ALTA KAY (ROTHROCK) KRAJEC
(WEST SALEM, ILLINOIS) The funeral service for Alta Kay Krajec, age 76, of West Salem, Illinois, will be held Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2026, at 12:00, at the Walnut Grove […]
2026 TWILIGHT SERIES PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED
(OLNEY) Illinois Extension is excited to announce the return of the 11th-annual Summer Twilight Series, a southern Illinois tradition that brings farmers, educators, and community members together to explore the […]
STANLEY R. “RED” DORNEY
(WEST SALEM, ILLINOIS) The graveside funeral service for Stanley R. “Red” Dorney, age 84, of West Salem, Illinois, will be held Friday morning, May 15, 2026, at 10:30, at the […]
JOSEPH “JOE” BROWN, JR.
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) The funeral service for Joseph “Joe” Brown, Jr., age 59, of Olney, Illinois, will be held Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at 10:00, at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home […]
BONNIE BETH “B.B.” BRODIE
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) A celebration of life to honor Bonnie Beth “B.B.” Brodie, age 71, of Olney, Illinois, will be held at a later date, to be announced. The Kistler-Patterson Funeral […]
MONDAY RESULTS (5/4/26)
(NEWTON) in High School Softball yesterday – Newton beat Lawrenceville in LIC Conference action, 6-2 the Lady Eagles outhit the visiting Lady Indians, 8 to 4 Karly Deckard was the […]
MONDAY RESULTS (5/4/26)
(NEWTON) in High School Baseball yesterday – Newton won their LIC conference game over Lawrenceville, 10-0 in six innings the Eagles outhit the visiting Indians, 12 to 3 Carson Barthelme […]
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MUNICIPAL MEETING
(NEWTON) In a meeting coming up this week, the Newton City Council will meet in regular session tonight at the Newton City Hall, beginning at 6:00. The Council’s Finance and […]
SUMMER CAMPS / COMMUNITY ED COURSES
(OLNEY) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is excited to announce the release of its 2026 Summer Camps and the 2026-2027 Community Education Catalog, all to offer engaging learning opportunities […]
USDA WEEKLY CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In the latest USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Conditions Report, soybean planting in Illinois hit 46% as of Sunday, compared to the average of 32%. Corn planting around the […]