SICF ANNOUNCED NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR JASPER COUNTY
(NEWTON) The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has announced it is offering a new grant opportunity for those in Jasper County, with the application process to open on August 27th and […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD AUGUST MEETING RECAP
(NOBLE) The Noble Village Board met last night for less than a half hour in regular session. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : indicated […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL AUGUST MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : agreed to amend the City Budget and […]
YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. Illinois’ average temperature was 71.4 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/13/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker late last week signed over 260 bills into law in Springfield. Several of the new laws impact artificial intelligence, one of which takes effect January 1st, […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (08/13/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) High pressure anchored from the Upper Midwest east/southeastward into the Appalachians will continue to dominate our downstate area weather with plenty of clouds and maybe some sunshine with most […]
OPL TEEN BOARD GAME NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Olney Public Library will host a “Teen Game Night” this coming Thursday evening from 4:00 to 6:00, as all area teenagers are welcome to stop by the OPL […]
OLNEY “CRUISE IN” THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
(OLNEY) It’s another “Cruise-In” coming up this Friday night, from 6:00 to 9:00, at the Olney City Park. There will be food available from “The Smokin’ Pig” and a bake […]
JASPER COUNTY EXTENTION HUNTER SAFETY COURSE THIS WEEKEND
(NEWTON) The Jasper County Extension is sponsoring a Hunter Safety course this coming weekend at the Latona Church of Christ, south of Wheeler, set for Friday night (8/16) from 6:00 […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT (08/12/2024)
(OLNEY/NOBLE) In two municipal meetings coming up tonight in Richland County : Both meetings are open to the public, with an exception to any executive sessions.