JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DECEMBER 2024 MEETING

The Jasper County School Board held its regular monthly meeting in Newton on December 16. Key actions taken included: In personnel matters, the Board approved the following hires: The next […]

CHANGES TO ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU POLICY

(BLOOMINGTON) New changes to Illinois Farm Bureau policy encompasses a wide range of legislative priorities, covering topics such as wildlife management, apiculture, & farmland ownership. During last week’s annual meeting, […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/17/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding job seekers and employers that effective January 1st, 2025, all job postings made by employers with 15 or more workers will need […]

TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/17/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a strong low pressure system in the Northern Plains approaches our downstate area from the west, we’ll have another somewhat mild weather day with plenty of sunshine on […]

LOCAL GAMES THIS WEEKEND

(OLNEY) Here’s the Sports Schedule for the Weekend: (OLNEY) In Junior College Basketball tomorrow: The OCC teams are back in GRAC/District action: (NEWTON/OLNEY) In Boys High School Basketball tonight: Seven […]

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FROM LAST NIGHT

(NEWTON) The Newton Lady Eagles had a successful road trip to Robinson last night: VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY The Lady Eagles are back in action tomorrow at Flora. (NEWTON/OLNEY) In other […]

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND

(NEWTON) The Christmas Lights in the Park in Newton continue to be lit up each weekend now through January 4th, 2025, in Peterson Park. With dozens of displays set up […]

NEWTON CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP

The Newton City Council held a meeting earlier this month where several important decisions were made. The Council approved the annual Tax Levy as presented and authorized a one-year contract […]

RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD DECEMBER MEETING RECAP

The Richland County Board held its regular December meeting in Olney last night. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, the Board selected Travis Paddock as Chairman and Morgan Henton […]