BILLY EARL “BILL” WEEMS
(OLNEY) The Funeral service for Billy Earl “Bill” Weems, age 79 of Olney, will be held Thursday afternoon August 15, 2024, at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with burial […]
IRIS “JOAN” DOUGLAS KNOLLENBERG
(OBLONG) A private family graveside service for Iris “Joan” Douglas Knollenberg, age 95 of Oblong, will be held at the Oblong Cemetery. The public Visitation is Wednesday evening, August 14, […]
TODAY’S JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS CALENDAR
(NEWTON/OLNEY) On today’s local Junior High Sports Calendar : BASEBALL : Olney St. Joe will host Iuka at Noble (5:00) SOFTBALL : Newton/Jasper County will host Lawrenceville Parkview (4:30)
SICF ANNOUNCED NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR JASPER COUNTY
(NEWTON) The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation has announced it is offering a new grant opportunity for those in Jasper County, with the application process to open on August 27th and […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD AUGUST MEETING RECAP
(NOBLE) The Noble Village Board met last night for less than a half hour in regular session. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : indicated […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL AUGUST MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : agreed to amend the City Budget and […]
YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. Illinois’ average temperature was 71.4 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/13/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker late last week signed over 260 bills into law in Springfield. Several of the new laws impact artificial intelligence, one of which takes effect January 1st, […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (08/13/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) High pressure anchored from the Upper Midwest east/southeastward into the Appalachians will continue to dominate our downstate area weather with plenty of clouds and maybe some sunshine with most […]
FATHER JERRY 5K AND FUN RUN THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The 2024 Father Jerry 5K & Fun Run is coming Saturday, to be held at Musgrove Park in Olney. For more information or to register, go to the Father […]