OLNEY CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Olney City Council met in regular session, addressing key city matters and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Next City Council Meeting: March 10, 2025 For more updates, stay connected with the […]
LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO RECIEVE FUNDS FOR NUTRIENT RESEARCH
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois NREC funding was highlighted at a recent event as nearly fifty young researchers shared their findings during poster sessions earlier this month. The event featured undergraduate and graduate […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/25/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new report says economic stability and reparations are key priorities for black residents of Illinois. With black people across the state interviewed by BlackRoots Alliance, the results found […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/25/2025
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to above normal temperatures today and for the rest of this last week of February 2025 as a high pressure ridge stays in control of our Midwestern […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Richland County School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting in Olney, addressing key topics and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Personnel Updates: Administrative Updates (2025-2026): Next Board Meeting: March […]
OCC AND OTHER JUCO MENS AND WOMENS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND
Men’s Basketball The OCC Blue Knights fell at home to John A. Logan, 70-88. The (2-23, 0-15) Blue Knights return to action Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in “The Dungeon”, […]
OLNEY, NEWTON, AND LOCAL BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THIS WEEKEND
Olney Tigers – Regular Season Finale The Olney Tigers wrapped up their regular season with a tough road loss at Teutopolis on Friday night. Varsity: Junior Varsity: The (14-14) Tigers […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL AND OTHER AREA SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND
Newton Lady Eagles – Class 2A Regional Championship The Newton Lady Eagles wrapped up their season Friday night at the Class 2A Regional in Palestine, falling to Teutopolis in the […]
‘DULCIMER GUY’ AT THE OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TONIGHT – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
(OLNEY) All ages are invited to a special presentation this evening at the Olney Public Library, featuring the “Dulcimer Guy” at 5:00. Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile […]
SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ‘FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION’ THIS THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27, 2025
(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will have its next Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents this coming Thursday evening, starting at 5:30. Those planning to pick […]