7 ESTABLISHMENTS TICKETED IN RICHLAND COUNTY UNDER ISP ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 8 has announced the recent results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Richland County last month, in April. These […]
MEAT FROM 2024 STATE FAIR SALE OF CHAMPIONS GOING TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS
(SPRINGFIELD) Meat from the 2024 Illinois State Fair Sale of Champions is being donated to Feeding Illinois food banks through a new partnership. The College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/07/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to visit Springfield today to comment on Illinois’ sanctuary policies. A news conference in the state’s capitol will highlight how […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/07/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With mostly clouds mixed up with some sunshine on this Wednesday, an upper level low down in the Texas panhandle will pivot slowly eastward today, gradually spreading moisture toward […]
NEWTON AND OLNEY INDIVIDUAL RESULTS AND TEAM SCORES – MAY 5, 2025
Date: May 5 | Location: Newton High School Ten teams competed in yesterday’s Newton Invitational, with the host Newton Lady Eagles claiming the top spot in a dominant performance. Team […]
NEWTON, OLNEY, AND LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS SCORES FROM MAY 5, 2025
Newton 6, Robinson 2 The Newton Eagles secured a solid win over Robinson, winning three of six singles matches and sweeping all three doubles contests. Singles Winners: Doubles Winners: The […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT
(NEWTON/OLNEY) In meetings coming up this week : All meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
CITY OF OLNEY BULK TRASH DROP OFF THIS SATURDAY
City of Olney – Bulk Trash Drop-Off EventDate: Saturday, May 10Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until dumpsters are full)Location: Municipal Parking Lot, 217 N. Fair Street (just east […]
12TH ANNUAL “STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE” THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The National Association of Letter Carriers will have their 12th Annual nationwide “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” this coming Saturday, May 10th. To help out, residents with Olney, Newton, […]
RICHLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU RAINFALL REPORT (04-28 TO 05-05-2025)
Reporting Period: April 28 – May 5 The latest rainfall totals are in for Richland County, with German Township recording the highest amount this week at 3.40 inches. Close behind […]