CHANCES TO GIVE THE “GIFT OF LIFE” THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity to help replenish low area blood supplies on hand […]
CLEAN & COZY NEW YEAR SWAN DRIVE
(OLNEY) The Richland County 4-H clubs and members are continuing to gather donations of personal care items and winter clothing for their Clean and Cozy New Year SWAN Drive, with […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s warmer-than-normal and mild weather conditions on tap for this first full week of January 2026, so soak it in. With a mixture of sunshine and clouds expected today […]
UPCOMING FRESHMEN ORIENTATION IN OLNEY
(OLNEY) With the Richland County schools to resume classes and activities next week, it’s been announced that Richland County High School will host its Freshmen Orientation for all 8th graders […]
SIGN UP NOW FOR UPCOMING CONFERENCE
(SPRINGFIELD) Registration is now open for the Fourth Annual From Food to Flowers : Everything Local Conference, scheduled for January 28th thru 30th, at the Bank of Springfield Center. The […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The federal government has awarded Illinois $193.4 million per year for five years to expand healthcare access in rural areas. The Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services outlined […]
COMMUNITY REMINDERS FOR THE DAYS AHEAD
(OLNEY/NEWTON/NOBLE) A reminder that most all city and village halls will be closed both tomorrow and Thursday, December 24th and 25th, for the observance of the Christmas holiday. Plus a […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Commerce Commission has decreased the amount of utility rate requests submitted by the state’s two largest providers in the state. The ICC has struck $25.4 million from […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board met last night in Olney for its regular monthly meeting in December. The Board : approved the November monthly bill listing worth $947,788 : […]
NEW OPTIMISTIC PORK PRODUCTION REPORT
(BLOOMINGTON) The Illinois Pork Producers Association has released a new economic impact report revealing pork production in Illinois generates more than $373 million in tax revenue, underscoring the role pig […]