Category Archives: News
RFD Accepting Toys for Tots Applications
(Robinson) - The Robinson Fire Department is now accepting names for Toys for Tots. Those in need are asked to apply in person at the firehouse at 400 S Jackson. Toys for Tots is for ages newborn to t...
Dec 04, 2023
Struggling Families Encouraged to Apply for LIHEAP Help
(Undated) - State and local authorities are encouraging struggling families to apply for utility bill assistance. Eligible families can receive utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and el...
Dec 04, 2023
Make Giving Blood A Holiday Tradition
(Undated) - Everyone has their own "holiday traditions" and this year, the American Red Cross is encouraging you to make blood donations one of them. They say, to make donating your new holiday habit ...
Dec 04, 2023 March 11, 2019. Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs from blood bank at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, blood donations at Red Cross on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Sanford Myers/American Red Cross
Replacement Announced for the Retiring Mark Shaner
(Undated) - A replacement for the retiring Mark Shaner has been announced. The Second Judicial Circuit has announced that the Circuit Judges have selected Denton Aud of White County to be the next Ass...
Dec 01, 2023
Gas Prices See Slight Increase Heading into the Weekend
(Undated) - The national average price for gas is headed in the wrong direction. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is up three cents from Monday to $3.25. The statewide average for Illin...
Dec 01, 2023
Home for the Holidays Festival Begins Tonight
(Robinson) - The "Home for the Holidays" festival begins this evening at the Robinson Civic Center. Officials say the Robinson Civic Center has been transformed into a "festive winter wonderland" feat...
Dec 01, 2023
Santa Train is This Sunday
(Undated) -- Santa and all of his friends will be making their way through the area Sunday. Indiana Rail Road's Santa Train will make stops in Newton, Oblong, and Palestine before wrapping up with a s...
Dec 01, 2023
RPD Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released numbers from its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement campaign. The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaigns resulted i...
Nov 30, 2023
Think Chamber S.O.S Bucks for Christmas
(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber is reminding everyone that "S.O.S Bucks" make perfect Christmas gifts. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the "S.O.S Bucks" wo...
Nov 30, 2023
OFD Christmas For Kids Program Now Taking Applications
(Oblong) - Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding families in need that the Oblong Volunteer Firefighters Association 2023 "Christmas for Kids Program" is now accepting applications. Fielder says ...
Nov 30, 2023