Category Archives: Local News

(Palestine) -- A Palestine man has been sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Brent Wiseman was sentenced durin...

(Robinson) -- The countdown is underway to the wrap-up of the "Cross Street Market Season." Stay up to date on everything going on at the Robinson Chamber at facebook.com/RobinsonIllinoisChamber.

(Undated) -- Dangerously hot weather is forecast through the weekend. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions are expected...

(Robinson) - You will be able to take the kids to Pelican Cove for free today. Marathon Petroleum, First Robinson Savings Bank, and the Robinson Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up for the ...

(Oblong) - The grandstand events continue tonight at the Crawford County Fair. Tonight's entertainment will be Go-Kart Racing. Tomorrow and Friday will feature Demo Derby action. Grandstand events wra...

(Oblong) - One of the highlights of the Crawford County Fair is coming up tomorrow afternoon, not on the grandstand but in the auction barn. The annual Crawford County 4-H Livestock Auction will see h...

(Undated) -- Hot and humid weather might mean more time in the pool. The CDC says training and supervision can keep you safe while swimming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

(Undated) -- Today will be the final "Walk-In Wednesday" at IECC schools. According to IECC Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, "Walk-in Wednesdays" offer prospective and current st...

(Undated) -- Dry and hot weather is forecast for the rest of "fair week" in Crawford County. According to the National Weather Service, an "Extreme Heat Watch" will go into effect tomorrow morning and...

(Undated) - With the threat of "oppressive heat" the next couple of days, the Red Cross is offering some basic safety tips. Stay inside during the hottest parts of the day. Drink plenty of water, wear...