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County voter rolls being updated
January 17, 2022The Crawford County Clerk’s Office will begin the process of purging voter registration records Wedn...
New signs monitor speed
Drivers on South Cross no longer have an excuse to not know how fast they’re going when passing the ...
Seventy-nine more cases here
Another 79 new cases of coronavirus were reported by the Crawford County Health Department Thursday....
Board member insurance not 'unauthorized'
A Crawford County Board member’s “unauthorized” participation in the county health insurance program...
Webinar to feature access to capital resources
January 13, 2022The Business Navigator Alliance of Clark, Coles, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham and Moultrie counties ha...
Business workshop at LTC Wednesday
January 13, 2022A workshop on ways to “Rethink Your Business” will be offered by the Crawford County Development Ass...
New music hall to host concert
January 13, 2022Interlude Trio will hold the first public performance in Lackey Music Hall Feb. 11.Lackey Music Hall...
LTC Cinderella auditions Monday, Tuesday
January 13, 2022Auditions for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Trail College’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s...
Seventy-two new cases here
Another 72 new cases of coronavirus were reported by the Crawford County Health Department Wednesda...
Bailey seeks Valentines for seniors
January 12, 2022To help uplift the spirits of seniors throughout the community, State Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Louisvil...
LTC tech center to open in 2025
After years of planning, Lincoln Trail College’s technology center is finally on track to becoming a...
Another 112 cases in one day here
Another 112 new cases of coronavirus were reported by the Crawford County Health Department as the l...
More cases, more deaths here
Two more deaths and 124 new cases of coronavirus have been reported by the Crawford County Health De...
Candidates can start circulating petitions Thursday
Another election season starts Thursday.Would-be candidates wanting to run in the spring primary can...
Newlin to retire as regional superintendent
Regional Superintendent of Schools Monte Newlin will step down at the end of his current term.Newlin...
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Lady Maroons roll past Lawrenceville, 60-26
Another all-around solid effort led to another win for Robinson High School’s girls’ basketball team Monday. The Lady Maroons jumped out to an early lead and rolled to a Little Illini Conference win at Lawrenceville, 60-26.
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OPH boys drop pair recently
After putting together a three-game winning streak just after Christmas, Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville’s boys’ basketball team has now lost three straight games, including losses to Edwards County and Red Hill recently.
NMS 7th boys finish third at LEIC tourney
Two solid efforts earlier this week led to a third-place finish for Nuttall Middle School’s seventh grade boys’ basketball team at the Little Eastern Illini Conference Tournament in Oblong.
Statesmen, Lady Statesmen drop close games at John A. Logan
Following a near-monthlong break due to cancellations and the holidays, Lincoln Trail College’s basketball teams finally returned to the court Wednesday night and played well. Unfortunately, it was not enough to find the win column, as both teams dropped close contests at John A. Logan College.
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LIFE
Winter blooming holiday cacti are gift that keep on giving
With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different species. They bloom reliably each year without much upkeep.
Palestine library announces new releases for patrons
December 9, 2021The Palestine Public Library has announced the following books and media that they received in December.
Golden Apple taking applications for Accelerators program
December 9, 2021Golden Apple is now accepting applications for its Accelerators program, Class of 2022.
Master Gardener program offers online training
December 9, 2021For 46 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged by helping others learn to grow.
Senior menus 12-11
December 7, 2021Monday, Dec. 13Oven Fried Pork Chops, Mac & Tomatoes (1 cup), Cherry CobblerTuesday, Dec. 14Country ...
Local news
Superintendents: No return to remote learning planned here
Crawford County schools do not intend to return to remote learning unless at the utmost need.As the ...
A new death, 58 new cases here
Crawford County has had its fourth COVID-19-related death in a week. The Crawford County Health Depa...
Two dozen more cases in county
The Crawford County Health Department reported another 24 new COVID-19 cases. The latest cases inclu...
Tate faces murder, additional charges
Ray Tate, already charged with murder in the death of Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley, is facing addi...
Fifty-one new cases here
Coronavirus numbers continue to skyrocket in Crawford County. The Crawford County Health Department ...
December warmer, wetter here
It never began to look a lot like Christmas in Crawford County last month thanks to unseasonably war...
Winter wheat doing well
Most of Illinois winter wheat crop is faring well so far this season.According to the U.S. Departmen...
Announcements
Group seeks to aid young workers
Money is available to help young adults in the area get their start in the workplace.Local Workforce...
New year brings change at newspapers
The new year has arrived and with it a change in personnel at the Robinson Daily News and Lawrencevi...
Marriage license applications now online here
Persons getting hitched in Crawford County can start the marriage license application process on lin...
Illinois State Police remind motorist about Scott’s Law Day
December 23, 2021December 23 of each year is Scott’s Law Day, a day that began in 2002 in memory of Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department. Gillen was struck and killed on Dec. 23, 2000 by an intoxicated driver on the Dan Ryan Expressway while assisting at a crash scene.
Schools
Unit 2 to offer rapid COVID testing
Robinson Unit 2 will start the new year with a new way of testing students and staff for the coronav...
Unit 2 considers PE changes
Robinson Unit 2 is investigating changes in physical education that will make student athletes safer...
Unit 2 responds to TikTok threat
Local school officials have joined those across the country in addressing an ominious TikTok post.Ea...
IECC to abate bond taxes
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will ask taxpayers for a quarter-million dollars less than origi...
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AGRICULTURE
USDA works to expand program
December 21, 2021The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enha...
Little November rain this year
Crawford County was a litle cooler and a lot drier in November than a year earlier.According to the ...
USDA offers conservation help
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering conservation assistance on agricultura...
Bean harvest almost done
Winter wheat sowing and soybean reaping are drawing to a close in Illinois for another year.Corn har...
Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing act
After this year’s summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought conditions in the late fall, along with dry air and low soil moisture, can lead to plant damage if no supplemental water is provided.
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Faith
Church news 12-11
December 9, 2021Olive Branch BaptistSaturday Dec. 11 will be the Christmas Cantata by the OBBC choir at 6 p.m.Saturd...
Hey, this is my sory!
I am just now concluding that narcissism is a virus that has infected everybody in the world that is breathing air. I even apply this to my own life with a great deal of regret. Nobody wants to admit they have narcissistic leanings in their life. And yet, if you listen to them, and even listen to yourself, you will see it. I did not know how aggravating it was, but I was to learn pretty soon.
Crime
New year means new laws
January 3, 2022As the new year begins, Illinois is rolling out several new laws dealing with topics as diverse as m...
Former area man accused of killing deputy
December 30, 2021A former Lincoln Trail College student is dead and a former Lawrenceville man is in custody followin...