“WHAT’S HAPPENING” THIS WEEKEND
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(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $6,721 if […]
COUNTY FAIRS CONTINUING THIS WEEKEND
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(OBLONG) As the Richland County Fair winds down this weekend, the Crawford County Fair in Oblong gets underway this weekend. The 4-H Horse Show is at 5:00 later this evening […]
ERBA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SKILLS TRAINING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Embarras River Basin Agency, Incorporated (ERBA) is accepting applications for its Skills Training Employment Program, known at STEP, to assist those who need training for employment opportunities. ERBA […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/26/2024)
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(SPRINGFIELD) A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. Jointly submitted by U.S. Representatives […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/26/2024)
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(OLNEY/NEWTON) With plenty of clouds expected both today and tomorrow here in our downstate area, our rain chances will hold off until Sunday, then continue through the first part of […]
USA HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS AND FINALISTS
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(MICHIGAN) The 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship has wrapped up in Mason, Michigan with over 1,800 registered shooters taking part. BOYS INDIVIDUAL SHOOTING – GIRLS INDIVIDUAL […]
JASPER COUNTY EXTENSION OFFERING HUNTER SAFETY COURSE
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(NEWTON) The Jasper County Extension is sponsoring a Hunter Safety course next month at the Latona Church of Christ, south of Wheeler, set for Friday night, August 16th, from 6:00 […]
2024 FIRST INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE/MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE
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(NEWTON) A reminder from the Jasper County Treasurer’s Office that the first installment due date for 2023 real estate tax bills is Thursday, August 15th, three weeks from today. The […]
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AFTER SIGLE MOTORCYLE CRASH
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(FLORA) The investigation continues in Clay County after a single motorcycle traffic crash occurred shortly after 5:00 last evening (Wednesday) approximately one (1) miles north of Edgewood Road, northwest of […]
IL PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING TWO NEW PROGRAMS ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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(BLOOMINGTON) The Illinois Pork Producers Association is promoting two new programs focused on educational development for the swine industry’s next generation. One of the new initiatives is the Illinois Pork […]