Category Archives: Local News

Lincoln Street Bridge Work Set to Begin Today
(Robinson) - The City of Robinson is set to begin work on the bridge on North Lincoln Street. City Engineer, Jeff Hillard, reminds drivers that North Lincoln Street from Plum to Schuyler will be close...
Tony Collins Jul 08, 2024

Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) - Gas prices slipped slightly lower over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen two cents to $3.47 a gallon. Here in Illinois, th...
Tony Collins Jul 08, 2024

CDC Offers Tips to Avoid Foodborne Illness
(Undated) -- While the warmer weather may be ideal for outdoor cookouts and barbecues, the summer months typically see a spike in reports of foodborne illness. According to the CDC, cooking and servin...
Tony Collins Jul 08, 2024

City to Begin North Lincoln Street Bridge Project on Monday
(Robinson) - If North Lincoln Street is part of your daily commute, you'll have to find an alternate route beginning next week. According to City Engineer, Jeff Hillard, North Lincoln Street from Plum...
Tony Collins Jul 05, 2024

CMH Answers Big Summer Question
(Undated) - It's summer and CMH is answering an important summer question. Do you really have to wait to hit the pool after eating? They say in short, no. In a post on its official Facebook page, Craw...
Tony Collins Jul 05, 2024

Several Names Added to the Crawford County Jail Roster
(Undated) - Several names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to the Crawford County Jail records, on Wednesday thirty-two-year-old Deshawn Davis was booked o...
Tony Collins Jul 05, 2024

National Average Ticks Up Slightly
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has ticked up two cents as we head into the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national avera...
Tony Collins Jul 05, 2024

Dispose of Unwanted Drugs at CMH
(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital is reminding the public wanting to dispose of unused and unwanted medication they offer a drug take-back bin. CMH reminds the public, the drug take-back bin is l...
Tony Collins Jul 05, 2024

Wet and Stormy Weather Forecast for July 4th
(Undated) - It appears as though it's going to be a wet and stormy Independence Day weekend. The latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service says scattered thunderstorms will ...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2024

Oblong Village Board Meets Today
(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon for its regular monthly meeting. They are set to get an update on the 101 West Main Street Building, review a trio of Ordinances, a resolution ...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2024