THURSDAY RESULTS (9/11/25)

(NEWTON) in Boys High School Soccer yesterday –Newton’s winning streak is at seven after beating Robinson, 3-0the Eagles’ goals came from Lance Volk, Henry Will, and Evan Holderwith assists by […]

THURSDAY RESULTS (9/11/25)

(OLNEY) in High School Volleyball last night –Olney split two LIC matches with visiting Lawrencevillethe Lady Tigers won the varsity match in two games (25-19, 25-12)Olney was led catagorically byParker […]

NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS

(SPRINGFIELD) Two sweeping digital currency bills touted as a win for consumer protection has critics warning Illinois may be choking off innovation in one of the fastest growing corners of […]

DOWNSTATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

(BLOOMINGTON) Recognizing the continuing shortage of large animal veterinarians, the Illinois Farm Bureau has selected three students for the Illinois Veterinary Student Loan Program (IVET), which aims to support the […]

SPECIAL MEETING LAST NIGHT IN OLNEY

(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board of Education had a special meeting last night in Olney. The Board : heard from those associated with the proposed Athletic Complex with an […]

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT

(OLNEY) The Richland County Board had its regular monthly meeting for September last night in Olney. The Board approved the payment of all bills for August – $87,885 in county […]

REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It will be another day of sunshine, dry weather conditions, and warmer than normal temperatures on tap today throughout our downstate area. Plus more of the same tomorrow, Sunday, […]

REGIONAL WATER CUSTOMERS EFFECTED

Please be advised that due to a leak on the upstream 16” main that serves Clay County Water, a boil order has been called into effect for the whole water […]

KIMBERLY ANN “KIM” BLACK

(NOBLE/OLNEY) The funeral service for Kimberly Ann “Kim” Black, age 60, of Noble, Illinois, formerly of Olney, Illinois, will be held Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025, at 10:00, at the […]

RONALD DEAN RUDE

(NEWTON) The funeral service for U.S. Army Veteran, Ronald Dean Rude, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, will be Monday morning, September 15, 2025, at 11:00, at the Meyer Funeral Home […]