Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to climb higher. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is inching ever closer to the $4-a-gallon mark, currently hovering around ...

(Undated) -- Oil prices are on the rise as the U.S. and Iran threaten escalation in the ongoing war. West Texas crude prices were at just under a hundred dollars a barrel early Monday while Brent crud...

(Robinson) -- The "Daffodil Festival" will have something new this year. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says the City of Robinson will be bringing a great addition to this year's ...

(Robinson) -- Tickets are now on sale for the Robinson Chamber of Commerce's annual Awards Banquet. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says this annual event is a great way to celebra...

(Undated) -- The community was introduced to the latest course offering from LTC last night during the "Ag Exploration Night." Beginning this fall, Lincoln Trail College will offer agriculture courses...

(Palestine) -- One of Crawford County's most historic buildings will be celebrating a birthday this month. Since 1901, the Fife Opera House in Palestine has been the backdrop to performances, laughter...

(Undated) -- Gas prices have ticked slightly higher in the last 24 hours. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.93 a gallon, three cents higher than yesterd...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets tonight with several items on the agenda. In "New Business," the board will approve the IHSA Membership for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also discuss ...

(Oblong) -- Time is running out to get an Oblong Specialty License Plate celebrating the Freedom Fest and America's 250th Birthday. The Oblong Chamber is reminding the public that whether you are a co...

(Robinson) -- The deadline to submit your nominations for this year's Robinson Chamber Awards Banquet is fast approaching. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says it's time to "celebrate the r...