Category Archives: News

"Arson Awareness Week" is Focusing on Protecting Houses of Worship
(Undated) -- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson during "Arson Awareness Week." This year's theme is "Protecting Houses of Wo...
Tony Collins May 09, 2024

More Severe Weather in Forecast for Today
(Undated) -- We could be in for more severe weather today. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a "better chance" for organized severe weather will occur thi...
Tony Collins May 08, 2024

Crawford County Circuit Court to Receive Tech Grant
(Undated) - The Crawford County Circuit Court will be receiving some tech upgrades. The Second Judicial Circuit is proud to announce that Crawford County Circuit Court has been awarded a "Technology M...
Tony Collins May 08, 2024

Take Time for Your Mental Health
(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital continues to highlight mental health during "Mental Health Awareness Month." CMH Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Holly Harmon, says you shouldn't f...
Tony Collins May 08, 2024

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Will be in the Area Tomorrow
(Oblong) - Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding the public that the Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be in Jasper and Crawford County tomorrow. The EFI truck will be in Newton at the ERBA office t...
Tony Collins May 08, 2024

Two New Names Added to the Jail Roster
(Undated) - Two new names were added to the roster at the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Zachary Condrey was booked into the jail on Failure to Appear. Christina Sipes was ...
Tony Collins May 08, 2024

Illinois Celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
(Undated) - The state of Illinois is celebrating the "thin blue line" this month. May is "Law Enforcement Appreciation Month" in Illinois. Governor, JB Pritzker, proclaimed May as "Law Enforcement App...
Tony Collins May 08, 2024

Severe Weather Could Develop this Afternoon
(Undated) -- We could be in for some severe weather this afternoon. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms will "redevelop" this aftern...
Tony Collins May 07, 2024

May is "Mental Health Awareness Month"
(Undated) - May is "Mental Health Awareness Month" and Crawford Memorial Hospital is turning its spotlight on its mental health services. They took to social media yesterday to introduce Psychiatric M...
Tony Collins May 07, 2024

RHS Lady Maroons Honored at Chamber Banquet
(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards Banquet last Night. The "Hometown Pride Youth Award" was presented to the RHS Lady Maroon Varsity Basketball Team. The Scott Zane...
Tony Collins May 07, 2024