ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/31/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Broccoli packages sold at Walmart stores in 20 states, including Illinois, received an elevated recall status over a listeria contamination that could potentially be fatal. The possible contamination of […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/31/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With some fog early this morning, our downstate area will continue to be covered by an overcast sky with maybe a few spotty showers here or there, plus maybe […]
ANITA L. BURROW
(OLNEY) The funeral service for Anita L. Burrow, age 79 of Olney will be held Monday afternoon February 3, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. The […]
JUNIOR LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL – JANUARY 28, 2025
Last night, the Junior Lady Eagles split two matches with Oblong: The Junior Lady Eagles are scheduled to host Robinson tomorrow in Newton.
BOYS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL – JANUARY 28, 2025
Last night, the RCMS Middle School Cubs celebrated 8th Grade Night with two big wins at home: Olney Boys Junior High Postseason Basketball: At the Region 16 Class S Regional […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RECAP – JANUARY 28, 2025
Last night, the Newton Lady Eagles faced two tough road losses at Effingham: The Lady Eagles will be back in action tomorrow night, traveling to Neoga. Olney Girls High School […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES – JANUARY 28, 2025
Last night at the LIC Conference Tournament at Lawrenceville High School, the following games were held in the winner’s bracket semi-finals: The consolation finals are scheduled for tonight: The winner’s […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD JANUARY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board held a brief regular meeting this past Monday evening, lasting less than half an hour. During the meeting, the Board: The next regular meeting of the […]
JASPER COUNTY JANUARY 2025 BOARD MEETING RECAP
At the recent Jasper County Board meeting in Newton, several key decisions and updates were shared: The next regular meeting of the Jasper County Board is scheduled for February 20th, […]
2024 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR IL SOYBEAN FARMERS
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says it was a banner year for soybean farmers throughout the state. Illinois farmers produced 688 million bushels of soybeans in 2024, surpassing […]