Category Archives: Local News

Windy Weather Increases Field Fire Danger
(Undated) - Windy conditions remain in the forecast. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, southwest winds will gust near 40 mph today bringing an elev...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2024

Burn Ban Continues Countywide
(Undated) - Despite rain received last week, the countywide burn ban continues. As a result of the ongoing dry conditions, a countywide burn ban was put into effect last week. Authorities are remindin...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2024

Trick or Treat is Coming Up Thursday
(Undated) - Halloween is coming up this week and that means Trick or Treating countywide. The City of Robinson will have a couple of chances for kids to score some candy on Halloween. "Trick or Treat ...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2024

Gas Prices Fall as Oil Prices Dip
(Undated) -- The national average price of gasoline has continued its decline as oil prices have slipped lower. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says in addition to gasoline price...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2024

CCRC Names Rendi Bierman New Executive Director
(Undated) - The Crawford County Recreation Center has announced a new director. The CCRC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Rendi Bierman as the new Executive Director. Accor...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

Republic's Robinson Fall Clean Up is This Week
(Robinson) - Fall Clean Up continues this week in Robinson. Republic Services "Fall Clean Up" will be this week on your normal pick-up day for paid-up customers only. As always there are several items...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

Gas Prices Fell Over the Weekend
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped lower over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.08 a gallon, down si...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

LTC Wants to See Your Best Vampire Inspired Costume
(Robinson) -- To celebrate the opening night of Dracula, the Arts at Lincoln Trail College invite theatergoers to participate in a thrilling vampire-themed costume contest. Attendees are encouraged to...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

Stay Safe While Trick or Treating
(Undated) - Authorities are reminding kids and parents of some simple things to keep in mind to stay safe while Trick or Treating. The little ghouls and goblins are reminded to stay off the roadway un...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

Fall Follies Brings More than 60 Vendors to Oblong
(Oblong) - One of the marquee events of the year is tomorrow in Oblong. The "Spooktacular Fall Follies" get underway at 8 a.m. with a 5k. If running isn't your thing, there will also be a biscuit and ...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2024