SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOSTING ‘ASPIRE’ PROGRAM FOR LOCAL WOMEN
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(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will host a special program this Saturday evening for all area women, entitled “Aspire” and featuring three guest ladies for the one […]
CIRCUIT COURTS OF THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO ADJURN AND OFFICES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF JUDGE MICHAEL J. VALENTINE
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(OLNEY) Chief Judge Melissa A. Morgan has ordered that the Circuit Courts of the Second Judicial Circuit will adjourn and the offices of all Circuit Clerks of the Second Circuit […]
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR OCC’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
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(OLNEY) Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming OCC Theater production of “A Christmas Carol” sponsored by the First National Bank in Olney. With only three performances on Friday […]
SHOTS FIRED AT ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY – NO INJURIES
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(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop 9, based in Effingham, is reporting that no one was injured following an incident that occurred at shortly after 3:00 this past Sunday where […]
2025 IL AG IN THE CLASSROOM ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
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(BLOOMINGTON) It is fitting that the winner of the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Administrator (IAITC) Award is a former teacher and current leader of the Field Junior High […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/12/2024)
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(EAST ST. LOUIS) After hearing challenges to the state’s gun and ammunition magazine ban by several consolidated cases back in September, Southern District of Illinois Judge Stephen McGlynn issued his […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/12/2024)
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(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to nice fall-like weather conditions today, although a little cooler than yesterday. But it all changes with a chance of rain moving in by tomorrow afternoon, quickly […]
BOYS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL RESULTS FROM OVER THE WEEKEND
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Olney RCMS Cubs (Friday, Nov. 8) The Olney Middle School Cubs split their season openers at the 8th Grade Pre-Season Tournament held at the RCMS Gym: The Cubs are scheduled […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SECOND ROUND PLAYOFF RESULTS
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Here’s how the downstate teams performed in IHSA Football Playoffs this weekend: Class 4A: Class 3A: Class 2A: Class 1A: Quarterfinals Coming Up: The Quarter-Final games are set for this […]
IHSA SWIMMING AND DIVING SECTIONAL RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND
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The IHSA Swimming & Diving Sectional was held at Urbana High School on Saturday, with several Olney Lady Tigers competing in various events. Although none advanced to State, the team […]