OLNEY CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Olney City Council met in regular session, addressing key city matters and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Next City Council Meeting: March 10, 2025 For more updates, stay connected with the […]
LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO RECIEVE FUNDS FOR NUTRIENT RESEARCH
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois NREC funding was highlighted at a recent event as nearly fifty young researchers shared their findings during poster sessions earlier this month. The event featured undergraduate and graduate […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/25/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new report says economic stability and reparations are key priorities for black residents of Illinois. With black people across the state interviewed by BlackRoots Alliance, the results found […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/25/2025
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to above normal temperatures today and for the rest of this last week of February 2025 as a high pressure ridge stays in control of our Midwestern […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Richland County School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting in Olney, addressing key topics and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Personnel Updates: Administrative Updates (2025-2026): Next Board Meeting: March […]
‘DULCIMER GUY’ AT THE OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TONIGHT – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
(OLNEY) All ages are invited to a special presentation this evening at the Olney Public Library, featuring the “Dulcimer Guy” at 5:00. Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile […]
SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ‘FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION’ THIS THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27, 2025
(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will have its next Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents this coming Thursday evening, starting at 5:30. Those planning to pick […]
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION ‘FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH’ BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY – MARCH 1, 2025
(SAILOR SPRINGS) The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post 230 has another first Saturday of the month breakfast this weekend with serving from 7:00 to 10:00 with all-you-can-eat biscuits, gravy, […]
ST. MARY’S BRUNCH IN STE MARIE THIS WEEKEND – SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2025
(STE. MARIE) All are invited out this Sunday morning to the Annual St. Mary’s Brunch with serving from 8:00 to 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Ste. Marie. […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT
Residents are invited to attend the following local meetings happening tonight: All meetings are open to the public, except for any executive sessions.