Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Hot and stormy weather is in our forecast. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a "multi-day" stretch of hot and humid weather will conti...

(Robinson) -- A pair of Robinson residents were arrested late last week on drug charges following a traffic stop at Hucks in Robinson. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reporting that on Thursda...

(Undated) -- A Friday night traffic stop landed a Charleston man behind bars. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, at around 10:05 p.m. deputies arrested thirty-four-year-old Steven Lisen...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "Old Business, they will consider and approve the amended Fiscal Year 2025 budget. In "New Business," ...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 School Board will meet tonight for its regular monthly meeting. In "Old Business," the board will hear reports from various committees, the Academic Foundation, a Summer ...

(Undated) -- Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent bombing in Iran, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has slipped lower. According to this morning's number...

(Undated) -- The first real blast of summer heat is forecast for tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, a "Heat Advisory" will go into effect tomorrow at noon and will remain in effect t...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 School Board will meet this evening. On the agenda in "Action Items," the board will approve a Risk Management Plan, 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, the Health Services con...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong and the Oblong Chamber of Commerce will hold the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the South Range Street Mini Park tomorrow. Oblong Chamber of Commerce Re...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a trio of recent drug-related arrests. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, on Tuesday, following the investigation of a "suspici...