Category Archives: Local News

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board meets this afternoon, and they have a trio of items on the agenda. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and approve the 2025-2026 General Fund and Sewe...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the public about a chance to get rid of some unwanted electronics and appliances this weekend. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says that on Saturday, the V...

(Undated) -- Storm season continues, and the Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public of the importance of staying "weather aware." They emphasize how important it is to hav...

(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next week for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic...

(Undated) -- The IDNR is giving the public a chance to fish for free. They have set June 13th through the 16th as "Illinois Free Fishing Days 2025." They say during those four days, anglers can fish w...

(Undated) -- The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood as we head toward the summer months. The school year is over, and it's time for afternoons at the pool and family road trips. While su...

(Undated) -- We could be in for a wet stretch of weather this week. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a chance of thunderstorms today, wit...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is saying "come back and see us" to a pair of long-time employees as Dale Davis and Gary Lanter are both retiring. For the past 34 years, Dale has been the smiling fa...

(Undated) -- Bertram Pharmacy is the latest Crawford County location to join the CCHD's "Residential Sharps Collection Program." According to the Crawford County Health Department, free sharps contain...

(Undated) -- Get your "Passport to Trivia" tonight at the Woods Event Center. The United Way of Crawford County is inviting the public to come be a part of a "night of brain-teasing fun and community ...