Category Archives: Local News

Stay Safe During Holiday Shopping
(Undated) - As you continue your Christmas shopping authorities are reminding you to stay safe. Experts say that if you are purchasing gifts online you should consider having those items delivered to ...
Tony Collins Dec 09, 2024

High Pressure Brings Warm-Up for the Weekend
(Undated) - Following several days of below zero wind chills we can look forward to above normal weekend temperatures. National Weather Service Meteorologist, Andy Ervin, says it's all about the "high...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2024

Mediacom Recognizes Jess Walton
(Robinson) - A Robinson employee is being recognized by Mediacom. According to Mediacom Communications, Jess Walton, based out of the Robinson Mediacom office, is being recognized as an employee who a...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2024

Statewide Gas Price Averages Falls in Illinois and Indiana
(Undated) - The price of a gallon of regular unleaded has seen little change over the last week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.02 a gallon, ...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2024

GasBuddy Offers Affordable Ways to Winterize Your Car
(Undated) -- During this time of year, car maintenance might be the last thing on your mind. However, winter weather can do a number on your vehicle. GasBuddy.com says while winterizing your car often...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2024

Grief Can Make the Holidays Hard
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2024

Effingham Man Facing Child Porn Charges
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2024

Palestine Village Board Meets Tonight
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2024

CMH Foundation Announces New Scholarship
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2024

Home for the Holidays Festival Begins Tomorrow
(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 ...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2024