CITY AND VILLAGE HALLS CLOSED MONDAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY
(OLNEY/NOBLE/NEWTON) A reminder that most all city and village halls will be closed next Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day 2024. Folks are also encouraged to attend one […]
PARTS OF NEWTON UNDER A BOIL WATER ORDER
(NEWTON) The City of Newton Water Department today is working on a water main along South Lafayette Street & it expects having the water service shut off in the following […]
OPL’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM RETURNS
(OLNEY) The Olney Public Library is gearing up for this Summer’s Reading Program for local and area children. It all starts next Wednesday afternoon with “story time” at 2:00 with […]
ERBA STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) has scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. A limited number of $500 scholarships will be awarded […]
153RD JASPER COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCED
(NEWTON) Details have been released about the upcoming 153rd Jasper County Fair, to be held June 23rd through 29th, on the fairgrounds in Newton. With 4-H entries submitted the Saturday […]
IFB DISCUSSING TOPICS AFFECTING ILLINOIS FARMERS
(BLOOMINGTON) Key topics affecting Illinois farmers were at the center of Illinois Farm Bureau’s recent discussion a week ago with the State Department of Natural Resources, including the current policies […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/23/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A Sangamon County judge ruled yesterday that Illinois’ ability to enforce the new election law against potential candidates is on hold. This after the super-majority Democratic-controlled General Assembly rushed […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/23/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a warm front lifts northeastward across Illinois today, and after some scattered showers and possible thunderstorms this morning, we’ll dry out later this afternoon with some sunshine in […]
DAN WRIGHT
(OLNEY) The graveside service for Dan Wright, age 67 of Olney will be held Wednesday morning, May 29, 2024, at 11:00am at the Sumner City Cemetery. For more information, visit […]
JAMES LEE “JIM” MIDDLETON
(OLNEY) A memorial service for James Lee “Jim” Middleton, age 79 of Olney, will be held on Monday afternoon, May 27, 2024, at 12:00pm at the home of his Daughter, […]