Category Archives: Local News

Clothing Center Receives Donation from 100 Women Who Care
(Undated) - The Clothing Center Workshop is the latest recipient of a donation from Crawford County 100 Women Who Care. Crawford County 100 Women Who Care Representative, Barb Shimer, says they donate...
Tony Collins Sep 26, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene Could Bring "Significant Rain" to the Wabash Valley
(Undated) - More wet weather appears to be headed our way for the weekend. According to State Climatologist, Trent Ford, we could see "significant" rain totals this weekend. Ford says totals could cha...
Tony Collins Sep 25, 2024

Don't be Alarmed if You See Fighter Jets Over Robinson and Palestine
(Undated) - The Wings by the Wabash is set for this weekend and Director, Mark Hermann, says don't be alarmed if you see fighter jets flying overhead. Hermann also reminds the public that the air show...
Tony Collins Sep 25, 2024

Wabash Valley Wine and Art Festival Set for October
(Palestine) - The 21st Annual Wabash Valley Wine and Art Festival is coming up next month. The festival will feature 14 wineries, handmade art and craft vendors, wooden furniture, paintings and prints...
Tony Collins Sep 25, 2024

State Board of Elections Says the Election is Secure
(Undated) - We are just forty days away from Election Day and state leaders say there is zero chance of voter fraud. Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman, Matt Dietrich, says they have programs...
Tony Collins Sep 25, 2024

BBB Says Lookout for "Brushing" Scam
(Undated) - The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about a new scam known as "brushing." BBB investigator, Don O' Brien, says this scam takes the form of box loads of merchandise that you di...
Tony Collins Sep 25, 2024

Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) - The Robinson City Council meets tonight and they have several items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they are set to approve staff training. In "New Business," they are set to approve th...
Tony Collins Sep 24, 2024

Investigation Continues Into Fatal Weekend Accident
(Undated) - The investigation continues into a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred Sunday. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, a 2023 Tesla Model Y driven by forty-four-year...
Tony Collins Sep 24, 2024

Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition Entry Deadline is Tomorrow
(Undated) - The deadline to take part in the Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition is tomorrow. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges and Southern...
Tony Collins Sep 24, 2024

Marathon Celebrates 100 Years in Robinson with Community Day Event
(Undated) - The Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Robinson Refinery. Marathon will be hosting its "Community Day" event tomorrow on the fro...
Tony Collins Sep 24, 2024