Category Archives: News

Unit 2 Board Moves to Secure Funding for Future Projects
(Robinson) - The Robinson Unit 2 School Board has taken the next step to secure funding for "future projects." During the Unit 2 Board meeting Monday, they voted to issue and sell "debt certificates" ...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2024

Redeeming Love Glow Walk Set for Saturday
(Undated) - Redeeming Love Ministries will be hosting its 2nd Annual "Glow Walk" this Saturday. To learn more about the Redeeming Love visit the link below. The 2024 Glow Walk is coming up Saturday be...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2024

Robinson and Oblong Hosting Blood Drives Today
(Undated) -- The American Red Cross continues to face one of its worst blood shortages in decades. They say blood and platelet donations for all blood types are needed. While just 7% of the U.S. popul...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2024

RPD Welcomes New Officer
(Robinson) - The Robinson Police Department welcomed a new officer yesterday. During a ceremony held at the Robinson Civic Center in the City Council Chambers, Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, swore in Of...
Tony Collins Apr 16, 2024

CMH Highlights Dr. Rehg
(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital recently took to social media to highlight one of its newest doctors. Ruppel also says Dr. Rehg is passionate about open communication between doctors and patien...
Tony Collins Apr 16, 2024

Gas Prices Continue to Climb
(Undated) - Gas prices nationwide continue to trend higher, driven in large part by the conflict between Iran and Israel. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says while things appear...
Tony Collins Apr 16, 2024

U of I Deer Donation Program a Success
(Undated) -- The second year of the deer donation program through the University of Illinois Extension has been a success. According to U of I Nutrition Educator, Caitlin Mellendorf, the second year w...
Tony Collins Apr 16, 2024

Robocalls are on the Rise Again
(Undated) - "Robocalls" are back in big numbers after a decline during the pandemic. Scammers often use this method to try and get your personal information, money, or both. Better Business Bureau Inv...
Tony Collins Apr 16, 2024

Crawford County Courthouse Elevator Work to Begin Today
(Undated) - The Crawford County Courthouse is getting a new elevator. According to County Officials, the installation of the new elevator is set to begin today and is expected to take four to six week...
Tony Collins Apr 15, 2024

Mullen's Imitation French Dressing Falls Short in Coolest Thing Made in Illinois Bid
(Palestine) - Mullen's Imitation French Dressing fell short in its bid to be the coolest thing made in Illinois for 2024. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and sponsored by Comcast Bus...
Tony Collins Apr 15, 2024