Category Archives: Local News

Correll Sentenced to IDOC on Meth Charges
(Undated) -- A Crawford County man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during an August 15th court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Caleb Correll was sentenced to ...
Tony Collins Aug 21, 2025 05-26-25 Caleb Correll- RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - THEFT UNDER $500

Friedrich Sentenced on Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Charge
(Undated) -- Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, is reporting the sentencing of Leslie Friedrich. According to Shaner, Friedrich was sentenced to three years in the IDOC on a Class 3 Felony...
Tony Collins Aug 21, 2025

CCHD Issues School Vaccination Reminder
(Robinson) -- The Crawford County Health Department is reminding parents that it's not too late to get your child's required vaccinations. That was CCHD Public Health Administrator, Mikayla Maynard. M...
Tony Collins Aug 21, 2025

Cooler Temperatures Forecast for Next Week
(Undated) -- Cooler temperatures appear to be in our forecast. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast through the weekend is for sunshine with highs in the low eighties. A Canadian co...
Tony Collins Aug 20, 2025

Redeeming Love Ministries is Offering Free Childbirth Education Class
(Undated) -- If you are an expectant mother, Redeeming Love Ministries is offering a free Childbirth Education Class. This five-week class is open to all expectant mothers. The class is designed to ed...
Tony Collins Aug 20, 2025

Crawford County Sheriff's Department Now Hiring
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department will be hosting "Open Interviews" for full-time Correctional/Court Security Officers. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, he or she ...
Tony Collins Aug 20, 2025

CMH Offers Breast Cancer Screening Tips
(Undated) -- When caught early, breast cancer can often be very treatable. According to Crawford Memorial Hospital, there are some simple things to look out for. They say a lump or mass is the most co...
Tony Collins Aug 20, 2025

IDOT Taking Applications for "Snowbird" Program
(Undated) -- It's sunny and hot, but snow will be here before we know it and IDOT is looking for "Snowbirds." The Illinois Department of Transportation is taking applications for seasonal positions to...
Tony Collins Aug 20, 2025

BBB Reminds Shoppers to Use Trusted Websites
(Undated) -- Classes are back in session and the BBB is offering tips for shoppers picking up last-minute supplies. School supplies can be expensive, and Don O'Brien from the Better Business Bureau sa...
Tony Collins Aug 20, 2025

Unit 2 Board Facilities Committee Meets Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 School Board Facilities Committee is set to meet tomorrow. The committee will be meeting to continue the discussion of the plans for "future facilities upgrades." The...
Tony Collins Aug 19, 2025