Sugar Bowl Remote 1961
The following is a remote from the Sugar Bowl in 1961 featuring Jack Weber and the Swingmasters. Thanks to Glenda Fulling for providing us this recording.
Oct 04, 2024
Weekend Weather Forecast Looks Perfect
(Undated) - The weather forecast for the weekend looks perfect for the Heath Harvest Festival in Robinson and the Wine and Arts Festival in Palestine. The forecast is calling for sunshine with highs in the low to mid-80s through Sunday. The great weather is forecast to continue through at least Thursday with sunshine a...
Oct 04, 2024
Michael Stephens Sentenced on Felony Theft Charges
(Undated) - An Oblong man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a late September court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, forty-one-year-old Michael Stephens was sentenced to four years in prison followed by six months of mandatory supervised release on a Class 4 Felony charge of...
Oct 04, 2024
Newton Man Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) - A Newton man was sentenced to five years in the IDOC during a September 25th Crawford County Court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, says that twenty-four-year-old Zachary Stephens was sentenced to the IDOC in regards to a Class 2 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetam...
Oct 04, 2024
Statewide Gas Prices Slip Lower
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains largely unchanged from Monday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.19 a gallon. However, here in Illinois, the statewide average has fallen three cents from Monday to $3.45 a gallon. Across the river ...
Oct 04, 2024
Harvest Festival Begins Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Heath Harvest Festival gets underway today and will feature toffee making, a beer garden, car show, and a free-will donation chili supper. There will also be plenty of entertainment tonight with "The Tuesday's" in front of the main stage at 5 p.m. followed by "Nick Harless and Soulshake...
Oct 04, 2024
Wine and Arts Festival Begins Tomorrow
(Palestine) - The 21st Annual Wabash Valley Wine and Art Festival is tomorrow and Sunday in Palestine. The festival will feature 14 wineries, handmade art and craft vendors, wooden furniture, paintings and prints, jewelry, food, live music, and a Sunday afternoon Cruise-In. The Wabash Valley Wine and Arts Festival will...
Oct 04, 2024
CCSO Hosting Harvest Fest Pancake Breakfast
(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast tomorrow morning as part of the Heath Harvest Festival. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, says the money raised from this freewill donation fundraiser will be placed in the K9 Fund. The public is invited to enjoy delicious panca...
Oct 04, 2024
October Likely to be Rain Free
(Undated) - October could be a very dry month. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, despite the number of fronts, the likelihood of rain is very low. Baranick says while there is a chance toward the end of the month, the next several weeks will remain dry. The lack of rain chances should make for a signifi...
Oct 03, 2024
Oblong Park Walking Path Project Nearing Completion
(Oblong) - Despite some recent damage at the Oblong Park, the walking path project is nearing completion. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, took to social media yesterday to say thank you to Senco Construction and Stone and Waggoner Engineering. Fielder says the park walkway is completed so those walking can make it all th...
Oct 03, 2024
Robinson Fall Clean Up Set for This Month
(Robinson) - The City of Robinson is reminding residents that Fall Clean Up is set for later this month. The City of Robinson will be having three fall cleanup events including an Electronic Recycle event set for Saturday, October 19th at the Robinson Wastewater Treatment Facility from 9 a.m. to Noon or until the trail...
Oct 03, 2024
Red Cross Needs Blood Donations
(Undated) -- The American Red Cross continues to face one of its worst blood shortages in decades. They say blood and platelet donations for all blood types are needed. While just 7% of the U.S. population has Type-O Negative blood, it can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is what hospital staff reaches...
Oct 03, 2024
Oblong Village Board Meets Today
(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon. On the agenda, they are set to get a Fall Follies update from Angie Catt with the Oblong Chamber. They will also hear a request from the VFW for the use of the four-way stop on November 9th for the annual Poppy Sale. In other business, the Oblong Village Board w...
Oct 02, 2024
Wine and Arts Festival is Set for This Weekend
(Palestine) - The 21st Annual Wabash Valley Wine and Art Festival is this Saturday and Sunday in Palestine. The festival will feature 14 wineries, handmade art and craft vendors, wooden furniture, paintings and prints, jewelry, food, live music, and a Sunday afternoon Cruise-In. Entry into the festival is free and even...
Oct 02, 2024
Pancake Breakfast Set to Raise Money for K-9 Fund
(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast this weekend as part of the Heath Harvest Festival. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, says the money raised from this freewill donation fundraiser will be placed in the K9 Fund. The public is invited to enjoy delicious pancakes ...
Oct 02, 2024