Category Archives: Local News

One New Name Added to Jail Roster
(Robinson) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Elizabeth Tomko was arrested and booked into jail on charges of Violation of Probat...
Tony Collins Nov 26, 2025

Merry Hometown Christmas Set for December 5th in Oblong
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the public to enjoy a "Merry Hometown Christmas." Oblong Chamber President, Angie Catt, says the public is invited to jump on the Smith Farm t...
Tony Collins Nov 26, 2025

Stepped Up Holiday Patrols Continue
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department along with other local, county, and state agencies are working to help keep holiday travel safe. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says the "Click It or...
Tony Collins Nov 26, 2025

Record Number Hitting the Roads This Thanksgiving
(Undated) -- If you are traveling for Thanksgiving, you are not alone. According to Molly Hart from Triple A, a record number of Illinois travelers will be on the move. Nationwide, Triple-A expects 81...
Tony Collins Nov 26, 2025

High Winds and "Measurable Snow" in Our Forecast
(Undated) -- The current forecast is calling for high winds and a chance of "measurable snow" this weekend. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, west-northwe...
Tony Collins Nov 25, 2025

Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets tonight for its regular meeting. In "Old Business," the City Council will review a resolution approving a memorandum of agreement between the City of Robi...
Tony Collins Nov 25, 2025

One New Name Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Peyton Walton was booked into jail on a charge of Theft Over $500. Suspects are inno...
Tony Collins Nov 25, 2025

CCHD Offering Free Flu and COVID-19 Home Test Kits
(Undated) - Public health authorities are reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid the seasonal flu and COVID-19. The Crawford County Health Department reminds the public that the single best w...
Tony Collins Nov 25, 2025

Gas Prices Remain Largely Unchanged
(Undated) -- The nation's average price of gasoline remains largely unchanged from last week. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says ahead of the peak of Thanksgiving travel, the n...
Tony Collins Nov 25, 2025

IDPH Offering Tips to Avoid Holiday Foodborne Illness
(Undated) -- As we march toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding everyone to follow food safety and hygiene recommendations to prevent an outbreak of f...
Tony Collins Nov 25, 2025