Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College is inviting young singers to take the stage this fall with the launch of a new Children's Choir. Program Director of Marketing and Communications, Illinois Eastern C...

(Robinson) - The abuse of prescription drugs continues to rise, and the source of these drugs is often your medicine cabinet. National Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday. The National Drug Take Ba...

(Undated) -- Fall harvest may be making deer hunting a little easier. According to Dan Skinner with the IDNR, the ongoing harvest can make conditions favorable for Illinois archery deer hunters, who t...

(Undated) -- The forecast for a busy weekend in Oblong is looking relatively sunny. According to this morning's forecast from the National Weather Service, sunshine and highs in the low to mid sixties...

(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College held the groundbreaking for its new Career and Technical Training Center yesterday. During the ceremony, LTC President, Tona Ambrose, praised the students in attenda...

(Oblong) -- As the busy "Fall Follies Weekend" approaches, Oblong authorities are reminding the public to stay safe. Mayor, Teresa Fielder, and Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, remind the publi...

(Undated) -- If you are looking to update your headshot, the Robinson Chamber has an event for you. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, invites those interested to join them for a "Headshot Ref...

(Undated) -- The Robinson Palestine Water Commission will continue hydrant flushing. They will continue work in the Trimble and the Old Kirk districts through the 24th. They will wrap up in Palestine ...

(Undated) -- Windy and frosty conditions are in the forecast for the area. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, west winds will gust 35 to 40 mph ...

(Undated) -- One of the biggest Halloween events in the county is set for this week. Lincoln Trail College's Trick or Treat at the Trail returns on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The annual event offe...