Category Archives: Local News

Showers and Thunderstorms Remain in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Wet and rainy weather appears to be a part of our Easter Weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are expected to deve...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026

National Average Continues to Climb
(Undated) -- Another day brings another increase in the national average. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $4.10, up t...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026

Next Birth to Three Screening Set for Next Week
(Undated) -- The next "Birth to Three Resource and Screening" event is coming up next week. Amy Howell with the Crawford County Health Department says these free events are designed to support familie...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026

Daffodil Festival Set for Next Weekend
(Robinson) -- The "Daffodil Festival" is a week from tomorrow, and it is going to be the biggest one yet. Schaefer says the Kiwanis Club will be selling porkburgers and the Shrine Club will also be se...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026

Crawford County Life Mental Health Event Coming Up
(Undated) -- Crawford County LIFE, a local mental health advocacy and support group, is planning a "Mental Health and Wellness Fair." According to event organizers, the event will include booths by lo...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026

City of Robinson is Highlighting 50 yrs of Service by Mike Shimer
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is highlighting Mike Shimer and his fifty years of service to the community. In a post on social media yesterday, the City said, "Today we proudly celebrate an incre...
Tony Collins Apr 02, 2026

Village of Oblong Looking to "Turn Blue"
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is turning blue. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Village is working on turning Oblong blue in recognition of "Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month." ...
Tony Collins Apr 02, 2026

CCHD Offers a Pair of Classes
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is offering a pair of upcoming classes. They will be offering a "Basic Life Support" CPR Class on April 13th at 10 a.m. The CCHD says the class is $2...
Tony Collins Apr 02, 2026

Four New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Four new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Devin Foreman and Robert Hall were both booked into jail on charges of Retail Theft. B...
Tony Collins Apr 02, 2026

Gas Prices Tick Higher
(Undated) -- Gas prices are still on the rise. This morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com show the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $4.08, up a penny from yesterday. Here in Illin...
Tony Collins Apr 02, 2026