(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets tonight. On the "Consent Agenda," they will discuss and possibly approve a handful of appointments and reappointments. They will also approve gaming license renewals for DDA Oil and Meheler Partners. In "New Business," the County Board will discuss and po...

(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Tory Galey was booked into jail on a charge of Battery. All suspects booked into the Crawford County Jail are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

(Undated) -- The Norman T. Richards Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 122 is now accepting Shop With a Cop applications. RPD Officer and Shop With a Cop coordinator, Jamesha Steber, says donations are not keeping pace with applications. Steber says donations can be mailed to PO Box 188, Robinson, IL. Checks should be m...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is hiring full-time correctional/security officers, and the application deadline is tomorrow. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver's license, and meet physical and background standards. Ap...

(Undated) -- It looks like it is going to be a wet start to the firearm deer season in Illinois. According to Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, "heavy rain" is in the forecast. Otto says he also expects temperatures to be about five degrees below normal for that first firearm deer-hunting weekend...

(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson continues to accept sealed bids for a pair of used police vehicles. City officials say up for auction are a 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility with approximately 140,000 miles, sold "as is," and a 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility with approximately 131,000 miles, sold ...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for a part-time 911 dispatcher, and the application deadline is fast approaching. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, says dispatchers have regular weekly schedules, and starting pay is $22.04 an hour, with a shift differential available. ...

(Undated) -- The Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, has announced the date for the next free children's orthopedic assessment clinic. The next clinic will be held Wednesday, December 16th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by appointment only. To make an appointment, call t...

(Undated) -- The Illinois State Police are preparing for holiday enforcement. ISP Public Information Officer, Ryan Wagand, says increased holiday travel means increased accidents. The ISP will be joined by county and local officers during these "saturation patrols" around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year...

(Undated) - Public health authorities are reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid the seasonal flu. The CDC reminds the public that the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated. However, good health habits like avoiding people who are sick...

(Undated) - We are starting to see cooler temperatures and frosty mornings, and experts say now is the perfect time to prepare for winter travel. Authorities say if you haven't already, now is the time to put together your "Winter Driving Survival Kit." According to the National Weather Service, your kit shou...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. Under "New Business," they will approve a bike path on North Allen Street, the tentative tax levy, the date of the Truth in Taxation hearing, the employee Thanksgiving luncheon, the employee Christmas gifts, and the...

(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Village Board meets this afternoon. They are set to get an update on the ordinance-condemnation letters and water tower construction progress. They will approve paying a pair of bills to Caldwell Tanks and Stone and Waggoner, hear an update on the fire department flow meter, on the disc...

(Undated) -- Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, is reporting the sentencing of Codey Dunlap. According to Shaner, Dunlap was sentenced during an October 30th court appearance to eight years in the IDOC on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He was also sentenced to eight years...

(Undated) -- Two people were sentenced to time in the IDOC during separate October 30th Crawford County Court appearances. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Blake Miller was sentenced to six years on the charge of Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver, a Class 2 Felony. The Robinso...