Category Archives: Local News
Drive Safe During Weekend Winter Storms
(Undated) - With the threat of snowy weather in our forecast, drivers are again being reminded of some simple winter driving safety tips. When traveling on snowy roads, you should leave at least one a...
Jan 22, 2026
Oblong Mayor is "On the Move"
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Mayor is "On the Move." Oblong Mayor Teresa Fielder has recently launched a new campaign called "Mayor on the Move." Fielder says this is about highlighting Chamber businesses. ...
Jan 22, 2026
Red Cross Donations Needed
(Undated) -- The Red Cross is "signaling the alarm" as a result of below-normal blood donations. According to Ann Vastmans, spokesperson for the American Red Cross, several factors are impacting donat...
Jan 22, 2026 March 11, 2019. Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs from blood bank at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, blood donations at Red Cross on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Sanford Myers/American Red Cross
"Extreme Cold" and Snow Returns this Weekend
(Undated) -- A strong blast of winter weather is set to impact the state this weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, "extreme cold" returns Fri...
Jan 21, 2026
CCEMA Reminds the Public to "Shovel Smart"
(Undated) -- Another round of winter weather is in the forecast and Crawford County EMA is reminding the public to "shovel smart." They say it's important to warm up by doing 5-10 minutes of stretchin...
Jan 21, 2026
County Residents Invited to Property Tax Informational Meeting
(Undated) -- Crawford County residents are invited to an upcoming informational meeting. The Crawford County Ad Hoc Property Tax Committee will be hosting an informational meeting for residents, busin...
Jan 21, 2026
Handful of New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday, Chelsea Bachelor was booked into jail on a charge of Theft Over $50...
Jan 21, 2026
LTC Telecom Program Receives Donation
(Robinson) -- Lincoln Trail College's Broadband Telecom program recently received a "significant equipment donation." That was Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing & C...
Jan 21, 2026
Palestine Village Board to hold "Special Meeting"
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this afternoon. On the agenda is the discussion and approval of purchasing a propeller for the pump at the Lagoon. Today's meet...
Jan 20, 2026
Unit 3 Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 School Board meets tonight. On the agenda in "Action Items" will be the second reading and approval of several policies and IDEA procedures. They will also hold a c...
Jan 20, 2026