ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/20/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first two batches of mosquitoes to test positive in 2024 for West Nile virus in Illinois, one in Hoffman Estates […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION
(OLNEY/NEWTON) After a dry and warm weekend, we’re back to sunshine, a few clouds, and higher humidity levels than we’ve had so far this year with the threat of rain […]
WILLIAM JOSHUA SCHLICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Richland County FOP Lodge 402, along with the Smokin’ Pig, is sponsoring a fundraiser set for this Saturday to benefit the William Joshua Schlick Memorial Scholarship that was […]
IN AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT (05/16/2024)
(NEWTON/OLNEY) There are two monthly meetings coming up tonight : Both meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive session.
OCC OFFERING IGNITE CURIOSITY SUMMER CAMPS
(OLNEY) Olney Central College is taking registrations now for its OCC Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps for area youth in grades 5 thru 12. The fun-filled, one-day camps offer an excellent […]
5 LOCAL HEROES RECOGNIZED AT METAL OF HONOR CEREMONY
(TEUTOPOLIS) During this past Tuesday’s 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Medal of Honor Ceremony at the Statehouse in Springfield, State Representative Adam Niemerg recognized five “Medal of Honor” Award […]
4-WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR SALES ARE UP
(SPRINGFIELD) In an update from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the U.S. sales of four-wheel drive tractors were up 24% in April, compared to a year ago, with year […]
ILLINOIS STANE NEWS BRIEF (05/16/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois lawmakers continue to consider tax increases on businesses as they head into the final nine days of the scheduled spring session. Conversations also continue about zeroing out Illinois’ […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/16/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As our next weather-making system approaches, we’ll have increasing clouds today and a chance of rain or possible thunderstorms by mid-to-late afternoon on this Thursday, followed by more rain […]
MAXINE E. SPITLER FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING 2024 APPLICATIONS
(NEWTON) Grant applications for the Maxine E. Spitler Foundation are now being accepted through May 31st, 2024. The Foundation benefits youth and youth organizations, and is also for the protection […]