Category Archives: Local News

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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 ...

(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...

(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...

(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, ...

(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 ...

(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...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Board meets this evening and they have several "routine" items on the agenda. On the "Consent Agenda," they will discuss and possibly approve a Special Event Liquor Lic...