NEWTON, OLNEY AND LOCAL DOWNSTATE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES – APRIL 14, 2025
The Newton Lady Eagles remained undefeated with a commanding 14-3 win over the Olney Lady Tigers on Tuesday. Newton out-hit Olney 13 to 4 in the victory. Game Highlights: Up […]
OLNEY, NEWTON, AND LOCAL DOWNSTATE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCORES – APRIL 14, 2025
The Olney Tigers were defeated by the Newton Eagles, 9-2, in high school baseball action yesterday. Newton out-hit Olney 10 to 4 in the road win. Game Highlights: Up Next: […]
OLNEY AND NEWTON GIRLS TRACK TEAMS RESULTS – APRIL 14, 2025
The Olney Lady Tigers delivered an outstanding performance at a four-team track meet hosted by Richland County High School, taking home the team victory with a final score of 126 […]
CLAWS AND PAWS ‘EASTER BAKE SALE’ THIS SATURDAY – APRIL 19, 2025
(OLNEY) The Claws and Paws Animal Rescue will have a fundraising “Easter Bake Sale” this Saturday at the Olney IGA Store, running from 9:00 until 1:00, or until sold out, […]
TRINITY PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISING COOKOUT THIS SATURDAY – APRIL 19, 2025
(OLNEY) The Trinity Preschool has a fundraising cookout this coming Saturday at the Olney Rural King Store, with serving from 10:00 to 2:00, or until sold out. It will be […]
CLAWS AND PAWS HOSTING EASTER EGG FUNDRAISER THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Claws and Paws Animal Rescue has a special fundraiser coming up this holiday weekend. With the deadline to signup being tomorrow, April 16th, contact Claws and Paws through […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Olney City Council met for its regularly scheduled session Tuesday night and addressed a full agenda of items. Actions Taken by the Council: The next regular City Council meeting […]
LAST WEEK’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT (04/14/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois’ average temperature was 46.1 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/15/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says he has not decided if he will accept an invitation to testify before Congress next month about Illinois’ sanctuary policies for noncitizen migrants, albeit […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/15/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) On the back side of yesterday’s cold front that moved across Illinois, we’ll have a strong west/northwest wind today with gusts expected over 30 miles-per-hour, plus some sunshine with […]