Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Trend Higher as Oil Prices Reach Highest Level in Months
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has begun to climb. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, it was only a matter of time, with oil prices l...
Tony Collins Jan 21, 2025

BBB Issues Tax Season Warning
(Undated) -- Tax season is right around the corner and the Better Business Bureau is again warning about scammers posing as tax preparers. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says it's a good idea to get y...
Tony Collins Jan 21, 2025

Bitterly Cold Temperatures Continue
(Undated) - Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast to continue. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, the bitter cold will continue a few more day...
Tony Collins Jan 20, 2025

Unit 1 Board Meets Tonight
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 School Board meets tonight and has several items on the agenda. In "New Business," they are set to review graduation requirements, the College and Career Pathwa...
Tony Collins Jan 20, 2025

Oblong Chamber Announces "Valentine's Fundraiser Dinner"
(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is continuing to work on bringing a concert and event pavilion to downtown Oblong. According to the Chamber, while there is a plan "coming together," money is...
Tony Collins Jan 20, 2025

Be Safe While Thawing Frozen Pipes
(Undated) -- With below-freezing temperatures continuing, you are reminded to leave water dripping somewhere in buildings where pipes are prone to freezing. According to a report from State Farm Insur...
Tony Collins Jan 20, 2025

National Average Gas Price Slips Lower
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to tick lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.10 a gallon, six ce...
Tony Collins Jan 20, 2025

Bitterly Cold Temps and a Dusting of Snow are in the Forecast
(Undated) - Bitterly cold temperatures and a "dusting" of snow are in our forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a chance for a d...
Tony Collins Jan 17, 2025

Crawford County SWCD Meeting Set for January 27th
(Undated) - The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting is set for later this month. Brandon Gurley with the Crawford County SWCD says they will take care of some "regular ...
Tony Collins Jan 17, 2025

City Looking at "Lazy River" at Pelican Cove
(Robinson) - It may be cold outside but the City of Robinson and the Robinson Parks Department are thinking about warmer weather. According to Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, they are continuing to resea...
Tony Collins Jan 17, 2025