Category Archives: News

Robinson Chamber "Farm to Table" Event is Coming Up
(Undated) - The Robinson Chamber is putting the finishing touches on their upcoming "Farm to Table" event. That was Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. She says this multi-course, family-style ...
Tony Collins Aug 25, 2023

Red Cross Reminds Everyone to Stay Safe During Heat
(Undated) - The heat wave continues and today may be the hottest day yet with a forecasted afternoon "feels-like temp" near 115. Brian Williamson with the Red Cross says to check up on people you know...
Tony Collins Aug 24, 2023

It's Not Too Late to Sign Up for Classes at LTC
(Undated) - Classes officially got underway at schools across the county this week and LTC is no exception. However, LTC Coordinator of Marketing and Public Information, Chris Forde, says it is not to...
Tony Collins Aug 24, 2023

Cross Street Market Wraps Up Saturday
(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber of Commerce will host its final Cross Street Market for the season this Saturday. According to Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, they have something...
Tony Collins Aug 24, 2023

Vincennes Man Arrested for DUI While Driving a Power Wheels Jeep
(Vincennes, IN) - A Vincennes man was arrested for DUI while operating a Power Wheels Jeep. According to the Indiana State Police at around 9 pm last night fifty-one-year-old John McKee was observed b...
Tony Collins Aug 24, 2023

Effingham Man Sentenced on Federal Meth Charges
(Effingham, IL) - An Effingham man has been sentenced to more than fifteen years on methamphetamine charges. A U.S. District judge sentenced thirty-seven-year-old Tyler Schumacher of Altamont to 188 m...
Tony Collins Aug 24, 2023

Heatwave Continues Statewide
(Undated) -- Temps continue to climb throughout Illinois. The National Weather Service says highs today could reach the upper 90s, with heat index values as high as 115. There is an Excessive Heat War...
Tony Collins Aug 23, 2023

CMH Touts ACHC Accreditation
(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital has announced it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care or ACHC. CMH CEO, Doug Florkowski, says this award reflects the ded...
Tony Collins Aug 23, 2023

Real Estate and Mobile Home Taxes Due
(Undated) - Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, is reminding county residents the final installment of Real Estate taxes will be due soon. Tax bills were mailed out on June 14th and the final i...
Tony Collins Aug 23, 2023

Palestine DPW to Pause Yard Debris Pick Up
(Palestine) - Palestine residents have until Thursday to have yard debris picked up. According to the Village of Palestine, the Palestine Department of Public Works will be pausing brush or yard debri...
Tony Collins Aug 23, 2023