Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - The time change is this weekend, and once again, fire officials say it's a great time to check your smoke detectors and CO alarms. The Robinson Fire Protection District reminds residents t...

(Undated) -- Windy and wintry weather could impact the area today through the weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, southwest winds gusting to...

(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday Donna Fraley was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Met...

(Robinson) -- The "Daffodil Festival" is still more than a month away and vendor count continues to grow. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they already have more than one-hundr...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has climbed five cents from last Friday. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3 a gallon. Here in Illinois, th...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department continues to offer CPR classes. The CCHD says the classes are $25 per person and are held at the Crawford County Health Department. They will be offe...

(Oblong) -- Tomorrow is the final day to submit your nominations for the Oblong Chamber Awards. Chamber President Angie Catt says they are seeking nominations for the "Outstanding Business Award," "Ou...

(Oblong) -- A portion of Oblong remains under a "Precautionary Boil Order." According to the Village of Oblong, water was restored to all residences south of the railroad tracks at around 4 p.m. yeste...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is warning about an increase in bird flu cases. According to the CCHD, there have been multiple suspected wild bird Avian Influenza cases recently in...

(Robinson) -- It's "awards season" in Crawford County. The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for its annual awards banquet. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the ...