Category Archives: Local News

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

The Future of Gas Prices Looks "Bumpy"
(Undated) - If you are hitting the road this weekend, you are not alone. According to GasBuddy's annual summer travel survey, 45% of Americans plan to head out on the road over Independence Day weeken...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2024

Supreme Court Declines Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Review
(Chicago, IL) -- The Supreme Court is declining to review a challenge to Illinois' assault weapons ban. The high court decided yesterday to allow the law to stand as cases challenging its constitution...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2024

IHDA Promoting Access Mortgage Program
(Undated) - A part of the "American dream" is home ownership and the Illinois Housing Development Authority is working to make it just a little easier. The IHDA currently offers up to $10,000 to help ...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2024

Crawford County Jail Roster Gets Several New Names
(Undated) - A Friday "joyride" landed an area man in the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, thirty-one-year-old Tobias Johnson was booked into the county jail on charges of Improper Oper...
Tony Collins Jul 02, 2024

Oblong Unit 4 Board Meets in Special Session
(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets this afternoon in "Special Session." In "New Business," they will "discuss and take possible personnel employment action." The Unit 4 Board meets at 4:30 p.m. ...
Tony Collins Jul 02, 2024

Palestine Unit 3 Board Meets Today
(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 School Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this evening. The board will go into a "Closed Session" "for the purpose of discussion of release, resignation, employment...
Tony Collins Jul 02, 2024