TIMOTHY SCHERER
(NOBLE, ILLINOIS) There will be no funeral services for Timothy Scherer, age 61, of Noble, per the family’s wishes. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, […]
MATTHEW D. MATLOCK
(EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS) A celebration of life for Matthew D. Matlock, age 39, of Effingham, Illinois, will be held Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, at 1:30, at the Potter’s House Ministry […]
CHRISTINE TRELLA
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) A memorial service for Christine Trella, age 77, of Olney, Illinois, will be held Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, at 1:00, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses […]
USDA ASSISTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT
(SPRINGFIELD) After weeks of anticipation, the USDA yesterday announced the details of its $16 billion “Stage 2” in total Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) assistance. This is in addition to […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, which included five million fewer bets placed in Illinois compared to September a year ago in […]
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
(OLNEY) The Adopt-A-Family of Richland County is still accepting applications for its Christmas Gift Program, but the sign up deadline is fast-approaching, set for December 2nd, 2025. As of yesterday, […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(NEWTON) The Jasper County School Board of Education met last night in Newton for its regular monthly meeting in November. The Board : approved the payment of all District bills […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) An unsettled weather pattern will bring us on-and-off chances of rain for the rest of this work week. Last night’s rain averaged around a half inch in most of […]
MONDAY NIGHT RESULTS (11/17/25)
(NEWTON) in Boys Junior High Basketball last night – Jasper County split two games on the road with Palestine-Hutsonville 8TH GRADE the Junior Eagles lost the tough varsity game in overtime, […]
MONDAY NIGHT RESULTS (11/17/25)
(PARIS) in Girls High School Basketball last night – at the North American Lighting Tournament up at Paris High School the host Lady Tigers beat Danville, 71-22 Teutopolis beat Charleston, […]