ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/13/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) With warmer weather approaching, May’s observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month reminds everyone it’s tick season. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging the public to learn […]
KENNETH R. BENSON
(OLNEY) The graveside funeral service for Kenneth R. Benson, age 86 of Olney will be held Saturday morning May 17, 2025 at 11:00 at the Haven Hill Memorial Garden in […]
LORAN DALE BUDDE
(OLNEY) The funeral service for Loran Dale Budde, age 90 of Olney, will be held Tuesday morning May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney […]
BETTY JO (CHESNUT) MILLER
(BEECHER CITY) The funeral service for Betty Jo (Chesnut) Miller, age 89 of Beecher City, will be held Tuesday Morning May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Headyville Christian […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES AND OTHER DOWNSTATE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES – MAY 8, 2025
The Newton Lady Eagles kept their undefeated season alive with a 9-2 win over Robinson in LIC action. Newton outhit the Lady Maroons 11 to 5. Game Highlights: Now at […]
NEWTON EAGLE BASEBALL AND LOCAL SCORES – MAY 8, 2025
The Newton Eagles came up short in a 3-1 loss to South Central in non-conference action, despite outhitting the Cougars 7 to 3. Eagle Highlights: The Eagles (13-9) are scheduled […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (05/09/2025-05/11/2025)
“Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive – Saturday Residents in Olney and Newton are encouraged to participate in the 12th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive tomorrow during regular mail delivery. […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Newton City Council convened earlier this week for its regular session, covering a full agenda of city business and community development items. Key Actions Taken: New Business & Appointments: […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board had its regular monthly meeting for May last night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented with the total […]
ILLINOIS WHEAT ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL WHEAT PLOT TOUR MAY 20, 2025
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Wheat Association will have its Annual Wheat Plot Tour on Tuesday, May 20th. While four tour groups will set out that morning to visit various wheat fields […]