Category Archives: Local News

NFPA Says Dispose of Your Live Christmas Tree Right Away
(Undated) - Fire departments are urging those with live Christmas trees to take them down as soon as possible following the holiday celebrations. The National Fire Protection Association says people s...
Tony Collins Dec 23, 2025

Wildlife Leads to Siren at Marathon
(Robinson) -- A late-night incident at Marathon led to some tense moments over the weekend. According to a statement from Marathon, the Robinson Refinery alarms sounded at approximately 10:45 p.m. Sat...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2025

Sheriff's Department Issues "Bail Scam Warning"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department has issued a "Scam Warning." The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scam targeting families of local inmates. Accordin...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2025

Several New Names Added to Jail Roster-
(Undated) -- Several new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail over the weekend. According to jail records, on Friday, Tammy Davis was booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Poss...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2025

Gas Prices Continue to Fall Headed into Christmas
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains below three dollars ahead of Christmas. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average i...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2025

Ameren Issues "Natural Gas" Warning
(Undated) -- Ameren Illinois is focusing on natural gas safety here in the coldest time of the year. Whether it's your furnace, stove, or other gas appliances, officials with the utility want you to b...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2025

White Christmas Not Likely for the Area
(Undated) -- If you're hoping for a "White Christmas, don't hold your breath. According to the National Weather Service, for it to be considered a "White Christmas," there has to be a least an inch of...
Tony Collins Dec 19, 2025

CCHD Joins IDPH in Reaffirming Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendation
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is joining the Illinois Department of Public Health in reaffirming the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The CCHD and ...
Tony Collins Dec 19, 2025

Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Donovan Townsend was booked into jail yesterday on charges of Unlawful Possession of Dr...
Tony Collins Dec 19, 2025

Visit Santa This Weekend in Robinson
(Robinson) - If you haven't made it to "Kringle Korner" to give Santa your list, you still have a trio of chances this weekend. Santa will be back at "Kringle Korner" today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., tomo...
Tony Collins Dec 19, 2025