BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF SECTIONALS FROM YESTERDAY

Anna-Jonesboro Class 2A SectionalIn a competitive field of 111 golfers, Olney’s Ayden Nealis excelled, tying for 14th place with a round of 79. Nealis advanced to the 2A State Tournament […]
YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. The statewide average temperature was 65.7 degrees last […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (10/08/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced that Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of a Japanese company, will expand its operations in the Land of Lincoln. […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (10/08/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area weather continues with dry & pleasant conditions for the rest of this work week and thru the upcoming weekend. A change in the downstate weather pattern […]
NEWTON BOYS/GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTY FROM THIS WEEKEND

Girls High School Cross Country This weekend at the Laverne Gibson Course in Terre Haute, ten races took place featuring numerous schools: Boys High School Cross Country In the boys’ […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER FROM THE WEEKEND

Here’s a look at the action from Boys High School Soccer over the weekend, featuring teams from Newton and Olney. Friday Results Saturday Results No additional details were provided for […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND

This past weekend showcased some exciting action in high school football, particularly in the LIC matchups on Friday night: The remaining LIC game took place on Saturday, where Robinson defeated […]
FARMLAND OWNERS CONFERENCE COMING UP IN NOVEMBER
(BLOOMINGTON) As we move into the final quarter of the year, cash rent negotiations are being conducted for 2025. The University of Illinois Extension says that while most contracts will […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (10/07/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, is warning statewide folks about a new scam that seeks to take advantage of student loan uncertainty. Scammers […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (10/07/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area weather will be much like last week, including a stretch of dry weather conditions continuing today through upcoming weekend, with plenty of sunshine each day, with […]