ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/17/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois EPA is notifying the owners and operators of twenty-one (21) Community Water Systems that there has been a detection of one or more PFAS water contaminants in […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With an approaching cold front, our downstate area winds will return, much stronger than yesterday, plus we’ll have plenty of morning clouds, giving way to at least some sunshine […]
OLNEY BOYS TENNIS SCORES – APRIL 15, 2025
OLNEYThe Richland County Tigers delivered a dominant performance on the courts Tuesday, sweeping Effingham in a 9-0 victory at home. Olney won all six singles matches and all three doubles […]
NEWTON, OLNEY AND AREA DOWNSTATE BOYS BASEBALL SCORES – APRIL 15, 2025
NEWTONThe Newton Eagles picked up an 8-4 win on the road over Dieterich. The Eagles outhit the host Movin’ Maroons, 7 to 6, and improved to 8-8 on the season. […]
OLNEY, NEWTON AND LOCAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES – APRIL 15, 2025
OLNEYThe Richland County Lady Tigers took down Mt. Carmel in a dominant non-LIC performance, winning 11-1 in five innings at home. Olney outhit the visiting Lady Aces, 15 to 3. […]
THIS WEEK IS ‘TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK’ – THANK YOU!
(NEWTON/OLNEY) During this National Telecommunicators Week, we want everyone to join us as we say “thank you” to all of our local and area telecommunicators who do their job around […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD APRIL 14, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board held its regular meeting on Monday night and addressed several community updates and upcoming events: The next regular Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April […]
ILLINOIS WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/16/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) As the construction season gets underway, the Illinois Comptroller’s office is issuing a reminder about the state’s prevailing wage laws, which requires fair pay to workers on publicly financed […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/16/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a high pressure ridge hanging over much of the Mississippi River Valley today, we’ll have plenty of sunshine, maybe some clouds this afternoon, plus some warmer air in […]
CHARLES ALPHONSE “CHUCK” HARTKE
(TEUTOPOLIS) The funeral service for Vietnam War and U.S. Army Veteran Charles Alphonse “Chuck” Hartke, age 80 of Teutopolis, will be held Tuesday afternoon April 22, 2025, at 12:00 at […]