Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) - It's the end of summer and the City of Robinson is celebrating with a carnival. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, is encouraging the public to come to Robinson City Park beginning tonight for ...

(Robinson) - The Lincoln Street bridge project continues to make good progress. That was Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer. Shimer reminds the public to steer clear of the area whether on foot or a bicycle....

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding the public about a couple of important dates next week. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Oblong Food Pantry will be distributing free food b...

(Undated) - The Justin Lycan Farm took another step toward recovery from the March 2023 tornado yesterday. According to United Way of Crawford County Community Resource Representative, Barb Shimer, vo...

(Undated) - We've been enjoying some welcome "below normal" temperatures but hot weather is forecast to return. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says heat will re-enter the picture. Stay...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Police Department recently welcomed a new full-time officer. Oblong Chief of Police, Colton Williamson, and the Village of Oblong welcomed Hunter Michl to the OPD during an Augus...

(Undated) -- Local students are seeing a big impact from dual credit classes taken at Lincoln Trail College. IECC Director of Dual Credit, Megan Black, says dual credit coursework has been incredibly ...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Shrine Club will be at Robinson City Park this weekend for their annual Shrine Cub BBQ. According to Shrine Club member, Charlie Hawkins, the Shrine Club will be servin...

(Washington, DC) -- Dozens of snacks and candies are being recalled because of a salmonella risk. The FDA says it's upgrading its recall of about two dozen snacks made by the Palmer Candy Company beca...

(Robinson) - The Robinson City Council meets this afternoon and they have a handful of items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they will look at an ordinance amending the Enterprise Zone and Intergove...