GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : LOCAL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES – FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A Next Up: Super-Sectionals The Super-Sectional matchups are set for Monday night. Stay updated at ihsa.org.
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (02/28/2025-03/02/2025)
(OLNEY) Make plans now to attend the Natural Woman concert, A Tribute to Carole King, to be presented by Katie Pinder Brown, next Tuesday night, March 4th, starting at 7:00, […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD HIRES NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION DIRECTOR
The Richland County School Board has appointed Mrs. Christina VanMatre as the next Alternative Education Director, a role she will officially assume at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. […]
NEW PROGRAM THROUGH IDOA OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR COVER CROPS
(SPRINGFIELD) A new program launched by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) offers cost-share and financial incentives to producers and landowners who are new to using cover crops or who […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/28/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee continues to hear proposals involving further gun control measures in Springfield. One such plan would create a task force to investigate insurance […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/28/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Strong wind gusts along with dry and warm conditions will rule our downstate area on this last day of February 2025 as a Wind Advisory is in effect for […]
OCC BLUE KNIGHTS BASEBALL RECAP – FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The OCC Blue Knights split a pair of road games against Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Game One – Three Rivers 9, OCC 2 Game Two – OCC […]
OCC AND OTHER MAN/WOMENS JUCO BASKETBALL SCORES – FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Men’s Basketball The OCC Blue Knights fell at home to Vincennes, 63-85. Other GRAC/Region Results: Women’s Basketball The OCC Lady Knights battled but fell short against Vincennes, 63-69. Other GRAC/Region […]
OLNEY TIGER AND OTHER LOCAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES – FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Olney Tigers’ Season Comes to an End The Olney Tigers wrapped up their season at the Class 3A Regional in Carbondale, falling to Marion in the semi-finals. Other Downstate Semi-Final […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEW RCELC DIRECTOR
The Richland County School Board has appointed Mrs. Jennifer Weidner as the next Director of the Richland County Early Learning Center (RCELC) in Olney. She will officially assume her new […]