RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Richland County School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting in Olney, addressing key topics and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Personnel Updates: Administrative Updates (2025-2026): Next Board Meeting: March […]
‘DULCIMER GUY’ AT THE OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TONIGHT – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
(OLNEY) All ages are invited to a special presentation this evening at the Olney Public Library, featuring the “Dulcimer Guy” at 5:00. Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile […]
SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ‘FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION’ THIS THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27, 2025
(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will have its next Food Pantry Distribution for Jasper County residents this coming Thursday evening, starting at 5:30. Those planning to pick […]
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION ‘FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH’ BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY – MARCH 1, 2025
(SAILOR SPRINGS) The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post 230 has another first Saturday of the month breakfast this weekend with serving from 7:00 to 10:00 with all-you-can-eat biscuits, gravy, […]
ST. MARY’S BRUNCH IN STE MARIE THIS WEEKEND – SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2025
(STE. MARIE) All are invited out this Sunday morning to the Annual St. Mary’s Brunch with serving from 8:00 to 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Ste. Marie. […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT
Residents are invited to attend the following local meetings happening tonight: All meetings are open to the public, except for any executive sessions.
RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HAS A NEW PRINCIPAL
(OLNEY) It was last Thursday night, that the Richland County School Board took action to employ Mr. Jeffrey Thompson as the next principal at Richland County High School in Olney. […]
REMINDER OF LOCAL WEIGHT LIMITS ON TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY ROADS
Drivers, please be aware of weight limit postings on local township and county roads. These restrictions help protect roadways and ensure safety during seasonal conditions. Current Posted Roads: These restrictions […]
HUGE ‘THANK YOU’ TO ALL SUPPORTERS OF 2025 ‘GUNS n HOSES’ FOR OLNEY REBELS SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAMS
(OLNEY) A huge “thank you” goes out to everyone who supported this past Saturday night’s fundraising Braggin’ Rights Basketball Game “GUNS’n’HOSES” held at the Richland County Middle School Gym in […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/24/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) A judge has ruled in favor of four people who sued after an Illinois state lawmaker deleted critical comments on his Facebook page. The lawsuit did not include specific […]