RESIDENTS WARNED OF IRS TELEPRHONE CALL SCAM
(NEWTON/OLNEY) Downstate authorities are again warning area residents to be alert to a current scam that’s circulating at this time of the year. Taxpayers are receiving false phone calls from […]
ILLINOIS FFA MAJOR STATE OFFICERS PREPARE FOR UPCOMING 97TH ANNUAL STATE FFA CONVENTION
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois FFA major state officers are nearing their final mission with the 97th State FFA Convention just around the corner, set for June 10th–12th in Springfield. Headed up […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/27/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorney’s general are asking a federal judge to halt President Donald Trump’s move to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/27/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a warm front lifts northeastward across our downstate area by later today, we’ll have spotty rain showers today through tonight, with a marginal risk for a few strong […]
IHSFCA INDUCTING A NEW CLASS OF COACHES INTO HALL OF FAME THIS WEEKEND – MARCH 29, 2025
(CHAMPAIGN) – The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) will induct a new class of high school football coaches into its Hall of Fame this weekend. The ceremony will […]
32ND ANNUAL CENTRAL ILLINOIS ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME AT CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL – MARCH 30, 2025
(GREENUP) – The 32nd Annual Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Game is set for this Sunday night at Cumberland High School, just northwest of Greenup. The game will showcase 30 senior […]
NEWTON AND OTHER LOCAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCORES FROM MARCH 25, 2025
Newton fell to Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, 7-4, in high school baseball action yesterday. The Eagles were outhit 9-4 by the Crawford County squad. Top Performers for Newton: The (3-3) Eagles will host […]
OLNEY, NEWTON, AND OTHER LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM MARCH 25, 2025
In high school softball action yesterday, Olney fell in a close game to St. Anthony, 12-11. The Lady Tigers led heading into the final inning, but St. Anthony scored four […]
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SCORES RECAP AND UPCOMING GAMES
In junior college baseball action yesterday, the OCC Blue Knights fell to Wabash Valley, 17-3. No further details were available. The (10-15/5-4) Blue Knights will look to rebound as they […]
CLAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTING INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON PROPOSED 1% SCHOOL FACILITIES TAX – MARCH 27, 2025
(CLAY CITY) The Clay City School District will host an informational meeting to inform the public about the proposed 1% Clay County Schools Facilities Tax, which is on next Tuesday’s […]