(Undated) -- Temperatures are forecast to climb out of the deep freeze. According to this morning's forecast from the National Weather Service, we can expect sunshine today with highs near thirty. The temperature begins to trend higher tomorrow with highs in the mid-thirties and climbing into the mid-fifties by Monday....

(Undated) -- A pair of individuals were booked into the Crawford County Jail yesterday on drug charges. According to jail records, Terry Gay-Ton was booked into the county jail on charges of Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. April Gosnell was also booked int...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up slightly from a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is two cents higher than a week ago at $3.17 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.24 a gallon, down two cents from last Friday...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is looking toward warmer weather. The Village is looking to compile a list of names of those interested in yard work and other projects around the house. They say if you have a lawn care or landscaping service or are an individual interested in yard projects, you are asked to send a pri...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Shrine Club will be hosting a free "thank you" lunch this weekend. According to the Shriners, 2024 was another successful year thanks to the generosity and support of the Crawford County Community. To show their appreciation they will be serving a free lunch of chili and hot d...

(Robinson) - Warmer weather is in the forecast and "festival season" is almost underway. The 3rd Annual Daffodil Festival is set for April 12th and vendor registration is open. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, reminds those interested that the Daffodil Festival is a free event for both vend...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets tonight and they have several items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they will hear committee and Academic Foundation reports. They will also discuss and approve the amended 2024-2025 School Calendar, and the 2025-2026 School Calendar, and move the May 15th meeting t...

(Robinson)-- Lincoln Trail College Theatre will celebrate five decades of performances, memories, and community this weekend. LTC Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, says this Saturday's 50th Anniversary Celebration promises to be a fun-filled, family-friendly evening to honor the legacy of both t...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business owners to its upcoming "Small Business Tax Workshop." Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says the workshop will help those in attendance learn essential strategies for managing business assets and minimizing liabilities...

(Updated) -- The American Red Cross plans to install over a thousand smoke detectors for free to help community partners across the state. The "Sound the Alarm" project provides free smoke alarms to Illinois residents. Central Illinois Red Cross Executive Director, Lynda Hruska, says this project is open to ...

(Undated) -- The National Weather Service is warning the public about bitterly cold weather as bitterly cold air will remain over the area through Friday night. They have issued a "Cold Weather Advisory" which goes into effect at 9 p.m. tonight and will remain in effect until 9 a.m. tomorrow. They say the dan...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is celebrating "American Heart Month." They are currently highlighting "women's heart health." According to the CDC, over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in...

(Undated) - The Robinson Police Department is once again accepting applications for "entry-level" and lateral transfer officers. Successful candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $7,500. The application deadline is April 21st. Beginning pay for entry-level police officers is $61,226 with patro...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is currently taking applications for Corrections/Court Security Officers. The CCSD is looking to fill the position of Full-Time correctional/security officers. Crawford County Sheriff Bill Rutan says he or she will be a commissioned officer who will perform correcti...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets tonight for its regular monthly meeting. On the agenda in "Old Business," the board will approve the 2025-2026 course book. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and possibly approve 8th Grade Graduation for May 20th at 6 p.m. at the RHS Gym. They a...