Category Archives: Local News

Severe Weather Could Impact the Area Overnight Friday
(Undated) -- We could be in for a stormy start to the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, sunshine and warm weather will stick around today and tomorrow, with only a slight chance of r...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

County Board Meets Tonight
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets tonight and they have a handful of items on the agenda. On the "Consent Agenda," the County Board will discuss and possibly re-appoint Lynn McCleave to the...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

Find Support with "Grief Share"
(Undated) -- If you are struggling with grief, consider joining "Grief Share." That was Grief Share representative Mary Garner. Garner says that when you are first going through grief, it can feel iso...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

Register Now for Summer and Fall at LTC
(Undated) -- The time is now to register for Summer and Fall classes at Lincoln Trail College. LTC Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, says it's easy to get started. To learn mor...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains Stable
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' unemployment rate is stable. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state's jobless rate was unchanged at four-point-nine-percent in January. Non-farm p...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

OHS FBLA to Host Candidates Forum
(Oblong) -- The Oblong High School's Future Business Leaders of America will host an upcoming Candidates Forum. In the upcoming Consolidated election, the Village of Oblong has two candidates for Mayo...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

City of Robinson Hiring Summer Help for the Street Department
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is now hiring. The City of Robinson is seeking individuals for summer help for the Street Department. Applications may be obtained at Robinson City Hall, 300 S. Linc...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

Get Your Tickets for "Margaritas and Masterpieces"
(Undated) -- Time is running out to get your tickets for the CMH Foundation's next big fundraiser. Tickets are on sale now for "Margaritas and Masterpieces." Tickets are $50 and can be purchased onlin...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

BBB Says "Just Don't Respond" to Text Scams
(Undated) -- Just "do not respond." That's the message from the Better Business Bureau when it comes to texts from the "Illinois Tollway." We've likely all received at least one. The text claims to be...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

ISP Set to Host All-Women Recruitment Event
(Undated) -- The Illinois State Police is hosting its first ever all-women recruitment event. According to the ISP, they are committed to increasing the number of women at ISP. They are participating ...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025