Category Archives: Local News

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

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department will be offering several CPR classes. The CCHD says the classes are $25 per person and are held at the Crawford County Health Department. They will b...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded ticked higher over the week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.95 per gallon,...

(Undated) - Your next chance to "Give the Gift of Life" in Crawford County is today. The Red Cross will be set up at the Oblong Municipal Building today from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. According to the Red ...

(Undated) -- We could be in for a wet end to February. Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather says Southern Illinois could see a good dose of rain to wind down February, beginning this weekend. According...

(Oblong) -- Oblong officials are announcing that a pair of "solicitor applications" has been approved. Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, says two solicitor applications will be in place beginnin...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Chamber continues to accept nominations for this year's Chamber Awards. Chamber President Angie Catt says they are seeking nominations for the "Outstanding Business Award," "Out...

(Undated) - The Robinson Police Department continues to accept applications for "entry-level" and lateral transfer officers. Successful candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $7,500. T...

(Undated) - Farmers statewide are being reminded that next week is "Grain Bin Safety Week." The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the State Fire Marshal are encouraging Illinois farmers to review...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is celebrating "American Heart Month." According to the American Heart Association's signature women's initiative, "Go Red for Women," women are less ...