RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MEETING RECAP

The Richland County School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting in Olney, addressing key topics and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Personnel Updates: Administrative Updates (2025-2026): Next Board Meeting: March […]
OCC AND OTHER JUCO MENS AND WOMENS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND

Men’s Basketball The OCC Blue Knights fell at home to John A. Logan, 70-88. The (2-23, 0-15) Blue Knights return to action Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in “The Dungeon”, […]
OLNEY, NEWTON, AND LOCAL BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THIS WEEKEND

Olney Tigers – Regular Season Finale The Olney Tigers wrapped up their regular season with a tough road loss at Teutopolis on Friday night. Varsity: Junior Varsity: The (14-14) Tigers […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL AND OTHER AREA SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND

Newton Lady Eagles – Class 2A Regional Championship The Newton Lady Eagles wrapped up their season Friday night at the Class 2A Regional in Palestine, falling to Teutopolis in the […]
‘DULCIMER GUY’ AT THE OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TONIGHT – FEBRUARY 24, 2025

(OLNEY) All ages are invited to a special presentation this evening at the Olney Public Library, featuring the “Dulcimer Guy” at 5:00. Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile […]
SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ‘FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION’ THIS THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27, 2025

(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will have its next Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents this coming Thursday evening, starting at 5:30. Those planning to pick […]
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION ‘FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH’ BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY – MARCH 1, 2025

(SAILOR SPRINGS) The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post 230 has another first Saturday of the month breakfast this weekend with serving from 7:00 to 10:00 with all-you-can-eat biscuits, gravy, […]
ST. MARY’S BRUNCH IN STE MARIE THIS WEEKEND – SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2025

(STE. MARIE) All are invited out this Sunday morning to the Annual St. Mary’s Brunch with serving from 8:00 to 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Ste. Marie. […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT

Residents are invited to attend the following local meetings happening tonight: All meetings are open to the public, except for any executive sessions.
RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HAS A NEW PRINCIPAL

(OLNEY) It was last Thursday night, that the Richland County School Board took action to employ Mr. Jeffrey Thompson as the next principal at Richland County High School in Olney. […]