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 […]

FATHER JERRY 5K AND FUN RUN THIS WEEKEND

(OLNEY) The 2024 Father Jerry 5K & Fun Run is coming Saturday, to be held at Musgrove Park in Olney. For more information or to register, go to the Father […]

OLNEY MEET THE TIGER’S NIGHT THIS FRIDAY

(OLNEY) It’s “Meet the Tigers Night” this coming Friday night in Olney. Starting at 6:30, the Marching Tigers will enter the RCHS Football Field and perform the National Anthem with […]

IN JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL FROM THE WEEKEND

(NEWTON) In Junior High Softball from Saturday – Newton/Jasper County won two games at home in Newton in round robin play The Junior Lady Eagles beat Oblong, 12-3 outhitting their […]

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 […]