Category Archives: Local News

Dana "Rapid Response Job Fair" Set for June
(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security, CEFS, and Dana Corp will be hosting a "Rapid Response Job Fair." The job fair is intended to assist Dana employees who will be affected by ...
Tony Collins May 20, 2026

Police Committee Meets Today as RPD Works to Relocate
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Committee is meeting this afternoon. The Committee will discuss and possibly approve the repair/remodel cost for the recently purchased MTI building, approve going ou...
Tony Collins May 20, 2026

Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Robison) -- Three new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Monday, Javier Avila-Chavez was booked into jail on a charge of Driving W...
Tony Collins May 20, 2026

El NiƱo Expected to Keep the Weather "Chaotic"
(Undated) -- A building El Nio in the Pacific Ocean could affect summer weather in Illinois. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, the summer weather could be more "chaotic." Meteorologica...
Tony Collins May 20, 2026

Cross Street Market Season Begins Soon
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for another Cross Street Market season. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they've added an extra weekend this year. Schaefer say...
Tony Collins May 20, 2026

More Rain is Forecast for the Wabash Valley
(Undated) -- A very wet and rainy Monday brought just over two inches of new rainfall to the area, and more is on its way. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Servic...
Tony Collins May 19, 2026

Authorities Remind the Public to be "Flood Aware" and "Turn Around, Don't Drown"
(Undated) - Continued rains have caused flooding throughout the area, and authorities are again reminding the public to be "flood aware." Drivers are reminded to "Turn Around, Don't Drown." The Nation...
Tony Collins May 19, 2026

Godwin Sentenced on Domestic Battery Changes
(Undated) -- A Crawford County man was sentenced to time in the IDOC last week. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Dylan Godwin was sentenced to five years, followed by four y...
Tony Collins May 19, 2026 03-10-26 Dylan Godwin- VIOLATION OF PROBATION

Gas Prices Likely to Surge Again as Market Optimism Fades
(Undated) -- Gas prices are likely to see another spike ahead of Memorial Day. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the national average price of gasoline spent much of l...
Tony Collins May 19, 2026

BBB Highlights "National Scam Survivor Day"
(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau is highlighting "National Scam Survivor Day." BBB Investigator, Don O' Brien, says the recognition was created to give scam victims a chance to combat the shame...
Tony Collins May 19, 2026