Category Archives: Local News

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

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