Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - A countywide burn ban remains in effect. Due to the ongoing dry conditions countywide. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, in conjunction with local fire officials instituted the countywi...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Kids Association is inviting the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony. The CCKA will be breaking ground on the new "Crawford County Early Education and Childcare ...

(Undated) - If you have questions about Medicare, CMH wants to help. Crawford Memorial Hospital Director of Marketing, Beckie Ruppel, says they will be hosting a series of free "Lunch and Learn" event...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding residents that "Fall Clean-Up" in next week. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says Oblong's Republic Service fall clean-up day is September 24th. This servic...

(Undated) - Farmers statewide are gearing up for harvest and law enforcement is again urging motorists to exercise due caution while traveling on Illinois roadways. You are reminded to remain especial...

(Undated) - Work continues on the new blood draw area at Crawford Memorial Hospital. Earlier this year CMH turned the former Health Works location into a new conference center for the hospital which f...

(Undated) - Make sure your child's car seat is installed correctly during a "Car Seat Safety Check" this Saturday. The Crawford County Health Department, Crawford Memorial Hospital, and the Illinois D...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County 100 Women Who Care is inviting interested area women to their next meeting. According to Board Representative, Barb Shimer, they will be voting to donate to the Clothi...

(Undated) -- Gasoline prices continue to crumble across nearly the entire nation. According to GasBuddy.com, eighteen states have gas prices below the $3 mark. Diesel prices are also falling and are a...

(Undated) - The fight over the state's "assault weapons ban" continues as a trial challenging the ban is underway. A federal judge in East St. Louis is considering whether the ban is constitutional. A...