Category Archives: Local News

Marching Maroons Holiday Market set for Saturday
(Robinson) -- The 7th Annual RHS Marching Maroons Holiday Market is coming up on Saturday. According to Susan Hartrich, this is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Band Boosters. Hartrich says that...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2025

Illinois Joins SNAP Lawsuit
(Undated) -- As the government shutdown stretches into its twenty-ninth day, one of the casualties is SNAP benefits. A coalition of twenty-five states is suing the Trump administration over the suspen...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2025

Use The Time Change to Check Your Smoke Detectors
(Undated) - The time change is this weekend, and once again, fire officials say it's a great time to check your smoke detectors. The National Fire Protection Association reminds residents to test, ins...
Tony Collins Oct 29, 2025

Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets tonight. On the agenda in "Old Business," they will review a resolution approving a memorandum of agreement between the City, Reach Strategies, and Ameren...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2025

Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Robinson) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, both Mickie Chiddix and Travis Horton were booked into jail on charges of Violati...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2025

Robinson Chamber Says "Shop Local"
(Undated) -- The holiday shopping season is just around the corner and the Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public to "Shop Local." That was Lisa Schaefer, Executive Director of the Robin...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2025

National Average Remains above $3 a Gallon
(Undated) -- The nation's average price of gasoline remains above the three-dollar-a-gallon mark. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.03 a gallon, six cents lower than a mont...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2025

BBB Issues "Shipping Scam" Warning
(Undated) -- The BBB is getting a jump on the holiday season by issuing an early scam reminder. The Better Business Bureau says that with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday on the...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2025

RPD Reminds Drivers to Drive Sober and Buckle Up
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up, and following traffic laws always, but especially during the Halloween season. As children and...
Tony Collins Oct 27, 2025

Three New Names Added to Jail Roster Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- Three new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail over the weekend. According to jail records, on Friday, Edgar Johnson was booked into jail on a charge of Driving Whil...
Tony Collins Oct 27, 2025