Category Archives: Local News

Matheson Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) -- A Sullivan, Illinois man was sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections during a December 30th Crawford County Court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Sh...
Tony Collins Jan 09, 2025 07-26-24 Chad Matheson- U/L POSS OF A STOLEN VEHICLE - AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE - OBSTRUCTING IDENTIFICATION - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED - RECKLESS DRIVING

LTC Welding Program Receives Donation from Nucor Skyline
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College's Welding program recently received a generous donation from Nucor Skyline. LTC Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, says this donation further ...
Tony Collins Jan 09, 2025

Oblong Village Board Meets Tonight
(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board meets tonight and they have a light agenda. They are set to get an update on the Oblong Chamber from Angie Catt, approve a payment to Westmore Equity in the amount ...
Tony Collins Jan 08, 2025

CMH Introduces New Podiatric Surgeon
(Robinson) - Crawford Memorial Hospital is introducing one of its new providers. Dr. Nicolas Brissey, is CMH's new podiatric surgeon. According to CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, if your feet...
Tony Collins Jan 08, 2025

RPD is Accepting Entry Level and Lateral Transfer Applications
(Robinson) - The Robinson Police Department is once again accepting applications for "entry level" and lateral transfers officers. Successful candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $7,...
Tony Collins Jan 08, 2025

OPD Continues to Accept Applications
(Oblong) - The Oblong Police Department is looking for a full-time officer. According to Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, the Village is currently accepting applications for both "entry level" ...
Tony Collins Jan 08, 2025

2025 Employer and HR Workshop Set for Tomorrow
(Undated) -- Employers and HR professionals are invited to attend the "2025 Employer and HR Workshop." The event presented by the Illinois Eastern Community College's Business and Industry Division an...
Tony Collins Jan 08, 2025

Bitterly Cold Temperatures Remain in Our Forecast
(Undated) - Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast for the rest of the week. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, much colder temperatures will remai...
Tony Collins Jan 07, 2025

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Set to be Willow Hill and Oblong Thursday
(Oblong) -- Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be in Jasper and Crawford Counties this Thursday. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, if you plan to attend one of the distributions, and have never a...
Tony Collins Jan 07, 2025

Gas Prices Climb as Oil Prices Surge
(Undated) - Following a short lived reprieve gas prices have started to climb. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, oil prices have surged to nearly $74 per barrel, the h...
Tony Collins Jan 07, 2025