MENS/WOMENS JUCO BASKETBALL FROM THE WEEKEND
(OLNEY) Women’s Junior College Basketball Update – Saturday’s Action The OCC Lady Knights claimed a thrilling 73-67 overtime victory on the road against John A. Logan College in Carterville. Other […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/17/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) An approaching cold front will bring in some afternoon and evening clouds and eventually some widespread rain by later tonight. As the frontal system moves across Illinois tomorrow morning, […]
THREE MONTH WEIGHT LIMIT PERIOD ON TOWNSHIP ROADS BEGAN YESTERDAY
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A reminder to be alert to weight limit postings on local and area roads, whether township or county, as yesterday was the first day of the three month period […]