(Undated) -- A "Heat Advisory" will remain in effect through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Illinois is forecast to see heat index values pushing up near 110 through the weekend. They remind the public that it is important to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, av...

(Undated) -- The extreme heat continues for the listening area, and as a result, local authorities are reminding the public about available "Cooling Centers." According to authorities, these Centers are air-conditioned buildings intended to provide residents with a safe place to temporarily find relief from d...

(Undated) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting the Wednesday arrest of a Robinson man. According to the RPD, following an investigation in the 1600 block of South Pickford, forty-nine-year-old Jody Stifle was arrested on charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery-Strangulation, Domestic Battery, and Interfering w...

(Undated) -- Two new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Lucas Tolle was booked into jail yesterday on charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Early this morning, Foster Miller was booked into jail on a char...

(Undated) -- Gas prices have climbed higher as we head into the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.08 a gallon, four cents higher than last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.32 a gallon, five cents higher than a week ago. Across the Wabash in Indiana, the statewide averag...

(Undated) -- IDOT and the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission are asking for the public's input. Communities across Illinois are working to build "Comprehensive Safety Action Plans" to serve their regions and need your help to ensure success. The statewide "Road to Zero" safety initiative is...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets tonight. On the "Consent Agenda," the board will discuss and possibly approve a handful of committee appointments. In "New Business," they will discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Audit, the addition of a referendum for Public Safety Sales T...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Shrine Club will be at Robinson City Park this weekend for the 67th Annual Shrine Club BBQ. According to Shrine Club member, Charlie Hawkins, the Club will serve three meals over the two-day event. He says they will serve tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Then on Satur...

(Robinson) - Summer is winding down, and the Robinson Park and Recreation Department has announced the closing date for Pelican Cove. According to Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Tyson Murray, Pelican Cove's last "Wet Wednesday" will be August 19th. Pelican Cove will be closed on Friday, August 21st, and...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is looking for some new staff members. CCHD Public Health Administrator, Mikayla Maynard, says they are looking for "Public Health Nurses." PRN and part-time positions are available. To learn more about these positions and apply, visit CCHD.net.

(Undated) -- The countdown is underway to the next big event in Crawford County. The 72nd Annual Labor Day festival in Palestine is less than a month away. Events get underway on September 4th with the first night of rodeo action and continue through the Labor Day Weekend. Saturday, September 5th, will feature the &quo...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department continues to ask for the public's input. The "Community Health Needs Assessment" survey will help identify areas of need and inform the development of a "Community Health Improvement Plan." According to the CCHD, every five years, local health depar...

(Undated) -- Hot and stormy weather remains in our forecast. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, heat indices are expected to range from 95 to 105 degrees. A "Heat Advisory" will go into effect at noon and remain in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. Strong to s...

(Undated) -- The extreme heat continues for the listening area, and as a result, local authorities have announced several "Cooling Centers" throughout Crawford County. According to authorities, these Centers are air-conditioned buildings intended to provide residents with a safe place to temporarily find reli...

(Undated) -- Two individuals were sentenced to time in the IDOC during August 10th court appearances. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Alisa Chestnut was sentenced to three years on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Kimberly Padrick was also sentenced to three...