Category Archives: Local News

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this afternoon. On the agenda is the discussion and approval of leasing lots on West Porter Street to the AmVets and amending t...

(Palestine) -- Tickets are now on sale for one of the biggest events in Crawford County. The Palestine Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2025 rodeo tickets are now on sale. The Chamber says the P...

(Undated) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will once again open its doors for "Walk-In Wednesdays." According to IECC Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, "Walk-in Wednesdays" ...

(Undated) -- The best thing you could get Dad for Father's Day this weekend might be an umbrella. According to the National Weather Service, a wet and rainy weekend is expected. The forecast is callin...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is looking for a new officer. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, the department is currently accepting applications for the position of ...

(Robinson) -- Lincoln Trail College has released its academic honor lists for the Spring 2025 Semester. Three lists have been established by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges to indicate students wh...

(Undated) -- There's been no lack of rain this spring, which has been, for the most part, good for gardeners. U of I Extension Program Coordinator, Sarah Ruth, says this trend will eventually dry up, ...

(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau is reminding the public to look out for "ticket scams." Warmer temperatures mean an increase in scammers taking advantage of high-demand tickets for popular sho...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. On the agenda in "Old Business," they are set to discuss a proposed annexation agreement for the Highsmith area properties. In "New Business...

(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital is highlighting its Oncology and Hematology services. CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, took to social media yesterday to remind the public that "Oncolog...