Olney, IL

The Funeral Service for Ralph Christopher “Chris” McReynolds, age 64, of Forsyth, Illinois formerly of Newton will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the [...] The post Ralph Christopher “Chris” McReynolds, 64 appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

The Funeral Service for Sharon Rae (Lustig) Helmink, age 81, of Montrose, will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois. The burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Island Grove, Illinois. A visitation will be held from [...] The post Sharon Rae (Lustig) Helmink, 81 appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

It was a clean sweep for the Olney FFA at this year’s National Agronomy Career Development Event.  Competing against 148 individual contestants from 37 different states, Olney earned a gold ranking and secured the number-one spot in the United States. The competition tested students on […]

The funeral service for Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem, will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with visitation beginning from 10:00AM until service time at the funeral home. Cremation Rites will be accorded following services. The Kistler [...] The post Colton Lee Rose, 37 appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

The Olney FFA Poultry Team has brought home a top-five national finish, earning fifth place in the nation at the National Poultry Career Development Event during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The accomplishment puts the Olney students among the top poultry teams in the country and recognizes their [...] The post Olney FFA Poultry Team Finishes Fifth in the Nation at National FFA Convention appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

The Olney FFA Chapter is celebrating a national championship after its Agronomy Team captured first place in the nation at the National Agronomy Career Development Event during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The competition, held October 21st, brought together teams from 37 states, with a total of 148 [...] The post Olney FFA Agronomy Team Crowned National Champions at National FFA Convention appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

Families in Richland County have opportunities to access free early childhood education and family support services through the Richland County Early Learning Center, which is currently accepting new preschool students as well as families interested in its Bright Beginnings Home Visiting Program. The Early Learning Center says free preschool openings [...] The post Richland County Early Learning Center Offering Free Preschool Openings and Home Visiting Services appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

Richland County 4-H is inviting community members to help make a difference this holiday season through two service projects aimed at supporting local families and honoring area veterans. Throughout the month of November, Richland County 4-H members are collecting canned food donations and new or gently used coats to benefit [...] The post Richland County 4-H Organizing Holiday Food, Coat Drive and Wreaths Across America Project appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

There will be no public services for Daniel Arnold Tahtinen, 79, of Olney, with interment at a later date. The Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, for the full obituary, visit the website, here: Obituary information for Daniel Arnold Tahtinen The post Daniel Arnold Tahtinen, 79 appeared first on Olney IL Radio.

The Newton Eagles are moving on to the Sweet 16 after an exciting 28-22 victory over Chester in the first round of high school football playoffs. In a game that came down to the final seconds, Newton pulled ahead with just three seconds remaining on the clock to secure the [...] The post Newton Eagles Advance with Thrilling First-Round Playoff Win appeared first on Olney IL Radio.