Category Archives: Local News

(Oblong) -- Tomorrow is the final day to submit your nominations for the Oblong Chamber Awards. Chamber President Angie Catt says they are seeking nominations for the "Outstanding Business Award," "Ou...

(Oblong) -- A portion of Oblong remains under a "Precautionary Boil Order." According to the Village of Oblong, water was restored to all residences south of the railroad tracks at around 4 p.m. yeste...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is warning about an increase in bird flu cases. According to the CCHD, there have been multiple suspected wild bird Avian Influenza cases recently in...

(Robinson) -- It's "awards season" in Crawford County. The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for its annual awards banquet. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the ...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will be hosting a Food Manager Certification class next month. The cost of the class is $125, and organizers say space is limited. Those interested a...

(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clini...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong continues to look toward Spring and "Freedom Fest." Oblong Chamber President, Angie Catt, says they are offering commemorative license plates ahead of the event to ce...

(Undated) -- A pair of IECC-related application deadlines are just around the corner. The first of which is for LTC Foundation Scholarships. That was Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Direct...

(Undated) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will host a series of Student/Parent Information Nights, known as "SPIN Nights." "SPIN Night" is designed as a one-stop opportunity for students and pa...

(Undated) -- If you need more sunlight, you don't have to wait much longer. When clocks change or "spring forward," sunsets shift later, adding more usable daylight after work and school across the co...