Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Trend Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions
(Undated) -- Average gasoline prices continue to drift higher as crude oil trades near its highest level since last summer. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the incre...
Tony Collins Feb 24, 2026

Data Shows "Off-farm" Income is Becoming a Necessity
(Undated) -- In these challenging financial times, "off-farm" income is getting more attention. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Danny Munch, says the data clearly shows that more farmers ar...
Tony Collins Feb 24, 2026

February 19th Tornado Rated EF-1
(Undated) -- Last week's tornado that hit parts of Crawford County has been categorized as an EF-1. According to National Weather Service investigators, the tornado touched down about three miles sout...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2026

It's National FFA Week
(Undated) - Local FFA chapters will be joining chapters nationwide in celebrating National FFA Week. As the nation's top school-based youth leadership development organization, FFA helps young people ...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2026

Two New Names Added to Jail Roster Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail over the weekend. According to jail records on Friday, Joseph Patterson was booked into jail on a charge of Driving Whil...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2026

Gas Prices Slipped Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $2.89, a six-cent drop from Fri...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2026

Time is Running Out to Submit Nominations
(Oblong) -- This is the final week to submit Oblong Chamber Award Nominations. Chamber President, Angie Catt, says they are seeking nominations for the "Outstanding Business Award," "Outstanding Youth...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2026

Thursday Storms Bring the Return of Cooler Temperatures
(Undated) -- Yesterday's storms have brought cooler temperatures back to the area. According to the National Weather Service, sunshine and highs in the mid-thirties to low forties will stick around th...
Tony Collins Feb 20, 2026

Clean Up and Recovery Continues Following Thursday Tornados
(Undated) -- Portions of Crawford County continue to recover from Thursday afternoon tornado damage. Crawford County authorities have confirmed tornado touchdowns that resulted in damage to approximat...
Tony Collins Feb 20, 2026

Four New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Four new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday Justice Pocrnich was booked into jail on charges of Retail Theft and Possess...
Tony Collins Feb 20, 2026