Category Archives: Local News

Oblong Village Board Meets Today
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon. On the agenda, they will get a Chamber update from Angie Catt, review a "Child Abuse Proclamation," and discuss and possibly approve a handfu...
Tony Collins Apr 01, 2026

RPD Announces Stepped Up Distracted Driving Awareness Month Patrols
(Robinson) -- The RPD is joining officers statewide in stepping up distracted driving awareness patrols. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says distracted driving puts everyone at risk, and even a ...
Tony Collins Apr 01, 2026

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 Adonus Dixon was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Fire...
Tony Collins Apr 01, 2026

Gas Prices Continue to Surge
(Undated) -- Gas prices are still on the rise after topping four dollars a gallon yesterday. This morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com show the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $...
Tony Collins Apr 01, 2026

Stay Safe While Mowing
(Undated) - It's the beginning of "mowing season," and authorities are reminding the public to stay safe. The Consumer Product Safety Administration reminds everyone to keep children indoors and not a...
Tony Collins Apr 01, 2026

Rain Forecast to Hang Around
(Undated) -- An extended period of wet weather is forecast to settle in across the Wabash Valley. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Lincoln, a slight chance of show...
Tony Collins Mar 31, 2026

Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Holly Cook was booked into jail on a Violation of Probation charge yesterday. Josiah ...
Tony Collins Mar 31, 2026

Hydrant Flushing Set to Begin Tomorrow
(Undated) -- The Robinson Palestine Water Commission will begin hydrant flushing tomorrow. They say they will begin the flushing process tomorrow in the Northeast section of Robinson. Hydrants in the ...
Tony Collins Mar 31, 2026

Keep Grass Clippings Out of the Roads
(Undated) - This time of year brings the need to get out and mow the yard. Authorities are reminding everyone to keep the clippings off the roads. Not only is it illegal, but it is also potentially da...
Tony Collins Mar 31, 2026

Fuel Prices Surge to Multi-year Highs
(Undated) -- Gasoline and diesel prices continue to climb to multi-year highs. According to the GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has ...
Tony Collins Mar 31, 2026