Category Archives: Local News

Final Safety Tax Informational Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening
(Undated) - The final "Safety Tax" informational meeting is coming up tomorrow evening. Crawford County voters will be able to cast their vote regarding the implementation of a "Safety Tax" in Novembe...
Tony Collins Sep 16, 2024

Oblong Chamber Holding Engraved Brick Fundraiser
(Undated) -- The Oblong Chamber is hosting an "Engraved Brick Fundraiser" to help with planned upgrades to the downtown mini-park. According to the Oblong Chamber, the upgrades will include a stage in...
Tony Collins Sep 16, 2024

Gas Prices Continue to Slip Lower
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to fall nationwide. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.16 a gallon, down six cents from Friday's average. Here...
Tony Collins Sep 16, 2024

BBB Says "American Community Survey" is Legit
(Undated) - If you have received a postcard from the U.S. Census Bureau it is legit. According to the Better Business Bureau, the U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an "American Community Survey." Howev...
Tony Collins Sep 16, 2024

Opioid Deaths at Lowest Levels in Three Years
(Undated) -- Opioid deaths have dropped to the lowest level in three years. Provisional numbers from the CDC found there were just over 75-thousand opioid overdose deaths for the year ending in April ...
Tony Collins Sep 16, 2024

Wet and Stormy Weather Remains in the Forecast
(Undated) - Wet and stormy weather appears to be here for the weekend. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook," from the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible t...
Tony Collins Sep 13, 2024

Last "Safety Tax" Informational Meeting Set for Tuesday
(Undated) - If you have questions about the proposed "Crawford County Safety Tax," time is running out for you to attend an informational meeting. Crawford County Board Chairman, Bill Burke, says thes...
Tony Collins Sep 13, 2024

Early Voting Begins September 26th in Illinois
(Undated) - While the election is still a couple of months away, you will soon be able to cast your "early ballot." Illinois is one of sixteen states that will open early voting this month. Virginia, ...
Tony Collins Sep 13, 2024

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to fall. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.22 a gallon, seven cents ...
Tony Collins Sep 13, 2024

Francine to Bring Up to 3 Inches of Rain for the Weekend
(Undated) - We could be in for a "good soaking" this weekend. According to Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, the southern half of the state is likely to see remnants from Tropical Storm F...
Tony Collins Sep 12, 2024