Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) -- Tickets are now on sale for the Robinson Chamber of Commerce's annual Awards Banquet. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says this annual event is a great way to celebra...

(Undated) -- The community was introduced to the latest course offering from LTC last night during the "Ag Exploration Night." Beginning this fall, Lincoln Trail College will offer agriculture courses...

(Palestine) -- One of Crawford County's most historic buildings will be celebrating a birthday this month. Since 1901, the Fife Opera House in Palestine has been the backdrop to performances, laughter...

(Undated) -- Gas prices have ticked slightly higher in the last 24 hours. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.93 a gallon, three cents higher than yesterd...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets tonight with several items on the agenda. In "New Business," the board will approve the IHSA Membership for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also discuss ...

(Oblong) -- Time is running out to get an Oblong Specialty License Plate celebrating the Freedom Fest and America's 250th Birthday. The Oblong Chamber is reminding the public that whether you are a co...

(Robinson) -- The deadline to submit your nominations for this year's Robinson Chamber Awards Banquet is fast approaching. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says it's time to "celebrate the r...

(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday, Joel Courtney was booked on charges of Unlawful Posse...

(Undated) -- Another day, another jump in the price at the pump. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.90 a gallon, four cents higher than yesterday and eig...

(Undated) -- If you have documents you'd like to dispose of safely, you're in luck. The Robinson Public Library will hold a free drive-thru "Shred Day" tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Organizers say th...