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Two injured in accident Tuesday
A two vehicle accident just after 11 a.m. Tuesday sent both drivers to area hospitals.
No COVID cases here in a week
It has been a full week since any Crawford County resident tested positive for the coronavirus. The ...
IECC expects deficit budgets
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will spend more than they take in during the next fiscal year an...
CMH calls for clinic renovation bids
The Crawford Memorial Hospital Board has officially called for bids the proposed renovation and enla...
Students satisfied with IECC
Illlinois Eastern Community College students continue to be satisfied with services provided by the ...
Harmon Drugs celebrates 75 years
A Crawford County business is celebrating three-quarters of a century of helping people stay healthy...
Higher wheat production expected
Illinois should have a bigger winter wheat crop this year than last.State farmers are expected to ha...
Planning a fireworks show this summer? Keep a few things in mind
June 14, 2021The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the State Fire Marshall are reminding Illinoisans to keep a few regulations and key safety tips top-of-mind heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
Big Brother program getting back to normal after COVID
It began as a friendship that provided guidance and inspired children to reach their potential. It turned into the Big Brother, Big Sister program.
Robinson scouts honor victim of long-ago tragedy
On Memorial Day, members of Robinson Boy Scout Troop 901 again made their way to a grave in Robinson...
Missing man found dead south of Palestine
June 11, 2021A man reported missing Wednesday was found dead south of Palestine.
Sports
Padres sweep Cubs in RCLL Junior action, Mets, Cubs, Padres win in Major Division play
Two games had the same result, but the came about in different ways in Tuesday’s Robinson Community Little League Junior Division doubleheader in Oblong.
RHS has eight named to All-Little Illini baseball, softball teams
Robinson High School’s baseball and softball teams were well-represented by getting several players named among the best in the Little Illini Conference, as the All-LIC squads were announced recently.
Maroons play at Busch Stadium to finish their season
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for most baseball players was experienced by members of Robinson High School’s baseball team Wednesday.
Robinson’s Aldrich to play softball at Sauk Valley
Having one player from a high school team decide to continue their athletic career in college is quite an accomplishment, but Robinson High School’s softball team has now done it four times over.
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LIFE
VFW Auxiliary announces award winners
June 17, 2021Members of VFW Auxiliary 4549 were recently installed for the upcoming year, which begins on July 1.
Harmon Drugs celebrates 75 years
A Crawford County business is celebrating three-quarters of a century of helping people stay healthy...
Two blood drives planned here
June 16, 2021The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage but Crawford County residents have to...
VFW Auxiliary seats new officers
June 16, 2021Members of VFW Auxiliary 4549 were recently installed for the upcoming year, which begins on July 1....
The heat is on! Workers reminded to watch for health hazards
June 14, 2021As Illinois begins to experience higher temperatures, the Illinois Department of Labor is warning workers to pay attention to heat and humidity, which can be deadly.
Local news
Sportsmen’s club to host fishing rodeo
The Eastern Illinois Sportsmen’s Club will be hosting their 23rd Annual Kids’ Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m.. to 11 a.m. at the Sportsmen’s Club Lake in Porterville.
Two injured in accident Tuesday
A two vehicle accident just after 11 a.m. Tuesday sent both drivers to area hospitals.
No COVID cases here in a week
It has been a full week since any Crawford County resident tested positive for the coronavirus. The ...
IECC expects deficit budgets
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will spend more than they take in during the next fiscal year an...
CMH calls for clinic renovation bids
The Crawford Memorial Hospital Board has officially called for bids the proposed renovation and enla...
Students satisfied with IECC
Illlinois Eastern Community College students continue to be satisfied with services provided by the ...
Harmon Drugs celebrates 75 years
A Crawford County business is celebrating three-quarters of a century of helping people stay healthy...
Announcements
50th wedding anniversary
June 17, 2021Carol Everingham and Harry Smith were married Saturday, June 26, 1971 by Doit Reed. The couple have ...
Napier 50th Anniversary
June 17, 2021Myron and Trish Napier of Palestine are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26. Their...
VFW Auxiliary announces award winners
June 17, 2021Members of VFW Auxiliary 4549 were recently installed for the upcoming year, which begins on July 1.
Sportsmen’s club to host fishing rodeo
June 17, 2021The Eastern Illinois Sportsmen’s Club will be hosting their 23rd Annual Kids’ Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m.. to 11 a.m. at the Sportsmen’s Club Lake in Porterville.
Schools
IECC expects deficit budgets
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will spend more than they take in during the next fiscal year an...
Students satisfied with IECC
Illlinois Eastern Community College students continue to be satisfied with services provided by the ...
Nuttall Scholarships available
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 John Nuttall Memorial Scholarship.The scholarshi...
IECC offers GED bonus
Illinois Eastern Community College’s Adult Education program has partnered with North American Light...
Opinion
AGRICULTURE
Higher wheat production expected
Illinois should have a bigger winter wheat crop this year than last.State farmers are expected to ha...
Planting wraps up in state
Soybean planting is almost finished across the state.A total of 93 percent of the state’s bean crop ...
4-H 'show and go' fair July 19-29
Crawford County 4-H Club members will once again compete in in-person 4-H fair judging this year.But...
County suffers dry spell
Rainy conditions have been common in Crawford County in recent days, but it remains to be seen if th...
USDA offers extra benefits
June 4, 2021Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premi...
Statehouse News
Vaccinated Illinoisans automatically entered into $10 million lottery
Illinois to enter Phase 5, full reopening
Pritzker signs redistricting plans for state legislative, appellate court districts
Lawmakers pass stricter ethics standards, some Republicans say they’re watered down
Both houses pass election bill postponing 2022 primary to June
Limited in-state college betting bill passes House
Faith
Church News 6-19
June 17, 2021Duncanville Missionary BaptistOn June 27, Duncanville Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Sunday E...
Speak God’s name with caution
Q: Dear Pastor, On the subject of taking God’s name in vain: What does that mean, exactly? Also: Is it his name or title?