WTYE News
Boil Order Continues for Portion of Oblong
(Oblong) -- A portion of Oblong remains under a "Precautionary Boil Order." According to the Village of Oblong, water was restored to all residences south of the railroad tracks at around 4 p.m. yesterday. Customers in the area are encouraged to boil any water for human consumption, including for cooking and ...
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CCHD Issues Bird Flu Warning
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is warning about an increase in bird flu cases. According to the CCHD, there have been multiple suspected wild bird Avian Influenza cases recently in our region. They say to keep our community safe, the public is reminded not to touch dead birds with their bare hands. ...
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Robinson Chamber Awards Nominations Go Live Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- It's "awards season" in Crawford County. The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for its annual awards banquet. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the nomination portal will go live tomorrow. Schaefer says the annual banquet is a great way to celebrate all of t...
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CCHD Offering Food Manager Certification
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will be hosting a Food Manager Certification class next month. The cost of the class is $125, and organizers say space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to contact Darcee Dunlap at 618-544-8798. The class will be held on March 24th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Free Elk's Clinic Set for March 11th
(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic will be held at the CMH Bone and Joint Center on March 11th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., by appointment only. The office is lo...
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WTYE Sports
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
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Hoops Doubleheader on the Schedule Tonight
(Undated) -- All county schools have been eliminated from postseason hoops action. However, our basketball broadcast schedule is not done. The Regional Semifinal and Championship games will be played at RHS and we will be carrying those games live. Today's schedule features a doubleheader with T-Town facing off against...
Feb 25, 2026
Maroons Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons season came to an end last night with a 49-41 loss to Mt. Carmel in the Regional Quarterfinals. With the win, Mt. Carmel advances to face Teutopolis tomorrow evening in game one of a doubleheader in the Regional Semifinal. Elsewhere last night, the OPH Wildcats fell to Newton by a final of...
Feb 24, 2026
RHS Wraps Up Regular Season with a Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons are heading into the first game of the postseason tonight with a little momentum following Friday's 70-66 win over Dieterich. With the win, the boys ended the regular season 14-17 overall and 2-5 in the LIC. The 9th-seeded Maroons will face off against 8th seeded Mt. Carmel in the Regional...
Feb 23, 2026
Lady Maroons Fall to T-Town
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons season came to an end last night in the Regional Championship as they fell to T-Town 32-20. Madi McClenathan was our leading scorer with 7 and Leah Correll scored 5. The RHS Boys will be back on the hardwood tonight for a home game against Dietrich. Tipoff is set for around 7:30 p.m. ...
Feb 20, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Stephen "Steve" W. Koontz
Stephen "Steve" W. Koontz, 73, of Robinson, IL, died on February 18, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. Steve was born on May 28, 1952, in Flora, IL, and he carried a little of Flora with him everywhere he went: a steady work ethic, a practical kind of confidence, and a way of taking pride in wh...
Feb 24, 2026
Benetta W. "Bea" Ayres
Benetta W. "Bea" Ayres, 87, of Salem, IL, went home to be with her Lord on February 21, 2026, in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 3, 1938, in Cumberland, KY, the daughter of Benjamin and Nannie (Holbrook) Webb. Her childhood was spent in the hills ...
Feb 24, 2026
Rollie Michael Spade
Rollie Michael Spade, 78, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on March 17, 1947, in Robinson, IL, the son of William Spade and Etola Arama (Garringer) Rowles. Rollie grew up in this area and graduated from Oblong High School in 1965. Not long after, he stepped into a chapter that would s...
Feb 23, 2026
Entertainment News
Jennifer Garner details sacrifices and challenges of co-parenting with Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner opens up about co-parenting with Ben Affleck, revealing how divorced parents must become "mom and dad" in separate households.
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Crispin Glover allegedly held woman as 'sex slave' after luring her from UK to Los Angeles: lawsuit
Actor Crispin Glover has been accused of holding a woman as "sex slave" after allegedly luring her to L.A. with false job promises, according to a battery lawsuit.
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Prince William thought former Prince Andrew was an 'ignoramus' before King Charles took action: author
Prince William reportedly felt that the former Prince Andrew was an "ignoramus" and urged King Charles to banish him from the royal family years before action was taken.
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Sylvester Stallone reveals grueling 'Rocky' prep: 'If you want it to feel real, you have to live it'
The 79-year-old actor shared grueling, behind-the-scenes moments, proving the movie's realistic fights required living the pain, not just acting it.
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Hilary Duff fires back at critics of her provocative lyrics, says she's 'not making music for 7-year-olds'
Hilary Duff responded to critics upset over provocative lyrics in "Roommates," saying she's not making music for kids but for herself and other women.
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Music News
Wilderness 2026 announces full line-up with Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox, The Last Dinner Party and more
Soulwax, Saint Etienne and Baxter Dury will also appear The post Wilderness 2026 announces full line-up with Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox, The Last Dinner Party and more appeared first on NME.
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Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, More Appear in Trailer for Billy Idol Documentary
Fresh off his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Billy Idol Should Be Dead hits theaters this week
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Megan Thee Stallion Joins 'Moulin Rouge' Broadway Cast
"Theater is definitely a new opportunity that I'm excited to embrace," artist says
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Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery team up for "the UK's biggest festival on your doorstep": Everywhere At Once
To fill the gap of Glastonbury weekend, the new festival will see "hundreds of venues come together across one weekend", and help support grassroots venues, emerging talent and various music charities The post Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery team up for "the UK's biggest festival on your doors...
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Niall Horan's New Era Is About to Begin: 'Album Is DONE'
The singer confirmed his fourth solo album is on the way
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