RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF OFFERING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

(OLNEY) Richland County Sheriff Andy Hires has announced that applications are now available for one $500 college scholarship being offered through the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association as at least $58,000 is […]
ILLINOIS MILK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION DAIRY SUMMIT IN FEBRUARY

(CARLYLE) The Illinois Milk Producers Association will host its annual Dairy Summit in nearly two week, on Thursday, February 6th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Carlyle. Beginning at […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/20/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois has a new Miss County Fair Queen, crowned late last night up in Springfield, during the 114th Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention. It’s 2o year old Johnna […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/20/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With less than a half inch of rain falling late last week and colder air moving into our downstate area yesterday, the frigid cold weather is here for at […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR TONIGHT – JANUARY 17, 2025

All eight LIC teams are in action tonight, including three conference games: The remaining two LIC teams are in non-conference action: Stay up-to-date on all the action by visiting littleillini.com.
JASPER COUNTY JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL – JANUARY 16, 2025

Newton Jasper County split two matches at Sigel St. Michael’s last night: Varsity (8th Grade): Junior Varsity (7th Grade): The Junior Lady Eagles are scheduled to play at Marshall on […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES – JANUARY 16, 2025
Newton and Olney faced off at Ron Herrin Gym at Richland County High School in Olney last night, splitting the two games: Varsity: Junior Varsity: Both teams will be in […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND

Mt. ErieThe Annual Farm Consignment Auction, hosted by the Mt. Erie Ruritan Club, will be held this Monday, January 20th, starting at 9:00 AM. With two auction rings, a wide […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD JANUARY 2025 MEETING RECAP

The Richland County School Board held its regular monthly meeting in Olney this January. Key actions and updates from the meeting include: The Board has scheduled a special meeting for […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/17/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy about 140 members to our nation’s capitol in Washington D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday. The force […]