Category Archives: News
Replacement Announced for the Retiring Mark Shaner
(Undated) - A replacement for the retiring Mark Shaner has been announced. The Second Judicial Circuit has announced that the Circuit Judges have selected Denton Aud of White County to be the next Ass...
Dec 01, 2023
Gas Prices See Slight Increase Heading into the Weekend
(Undated) - The national average price for gas is headed in the wrong direction. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is up three cents from Monday to $3.25. The statewide average for Illin...
Dec 01, 2023
Home for the Holidays Festival Begins Tonight
(Robinson) - The "Home for the Holidays" festival begins this evening at the Robinson Civic Center. Officials say the Robinson Civic Center has been transformed into a "festive winter wonderland" feat...
Dec 01, 2023
Santa Train is This Sunday
(Undated) -- Santa and all of his friends will be making their way through the area Sunday. Indiana Rail Road's Santa Train will make stops in Newton, Oblong, and Palestine before wrapping up with a s...
Dec 01, 2023
RPD Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released numbers from its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement campaign. The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaigns resulted i...
Nov 30, 2023
Think Chamber S.O.S Bucks for Christmas
(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber is reminding everyone that "S.O.S Bucks" make perfect Christmas gifts. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the "S.O.S Bucks" wo...
Nov 30, 2023
OFD Christmas For Kids Program Now Taking Applications
(Oblong) - Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding families in need that the Oblong Volunteer Firefighters Association 2023 "Christmas for Kids Program" is now accepting applications. Fielder says ...
Nov 30, 2023
Check with the BBB Before Hiring an HVAC Technician
(Undated) - If you haven't yet, now's the time to make sure your home and HVAC system are ready for the cold month ahead. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O'Brien, says if you need to hire an ...
Nov 30, 2023
Home for the Holidays Festival Set for This Weekend
(Robinson) - The City of Robinson is kicking off the Christmas season this weekend with the upcoming "Home for the Holidays" festival. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Scha...
Nov 29, 2023
Elks Children's Care Announces Upcoming Screening
(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson later this month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The...
Nov 29, 2023