WTYE News
Oblong Announces Republic Fall Clean Up Schedule
(Oblong) -- Republic Services has announced the "Fall Clean Up" dates for the Village of Oblong. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says on Tuesday, September 29th, Republic Services will hold its Fall Cleanup in the Village. This service is open to paid-up Republic customers inside the village limits. Fielder say...
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LTC Announces Audition Dates for "Treasure Island"
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College will hold auditions soon for its fall production of "Treasure Island." This "high-seas adventure" is filled with pirates, buried treasure and danger around every turn. Auditions will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. August. 27th and 28th and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m...
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Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Kevin Williams was booked into jail on Thursday for Unlawful Restraint. Also on Thursday, Joe Dillion was booked into jail on charges of Obstructing a Peace Officer, Unlawful Possession of Metha...
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Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices have fallen over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.06 a gallon, down five cents from the end of the week. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.36, five cents lower than Friday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, the statewide avera...
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Investigation Continues Into Mattoon Building Collapse
(Mattoon) -- The Mattoon Fire Department is offering an update on the building collapse downtown. According to authorities, a total of eight businesses occupied the building, with the smoke shop and Little Caesars sustaining most of the damage. The incident happened on Thursday near 19th Street and Western Avenue. No i...
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WTYE Sports
Late Rally Helps the Maroons Pick Up Win Over Charleston
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons kicked off the 2026 football season with a thrilling 44-41 win over Charleston on the road last night. RHS was down by 14 at half and 10 after the 3rd quarter before outscoring Charleston 19-6 in the 4th quarter. The rally was capped off by a two-minute drive that went 80 yards and resulte...
Aug 22, 2026
OHS Falls as Week 1 of the High School Football Season Begins
(Undated) -- The 2026 high school football season is underway. The Oblong Panthers kicked off their 2026 season last night with a loss at Ron Welsh Field. The Panthers fell to Cerro Gordo 30-12. Tonight, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers begin their season at home against Meridian with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The RHS Maroon...
Aug 21, 2026
RHS Golf Team Tied for Third in Four Team Meet
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons Boys Golf Team carded a 179 yesterday in a four-team meet. The Maroons fell to Casey Westfield, who shot a 164. Red Hill/Lawrenceville finished with a team score of 166. Flora carded a 179. Ben Coonce, Zach Chamblin, and Hunter Murrell all shot 43 for the Maroons. The RHS Girls Golf Team w...
Aug 21, 2026
RHS Golf Teams Pick Up Wins Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams both beat OPH and Marshall last night. Ben Coonce was medalist for the boys with a 39. Leah Correll was medalist for the girls with a 36. They will be back in action tomorrow when they face off against Flora.
Aug 20, 2026
RHS Girls Golf Team Finishes 2nd in Mt. Carmel Invite
(Robinson) -- The RHS Girls Golf Team finished second out of nine teams at the Mt Carmel Invitational on Friday. Leah Correll was the medalist, winning the "invite" with an even-par round of 72. Addie Stewart shot a 92, Natalie Richards carded a 102, and Mya Wright finished with 107. The girls will be back in...
Aug 17, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Jack Ronald Cook
Jack Ronald Cook, 94, of Robinson, IL, died peacefully in his home on August 21, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1932, in Aurora, IL, the son of Erwin Cook and Loraine (Jensen) Cook. Jack grew up in Aurora and graduated from East High School before being drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served his ...
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Peggy Elaine Hall
Peggy Elaine Hall, 78, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong. She came into the world on September 30, 1947, in Robinson, where she grew up before graduating from Robinson High School with the class of 1965. After high school, she headed to Evansville to train as a s...
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John Cannady
John Cannady, 57, of Oliver, Illinois, died on August 20, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on April 2, 1969, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Loren and Carol (Ryerson) Cannady, John grew up in Marshall, Illinois, and graduated from Marshall High Sch...
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Kevin Delane Bennett
Kevin Delane Bennett, 62, of Oblong, IL, passed away on August 12, 2026, at Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Washington, IN. He came into the world on October 16, 1963, in Vincennes, IN, and he grew up in Oblong, learning early that a day was meant to be worked. As a boy, he baled hay, split and sold fire...
Aug 17, 2026
Joseph Erin Brown
Joseph Erin Brown, 16, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. A time of visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. A celebration of his life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. with...
Aug 10, 2026
Entertainment News
Melissa Gilbert pleads to protect child actors after Hayden Panettiere's death at 36
Melissa Gilbert named three female child actors who died within one year as she demanded real substantive change for young performers.
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Kourtney Kardashian embraces summer in barely-there bikini during scenic getaway
Kourtney Kardashian shared a 20-slide Instagram post featuring rock climbing, canyon boat rides and Travis Barker holding baby Rocky on a desert trip.
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Hayden Panettiere's mom discloses heartbreaking ultimatum in their final phone call before actress' death
Hayden Panettiere's mom reveals the therapist-advised ultimatum over Brian Hickerson that led to their estrangement months before the actress' death.
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John Candy's family calls out Hollywood for weight criticism the actor endured throughout his career
Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Rosemary Candy slam Hollywood's weight criticism of John Candy, revealing how the late comedian handled it privately.
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'Harry Potter' star Jessie Cave felt 'it was embarrassing' turning to OnlyFans amid money struggles
"Harry Potter" actress Jessie Cave reveals the desperate financial moment that pushed her to join OnlyFans, where she now posts non-explicit hair videos.
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Music News
Olivia Rodrigo officially releases politically-charged new song 'Serena Joy' on streaming
The song was initially released on a limited run of just 500 CDs sold exclusively at one shop in California The post Olivia Rodrigo officially releases politically-charged new song 'Serena Joy' on streaming appeared first on NME.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Days After Releasing via Exclusive CD, Spreads 'Serena Joy' Around
Rodrigo will debut the track at her upcoming inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival
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Lil Durk Trial Openings: Defense Claims Rapper Unfairly Offered as 'Big Fish' By Co-Defendant
"Mr. Banks had nothing to do with it. He was not there," rapper's defense lawyer said in her opening statement
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Ella Langley Ties Lil Nas X and Shaboozey's Billboard Hot 100 Record
"Choosin' Texas" spends its 19th week at Number One, tying the reign of country tracks "Old Town Road" and "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
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The Strokes play 'Going To Babble On' live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy the "Brett Favre of indie rock"
"What a pleasant surprise. I thought you retired 15 years ago... just kidding" The post The Strokes play 'Going To Babble On' live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy the "Brett Favre of indie rock" appeared first on NME.
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