Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has climbed over the last week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $2.95 a gallon, up nin...

(Undated) - Your next chance to "Give the Gift of Life" in Crawford County is next week. Now would be the perfect time to visit redcrossblood.org and sign up for "RapidPass." According to the Red Cros...

(Undated) -- We may be in for some severe weather today. According to the current "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, while a few strong thunderstorms may contain hail late ...

(Undated) -- With severe weather in the forecast, the Crawford County EMA is reminding the public to be "weather aware." They emphasize how important it is to have several ways to receive alerts, incl...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets tonight. In "Old Business," the Unit 4 Board will hear Committee and Academic Foundation reports. They will discuss and consider the approval of Substitute Te...

(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail last night. According to jail records, Alissa Correll was booked into jail on a charge of Violation of an Order of Protect...

(Undated) -- Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois invites cookie lovers across the area to celebrate "National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend" this weekend. According to the Girl Scouts, National Girl Scout Co...

(Undated) -- If you need gas, avoid filling up "mid-week." According to GasBuddy.com, drivers who avoid certain days and shop around can save hundreds per year on gas. GasBuddy recently released new a...

(Undated) -- The U.S. Postal Service recently made some "workflow changes" that could impact mail-in ballots in March. Crawford County Clerk, Beckie Staley, says the change could delay or even invalid...

(Palestine) -- One of Crawford County's most historic buildings will be celebrating a birthday next month. Since 1901, the Fife Opera House in Palestine has been the backdrop to performances, laughter...