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Elks children's clinic here Sept. 14
August 12, 2022Robinson Elks Lodge 1188, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, will sp...
Outbreaks continue to drive up COVID numbers here
Seventy-seven new cases of the coronavirus — including 17 related to unspecified outbreaks — were re...
County donates $500K to child care association
The Crawford County Board has earmarked $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help alleviate the local c...
Second Judicial Circuit participates in school supply drive
August 12, 2022The Second Judicial Circuit recently participated in a statewide initiative sponsored by the Illinoi...
Corn continues to show progress
Illinois’ corn crop has begun to move into the next stage as harvest season grows closer.According t...
Marathon gives $10K to United Way 211
August 8, 2022Marathon Petroleum is helping the United Way of Crawford County keep the community informed.Marathon...
Land resources focus of workshop
August 8, 2022Managing land resources is a competing balance of environmental, economic, social and life-sustainin...
Extension offers gardening seminar
August 8, 2022Gardening in the Air filled a void during the early pandemic days. With the increase of home gardeni...
Card shower for Williams
August 8, 2022The family of Tony Williams is conducting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday Aug. 17.Cards ...
Almost 100 new COVID cases here
Coronavirus cases continue to climb again in Crawford County. Ninety-three new cases — including ni...
County pair plead guilty to ID theft charges
August 5, 2022An Oblong man and Robinson woman pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges they took checks and IDs...
Oblong tractor show Aug. 12-14
The 36th annual Oblong Antique Tractor and Engine Show is Friday through Sunday at the Crawford Coun...
Horse racing brought legendary former outlaw to Robinson
It’s a scene straight out of a hundred old movies: A train pulls into the station on a hot August da...
County has seen hotter, wetter Julys
Crawford County was very hot and awfully wet in July as tempertures and precipitation pushed toward ...
SIU-C hosts hemp symposium
August 4, 2022The next Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium is Sept. 17, as it transitions to the new ann...
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Sports
Expectations high for LTC volleyball
Several factors play into coach Dana Goodwin having high expectations for the Lincoln Trail College volleyball team this season. The Lady Statesmen appear to have experience, talent and height, just to name a few, which has Goodwin excited about the prospects for her team.
RHS golf team has mix of experience, youth
For the first time in several years, Robinson High School has enough players for two teams this season. Robinson returns several talented and experienced players, while they also have a large group of newcomers for new coach Chris Jobe this season.
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NMS baseball wins, PGS-HGS loses in season openers
Junior high baseball season opened for a couple of local teams Wednesday and it was a good start for one and a not-so-good start for another.
HGS-PGS softball scores pair of shutout wins
Two more games resulted in two more shutouts for Hutsonville-Palestine’s junior high softball team.
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LIFE
LTC offers community courses
Lincoln Trail College will offer community education classes for students of all ages this month. Fo...
White encourages organ/tissue donation for virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month
August 1, 2022Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at www.LifeGoesOn.com.
Newlin retiring as TH band director
All good things must come to an end.After 18 years, Yvonne Newlin, rural Hutsonville, is retiring as...
United Way Day of Caring starts Tuesday
The United Way of Crawford County Day of Caring lasts all week this year.Multiple Day of Caring proj...
Blood drive Aug. 11
Crawford County residents have another opportunity to help relieve a blood shortage during a blood d...
Local news
Property transfers — Aug. 3, 2022
Catherine J. Patterson to Timothy and Lisa McCrory in E. Bracket’s First Addition July 29.Jeffrey E....
Delaney sole addition to ballot here
Only one new candidate has been added to the Nov. 8 general election ballot.The deadline for politic...
Corn, beans look good across state
Illinois’ corn and soybean crops continue to mature and remain in mostly good shape, despite the wea...
Unemployment down again in county
Unemployment in Crawford County dropped again in June, according to the Illinois Department of Emplo...
Jesse White promotes organ donation
Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month to promo...
COVID cases continue to run high here
Another 89 new coronavirus cases — including 10 related to unspecified outbreaks — were reported by ...
Courthouse news — July 30, 2022
FeloniesAbigail D. Biggerstaff, 21, Olney, two years in Illinois Department of Corrections plus $89 ...
Announcements
Senior Center menus — Aug. 15-19, 2022
August 8, 2022Monday, Aug. 15Twice baked potato soup, Crackers, Bologna salad, Grapes, CookiesTuesday, Aug. 16Swee...
Senior Center menus — Aug. 8-12, 2022
August 4, 2022Monday, Aug. 8Chicken fried chicken breast, Twice baked potato casserole, Spinach, Red velvet cakeTu...
Extension offers caregiver aid
July 28, 2022Professional caregivers in long-term care environments face unique challenges which may impact their...
LTC welcomes back students Aug. 17-18
Lincoln Trail College is ready for the start of another school year.The fall semester begins Aug. 18...
Schools
Unit 2 registration starts Monday
Online registration for all students at all four Robinson schools begins Monday and runs through Aug...
LTC dual credit orientation Tuesday
High school students taking dual credit classes at Lincoln Trail College will get the chance to prep...
LTC student among top future business leaders
Lincoln Trail College’s Mackenzi McIntosh finished seventh in the nation at the Future Business Lead...
Unit 4 to host drum corps
Oblong Unit 4 will play host to a professional drum and bugle corps from Minnesota next month. The O...
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AGRICULTURE
State corn, beans progressing
The state corn crop is progressing slightly ahead of schedule, while soybeans are lagging behind, th...
4-H seeks to add healthy living ambassadors
July 25, 2022Youth between the ages of 13 and 19 have an opportunity to make a significant impact in their commun...
Summer cranks up heat here
Summers have been getting hotter in Crawford County the past few years.Comparing statistics from the...
Rains revive county's soil moisture
Recent rains have improved dry conditions across the state.Crawford County is no longer abnormally d...
Rains help, but county still dry
July 12, 2022Heavy rains helped conditions in Crawford and other Illinois counties last week, but much of the sta...
Courthouse News
Faith
Crime
PPD asking for help in arson case
July 7, 2022The Palestine Police Department is investigating a report of criminal damage to property/arson that occurred sometime around 11 p.m. at the apartment building in the 100 block of N. Wilson Street late Tuesday night, July 6.
Courthouse news — July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022FeloniesDannielle K. Hindelang, 28, Edwardsville, $1,110 plus 24 months probation for possession of ...