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Cross Street concert brings crowd downtown Saturday

Cross Street Station was filled with residents who were ready to eat and listen to music Saturday evening. The event is the 2nd in a series of concerts at the station. Rob Whisenhunt performed …

Terre Haute executions on hold

The first federal execution since 2003, scheduled for Monday at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, was blocked by the courts for the second time just hours before it was to occur.

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

By TOM OSBORNEDaily NewsHow risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?There is some risk, but health officials say there are precautions you can take to minimize the chances you’ll be …

Playground equipment, software among top Mary Heath grant items

The Mary Heath Foundation this week awarded 11 grants, totalling $112,576, to area organizations for a variety of items.

Two more COVID-19 cases here

Two more COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Crawford County.

State extends deadline for licenses, plate stickers another month

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses/ID cards and license plate stickers have been extended an additional month – from Oct. 1, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2020.

Seventy years later, local stars are still enjoying their 15 minutes of fame

Have you ever been in a movie? Seventy years ago several local children were in one that was filmed at the Robinson City Park.

Another COVID-19 case here

A 19th COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Crawford County.

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Daily News - July 11, 2020

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Statehouse News

U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on birth control doesn’t affect Illinois’ insurance mandates

Comptroller criticized for handling of late bill payments

Madigan: Remove images of Stephen Douglas from Statehouse

Group says local governments’ hands tied in COVID-19 economic response

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Local news

Marshall City Band performs Friday

The Marshall City Band will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Friday on the east side of the Clark County Courthouse.The concert will include “The Klaxon.” “Light Cavalry Overture,” …

State VFW names first female commander

Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars’ new state commander is the organization’s first female commander, as well as the first Afghanistan veteran to lead it. Laurie Emmer assumed command of the …

Lincoln museum welcomes 5 millionth visitor

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum welcomed its five millionth visitor with gifts, music and an appearance by Lincoln himself, just days after the museum reopened to the …

Courthouse news 07.15.20

Randa Leigh Curtis, 26, Oblong, and John Howard Curtis, 26, Bonnie, on wife’s petition of irreconcilable differences July 6. The couple married June 15, 2019. Linda Lee Miller-Culp, 74, …

NOW gets cash from 100 Women

Crawford County 100 Women Who Care recently gathered to present their largest donation to date. The group presented $7,250 to the First United Methodist Church NOW Program. The money has been …

Card Shower 7.15.20

Bob and Bev (Monk) Correll of Hutsonville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24. Bob and Bev are the proud parents of Aaron (Denise) and Aaric (Jodi) and grandparents of …

VIDEOS

Saturday at Cross Street Station 7-11

Robinson Fireworks

Justin Stone Baseball Clinic

Obituaries

Gregory William Ragouzis

Gregory William Ragouzis, 65, St. Louis, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Sunset Health Care Center in Union, Mo.

L. Edward 'Ed' Wesley

L. Edward “Ed” Wesley, 81, Robinson, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020 after many years of failing health.

Marilyn Watts

Marilyn Watts, 89, Anderson, Ind. died on June 18, 2020.

Susan C. (Langley) Osborn

Susan C. (Langley) Osborn, 63, Robinson, died unexpectedly Saturday July 11, 2020, at 10:52 a.m. at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, following many months of failing health.Born …

Sharon Kay Bilyew

Sharon Kay Bilyew, 82, Marion, completed her journey on Earth on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. at her home with her granddaughter by her side. Kay left us peacefully and joins …

Jeanine 'Nene' Taylor

Jeanine “Nene” Taylor, 58, Tell City, died July 6, 2020, at Owensboro Health in Owensboro. Jeanine was born Dec. 2, 1961, in Sullivan, to James Robert “Bob” Stitt and Mary Ann …

Deloris Marlene Lanham

Deloris Marlene Lanham, 81, of Oblong, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home, Robinson.She was born September 28, 1938, in Crawford County, …

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Schools

Beals among state principal group leaders

Nuttall Middle School principal Craig Beals has been retained as the Illinois Principals Association’s association treasurer for the 2020-21 school year.

Florkowski makes dean’s list

LTC's Boyce to head education caucus

Hutsonville Unit 1 hires attorney

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Fourth free show 7-8-20

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Sports

Robinson 9U wins three of four over weekend

It was another solid weekend for Robinson’s 9-under travel baseball team, as they won three of four games over the weekend.On Saturday, Robinson split a doubleheader with Effingham St. Anthony, …

LTC men’s basketball finalizes talented 20-21 recruiting class

Maybe one of the most talented rosters in recent memory is set to take the floor for Lincoln Trail College’s men’s basketball team this winter. Now the big question is, will they be allowed to …

Robinson 11U goes 3-1 at Olney

What started out as a strong weekend ended on a sour note for Robinson’s 11-under travel baseball team. Robinson won each its first three games in a tournament at Olney over the weekend by the …

Announcements

Full Mass schedule back at local Catholic churches

Local Catholics can again celebrate Mass.

Card Shower 06.17.20

Couple celebrates 74 years of marriage

Local couple celebrates 60-year anniversary

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