Category Archives: News

CCBW Organizing a "Care Closet Drive"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Business Women are organizing a "Care Closet Drive." The drive will benefit "care closets" located inside our area schools and local nonprofit organizations. Items req...
Tony Collins Jun 20, 2024

Cross Street Station Will be Busy This Weekend
(Robinson) - Cross Street Station will be a busy place this weekend. The Robinson Chamber's "Cross Street Market" will be held Saturday morning 8:00 a.m. to noon and Saturday night will be the second ...
Tony Collins Jun 20, 2024

Robinson Chamber to Host "How to Start a Small Business" Workshop
(Robinson) - If you are ready to make your business idea a reality, the Robinson Chamber can help. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, reminds the public that the Illinois SBDC at IECC...
Tony Collins Jun 20, 2024

Continued Hot and Humid Weather in the Forecast
(Undated) - The National Weather Service is once again warning about high heat and humidity. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook," hot and humid weather will prevail for the next severa...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2024

IDPH Issues High Heat Warning
(Undated) -- With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health is warning Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses....
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2024

Robinson Mayor Highlights "Community Tree"
(Robinson) - If you have wondered about the lighted tree at the Robinson City Park, Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says it's not a "Christmas Tree." Shimer says the "Community Tree" will be decorated wi...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2024 DCIM102MEDIADJI_0470.JPG

Four New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department has added four new names to the jail roster. According to jail records, on Tuesday Melissa Duty was booked into the county jail on a charge of Viol...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2024

BBB Issues Moving Scam Warning
(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau recently issued a warning about moving scams. The agency took nearly 6,000 complaints about moving companies last year, averaging about a $350 median loss. BBB ...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2024

It's Tax Time in Crawford County
(Undated) - It's tax time in Crawford Country. According to Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, Real Estate and Mobile Home Tax bills will be hitting mailboxes soon. Callaway says the first ins...
Tony Collins Jun 18, 2024

IDOT Continues Road Work in Robinson Area
(Undated) - The Illinois Department of Transportation continues road work in Robinson. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says IDOT is waiting for the "west side" project to fully cure before striping. Shim...
Tony Collins Jun 18, 2024