46TH ANNUAL OLNEY SQUIRREL COUNT
(OLNEY) A note from the City of Olney, that the 46th Annual “Squirrel Count” is coming up on the first three Saturday mornings next month. In fact, volunteers are needed […]
ORELL FARLEY FOUNDATION GRANTS AWARDED IN JASPER COUNTY
The Orell Farley Foundation has awarded a total of $30,653.29 in grants to eleven organizations in Jasper County, supporting various local projects. Here’s the breakdown of the recipients: Since its […]
ISP NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS REPORT
In August, the Illinois State Police Troop 9 conducted Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Richland and Marion Counties, focusing on impaired driving and occupant restraint violations. During these overnight operations, […]
IT’S NATIONAL FARM SAFETY & HEALTH WEEK
(SPRINGFIELD) During this National Farm Safety & Health Week, all downstate area farmers and ag-related workers are reminded to “think safety first” while working with the fall harvest. Not only […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/18/2024)
(EAST ST. LOUIS) The bench trial for the challenge to Illinois’ gun and ammunition magazine ban continues in East St. Louis today after starting there on Monday. Plaintiffs argue the […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION
(OLNEY/NEWTON) More of the same today weather-wise, with plenty of sunshine and more warmer-than-normal conditions, as a rex block weather pattern remains in place. While we stay dry for the […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT
(NEWTON/OLNEY) In upcoming meetings tonight: All of the meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
OCC COSMETOLOGY & NAIL TECH PROGRAMS TAKING FALL APPOINTMENTS
(NOBLE) The Olney Central College Cosmetology & Nail Technology programs have fall openings for client services. Located at the Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center in Noble, both salons are […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NEWTON WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION
The City of Newton Water Department will be performing essential work to connect the new South Van Buren Street Water Main over the next two days. Please be aware of […]
THIS WEEK’S RICHLAND COUNTY RAINFALL REPORT
(OLNEY) In this week’s Richland County Farm Bureau rainfall report for the past week, with the reporting period ending at 8:00 yesterday (Monday) morning, the county’s highest total of rain […]