Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Continue to Surge
(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to surge as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.69 a gallon, a twenty-three-cent jump f...
Tony Collins Mar 16, 2026

Blast of Cold Air Forecast for Sunday into Monday
(Undated) -- A blast of cold weather is forecast for Sunday and Monday. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a "strong cold front" is expected to move...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2026

Primary Election is Tuesday But You Can Vote Now
(Undated) -- The Primary Election is coming up next week, and the public is being reminded to get out and vote. Crawford County Clerk, Beckie Staley, is reminding the public to make their voice heard ...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2026

CCHD Announces Bird Flu Confirmed in Crawford County
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department has received notice from the Illinois Department of Public Health that birds collected in Crawford County have tested positive for avian influenza. T...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2026

Crawford Memorial Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
(Undated) -- The Crawford Memorial Foundation has announced the latest recipients of its scholarship program. According to Sheri Stodghill, Foundation representative, after a thorough review and caref...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2026

Gas Prices Continue to Climb
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high across the country. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.65 a gallon, nineteen cents higher than Monday and thirty-four...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2026

Crawford County Property Tax Ad-hoc Committee to Hold Meeting Tomorrow
(Undated) -- The public is invited to an upcoming meeting of the Crawford County Property Tax Ad-hoc Committee. According to organizers, this informational meeting is for residents, business owners, h...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2026

Wintry Weather Follows Recent Storms
(Undated) -- Following the recent storms, cooler temperatures are forecast to stick around. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says temperatures will remain below normal for St. Patrick's ...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2026

County Board Meets Tonight
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets tonight. On the "Consent Agenda," the board will discuss and possibly approve resolutions to release a title to the Highway Department, County Highway Main...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2026

Shred Event Set for Next Week
(Undated) -- If you have documents you'd like to dispose of safely, you're in luck. The Robinson Public Library will hold a "Shred Day" Friday, March 20th, from 9 a.m. to Noon. If you have bank statem...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2026