Category Archives: Local News
Mattoon Woman Sentenced on Theft Charges
(Undated) -- A Mattoon woman was sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections during a Monday Crawford County Court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, reports th...
Apr 30, 2025 02-06-25 Holly Brewster - FAILURE TO APPEAR - RETAIL THEFT
Stifle Sentenced on Aggravated Domestic Battery Charges
(Undated) -- Brianna Stifle was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a Monday Crawford County Court appearances. According to Crawford State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Stifle was sentenced to six years ...
Apr 30, 2025 02-17-25 Brianna Stifle- FAILURE TO APPEAR - AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY, U/L POSS METH ET AL…. - U/L POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE - U/L POSS. OF A WEAPON BY FELON
Showers and Thunderstorms Return to the Forecast
(Undated) -- Showers and thunderstorms have returned to the forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a couple of rounds of storms will move ...
Apr 29, 2025
Pelican Cove "Lazy River" Still Being Considered
(Undated) -- The weather is getting warmer and the Robinson Parks Department is looking toward a busy season. Robinson Park and Recreation Superintendent, Tyson Murray, says the Parks Department and t...
Apr 29, 2025
Golf Cart and UTV Permits Will Soon be Available in Oblong
(Oblong) - With warmer weather comes an increased use of golf carts, UTVs, and other "neighborhood vehicles." Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding Village residents that annual permit stickers w...
Apr 29, 2025
Robinson Walmart is One of 11 Stores Statewide Getting a Remodel
(Undated) -- If you've been in Walmart recently, you've no doubt noticed some changes. The Robinson store is among several that are undergoing an extensive remodel. The retail giant announced plans to...
Apr 29, 2025
Gas Prices Remain "Volatile"
(Undated) -- Gas prices have been "volatile" over the last week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, over the past week, roughly half of the 50 states saw prices decline...
Apr 29, 2025
Robinson Man Ejected During a Friday Accident
(Robinson) -- A Robinson man was ejected from his vehicle during a Friday single-vehicle accident. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, twenty-two-year-old Kolton Wirey was westbound on C...
Apr 28, 2025
Accident Leads to Charges for Two From Florida
(Undated) -- A single vehicle accident early Saturday morning led to charges for a Florida couple. According to Crawford County Sheriff Bill Rutan, deputies responded to Route 1 near County Road 800 N...
Apr 28, 2025
Two Injured in Weekend Single Vehicle Accident
(Undated) -- Crawford County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, at around 2:26 p.m., deputies were dispatch...
Apr 28, 2025