[email protected]
Consolidated Communications: 1-866-989-2257
121 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
XTream by Mediacom: 1-844-962-5009
4290 Blue Stem Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
Viasat: 1-855-812-3384
Hughesnet: 1-844-699-2931
Frontier (limited availability): 1-877-863-7116
Sanitation & Waste Removal
Mel's Disposal: 217-346-2660
Coles County Sanitation & Recycling (CCSR): 217-345-7101
Morgan Disposal: 217-348-8381
Premier Disposal: 217-508-4153
Get it Gone: 217-508-0481
Yard waste (leaves, grass, branches/sticks) may be left at the yard waste site located at the southern tip of S. Indiana St.
Rules are posted at the site and MUST be respected. Sites are monitored with surveillance cameras.
*** Open Burning of Garbage and Household Waste is Prohibited in the Village. ***
Recycling Programs
Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce
Local Schools
Grocery Shopping
The I & I Deli in Ashmore (217-349-8887, 304 W Ashmore St.) has a convenience store inside with small variety of cooking essentials and condiments. Beyond that, all your shopping needs are just a short drive to Kansas, Charleston, or Oakland.
- Kansas: Dollar General, The Junction
- Oakland: Family Dollar
- Charleston: ALDI, Walmart, Dollar General, The Butcher Shop, County Market, Ruler Foods
Hospitals & Walk-In Clinics
For emergency medical needs or other emergencies, dial 911.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Hospital:
217-258-2525
1000 Health Center Dr
Mattoon, IL 61938
Walk-In Clinic:
217-345-2030
2040 Lincoln Ave, Ste 100
Charleston, IL 61920
Paris Community Hospital
217-465-4141
721 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944