Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Three new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Alisa Chestnut was booked into the county jail on a charge of Unlawful Possessio...

(Undated) - The area has seen several "Watches, Warnings, and Advisories" over the last several weeks, but what does each mean? According to the National Weather Service, a "Watch" is used when the ri...

(Undated) -- The weather outlook for April could slow down "spring planting." According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, April may not be a "great month for field work." Baranick says the first...

(Undated) -- Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a controversial bill that would place regulations on homeschooling. Hundreds of opponents to the measure rallied at the State Capitol building y...

(Undated) -- We could be in for another wet and windy day across the area. The National Weather Service has issued a "Wind Advisory." They warn that south winds of 20 to 25 mph will be common with gus...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board will hold a special meeting tonight. They are set to discuss the need for an Administrative Assistant and the process of creating the position. The Village Board w...

(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson continues to look at bringing a grocery store to the west side of town. However, Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says the grocery store is going to be a "long-term proj...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong "Spring Cleanup" begins in a couple of weeks. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, on Tuesday, April 15th, Republic Services will hold its Spring Cleanup. This ...

(Robinson) -- Robinson residents will have a chance to get rid of some extra trash soon. The City of Robinson "Spring Clean Up" is set for April 28th to May 20th. Republic "Spring Clean Up" will run f...

(Undated) -- Those traveling on Route 33 between Robinson and Oblong are being reminded to slow down and look out for workers. Ambraw Asphalt crews are working on a resurfacing project. According to o...