Category Archives: Local News

Crawford County Catfish Club Youth Rodeo Set for Tomorrow
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lake is going to be a busy place tomorrow for the Crawford County Catfish Club Youth Rodeo. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding parents that sign-ups will begin around 8:...
Tony Collins May 16, 2025

Hot Weather Forecast to be Short Lived
(Undated) -- The current run of hot weather appears to be short-lived. According to Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, a cold front will save us from an "early summer." Otto says he expect...
Tony Collins May 15, 2025

Crawford County Board Meets Tonight
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets this evening for its regular meeting. On the "Consent Agenda," the board will look at several appointments and reappointments for Eaton Water District Trus...
Tony Collins May 15, 2025

CMH Celebrates Staff During "Hospital Week"
(Robinson) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital is highlighting its staff during "Hospital Week." Each year, this celebration recognizes the dedicated personnel who provide quality care every day. The care t...
Tony Collins May 15, 2025

Gower Continues to Highlight Community College Baccalaureate Program
(Undated) -- IECC Chancellor, Dr. Ryan Gower, continues to work with state lawmakers to make the Community College Baccalaureate program a reality. The new program would allow community colleges, like...
Tony Collins May 15, 2025

BBB Encourages "Digital Spring Cleaning"
(Undated) - It's time for "spring cleaning," and the Better Business Bureau says that should include your digital devices. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says there's probably a bunch of digital data ...
Tony Collins May 15, 2025

Another Round Of Wet Weather In Forecast
(Undated) -- Another round of wet and stormy weather appears to be in our forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook," from the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms a...
Tony Collins May 14, 2025

The Palestine Village Board Will Hold A "Special Meeting"
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this evening. On the agenda, they are set to officially accept the resignation of Board of Trustees, Brian Nethery and Leo Stol...
Tony Collins May 14, 2025

Chamber Offers Social Media Workshop
(Robinson) -- Robinson Chamber of Commerce members and non-members are invited to take part in an upcoming social media workshop. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, invites members to "unlock ...
Tony Collins May 14, 2025

Red Cross Blood Drive In Hutsonville Today
(Undated) -- The American Red Cross continues to face one of its worst blood shortages in decades. They say blood and platelet donations for all blood types are needed. While just 7% of the U.S. popul...
Tony Collins May 14, 2025 March 11, 2019. Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs from blood bank at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, blood donations at Red Cross on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Sanford Myers/American Red Cross