Category Archives: Local News
Fairfield Woman Arrested After Leaving Kids in Car
(Fairfield) - A Fairfield woman is behind bars on felony charges following the death of a one-year-old boy. According to the Illinois State Police, on July 14th they were requested by the Fairfield Po...
Jul 18, 2024
Robinson is Bringing a Carnival to Town for "End of Summer" Celebration
(Robinson) - A carnival is coming to town. According to Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, with some hard work and a "lot of luck," the City has found a carnival for an "End of Summer" celebration. Shimer s...
Jul 17, 2024
Oblong is Organizing a "Going Solar Q and A"
(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong has organized an event for those interested in learning more about solar energy. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, as a result of the many phone calls, texts,...
Jul 17, 2024
CCHD Reminding Parents to Get Their Kids Vaccinated for "Back to School"
(Undated) - The CCHD is reminding parents of those who will be entering Kindergarten, 6th, and 12th grades "Back to School" vaccination clinics are going on now. The Crawford County Health Department ...
Jul 17, 2024
Oblong Chamber Organizing Town Wide Garage Sales
(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is gathering addresses for the Village's Town Wide Garage Sales. If you or your family would like to have your address listed on the garage sale map, you are ...
Jul 17, 2024
Robert Inboden Booked into County Jail
(Undated) - One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, thirty-two-year-old Robert Inboden was arrested and booked into the Crawford County J...
Jul 17, 2024
Illinois AG Issues Warning About Storm Damage Scams
(Undated) - Storms can cause all kinds of damage and no matter the extent, scammers will seize the opportunity to make a quick dishonest buck. Following recent storms statewide, Illinois Attorney Gene...
Jul 17, 2024
Wet and Rainy Weather Remains in the Forecast
(Undated) - Wet and stormy weather appears to be here for the rest of the day. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms will a...
Jul 16, 2024
Oblong Residents to Receive Electric Aggregation "Opt-Out" Letters
(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is alerting Ameren customers in the Village about "important updates" to Oblong's Electric Aggregation Program. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says before long many wil...
Jul 16, 2024
Gas Price Remain Stuck in the Mid-Three Dollar Range
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to remain "stuck in the mid-three dollar range." According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, much like last summer, we've seen a "mixed bag" of p...
Jul 16, 2024