Category Archives: Local News

Three New Names Recently Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A trio of new names were recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. On Thursday, Zackery Douglas was booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Fel...
Tony Collins Sep 08, 2025

CCHD Joins CDC Reminding the Public to "Fight the Bite"
(Undated) - The recent cooler temperatures likely mean more time outside for many, and the Crawford County Health Department and the CDC are reminding the public to "Fight the Bite." Bites from mosqui...
Tony Collins Sep 08, 2025

Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is six cents lower today than it was on Friday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3...
Tony Collins Sep 08, 2025

ISP Issues Fall Farm Safety Reminder
(Undated) -- The Illinois State Police is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this fall. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers acro...
Tony Collins Sep 08, 2025

Robinson/Palestine Water Commission Could Receive Illinois EPA Grant
(Robinson) -- The Robinson-Palestine Water Commission could be in line for a grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Acting Director, James Je...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2025

RPD Reports a Handful of Arrests
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released information on a handful of recent arrests. According to RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, following a traffic stop last Saturday, officers arrested Kr...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2025

September is "National Preparedness Month"
(Undated) -- September is "National Preparedness Month." The Crawford County Health Department is reminding the public to think about what you and the people in your home need to do every day to stay ...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2025

Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation Clinic Set for Next Week
(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next week for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2025

Gas Prices Continue to Fluctuate
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is a penny higher today than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.22 a gallo...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2025

Fall Temperatures Remain in the Forecast
(Undated) -- The current run of "fall-like temperatures" looks to continue. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, a pair of cold fronts looks to usher in some cooler temperatures for the w...
Tony Collins Sep 04, 2025