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Palestine schools plan holiday events
The Palestine Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Wednesday for its monthly meeting and the tax levy was presented to the board.
Local athletes run for Toys for Tots
November 28, 2022Around 120 runners and walkers took off from the Robinson Fire Protection District for its Turkey Trot for Tots.
Hutsonville schools update board on upcoming events
The Hustonville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met in regular session for its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 21.
Unemployment up slightly here
Crawford County unemployment slipped upward between September and October but remained steady in com...
New Hebron announces first trimester honor roll
November 23, 2022New Hebron Christian School has announced its list of students who earned honors during the first trimester of the 2022-23 school year.
Business group offers holiday happenings help
November 28, 2022The Illinois Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois wants to help loc...
Courthouse news — Nov. 23, 2022
November 28, 2022FeloniesBryan M. Brand, 37, Vincennes, $1,000 plus 24 months probation for possession of less than 5...
LTC casting 'South Pacific'
November 23, 2022The Arts at Lincoln Trail College will conduct open auditions for an upcoming production of Rodgers ...
LTC community ed courses return in January
November 23, 2022Saving money, gardening, crocheting and serial killers are among the topics of programs available in...
Auditions announced for LTC's production of 'South Pacific'
November 23, 2022The Arts at Lincoln Trail College has announced auditions for the 2023 LTC Theater production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” under the direction of Barbara Shimer and Cary Schiller and musical direction of Yvonne Newlin, will be held in January.
Dana raises money for United Way
November 23, 2022The Robinson Dana Incorporated plant recently presented United Way of Crawford County with the proce...
USDA seeks crop information
As the 2022 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National...
Unit 4 OKs tentative tax levy
The Oblong Unit 4 school board Monday tentatively approved a tax levy of almost $2.45 million for th...
LTC students attend FLBA conference
November 22, 2022Four Lincoln Trail College students had the opportunity to travel to Omaha, Neb., for the Future Bus...
LTC professor publishes two books
November 22, 2022Lincoln Trail College Associate Professor of Business Administration Amie Mayhall’s latest books abo...
Sweet corn sweltering in summer heat spells uncertainty for corn lovers
November 22, 2022Few things say summer in America more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented levels, the future of sweet corn may not be so sweet.
LTC vocal concert Dec. 2
November 22, 2022The Arts at Lincoln Trail College will present its Winter Vocal Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in...
Unit 2 approves Marathon tax plan
Robinson Unit 2 is the latest area taxing body to approve a new tax assessment agreement with Marath...
Architectural firm to craft Unit 2 facility master plan
An architectural firm is crafting the proposed future of Robinson Unit 2. The Robinson Unit 2 school...
Tickets still available for Eagles tribute
Whether you’ve been up and down this highway, out riding fences or just eating your lunch all by you...
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OPH wrestlers win opener at Mt. Carmel, 39-36
The first-ever match for the Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville wrestling co-op was a successful one, as they picked up a win in the first-ever dual match for the program. OPH kicked off its season at Mt. Carmel Tuesday and came away with a 39-36 win.
RHS wrestlers open season with 59-22 win over Charleston
Depth proved to be a key factor for Robinson High School’s wrestling team in their first match of the season Monday. The Maroons placed a wrestler in every weight class, which helped RHS earn five forfeit victories out of the 10 wins they scored on the night, en route to a 59-22 win at Charleston in the season opener for both teams.
Statesmen hold off Rend Lake for 67-60 win
A strong first half propelled Lincoln Trail College’s men’s basketball team to yet another win Tuesday night, but it wasn’t easy. The Statesmen built a big first half lead, then had to stave off a late rally to score a 67-60 win over Rend Lake College in their Great Rivers Athletic Conference opener.
Lady Statesmen fall at Rend Lake, 78-56
Three-plus quarters of solid basketball was not quite enough for Lincoln Trail College’s women’s basketball team to find its way back into the win column Tuesday night. The Lady Statesmen hung right with host Rend Lake College into the fourth quarter, but faltered late en route to a 78-56 loss in a Great Rivers Athletic Conference and Region 24 contest.
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Robinson Senior Center menus — Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2022
November 21, 2022Monday, Nov. 28Chili Soup, Peanut Butter crackers, Banana, Rice crispy treatTuesday, Nov. 29Tate...
Robinson Senior Center activities — December 2022
November 22, 2022BingoDec. 7 at 10:15 a.m., hosted by Robinson Nursing & Rehab, (1st Wednesday)Dec. 15 at 10:15 a.m.,...
Three groups split donation
November 18, 2022Three local groups will split the final donation of the year from Crawford County 100 Women Who Care...
Courthouse news — Nov. 16, 2022
November 16, 2022FeloniesMalorie S. Goff, 37, whose address was given as Robinson, Palestine and Bicknell, Ind., thre...
Property transfers — Nov. 16, 2022
November 16, 2022Kenn R. Burns to Don W. York in SEC 35-6-11 Nov. 7.Camdon S. Utterback to Mark Shonk Revocable Trust...
Local news
IECC approves tax levy, Marathon agreement
Financial matters were on the agenda for most recent meeting of the Illinois Eastern Community Colle...
Local COVID numbers down again
Crawford County’s coronavirus cases continue to drop.Only 15 new cases were reported by the Crawford...
2023 Illinois State 4-H Youth Livestock Conference set for January
The Youth Livestock Conference for 4-H members will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center.
OCC professor David Denton to appear on History Channel series
Olney Central College Professor David Denton will appear in two upcoming episodes of History’s Greatest Mysteries on The History Channel. Hosted and narrated by Laurence Fishburne, the show delves into a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding them.
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes all-star entrepreneurs
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up its annual fall Nut, Candy and Magazine Program for 2022. Girls in Southern Illinois crushed it this fall, selling over $500,000 in tasty treats and magazines.
CMH board abates taxes
Crawford Memorial Hospital will abate $1.5 million in taxes in the coming year. The CMH board Wednes...
LaMotte Fire Department accepting Christmas gift applications
The LaMotte Fire Protection District is accepting applications again this year for Christmas gift distribution.
Announcements
Art students help raise $7,845 for United Way
November 16, 2022United Way of Crawford County’s “Art With a Heart“ raised $7,845 Monday to help support 20 local age...
Threat investigated at RHS
Robinson Unit 2 officials and city police are reassuring the public that student safety is a top pri...
Blood drives scheduled here
November 14, 2022Crawford County residents have two more opportunities to donate blood this month.The American Red Cr...
Indiana Rail names new VP
November 14, 2022The Indiana Rail Road Company has appointed Derrick Wright as vice president of Operations and Mecha...
Schools
United Way art auction Nov. 14
United Way of Crawford County’s “Art with a Heart” fundraiser is next week.The gala art auction feat...
No action at Unit 4 meeting
Oblong Unit 4 school board members received a report on health, dental, vision and life insurance bi...
NMS first quarter honor roll
Nuttall Middle School has announced the names of students who made honor roll and high honors for th...
IECC seeks prices on used vehicles
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges are seeking a few good used vehicles.Meeting Tuesday at Olney Ce...
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AGRICULTURE
State growing season almost at an end
With winter wheat planting completed and corn and soybean harvest wrapping up, the Illinois growing ...
Rains return to Illinois
After weeks of dry weather, Illinois experienced above normal rainfall and temperatures last week. A...
County still dry despite October rain
Crawford County continued to dry out and cool off in October.Measurable precipitation was recorded h...
Rain here helps, but not enough
Crawford County and other parts of Illinois saw rain in recent days but not enough to undo weeks of ...
Cloverbuds offer opportunities to younger children
October 25, 2022Younger siblings often want to do what their older brothers or sisters do. Crawford County 4-H offer...
Courthouse News
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Crime
Jasper health department worker faces charges
October 21, 2022Attorney General Kwame Raoul Friday announced charges against a Jasper County Health Department empl...
Courthouse news — 10/14/22
October 17, 2022FeloniesEric A. Fields, 43, Terre Haute, $894 plus 24 months probation for possession of less than 5...