“RETURN OF TURTLEMAN” AT THE SUGAR CREEK FLEA MARKET THIS WEEKEND

(FLAT ROCK) The Sugar Creek Flea Market near Flat Rock, in Crawford County, will present the “Return of Turtleman” this Saturday July 13, 2024 from 8:00 to 4:00. With music […]
STE. MARIE CORK & PORK FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

(STE. MARIE) All are invited to this weekend’s 10th Annual Cork & Pork Festival to be held at Sainte Marie’s Picquet Park. Running from 4:30 Saturday afternoon July 13, 2024 […]
CUB SCOUT PACK 211 SPLASH PAD PARTY THIS SUNDAY

(OLNEY) The local Cub Scout Pack 211 in inviting area youngsters to join them for a Splash Pad Party this Sunday afternoon July 14, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 in […]
LOCAL AUTHORITIES WARNING RESIDENTS OF SCAM CALLS

(OLNEY/NEWTON) A note from local authorities : regional residents are reminded to be aware of scam calls. There have been several recent reports of someone calling and identifying themselves as […]
ENERGY, BIOFEUL AND AG GROUPS STILL FIGHTING “EV POLICIES”

(SPRINGFIELD) As we reported in days past, a coalition of energy, biofuel, and agriculture groups, including the Illinois Corn Growers Association, are taking their challenge of the U.S. EPA’s emissions […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/08/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November 5th general election ballot this fall, once it is certified next month on August 28th. The Illinois State Board […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/08/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With one more day of dry weather conditions on tap after a sunny and dry weekend, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are forecast to bring a swath of possibly […]
GLENDA “DIANE” AYERS

(NEWTON) A Celebration of Life for Glenda “Diane” Ayers, age 75 of Newton will be held Saturday July 13, 2024 from3:00pm to 7:00pm at the West End Reception and Events […]
NORMAN LEWIS BISHOP

(OLNEY) A Memorial Mass for Korean war and U.S. Army Veteran Norman Lewis Bishop, age 93 of Olney will be held Saturday morning July 13, 2024 at 11:00 at the […]
SUSAN ANN MUSGRAVE

(OBLONG) The Funeral service for Susan Ann Musgrave, age 78 of Oblong will be held Tuesday afternoon July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong with […]