Category Archives: Local News

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding residents to keep some things in mind ahead of the forecasted winter weather. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, advises residents to remove any vehicles that ...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is offering some tips to keep your pipes from freezing. They say with below-freezing temperatures in the forecast these few simple tips may ...

(Undated) - Below-freezing temperatures in the forecast serve as motivation to make sure our homes are ready for winter. It's important to prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulk...

(Undated) - Gas prices have ticked higher from a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.07 a gallon, up four cents from last Friday. Here in Illino...

(Undated) -- A bunch of broccoli is now under recall. These are bags of Marketside ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold at Walmart. The FDA says they may be contaminated with Listeria in about 20 states...

(Undated) - Winter is arriving in a major way this weekend. According to Freese-Notice Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, snow and "intense cold" is in the forecast. Otto says the "cold Canadian air" w...

(Undated) - With the threat of snowy weather in our forecast, drivers are again being reminded of some simple winter driving safety tips. When traveling on snowy roads you should leave at least one an...

(Robinson) - As the calendar flips to 2025, the City of Robinson continues to grow and look toward the future. According to Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, housing continues to be a focus. Shimer says if...

(Undated) - An area man has been sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, during a December 18th court appearance, Curti...

(Undated) - Minimum wage workers got a raise yesterday. The State's new minimum wage officially went into effect yesterday, increasing the state's minimum wage from fourteen to fifteen dollars an hour...