Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Illinois is being awarded more than $193 million per year for five years to expand healthcare access in rural areas in the state. According to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Fa...

(Undated) -- Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Crawford Memorial Foundation Scholarships. Foundation Representative, Sheri Stodghill, says the scholarships are available to any Cr...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is joining the Illinois Department of Public Health in combating misinformation regarding Hepatitis B. In a post on social media, the IDPH reminds th...

(Undated) -- If you felt like gas prices didn't make many headlines in 2025, you weren't imagining it. According to GasBuddy.com, this year turned out to be one of the calmest and most stable years at...

(Undated) - A new year means resolutions and the Better Business Bureau recommends adding the following "resolutions" to your goals for 2025. The BBB says resolve to be cautious with email. Be wary of...

(Oblong) -- Oblong authorities continue to investigate recent vandalism at Oblong Park. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the restrooms on the north side of Oblong Lake will be closed for the...

(Undated) -- Two new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Monday, Jose Angel was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Contra...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County EMA joins the National Weather Service in reminding the public of several things to keep in mind during cold weather. For you, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, lim...

(Undated) -- Gas prices remain well below year-ago averages. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Hann, for the fifth straight week, the national average price of gasoline has ...

(Undated) - With the bitterly cold forecast, we'll be spending time inside. Fire departments statewide are reminding the public to stay safe when heating their homes. According to the National Fire Pr...