CHARLES SMITH, JR.
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) There will be no funeral services, per his wishes, for Charles Smith, Jr., age 60, of Olney, Illinois. The Meyer Funeral Home in Olney is assisting the arrangements. […]
MARK M. AARON
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) A celebration of life for Mark M. Aaron, age 73, of Olney, Illinois, will be held at a later date. The Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is assisting […]
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board met in special session last night in Olney. The Board : discussed, but took no action on the District’s newly proposed Athletic Building and […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A broad shortwave weather trough will move across Illinois today, bringing with it a chance of some light snow in our downstate area, less than an inch, if that. […]
WEEKEND RESULTS (1/30-31/26)
(NEWTON) in Junior High Volleyball from Saturday – Jasper County swept two matches from Paris Mayo 8TH GRADE the Junior Lady Eagles won the varsity match in two games led […]
SATURDAY RESULTS (1/31/26)
(OLNEY) in Girls High School Basketball from Saturday – Olney split a pair of games at home with Edwards County VARSITY the Lady Tigers lost the close varsity game, 42-44 […]
WEEKEND RESULTS (1/30-31/26)
(ROBINSON) in Boys High School Basketball Friday night – the LIC Conference Tournament came to an end at Robinson High School FINALS Robinson beat Olney in the fifth place game, […]
SATURDAY RESULTS (1/31/26)
(OLNEY) in Women’s Junior College Basketball from Saturday – the OCC Lady Knights won at home over Rend Lake College, 82-69 Lanie Lipps led OCC with 29 points while Melaina […]
STATE LAWMAKERS EXPRESS SAFETY CONCERNS
(EFFINGHAM) Citing public safety concerns, State Representatives Adam Niemerg of Dieterich and Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville are raising awareness about a company seeking to operate a drug and alcohol rehabilitation […]
EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
(SPRINGFIELD) Farmers can now apply for an exemption within the Meat & Poultry Inspection Act to process their own poultry and rabbits and in turn sell them at the retail […]