MAN SENTENCED IN FEDERAL U.S. COURT
(MARION) An area man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after he admitted to several crimes. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft reports 57 year old Edward J. Bates, […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) This second week of December will be another weather roller coaster for our downstate area. With plenty of sunshine on tap this afternoon and cool conditions tonight, a southerly […]
GARY TARPLEY
(CALHOUN, ILLINOIS) The funeral service for Gary Tarpley, age 84, of Calhoun, Illinois, will be held Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, at 11:00, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, […]
SAMUEL STEVEN “STEVE” WILSON
(WILLOW HILL, ILLINOIS) There will be no funeral services for Samuel Steven “Steve” Wilson, age 64, of Willow Hill, Illinois. The Crain Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois is assisting the […]
MARK ANSON JONES
(CARMI, ILLINOIS) The celebration of life for Mark Anson Jones, age 75, of Carmi, Illinois, will be held Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025, at 4:00, at the Campbell Funeral Home […]
DONNA JEAN (TAYLOR) HOVERMALE
(CREVE COEUR, MISSOURI) The funeral service for Donna Jean (Taylor) Hovermale, age 86, of Creve Coeur, Missouri, will be held Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at 11:00, at the Hope […]
COMING UP THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) All are invited to the Christian Church of Olney for a musical concert this Sunday evening at 6:00, featuring the Fortress Quartet. For more, check the Fortress page on […]
THURSDAY NIGHT RESULTS (12/4/25)
(OLNEY) in Junior High Boys Basketball last night – Olney St. Joe swept two games from Allendale/St. Mary’s VARSITY the Wildcats won the varsity game, 46-32 led by Julian Seaman […]
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RESULTS (12/3/25)
(OLNEY) in Boys High School Wrestling from Wednesday night – Olney won a home match at RCHS over Marshall, 51-18 the Tigers won nine of the individual matches over the […]
THURSDAY NIGHT RESULTS (12/4/25)
(OLNEY) in Girls High School Basketball last night – Olney swept two games from Robinson in Ron Herrin Gym at RCHS VARSITY the Lady Tigers won the varsity game, 47-30 […]