Category Archives: Local News

Look Out for a "Whiplash Weather Forecast"
(Undated) -- Look out for a "whiplash weather forecast." According to the National Weather Service, wind chills as low as minus ten are expected this morning. Our daytime high is forecast to be around...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2025

Robinson Unit 2 Board Meets Today
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "Old Business," the board will consider approval of the district's participation in a "Community Solar" program to offset utility costs...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2025

Unit 1 Board Meets Tonight
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 School Board meets tonight. In "New Business," the board will accept Fuel Bids for 2026, accept 2024-2025 Audit Report, and discuss and take action on the propo...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2025

Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday Tralynn Emmons was booked into jail on a charge of Aggravated As...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2025

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains below three dollars. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.85 a gallon, s...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2025

Bitterly Cold Temperatures Forecast for Sunday
(Undated) -- Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast to impact the Wabash Valley this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, another shot of Arctic air will arrive this weekend, driving w...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

CCEMA Reminds the Public to "Shovel Smart"
(Undated) -- Crawford County EMA is reminding the public to "shovel smart" when shoveling snow. They say it's important to warm up by doing 5-10 minutes of stretching to loosen your muscles before you...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Make Sure Your CO2 Detector is Functional
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is reminding the public of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. As we turn up our ther...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Stay Safe While Using Space Heaters
(Undated) -- Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says if you rely on a portable heater for supplemental heat, it's imp...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Handful of New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Wednesday, Richard Tucker was booked into jail on a charge of Fail...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025