Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Despite freezing rain this morning, we could see "above average" temperatures for the start of Spring. Ford says that's welcome news, as most of Illinois is playing catch-up in the moistu...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber is now accepting nominations for its annual Awards Banquet. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says it's time to "celebrate the remarkable individuals and bu...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell over the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.95 a gallon, five cents below Friday's average. ...

(Undated) -- "Daylight Saving Time" begins Sunday, when we "spring forward," adding more usable daylight after work and school across the country. Every year, the debate over the time change fires up ...

(Undated) - The time change is this weekend, and once again, fire officials say it's a great time to check your smoke detectors and CO alarms. The Robinson Fire Protection District reminds residents t...

(Undated) -- Windy and wintry weather could impact the area today through the weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, southwest winds gusting to...

(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday Donna Fraley was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Met...

(Robinson) -- The "Daffodil Festival" is still more than a month away and vendor count continues to grow. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they already have more than one-hundr...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has climbed five cents from last Friday. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3 a gallon. Here in Illinois, th...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department continues to offer CPR classes. The CCHD says the classes are $25 per person and are held at the Crawford County Health Department. They will be offe...