ADOPT A FAMILY RICHLAND COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL DEC. 6TH
(OLNEY) The Adopt-A-Family Christmas Gift Program in Richland County is continuing to accept online applications, but only for a few more days, until this Friday, December 6th. To qualify, a […]
OCTOBER 2024 AG PRICES REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Agricultural Prices Report for October : the Ag Production Index decreased 6.5% from September and was down 1.1% from October 2023 : the Crop Production […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/03/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Official voter turnout for the November 5th General Election in Illinois was the fourth lowest in the past 48 years. The State Board of Elections yesterday officially released the […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/03/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area roller coaster weather will continue to bring us extreme conditions this week. After yesterday’s flurries, in some places a light dusting of snow, we’re back to […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BOB KERANS TOURNAMENT RECAP
The Annual Bob Kerans Tournament concluded on Saturday with the final two games: All-Tournament SelectionsTwo Newton Lady Eagles were named to the All-Tournament Team: Other All-Tournament selections included: The Newton […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL WEEKEND WRAP UP
Olney TigersThe Olney Tigers opened their 2024-2025 season at the Capital Classic, finishing in fifth place with a record of 2-2. Here’s how the tournament went for the Tigers: Final […]
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE NEWTON AMERICAN LEGION
Queen of Hearts Drawing: This Friday night at 6:30 PM, join the excitement at the American Legion Post 20 for another Queen of Hearts drawing, with a jackpot currently at […]
LOCAL SANTA VISITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Santa Claus in Olney: Santa will be making in-person visits at the Olney City Park Community Building! All children, along with their parents or grandparents, are encouraged to stop by […]
LOCAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAYS
Holiday Light Displays Across the Region
SANTA’S ELVES BRING SANTA’S MAILBOX BACK TO OLNEY
(OLNEY) It’s been announced that Santa’s elves have delivered the Letters to Santa Mailbox to Olney and have set it up again this year in Bower Park, right across Whittle […]