(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this evening. On the agenda under "New Business," the board will discuss and possibly approve a "test window" for the Courthouse project, a resolution establishing a two-signature requirement for all county checks, a reso...

(Robinson) -- A Robinson woman was arrested Saturday following a domestic dispute with her mother. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies arrested twenty-nine-year-old Allison Wilson for Domestic Battery following an investigation in Hutsonville. Wilson was booked ...

(Undated) -- A pair of new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail on Friday. According to jail records, Blake Miller was booked into jail on a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. Andrew Benson was booked into jail on charges of Driving While License Revoked, Operation of an Uninsured Mot...

(Robinson) -- Downtown Robinson will be a busy place this weekend. The Heath Harvest Festival kicks off Friday, featuring toffee making, a beer garden, a car show, and a free-will chili supper. There will also be plenty of entertainment on Friday with pageant judging at 4 p.m., the Relay for Life Chili Supper, Car Show...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is "Painting the County Pink." According to the CCHD, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they are initiating a countywide awareness campaign to "Paint the County Pink" beginning October 1st. The Crawford County Health Department is ...

(Undated) -- Despite a modest decline over the weekend, gas prices remain high. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.43 a gallon, six cents lower than Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is also down six cents at $4.75. In Indiana, the statewide average is $3.89 a gallon, five cents lower t...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is reminding parents to have the child's car seat checked. Amy Howell with the CCHD says they are teaming up with CMH for a car seat check event tomorrow. The "Car Seat Safety Event" is tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Washington Elementary School in Robins...

(Undated) -- "Flu season" is fast approaching, and the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Dr. Sameer Vohra talks about the importance of getting the flu vaccine. Dr. Vohra says flu vaccine recommendations and guidance are available at dph.illinois.gov. The Crawford County Health Department ...

(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high as we head into the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.49 a gallon, a nickel higher than at the beginning of the week. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.81, a dime lower than Monday's average. In Indiana, the statewide average is $3.94 a gallon...

(Undated) -- Illinois families are encouraged to apply for utility bill assistance. Eligible families can receive bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides one-time payments directly to energy service providers on behalf of recipient...

(Undated) - Today is the last day of National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year's theme is "Safety Today, Success Tomorrow." This annual promotion, initiated by the National Safety Council, has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. Fall harvest time c...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of key dates, regulations, and safety practices for the upcoming archery deer hunting season. Illinois' statewide archery deer season opens October 1st. Hunters are reminded to pay attention to tree stand safety this season. The IDNR says tr...

(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is reminding the public about this weekend's electronics recycling event. The City says an electronics recycling event will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or until the trailer is full, whichever comes first, at the Robinson Wastewater Treatment Facility. They remind the publ...

(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson has set Trick-or-Treat times for the 2026 spooky season. According to City officials, the kiddos are invited to grab their costumes and candy buckets on Friday, October 30th, for an evening full of Halloween fun. The City of Robinson Trick-or-Treat will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 ...

(Oblong) -- "Fall Clean-Up" in Oblong is next week. Oblong Mayor Teresa Fielder reminds residents that 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 says furniture and toys are acce...