Only one new case Tuesday
A woman in her 20s was the sole new coronavirus case reported by the Crawford County Health Departme...
FIsh pickup moved
April 20, 2021The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District fish sale pickup location has been moved.Pi...
Gas prices up 1.6 cents
April 20, 2021Illinois gas prices have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.00 Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. Gas prices in Illinois are 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.27 higher than a year ago.
Southern Illinois seeks to reclaim tourism business
April 20, 2021There is no question that one of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic has been tourism. Ac...
Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
If you have unused or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medication that you’re ready to get rid of Saturday will be a good time to do it. Crawford Memorial Hospital will take part in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the East Entrance of the hospital.
Unit 2 hires life safety contractor
An Effingham firm will serve as general contractor on Robinson Unit 2’s remaining health and life sa...
State won’t take county inmates
The Illinois Department of Corrections apparently does not want new inmates from Crawford County. Or anywhere else, according to Crawford County State’s Attorney Cole Shaner and Sheriff William Rutan.
Planning some early season boating? Review safety requirements now
April 19, 2021Boaters are heading out on the water on pleasant spring days, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police are reminding boat owners and operators to check their watercraft and their safety checklist to avoid encountering problems on Illinois lakes and rivers this boating season.
April is stress awareness month
Everyone experiences stress in their lives once in awhile, sometimes daily, and everyone handles stress differently. April is Stress Awareness Month to teach people how to handle everyday stress.
Visit here may have helped launch cowboy crooner’s film career
A long-standing local legend may be more than just an old wives’ tale. Legend has it that singer/songwriter/actor Gene Autry signed his first film contract while in Robinson.
Only one new case Friday
A woman in her 40s was the sole new coronavirus case reported by the Crawford County Health Departme...
USDA food assistance program re-opens
April 16, 2021The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has reopened signup for the Coronavirus Food ...
Election canvass Wednesday
The April 6 consolidated election will be finalized Wednesday. Maybe. Two mail-in ballots are still ...
State won't take county inmates
The Illinois Department of Corrections apparently does not want new inmates from Crawford County. Or...
County sheriff's fees increasing
Crawford County is continuing efforts to raise revenues and cutting costs to avoid another budget cr...
Remember to call 8-1-1 (JULIE) before digging
April 15, 2021April is National Safe Digging Month. The Illinois Commerce Commission is reminding homeowners and excavators to call 811 before beginning any outdoor project that requires digging.
Robinson moving ahead with parks, improvement projects
Work continues to make improvements at Robinson City Park. The Robinson City Council approved a repair project on the pool at Pelican Cove at the city park. Robinson Parks Superintendent Mike Shimer said the floor of the pool has been an ongoing problem.
Hutsonville gearing up for spring projects
The Hutsonville Village Board is getting ready for a number of improvement projects.
11 more cases here
Coronavirus cases are up again in Crawford County. Eleven new cases have been reported here since Monday.
Small-space containers big with new gardeners
April 14, 2021When victory gardens returned last spring, long gone were acre plots with rows and rows of vegetables. Instead, a new generation of gardeners who were interested in home cooking and food access grew herbs and small-scale varieties in backyard strips, patios, or balconies.
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Only one new case Tuesday
A woman in her 20s was the sole new coronavirus case reported by the Crawford County Health Departme...
Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
If you have unused or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medication that you’re ready to get rid of Saturday will be a good time to do it. Crawford Memorial Hospital will take part in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the East Entrance of the hospital.