WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/26/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) While we’re back to above normal temperatures today, a fast-moving weather system will move across Illinois by later tonight, bringing with it a slight chance of some scattered showers […]
LOCAL WINNERS OF THE 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
The first unit-wide 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held last week, hosted by Illinois Extension, serving the counties of Richland, Edwards, Lawrence, Wabash, and Wayne. Participants competed in both beginner […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYS NEXT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
(OLNEY) It was last Thursday night, that the Richland County School Board took action to employ Mrs. Monica Grove as the next assistant principal at Richland County High School in […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Olney City Council met in regular session, addressing key city matters and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Next City Council Meeting: March 10, 2025 For more updates, stay connected with the […]
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 […]