LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO RECIEVE FUNDS FOR NUTRIENT RESEARCH
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois NREC funding was highlighted at a recent event as nearly fifty young researchers shared their findings during poster sessions earlier this month. The event featured undergraduate and graduate […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/25/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new report says economic stability and reparations are key priorities for black residents of Illinois. With black people across the state interviewed by BlackRoots Alliance, the results found […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/25/2025
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to above normal temperatures today and for the rest of this last week of February 2025 as a high pressure ridge stays in control of our Midwestern […]
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. […]