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Funding information offered online
January 21, 2022The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a webinar on “A...
LTC offers social media business class
January 21, 2022Businesses that want to get started on Facebook or sharpen their strategies on social media will hav...
Unit 4 sets graduation dates
Oblong Unit 4 graduation dates have been set for the year.During a meeting Thursday, the Unit 4 scho...
Another 77 cases here
Another 77 new cases of coronavirus, including 11 related to outbreaks, were reported by the Crawfor...
Plant cover crops at home for healthier soils
January 20, 2022Healthy soil is essential for healthy plants. Using cover crops in the home garden is one way to promote soil health.
Cotillion Ridge sold
Cotillion Ridge Therapy and Senior Care has a new owner.Heritage Operations Group, one of Illinois’ ...
USDA expands programs
January 20, 2022The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing several new ...
Ag scholarships offered
January 20, 2022The Growmark Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students pursing two...
CMH finances, renovation going well
Crawford Memorial Hospital ended 2021 on a financial high note and has continued to do well since th...
Sixty-six new cases here
The number of new cases of the coronavirus in Crawford County was down considerably Wednesday, but s...
IECC trustee to retire
Change was the order of the day at an Illinois Eastern Community Colleges trustees meeting Tuesday.T...
Unit 3 hires coaches
Palestine Unit 3 hired two new coaches and is in the market for two more after Tuesday’s board meeti...
Unit 2 considers pre-k needs
Robinson Unit 2 officials want to do everything they can to ensure the district’s pre-kindergarten t...
183 new cases here
Outbreaks continue to drive the number of coronavirus cases in Crawford County upward. The Crawford ...
More than 200 new cases here
National health officials say there is evidence the parts of the U.S. to see the first cases of the ...
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Sports
Lady Maroons edge Olney, 44-43, for third place at LIC tourney
Bouncing back from a rough outing Tuesday night was the goal for Robinson High School’s girls’ basketball team Thursday night and they did that, although it took them a bit longer than they had hoped. The Lady Maroons were able to erase the memory of Tuesday night’s loss to top-seeded Paris in the semifinals of the Little Illini Conference Tournament by rebounding for a 44-43 win over Olney in the third-place game at Paris High School.
Statesmen score pair of one-point wins
Close contests continue to be the norm for Lincoln Trail College’s men’s basketball team since they have returned from the holiday break, but the difference this week was the Statesmen came out on the positive end of things. After dropping their first two games of 2022, the Statesmen pulled out a pair of victories in a three-day span, albeit by the narrowest of margins.
RHS wrestlers win dual at North Knox, 54-30
Wrestling their first dual match in a month did not seem to phase Robinson High School’s wrestling team Wednesday night. The Maroons have returned to the mats following a lengthy layoff due to the holidays and some COVID-19 issues and were able to come up with a big win on the road, as they downed North Knox, Ind., 54-30.
Lady Maroons fall in LIC tourney semis, will play for third place
Once the wheels started to fall off for Robinson High School’s girls’ basketball team Tuesday night, it didn’t take long for them to become completely dislodged from the car. The Lady Maroons faced their toughest task to date and hung with highly-rated Paris for the first few minutes, but things went south quickly and they were unable to recover, resulting in a 65-16 loss in the semifinals of the Little Illini Conference Tournament.
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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
County voter rolls being updated
The 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
The Business Navigator Alliance of Clark, Coles, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham and Moultrie counties ha...
Business workshop at LTC Wednesday
A workshop on ways to “Rethink Your Business” will be offered by the Crawford County Development Ass...
New music hall to host concert
Interlude Trio will hold the first public performance in Lackey Music Hall Feb. 11.Lackey Music Hall...
Announcements
LTC Cinderella auditions Monday, Tuesday
January 13, 2022Auditions for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Trail College’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s...
Bailey seeks Valentines for seniors
January 12, 2022To help uplift the spirits of seniors throughout the community, State Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Louisvil...
Candidates can start circulating petitions Thursday
Another election season starts Thursday.Would-be candidates wanting to run in the spring primary can...
Group seeks to aid young workers
Money is available to help young adults in the area get their start in the workplace.Local Workforce...
Schools
LTC tech center to open in 2025
After years of planning, Lincoln Trail College’s technology center is finally on track to becoming a...
Newlin to retire as regional superintendent
Regional Superintendent of Schools Monte Newlin will step down at the end of his current term.Newlin...
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 ...
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...
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AGRICULTURE
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
January 4, 2022Most of Illinois winter wheat crop is faring well so far this season.According to the U.S. Departmen...
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...
Courthouse News
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.
