Category Archives: Local News

Crawford County Tax Sale Announced
(Undated) - Crawford County has announced the date for an upcoming delinquent tax sale. The sale will include properties that were delinquent for 2020 and mobile homes that were delinquent for 2021 an...
Tony Collins Jul 30, 2024

Refinery Disruptions Continue to Drive Gas Prices
(Undated) - Refinery disruptions continue to cause uncertainty in gas prices. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, we continue to see a "mixed bag" when it comes to gas p...
Tony Collins Jul 30, 2024

IECC Announces "FAFSA Friday"
(Undated) - The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges are excited to announce "FAFSA Fridays" in August. According to Program Director of Financial Aid, Krystle Riggle, every Friday during the month, st...
Tony Collins Jul 30, 2024

National Night Out Announced for Tuesday August 6th
(Robinson) - The 2024 edition of "National Night Out" has been announced. The Robinson Police Department will be hosting the event at Robinson City Park on August 6th. The public is invited to bring t...
Tony Collins Jul 30, 2024

Stormy and Hot Weather is in the Forecast
(Undated) - Stormy and hot weather dominate the forecast for this week. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, periods of thunderstorms are expected...
Tony Collins Jul 29, 2024

Gas Prices Slip Lower Following Recent Spike
(Undated) - The statewide average here in Illinois is trending back down following a recent spike as a result of refinery disruptions near Chicago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.co...
Tony Collins Jul 29, 2024

Sullivan, Indiana Man Facing Several Crawford County Charges
(Undated) - A Sullivan, Indiana, man is in Crawford County custody after being extradited from the Branchville, Indiana Correctional Facility. The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is reporting tha...
Tony Collins Jul 29, 2024

Traffic Stop Lands Oblong Man Behind Bars
(Undated) - A Friday traffic stop in Oblong led to the arrest of a pair of Robinson men. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, at around 5:30 p.m. following a traffic stop at the Oblo...
Tony Collins Jul 29, 2024

Three Women Sentenced on Meth Charges
(Undated) - The Crawford County State's Attorney's office has announced the sentencing of three women on meth charges. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, during July 22nd cour...
Tony Collins Jul 29, 2024

Kyle Carter was Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) - A Robinson man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a July 17th court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, says Kyle Carter was sentenced to five years in the Ill...
Tony Collins Jul 29, 2024