BARBARA JEAN PADDOCK

(NEWTON) The funeral service for Barbara Jean Paddock, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, will be held Friday morning, August 29, 2025, at 11:00, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, […]

NEW NREC GRANT FUNDING ANNOUNCED

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) has chosen nine new projects for 2026-2027 research grants, representing a total of $1.247 million in funding commitments. With more funds […]

LARRY DUNCAN PENMAN

(OLNEY) The graveside funeral service for U.S. Army Reservist, Larry Duncan Penman, age 86, of Olney, Illinois, will be held Friday morning, August 29, 2025, at 11:00, at the Washington […]

FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT IN OLNEY

(NOBLE/WAKEFIELD) The Annual “Fire In The Hole” Golf Tournament, to benefit the Noble-Wakefield Fire District, is scheduled for Saturday, September 20th, at the Richland Golf Club. With registration at 11:00, […]

TUESDAY RESULTS (8/26/25)

(OLNEY) in Junior High Baseball from Monday –Olney outslugged Flora, 15-11although the host Cubs were outhit by the visiting Pups, 17 to 12winning pitcher : Cason Hall struck out 2 […]

TUESDAY RESULTS (8/26/25)

(OLNEY) in High School Volleyball last night –Olney had its home opening matches in Ron Herrin Gym at RCHSthe Lady Tigers lost a close three game varsity match to Teutopolis […]

TUESDAY RESULTS (8/26/25)

(OLNEY) in Girls High School Tennis yesterday –Olney won its season opening match at Mattoon, 6-3the Lady Tigers won five of the six singles matchesthe Olney winners in their respective […]

NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois tourism numbers for 2024 say an all-time high for hotel tax revenue. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism has announced the state welcomed […]