Category Archives: News

(Undated) - The Robinson Parks Department will be hosting the Daffodil Festival on April 13th at the Robinson City Park. According to Karnell Fiscus there are nearly one-hundred vendors signed up for ...

(Undated) - The worst of last night's stormy weather stayed north of our area. However, we are not out of the woods yet. According to the National Weather Service "Hazardous Weather Outlook," another ...

(Oblong) - Fiber optic internet is coming to Oblong. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, Metro Communications has informed Oblong Public Works they will begin their fiber optic work in the vill...

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson continues to look toward the future. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says they are waiting on the data gathered during last month's "Comprehensive Plan" open house. -Shi...

(Undated) - Gas prices could see a jump following a recent refinery shutdown here in Illinois. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick DeHaan, Exxon-Mobile plans to shut down their J...

(Undated) - Despite recent refinery issues the average price for a gallon of gas has taken a break from its upward march. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says for now, motorists ...

(Undated) - The National Weather Service continues to keep a watchful eye on the weather. The latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook," says scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. They say ...

(Undated) - One year ago today Crawford County residents could finally begin surveying the damage from the March 31st, 2023 tornado. Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the massive tornado outbr...

(Undated) - The eclipse is fast approaching and experts are warning people to look out for fake eclipse glasses. The American Astronomical Society reminds stargazers to wear approved eclipse glasses f...

(Undated) - Gas prices fell over the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen three cents from Friday to $3.52 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the statewide average has also fal...