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RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The 167th annual Richland County Fair will start today in the Olney City Park and run through all of next week. The fair’s junior & 4-H general projects will be submitted today and the Farm Bureau Young Leaders having their Pedal Tractor Pull this afternoon with registration at 2:00 and pedaling at 3:00. The first of eight grandstand events will be tonight with the Truck Pulls at 7:00. Then tomorrow morning it’s the Youth Tractor Driving Contest at 9:00 and the popular Tractor Pulls Saturday night at 7:00. The 4-H Horse Show is at 8:00 Sunday morning, the Family Fun Day with blowups and more is Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00, and Gospel Music at the Park Bandshell Sunday night at 7:00. The Ag Experience is next Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 and the Queen Pageant Monday night at 7:00 with reserved seating and all the other remaining grandstand event each night through next Saturday. All tickets for grandstand events at $15 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. The livestock & 4-H shows all next week with the 4-H Master Showmanship next Thursday morning at 8:00 and the 4-H Livestock Auction Thursday afternoon at 3:00, plus carnival rides next Tuesday through Friday and all the great fair concessions every day and night. Learn more on the richlandcountyfair.org website or check the page on Facebook.
“WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND”
(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $6,451 if the winner is present and remember, the drawing is live-streamed on the VFW Post page on Facebook. Tickets are on sale right up until draw time at 4:00 Sunday, with the VFW Post doors opening at 1:00.
ANNUAL STRINGTOWN PICNINC THIS SUNDAY
(STRINGTOWN) The Annual Stringtown Picnic is this coming Sunday, running from 11:00 to 6:00, at the air-conditioned St. Joseph Parish Center. The all-you-can-eat smorgasbord meal with include beef, ham, homemade noodles, and much more with serving from 11:00 to 2:00 and carryouts available. Tickets are $13.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children ages 4 and under. Also a basket stand, bingo, various raffles, kids games, a beer garden, live music, inflatables, and other food like pork burgers, brats, ice cream, & more. All ages are welcome out to the Stringtown Picnic this coming Sunday, northeast of Olney.
North Side pizzeria says it's closing
Heady's Pizza, a popular North Side pizzeria, has announced on social media that it will close soon. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down," a post on the shop's Facebook page stated. "After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory."
Evansville murder victim identified by coroner
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Authorities have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in Evansville on Wednesday. The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office says 37-year-old Joshua Allen Seymour was the man who was shot and killed at a home on East Louisiana Street. The deadly shooting...
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down. A spokesperson for the business posted: It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down. After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory. We want […]
ENTRIES FOR THE 2024 RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR TALENT SHOW NEEDED
(OLNEY) Entries are needed for this year’s “Talent Show” which is next Tuesday night, July 23rd, starting at 7:00, at the Olney City Park’s Bandshell. With entry to the Talent Show free, it includes the Junior Division for those ages 14 and under, the Senior Division for ages 15 to 21, and the Open Division for ages 22 and over. For more information and/or details send an email to aginder@rccu1.net. Let’s make it competitive Talent Show at this year’s Richland County Fair, set for next Tuesday night at 7:00. All spectators are welcome free of charge.
Owensboro attorney, his wife and employee indicted in fraud case
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An attorney and two law associates in Owensboro have been indicted on several charges stemming from a fraud case. That’s according to the Ohio County Circuit Court, who shared indictment documents for attorney Darron L. Brawner, his wife Jana M. Brawner, and employee Kristy Burchfield.
Attempted robbery leaves Farmers Bank ATM in Greenville broken
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Employees with Farmers Bank in Muhlenberg County say some customers will have to find a different ATM in Greenville after one of theirs was damaged overnight. Friday morning, the bank said on social media that their Greenville ATM is currently unavailable after someone tried rob...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Illinois Woman Accused of Leaving 2 Kids in Hot Car for Hours
A woman in Illinois is accused of leaving 2 children in a hot car for hours resulting in one child's death and serious injuries for the other according to Illinois State Police. This sad story was shared in a press release by the Illinois State Police on Tuesday, July 17....
After Years of Controversy, Illinois Pauses CO2 Pipeline Construction, For Now
New safety requirements for carbon dioxide pipelines as well as a temporary ban on their construction are now in effect after Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill that passed the General Assembly earlier this year. The law issues new regulations for carbon capture and sequestration, a technology used...
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was the largest in state history. The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes. ...
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