Category Archives: Local News

Republic Fall Clean Up is This Week in Robinson
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is reminding the public about this week's Republic Fall Clean Up. Mattresses are accepted but must be wrapped in plastic and taped or in a mattress cover. Carpet is ...
Tony Collins Oct 27, 2025 null

Gas Prices Slip Lower Following Recent Rebound
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has started to slip lower following last week's rebound. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average ...
Tony Collins Oct 27, 2025

Time Change Set for This Weekend
(Undated) - This weekend marks the annual end of "Daylight Saving Time." As clocks "Fall Back" one hour Sunday, the debate to end the transition between "Standard Time" and "Daylight Saving Time" cont...
Tony Collins Oct 27, 2025

IDNR Reminds Hunters to Get Permission from Landowners
(Undated) -- The IDNR is reminding deer hunters to always make sure they have landowner permission. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Representative, Dan Skinner, says never assume. The fall ar...
Tony Collins Oct 27, 2025

Fall Follies Kickoff Today in Oblong
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding drivers about an upcoming road closing. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says the first block of South Range Street will be closed at 1:00 p.m. today to acc...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2025

Stay Safe During Fall Follies
(Oblong) -- Oblong authorities are reminding the public to stay safe during the busy Fall Follies weekend. Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, reminds the public to park responsibly and avoid bloc...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2025

RPD Application Deadline is Next Week
(Undated) - The Robinson Police Department continues to accept applications for "entry-level" and lateral transfer officers. Successful candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $7,500. T...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2025

Gas Prices Trend Higher
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has seen a rebound over the last week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.07 a gallon,...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2025

Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning in the Forecast
(Undated) -- The current forecast is calling for a Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning. According to the National Weather Service, the weekend forecast is calling for sunshine and highs in the lower six...
Tony Collins Oct 23, 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, Juan Villa was booked into jail on charges of Harassment Through Electronic Communic...
Tony Collins Oct 23, 2025