OLNEY CITY COUNCIL MAY 12, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Olney City Council met in regular session Monday night and took action on several items: The meeting ended with a closed session regarding negotiations, property, and personnel matters. The […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/13/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) With warmer weather approaching, May’s observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month reminds everyone it’s tick season. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging the public to learn […]
KENNETH R. BENSON
(OLNEY) The graveside funeral service for Kenneth R. Benson, age 86 of Olney will be held Saturday morning May 17, 2025 at 11:00 at the Haven Hill Memorial Garden in […]
LORAN DALE BUDDE
(OLNEY) The funeral service for Loran Dale Budde, age 90 of Olney, will be held Tuesday morning May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney […]
BETTY JO (CHESNUT) MILLER
(BEECHER CITY) The funeral service for Betty Jo (Chesnut) Miller, age 89 of Beecher City, will be held Tuesday Morning May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Headyville Christian […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES AND OTHER DOWNSTATE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES – MAY 8, 2025
The Newton Lady Eagles kept their undefeated season alive with a 9-2 win over Robinson in LIC action. Newton outhit the Lady Maroons 11 to 5. Game Highlights: Now at […]
NEWTON EAGLE BASEBALL AND LOCAL SCORES – MAY 8, 2025
The Newton Eagles came up short in a 3-1 loss to South Central in non-conference action, despite outhitting the Cougars 7 to 3. Eagle Highlights: The Eagles (13-9) are scheduled […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (05/09/2025-05/11/2025)
“Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive – Saturday Residents in Olney and Newton are encouraged to participate in the 12th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive tomorrow during regular mail delivery. […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Newton City Council convened earlier this week for its regular session, covering a full agenda of city business and community development items. Key Actions Taken: New Business & Appointments: […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board had its regular monthly meeting for May last night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented with the total […]