Category Archives: Local News

(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets tonight. On the agenda in "Old Business," the Unit 4 Board is set to hear the Academic Foundation report and discuss and approve Substitute Teachers, Aides, Bu...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is continuing to offer "Fall Flu Shots." The CCHD offers both inside and drive-thru clinics. CCHD reminds those getting shots that there is a charge f...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber and the Village of Oblong are continuing to put the finishing touches on the upcoming Fall Follies. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says so far they have thirty-three march...

(Undated) - The Robinson/Palestine Water Commission continues hydrant flushing. They will wrap up flushing in the Trimble and Old Kirk Water District today and tomorrow. Flushing will wrap up next Tue...

(Undated) -- The American Red Cross needs blood and platelet donations and today would be a great day to give the gift of life. The American Red Cross will be hosting a "Battle of the Badges" Blood Dr...

(Undated) - The State of Illinois is once again offering hunters a chance to help those in need. The Illinois Deer Donation Program returns for its third donation season as "Hunters Feeding Illinois."...

(Undated) -- For those looking to help out with hurricane relief, the Better Business Bureau has a warning, avoid post-disaster fraud. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says scammers tend to target those...

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson is reminding residents that the first of three "Fall Clean Up" opportunities is coming up this weekend. The City of Robinson Electronic Recycle event is set for Satur...

(Undated) - Harvest season continues and the latest USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report indicates we are at about the midway point for harvest. According to yesterday numbers, Corn harves...

(Undated) - A drop in the temperature is here. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, widespread frost and freezing temperatures are expected across cen...