Fourth of July Celebration planned

There won’t be a carnival, but Robinson will still celebrate the Fourth of July with food, music and...

Paddlers reminded to be safe on the water this summer

Safety on the water should be a priority for all boaters this summer – from motor boat operators and passengers to those boaters who prefer non-motorized watercraft. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and Safety Education experts remind paddlers to stay alert to their surroundings, weather and water conditions, and other factors that can put them at risk on Illinois lakes, rivers, and streams.

VFW Auxiliary announces award winners

Members 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

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage but Crawford County residents have to...

VFW Auxiliary seats new officers

Members 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

As 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.

Soup kitchen open June 22

The Ark of the Covenant Soup Kitchen will serve chicken and rice casserole Tuesday, June 22.The soup...

Nuttall Scholarships available

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 John Nuttall Memorial Scholarship.The scholarshi...

Past Pages 6-12

75 years ago — 1946 Illinois State Police today joined Crawford and Jasper county officers in an effort to locate Mrs. Opal Baldrey, 37, of Newton R.R. 5, who “walked off” from the Schmidt Clinic in this city shortly after 8:00 o’clock Tuesday morning and has not been seen or heard from since

West Union to host magic show

The West Union District Library and the West Union Community Club will be hosting a magic show at 3 p.m. on June 14.

Old York Road topic of program here

A road that played a vital role in the early settlement of Illinois will be the topic of an upcoming...

PAST PAGES 75 years ago — 1946 A three-year-old girl was credited today with saving the lives of he...

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...

IECC offers GED bonus

Illinois Eastern Community College’s Adult Education program has partnered with North American Light...

West Union Legion to retire flags

West Union American Legion Post 1130 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Ju...

Blood drive Wednesday

An American Red Cross blood drive, sponsored by Bela Sigma Phi, is Wednesday.The drive is 1 to 6 p.m...

VU ready to start anew

More than a year after Vincennes University was forced to adjust to pandemic life, VU is taking majo...

Soup kitchen serves chilli

The Ark of the Covenant Soup Kitchen will serve up bowls of chilli Tuesday, June 8.The soup kitchen,...

Unit 2 preschool enrollment open

Tadpole’s Corner Preschool at Robinson High School is now enrolling children for the 2021-222 school...