Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - The current forecast is calling for sunshine and rain. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible this a...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Fair continues. The Truck and Tractor Pull is set for tonight, Wednesday's grandstand entertainment will be Go-Cart Racing, and Thursday is night one of the Demo Derby ...

(Robinson) - The Robinson City Council meets tonight for its regular monthly meeting. In "Old Business," the City will review a resolution authorizing the Street Department to perform maintenance for ...

(Undated) - If you are looking to take the kiddos to Pelican Cove, tomorrow you can do it for free. That was Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer. The "Free Swim Day" runs from 12:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. tomorrow...

(Undated) - A handful of names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Saturday twenty-four-year-old Mercedes Austin was booked into the count...

(Undated) - Recent severe weather has impacted gas prices for Illinois, Indiana, and surrounding states. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, most of the country has seen...

(Undated) - It looks like it is going to be a fairly good forecast for the Crawford County Fair. According to the National Weather Service, mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s will stick arou...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Fair kicked off over the weekend. Tonight's grandstand entertainment is the "Whiperwill Rodeo." The Truck and Tractor Pull is set for tomorrow, Wednesday's grandstand e...

(Oblong) - The Oblong American Legion is the latest recipient of a donation from "'54 Oblong." According to "'54 Oblong," they awarded their "Summer 2024" grant of five thousand dollars to the Oblong ...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong has organized an event for those interested in learning more about solar energy. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding the public about an upcoming "Q and A" with...