OCC BLUE KNIGHTS BASEBALL RECAP – FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The OCC Blue Knights split a pair of road games against Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Game One – Three Rivers 9, OCC 2 Game Two – OCC […]
OCC AND OTHER MAN/WOMENS JUCO BASKETBALL SCORES – FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Men’s Basketball The OCC Blue Knights fell at home to Vincennes, 63-85. Other GRAC/Region Results: Women’s Basketball The OCC Lady Knights battled but fell short against Vincennes, 63-69. Other GRAC/Region […]
OLNEY TIGER AND OTHER LOCAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES – FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Olney Tigers’ Season Comes to an End The Olney Tigers wrapped up their season at the Class 3A Regional in Carbondale, falling to Marion in the semi-finals. Other Downstate Semi-Final […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEW RCELC DIRECTOR

The Richland County School Board has appointed Mrs. Jennifer Weidner as the next Director of the Richland County Early Learning Center (RCELC) in Olney. She will officially assume her new […]
NEW ILLINOIS AG PROGRAM OFFERING COVER CROP INCENTIVES

(SPRINGFIELD) A new program launched by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) offers cost-share and financial incentives to producers and landowners who are new to using cover crops or who […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/27/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) State offiicials are speaking out in support of Health Alliance employees & customers after the health insurer based in Champaign announced this week that all of their plans will […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/27/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a strong low pressure system hanging in the Upper Great Lakes Region, a strong & cold northwesterly wind will offset our downstate area sunshine today, all to be […]