Category Archives: News

Mayor Shimer Talks Housing and Wendy's
(Robinson) - Affordable housing continues to be a focus of Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer. Shimer says that the Prairie Estates subdivision is progressing well. Mayor Shimer is also encouraging everyone ...
Tony Collins Jun 30, 2023

Daniel Martin Sentenced During Crawford County Court Appearance
(Undated) - An Effingham man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a Crawford County court appearance last week. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, is reporting that Daniel Martin was s...
Tony Collins Jun 30, 2023 02-27-20 Daniel Martin- HOME INVASION - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

Debate Over "Assault Weapons Ban" Continues
(Undated) - The "Protect Illinois Communities Act" continues to be debated. A three-judge panel of a federal appeals court is now deciding whether state and local bans on assault weapons and high-capa...
Tony Collins Jun 30, 2023

Two Arrested and Booked on Concealment of a Homicidal Death Charges
(Undated) - Information about yesterday's ISP operation remains limited. However, Crawford County Sheriff's Office records show that 58-year-old, Angela Newcomb and 52-year-old Hiley Schulte were both...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023

Better Air Quality and More Severe Weather is in the Forecast
(Undated) - The National Weather Service continues to advise those sensitive to avoid extended time outside. However, this morning's rains have helped to improve our air quality. According to the late...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023

ISP Investigation Continues, Information Remains Limited
(Undated) - A multi-agency "operation" yesterday led to a few tense moments for Robinson residents. The Illinois State Police were in the area of North Lincoln conducting an investigation. However, no...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023

Nurse Practitioner, Derrek Keeler, Offers Air Quality Tips
(Undated) - The Illinois EPA has extended the "Air Quality Warning." They say smoke from wildfires in Canada continues in the region, pushing air quality into the very unhealthy category. CMH Nurse Pr...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023

Weekend Rain Could Help With Drought
(Undated) - If the weather forecast holds, we could see some relief from the current drought conditions. According to this morning's forecast from the National Weather Service, there is a chance of sh...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023

July 4th Gas Prices Down From Last Year
(Undated) - Drivers taking to the road for Independence Day weekend will spend $2.6 billion less on gasoline than they spent over the same period last year. According to GasBuddy.com, Independence Day...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023

RPD and Departments Statewide Continue Stepped Up Patrols
(Robinson) - Police officers statewide are continuing "stepped-up" July 4th patrols. Robinson Police Chief, Chad Weaver, says the safety campaign will continue through the early-morning hours of July ...
Tony Collins Jun 29, 2023