Category Archives: Local News

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 board meets this afternoon and they have several items on the agenda. Under "Action Items" in "Old Business," they are set to approve the Tax Levy and Resolution, Academi...

(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, James Shidler was booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Possession of Adult Use Ca...

(Undated) -- Holiday travelers may find a welcome gift at the pump this Christmas. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the national average on Christmas Day is expected ...

(Undated) - Farm families struggling in Illinois are being reminded to look toward "Farm Rescue." Farm Rescues' mission is to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced a major illness, injury, or...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has joined the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Crime Task Force to combat "Cryptocurrency and Imposter Scams." According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, ...

(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Dalles McGovern was booked into jail on a charge of Domestic Battery and Dawson St...

(Undated) - The "holiday break" is just around the corner and health experts say keeping track of your child's sleep schedule is important, especially during the "holiday break." A recent survey found...

(Undated) - The holidays are expensive, but GasBuddy says fueling up "doesn't have to break the bank." GasBuddy.com is offering a few tips to save during holiday travel. They suggest that for holiday ...

(Undated) - If you are thinking about making a New Year's Resolution to get healthier in 2026, cut out the "snacking." A new study suggests that Americans consume an additional meal each day simply by...

(Robinson) - The Robinson New Cemetery is now decorated for the holiday. Saturday was the annual nationwide "Wreaths Across America" ceremony. Locally, volunteers braved the bitter cold to help Empowe...