WTYE News
Brief Taste of Fall Forecast for the Weekend
(Undated) -- A brief taste of fall is forecast for this weekend. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says the weekend frost will be brief. Otto says the state will have to wait until November for a consistent run of fall weather.
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"At Home" by Best Western Breaks Ground in Robinson
(Undated) -- The City of Robinson took to social media yesterday to announce the groundbreaking of a new hotel project. According to City officials, they have received quite a few questions about the construction happening on the east side of Ruler Foods, and they're excited to announce that "At Home by Best Weste...
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LTC Set to Participate in "Feed the Need" Food Drive
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College has joined with community colleges statewide for the 3rd Annual "Feed the Need" food drive. Organizers say this event serves to address food insecurity in the state of Illinois as well as provide support for students and the communities they attend college in. The drive is s...
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CMH Set to Host Medicare Lunch and Learn Events
(Undated) -- Medicare open enrollment began yesterday, giving millions of Americans a chance to review or change their coverage for 2027. Enrollees have until December 7th to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as prescription drug coverage. Changes next year include a higher Part ...
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Gas Prices Tick Slightly Higher Nationwide
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up a penny from Monday's average. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.32. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is up two cents from Monday to $4.71. In Indiana, the statewide average is up a penny from...
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WTYE Sports
Maroons Wrap Up Football Regular Season Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The 2026 regular season comes to an end for the RHS Maroons tomorrow. The 3-5 Maroons will welcome 4-4 Richland County to Crosby Field for a 1 p.m. kickoff tomorrow. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com is set for 12:45 p.m. Under the Friday night lights, the 1-6 Oblong Panthers welcome the 3-5 Martinsvil...
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Lady Panthers Improve to .500 on the Season
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team improved to .500 on the season with a win over North Clay, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says "Pink Out" night and a win made for a good night. She says the Lady Panthers worked hard and did not give in. With the win, they improved to 13-13 ...
Oct 14, 2026
OHS Falls to Unity Christian
(Oblong) -- In Saturday football action, the Oblong Panthers came up just short of Unity Christian in a 38-35 loss. With the loss, the Panthers now stand at 1-6. They return home this Friday to welcome the Martinsville Bluestreaks to Ron Welsh Field. Oblong will battle a Bluestreaks team coming off a 54-20 league loss ...
Oct 12, 2026
Maroons Fall in Week 8
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 42-0 in Friday night football action against the Paris Tigers. With the loss, the Robinson falls to 3-5. They will wrap up the season a week from today with a 1 p.m. road contest versus Richland County. Elsewhere last night, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers fell to Cerro Gor...
Oct 10, 2026
It's Week 8 of the High School Football Season
(Undated) -- The penultimate week of the high school football season kicks off tonight for RHS. The 3-4 Robinson Maroons will be on the road to face off against the 5-2 Paris Tigers tonight. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com will be at 6:45 p.m. Elsewhere tonight, the Palestine/Hutsonville ...
Oct 9, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Nancy D. Snider
Nancy D. Snider, 82, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Born July 1, 1944, in Paxton, IL, she grew up in Oblong and graduated from Oblong High School in 1962. She rarely wandered far from home-and she didn't really need to-because nearly everyone and everything...
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Larry D. Cawood
Larry D. Cawood, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. Arrangements are pending with the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit our flower store.
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Clifford Gene "Cliff" Schiller
Clifford Gene "Cliff" Schiller, 82, of Oblong, IL, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home in Oblong. Cliff was born on July 12, 1944, in Monterey, CA, the son of Charles C. and Marguerite (Biggs) Schiller. He married Yvonne A. (Guyer) Newlin on September 14, 1968, in Annapolis, IL....
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Melva Hyre
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Melva Hyre surprised everyone by dying at the age of 70. Those who knew this tough old gal best surely thought she'd live forever. For maybe the first time in her life, it seems Melva was ahead of schedule. Melva was always the life of the party and had many friends who were dear to her hea...
Oct 14, 2026
Nan Schaefer
Nan Schaefer, 93, formerly of Robinson, IL, died on September 22, 2026, in Parkland, FL. Nan was born on February 17, 1933, in Hillsdale, IN, the daughter of Faye Turnipseed and Ira Billings. On July 27, 1951, Nan married Lloyd Allen Schaefer, and together they began a life centered around family and the farm. Nan prou...
Oct 7, 2026
Entertainment News
James McAvoy says 'Band of Brothers' co-star recruited fellow actors to bully him on set
James McAvoy revealed he was bullied on his first day filming "Band of Brothers" and named the co-stars who helped him through the experience.
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Selma Blair's rep speaks out after star's arrest: 'Much more to this story'
Selma Blair's rep says the actress had a medical emergency on the Delta flight and that authorities took her service dog, adding that she did not intend any harm.
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Josh Brolin says he became a full-time stock trader after Hollywood stopped calling
Josh Brolin reveals he spent nearly five years as a full-time stock trader, making more money day trading than in 20 years of acting in Hollywood.
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Joe Manganiello says a shaman told him Sofia Vergara's ex 'put a voodoo curse' on him
Joe Manganiello's memoir "Bloodlines" reveals a voodoo curse claim, a $200,000 surrogate attempt and Tom Cruise's alleged role in his career.
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Prince Harry's reported $100K deal for Princess Diana MasterClass sparks 'cash grab' claims from royal experts
Royal experts debate whether Prince Harry is a "grief grifter" as he discusses Princess Diana's death in a new paid MasterClass course on loss.
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Music News
A$AP Rocky Finally Drops His 'Fan Favorite' Song 'Shroom Clouds'
The track, which the rapper first premiered onstage in 2022, arrives ahead of his Don't Be Dumb "extension" Disc 2
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Dave Grohl and Pat Smear Bring Some Foo Fighters Style to the Pretty Reckless' 'About You'
"There's nothing better than jamming with friends," Taylor Momsen said of the new version of the Dear God track
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Method Man Hears Wu-Tang Clan's One-Copy-Only Album for First Time: 'I Don't Hate It'
Rapper listens to the infamous, formerly "pharma bro"-owned Once Upon a Time in Shaolin on Pablo Torre Finds Out and shares his thoughts on the LP
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Sean Combs Transferred to Pennsylvania Prison After Contraband Bust
The 56-year-old was transferred from Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low following reports that he was placed in solitary confinement and suffered a head injury
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Ex-Black Sabbath, Deep Purple Singer Glenn Hughes Recovering After 10-Hour Heart Surgery
"I am getting my energy back," said hard rock journneyman, who retired from touring earlier this year
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