Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Continue to Trend Lower
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to slip lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.49, a nickel lower than Fr...
Tony Collins May 11, 2026

David Sydor Sentenced on Meth Charges
(Undated) -- The Crawford County State's Attorney's office is reporting the recent sentencing of David Sydor during a May 1st court appearance. Sydor was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Depar...
Tony Collins May 08, 2026 08-27-25 David Sydor- U/L POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE - U/L POSS OF A STOLEN VEHICLE

Elizabeth Tomko Sentenced on Theft Charges
(Undated) -- An area woman was sentenced to time in the IDOC on Wednesday. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Elizabeth Tomko was sentenced to four years on a Class 4 Felony c...
Tony Collins May 08, 2026 01-22-26 Elizabeth Tomko- FAILURE TO APPEAR - RETAIL THEFT X3

Gas Prices Slip Slightly Lower
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped a penny lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.56 gallon. Here in Illinois,...
Tony Collins May 08, 2026

Wet Weather Forecast to Continue
(Undated) -- We've recorded nearly seven inches of rain since April 1st. DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says we can expect more. Baranick says over the next "week or so, the showers we see shoul...
Tony Collins May 08, 2026

Robinson Airport Terminal Building Grand Reopening Set for the End of the Month
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Airport Authority is reminding the public to celebrate the Grand Reopening of the new terminal building this month. Vice Chairman of the Crawford County Airport Author...
Tony Collins May 08, 2026 The new terminal.

Elks Children's Care Corporation to Hold Free Clinic Next Month
(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clini...
Tony Collins May 08, 2026

Food Truck Battle and Music Festival Set for Saturday in Oblong
(Oblong) -- The fourth annual "Food Truck Battle" will take place this Saturday in Oblong. Chamber President, Angie Catt, says this event has grown each year. The public is also reminded that Oblong w...
Tony Collins May 07, 2026

Drought Conditions Improve Statewide
(Undated) -- Illinois has been in a pretty good spot for replenishing soil moisture this spring. DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says we have been in a "very favorable pattern." Baranick says not...
Tony Collins May 07, 2026

Gas Prices Continue to Soar
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas continues to climb. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.57gallon, fourteen cents hi...
Tony Collins May 07, 2026