Category Archives: News

CMH Says Know the Signs of Stroke and "BE FAST"
(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital is reminding the public to "BE FAST." They say this simple phrase can help you determine if someone is having a stroke. "B" is for balance, watch for unsteadines...
Tony Collins May 29, 2024

Sportsman's Club Fishing Rodeo set for Saturday
(Undated) - The Eastern Illinois Sportsmen's Club will host their 26th annual "Kids Fishing Rodeo" this Saturday. According to Spokesman, Roger Holtz, the event will be held at the EISC grounds 3 mile...
Tony Collins May 29, 2024

Sheriff's Department Looking for Help
(Undated) - If you are looking for a career change the Sheriff's Department may be the answer. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, the department is currently accepting applications for ...
Tony Collins May 29, 2024

Gas Prices Expected to be "Smooth Sailing"
(Undated) -- With the summer driving season now underway, average gas prices have seen ups and downs. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, most states are seeing prices s...
Tony Collins May 29, 2024

Ameren Says Be Careful Around Down Power Lines
(Undated) -- Storm season is here and Ameren is reminding the public to be careful around downed power lines. Manager of Vegetation Management for Ameren Illinois, Rick Johnson, explains the process o...
Tony Collins May 29, 2024

Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) - The Robinson City Council meets this evening and they have a light agenda. In "New Business," they are set to accept bids for mowers, approve the hiring of a summer intern for City Hall, ...
Tony Collins May 28, 2024

Three Names Added to the Jail Roster
(Undated) - Authorities added three new names to the roster of the Crawford County Jail over the Memorial Day weekend. According to jail records on Sunday, authorities arrested sixty-year-old Rodney D...
Tony Collins May 28, 2024

Cross Street Market Begins Saturday
(Robinson) - The Cross Street Market Season begins this Saturday. The Robinson Chamber is inviting area growers, food vendors, artisans, musicians, and non-profit community groups to be a part. Robins...
Tony Collins May 28, 2024
LTC Set to Offer Welding Classes for the Public
(Robinson) -- Those wanting to learn how to weld, brush up on their welding skills, and create art from metal will have an opportunity to do just that through Lincoln Trail College this summer. LTC is...
Tony Collins May 28, 2024

Oblong Police Chief says Beware of Solicitors
(Oblong) - Village of Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, is reminding residents that anyone coming to your door to solicit must have verification that he or she has checked in with him and has be...
Tony Collins May 28, 2024