NEWTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP – TUESDAY NIGHT
At its regular session this past Tuesday, the Newton City Council addressed several key items: The next meeting of the Newton City Council is scheduled for September 17th.
ILLINOIS DNR TO OFFER AGRICULTURAL LEASES FOR CONSERVATION AND RECREATION: BIDS OPEN THIS FALL
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept sealed bids this fall for about 30 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2025 through 2029. The agency utilizes agricultural leases […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/06/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ economy is slowing down, that’s according to the Institute of Government & Public Affairs at the University of Illinois, which measures the economy with the Flash Index, a […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/06/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak cold front moves across our downstate area by later today, we’ll have some sunshine, then clouds, and a broken line of showers or light rain. That’s […]
FUNDRAISER FOR KELLIE BETTIS THIS SATURDAY AT OLNEY VFW
A fundraiser to support Kellie Bettis with medical expenses will take place this Saturday at the Olney VFW. The event features a variety of activities, starting with a Jeep/Car/Truck/Bike Ride. […]
NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS 2024 QUILT & CRAFT SHOW DURING FALL FESTIVAL
(NEWTON) With the Newton Fall Festival nearly a week away, the Newton Public Library District invites everyone to enter this year’s 2024 Quilt & Craft Show to be held Saturday, […]
SPECIAL MEETING FOR RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD HELD LAST NIGHT
The Richland County School Board of Education held a special meeting last night in Olney, which lasted less than 30 minutes. Key decisions and discussions included: The Board’s regular monthly […]
ILLINOIS FARMERS INVITED TO 2024 MIDWEST MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL FIELD DAY
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois farmers, especially those growing organic crops, who are looking for alternative ways to control weeds, may be interested in attending a special field day in Indiana. The 2024 […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/05/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The West Nile Virus is becoming more prevalent around Illinois. A mosquito pool collected in McLean County is the second positive test for the virus in that county this […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/05/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another day with warm weather conditions and plenty of sunshine. All to be followed by a weak cold front that will drop southeastward across Illinois by late tomorrow […]