Category Archives: News

Harvest is Winding Down Statewide
(Undated) - The harvest season is winding down across the state. According to the latest numbers from the USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report, as of November 5th, Corn harvested reached 9...
Tony Collins Nov 10, 2023

Robinson Chamber is Hosting an Upcoming Workshop
(Undated) - The Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding those interested to get signed up for the upcoming "Professional Development Workshop." That was Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Sc...
Tony Collins Nov 10, 2023

There is Still Time To Get You "Art With a Heart" Tickets
(Undated) - The Crawford County United Way will once again be hosting the "Art with a Heart" fundraiser. Several local artists and community members are donating their pieces to be autioned to support...
Tony Collins Nov 10, 2023

Palestine Village Board Meets Today for Special Meeting
(Palestine) - The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this afternoon. The board is set to discuss and approve making the Village of Palestine an Enterprise Zone. Resa Shaner will be ...
Tony Collins Nov 09, 2023

Angel Tree Applications Now Being Accepted
(Undated) - Many families in our community have been impacted by the rising prices of things like groceries and gasoline. The Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding those in need that "Angel Tree" ...
Tony Collins Nov 09, 2023

Village Market in Oblong Set to Close
(Oblong) - Oblong residents will soon have one less place to buy groceries. The owners of the Village Market have announced that the store will be closing its doors for good at the end of the year. Ac...
Tony Collins Nov 09, 2023

Investigation Continues into Tuesday Fire
(Robinson) - The investigation into a Tuesday morning North Jackson fire continues. According to authorities, Robinson firefighters were called to the residence at 201 North Jackson, shortly after 6 a...
Tony Collins Nov 09, 2023

Pulliam Funeral Home Honoring Veterans
(Oblong) - The Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong and the Oblong American Legion will begin the work of putting out crosses on the Funeral Home Lawn today. The crosses are a part of the funeral home's ann...
Tony Collins Nov 09, 2023

CMH and LTC Teaming Up for "Health Career Expo"
(Undated) - If you have ever thought about a career in healthcare, CMH and LTC invite you to today's "Health Career Expo." CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, says this event will serve as the pe...
Tony Collins Nov 08, 2023

Scouts will be Distributing "Scouting for Food" Bags Saturday
(Oblong) - Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding Village residents that the Oblong Cub Scouts Pack 324 will be dropping off bags this Saturday for their "Scouting for Food" Program. Fielder says ...
Tony Collins Nov 08, 2023