WTYE News
Oblong Village Board Meets Today
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon. On the agenda, the board will get an update from Angie Catt with the Oblong Chamber, Jeff Vaughn from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission on grant requirements, and Patsy Foltz regarding a drainage ditch issue at 309 E. Missouri. In other business, ...
22h ago
Local Girl Scout Volunteers Were Recently Honored
(Undated) -- A handful of local Girl Scout volunteers are being recognized for their service. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at the annual "Recognition of Excellence" ceremony. Service Unit 544 was honored with the "President's Award,...
22h ago
EV Charger Now Available at Robinson Civic Center
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson recently announced the installation of an EV charger. According to City Officials, whether you're attending an event, visiting the park, or just passing through town, you can now conveniently charge your electric vehicle at the Robinson Civic Center. They say this project was made pos...
22h ago
Oblong Residents are Reminded that "Neighborhood Vehicle" Stickers are Now Available
(Oblong) - With warmer weather comes increased use of golf carts, UTVs, and other "neighborhood vehicles." Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding Village residents that annual permit stickers are now available. Fielder says the annual fee is $50 per year, or $25 per year for Veterans or active military. S...
22h ago
CCHD Highlights its "Residential Sharps Collection Program"
(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is encouraging the community to take advantage of its "Residential Sharps Collection Program." The CCHD reminds the public that the "Residential Sharps Collection Program" offers free "sharps" containers as well as proper disposal of full c...
22h ago
WTYE Sports
Maroons Fall to Mt. Carmel
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons came up on the wrong side of an 8-3 final against Mt. Carmel yesterday. Mt. Carmel put up four runs in the 2nd inning and never trailed the rest of the way. Isaac Hardiman started the contest for Robinson and gave up five hits and six runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out non...
May 05, 2026
Lady Maroons Roll to 6-1 Route of Mt. Carmel
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons rolled to a 6-1 route of Mt. Carmel yesterday. Leighton Boyd drove in four runs with a grand slam to center field in the 5th. Avery Strauch went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead RHS in hits. Eva Hermann earned the win for the Lady Maroons, giving up one run on three hits over seven inning...
May 05, 2026
Maroons Fall to Altamont
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Maroons fell 7-1 to Altamont in Friday baseball action. Felix Reynolds took the loss for Robinson, pitching five and two-thirds innings, giving up six runs on 10 hits, striking out three, and walking two. With the loss, the Maroons fall to 10-11 on the season. They are set to be back in actio...
May 04, 2026
Statesmen Defeat SIC in Friday Action
(Robinson) -- Bryce Brabender hit two home runs and drove in three as the LTC Statesmen defeated SIC 16-5 on Friday. Cam Baker surrendered four hits and three runs over three innings, striking out two and walking none for the Statesmen to take the win. The LTC batters collected 15 hits en route to the win.
May 04, 2026
Lady Statesmen Fall to Wabash Valley College
(Robinson) -- The LTC Lady Statesmen fell to Wabash Valley College in weekend softball action. LTC was shut out in game one, 7-0. Lily Hickman opened the game for LTC, allowing six hits and five runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking none. Kaitlyn Kendall pitched the final three frames. In...
May 04, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Mandy Jo Harris
Mandy Jo Harris, 42, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1984, in Olney, to Kevin & Jeri (Vancil) Bilyeu, and Olney is where she grew up. From the start, she loved being in motion, and at Richland County High School, she was a multi-sport athlete. She play...
22h ago
Larry Lee Pierson
Larry Lee Pierson, 85, of Palestine, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. He was born on March 5, 1941, in Palestine, the son of Charles Edward Pierson and Ocie May (Bogard) Pierson. He was one of seven children, but as the youngest by a full decade, he was practically raised as an o...
May 05, 2026
Crystal Claspell
Crystal Claspell, 45, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born on October 13, 1980, the daughter of Ronald, Sr. and Wanda Fields, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Shawn Claspell; her children, Aliya and Elija; her step-mother, Patricia F...
May 05, 2026
Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance
Thaddeus Scott "Tad" Lowrance, 63, of Parkersburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Tad was born December 2, 1962, in Robinson, IL, to parents Larry Lowrance and Karen (Murphy) Stremme. He married Karen Vander Velde on July 9, 2007; she survives. ...
May 01, 2026
Janet Miller
Janet Miller, 92, of Robinson, IL, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Marietta, GA, where she had resided for the last 4 years. She was born on April 17, 1934, in Noble, IL, to Russell & Edna (Rusk) Shan. Janet grew up on the Shan family farm in Noble. Number eight of ten children, Janet and her siblings tended to t...
Apr 30, 2026
Entertainment News
Julianne Hough rocks leopard-print and snakeskin bikinis during tropical getaway in Fiji
Julianne Hough embraced island life in Fiji, sharing photos and videos of herself in skimpy bikinis during her tropical getaway she called "Fiji Dreams."
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Gwyneth Paltrow called out for criticizing 'super rich White dudes' with a reported $200 million net worth
Gwyneth Paltrow was called out for discussing wealth inequality on her "Goop Podcast," with fans calling her comments hypocritical and out of touch.
11h ago
Josh Duggar unloads on mom Michelle in bombshell prison texts, accuses her of choosing 'PR' over her own son
Josh Duggar allegedly blamed his mother Michelle for hurting him and caring more about public image than his life in private texts sent after his sentencing.
12h ago
Michael Rapaport blasts NY governor over anti-Israel synagogue protest: 'Resign in shame'
Michael Rapaport demands Gov. Kathy Hochul resign after protesters in costumes gathered outside a Manhattan synagogue amid rising tensions in NYC.
14h ago
Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery
Bonnie Tyler was admitted to a hospital in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery, and her official website confirmed she is recovering.
15h ago
Music News
American Football on inspiring new generations and their most adventurous album yet: "It sounds like we're on a different planet"
The midwest emo heroes tell NME about splitting up on the journey to 'LP4', teaming with Turnstile's Brendan Yates, and the modesty beauty of "kids writing songs in their bedroom" The post American Football on inspiring new generations and their most adventurous album yet: "It sounds like we're on a diff...
1h ago
Kanye Denies Stonewalling Musicians at 'Hurricane' Copyright Trial
The artist, now known as Ye, clearly wasn't happy to be on the witness stand over an early version of his Grammy-winning song "Hurricane"
5h ago
KJ Apa Chides 'F-cking Liar' Mr. Fantasy After His Friends Show Up on His Video
The actor denied being Mr. Fantasy despite many believing him to be the man behind the ill-fitting wig and fake teeth
10h ago
Harry Styles Is Ready to Sweat in 'Dance No More' Music Video Teaser
On May 7, the musician will release the video for the grooving record from his latest album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally
12h ago
Michael Jackson Hits Record Streaming Numbers Thanks to Wild Success of Biopic
Michael is on pace to gross upwards of $1 billion, and it's causing an enormous surge of interest in his back catalog, sending Thriller up to Number Seven on the Billboard 200
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