THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/10/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) After the first of two cold fronts moved through yesterday afternoon, a second frontal system will make its way across our downstate area by later tonight. That means more […]
LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS THROUGH EASTER WEEKEND 2025
SATURDAY – APRIL 12TH OLNEY SATURDAY – APRIL 19TH OLNEY NEWTON NOBLE
OLNEY ARTS COUNCIL’S FINE ART SHOWCASE THIS WEEK
(OLNEY) The Olney Arts Council’s annual Fine Art Showcase is all of this week at the Park Side Events Center in Olney. This year’s Richland County Children’s Gallery will be […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/09/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) It was a busy day for the Illinois House of Representatives yesterday with a slew of bills passing through the chamber. One measure, House Bill 3564 would prohibit a […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/09/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another slight rolling coaster ride, weather-wise, for the next few days and nights. With a warm front moving across Illinois today, we’ll have plenty of clouds today over […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (04/04/2025-04/06/2025)
FRIDAY EVENTS – April 4th OLNEY – Knights of Columbus Fish Fry CLAREMONT – Fire Dept Fish Fry (Lunch & Dinner) FLORA – “Cactus Pass” Play at the Nostalgia Theater […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL MARCH 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Newton City Council held its regular session this past Tuesday night, addressing various city matters: Next Meeting: April 15, 2025.
APRIL 1, 2025 RICHLAND COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ELECTION UPDATE
(OLNEY) It’s now pretty much official, that City of Olney Mayor Mark Lambird has been re-elected for another term. While Mayor Lambird had a 238 vote lead over challenger Morgan […]
FEDERAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM TO SERVE MILK VARIETIES IS BACK IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Legislation that would allow schools that participate in the federal school lunch program to serve whole and 2% milk is resurfacing in the House and Senate in Washington, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/04/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) There’s another push to expand nuclear energy in Illinois as State Senate Republicans have introduced Senate Bill 1527 that would allow for the expansion of nuclear power beyond small […]