A shopper checks out some of the more sparkly decorative items offered during the Robinson High School Band Boosters' second annual Holiday Market at RHS Saturday. (Randy Harrison photo)
The Senate Republican Caucus introduced a proposal they say will ensure independent investigations of members of the General Assembly. And Crawford County's state senator said it would stop an "unchecked culture" of government wrongdoing. Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Despite the rain, 40 people still participated in the 10th Annual Oblong Spooktacular 5K Saturday. Nearly 100 registered men, women, and children were poised and ready for the event, but the number who crossed the finish line was much smaller, chiefly due to the continual rain. Those who did finish ranged in age from 7 to 76.
A plan to use solar panels to power Lincoln Trail College may not only save Illinois Eastern Community Colleges money, it could help train students to work in a growing technological field. First, however, LTC must be approved for participation in a state program that will drastically cut the net cost of the project. The IECC board of trustees this week...
A local business suffered thousands of dollars in damage in a fire Friday. Trimble Industries pallet factory on Illinois Route 1A north of Robinson was destroyed by the blaze reported shortly after noon, Robinson Fire Chief Travis Miller said. No one was injured but Miller estimated the loss at $100,000. The cause is unknown, but employees said they first...
Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, and the Oblong American Legion Post 219 will conduct their 21st Annual Veterans Day Observance at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong.
The Oblong American Legion Post 219 will be posting colors and there will be a short service and reading of the names on the crosses.
Gaining some momentum heading into the postseason was the goal and Robinson High School's volleyball team was able to accomplish that Thursday night (Oct. 24).
The Lady Maroons celebrated Senior Night at RHS with a sweep of visiting Neoga in a non-conference contest, 25-20, 25-21.
"It's always great to get a win on Senior Night," RHS head coach Eric Dean said. "(Seniors) Addy Paddock and Katy Powell have both worked hard for six years in this program and I am so proud of both of them. Addy had a very good night tonight, finishing with 15 digs. Unfortunately, Katy's season ended a few weeks ago with a back injury. They both have bright futures ahead of them."
First things first. My name is Cindy Roberts Hayes. My house is here in Robinson. I graduated school here at RHS and was born and raised in the country at Porterville.
I want to challenge some of you. Answer me this. Does our county want the poor in our area?
