Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year unless you are dealing with loss. Experts say the grieving process varies for each person. The website grief.com suggests ways to cope in...

(Effingham, IL) -- An Effingham man faces child porn charges. Illinois Attorney General, Kwame Raoul's, office charged Larry Gibson in an Effingham County Circuit Court. The charges come after Effingh...

(Palestine) - The Palestine Village Board meets this afternoon for its regular monthly meeting. On the agenda in "New Business," the Village Board will open bids for the DPW building at 205 North Pike...

(Undated) - The Crawford Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced a new scholarship opportunity for those interested in a career in health care. That was CMH Foundation Representative, Sheri Stodghi...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber is reminding residents to get ready to "deck the halls and jingle all the way to the most festive event of the year." Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says ...

(Undated) - Ameren is warning its customers to be on the lookout for scams. Ameren Public Information Officer, Brian Bretsch, says as technology changes so do the tactics of scammers. He says one of t...

(Undated) - Authorities are encouraging struggling families to apply for utility bill assistance. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department recently took to social media to remind drivers to take extra caution on area roads during winter. Drivers are reminded to slow down on icy and sno...

(Robinson) - Your first chance to visit Santa at "Kringle Korner" is coming up this weekend. He will be at "Kringle Korner" on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you can't make it this weekend, have no f...

(Undated) - If you are selecting a fresh tree for Christmas, there are a few things to keep in mind. U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, Ken Johnson, offers a few tips to pick the perfect tree. Ac...