Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College held the groundbreaking for its new Career and Technical Training Center yesterday. During the ceremony, LTC President, Tona Ambrose, praised the students in attenda...

(Oblong) -- As the busy "Fall Follies Weekend" approaches, Oblong authorities are reminding the public to stay safe. Mayor, Teresa Fielder, and Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, remind the publi...

(Undated) -- If you are looking to update your headshot, the Robinson Chamber has an event for you. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, invites those interested to join them for a "Headshot Ref...

(Undated) -- The Robinson Palestine Water Commission will continue hydrant flushing. They will continue work in the Trimble and the Old Kirk districts through the 24th. They will wrap up in Palestine ...

(Undated) -- Windy and frosty conditions are in the forecast for the area. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, west winds will gust 35 to 40 mph ...

(Undated) -- One of the biggest Halloween events in the county is set for this week. Lincoln Trail College's Trick or Treat at the Trail returns on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The annual event offe...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the community about an upcoming road closing. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says the first block of South Range Street will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Fri...

(Oblong) - Paw for Prevention will be hosting its 3rd annual "Howl-o-ween Dog Show" Saturday. Organizers say there will be four medals presented in this year's show, including medals for "Creepiest Ca...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has moved back above three dollars a gallon after falling below that mark Sunday for the first time since December 2024. GasBuddy Hea...

(Undated) -- Ameren Illinois and the rest of Illinois are waiting on an Illinois Commerce Commission ruling on a proposed rate hike for natural gas delivery. The utility had asked for a $131.1 million...