Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "Old Business," they are set to review and approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Twin Rivers Career and Technical Education Syste...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 Board has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "Action Items," the Board will consider the Tentative Budget for 2025-2026, maternity leave, and the...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board has a handful of items on its agenda for tonight. In "Old Business," the Unit 4 Board is set to approve the 2025-2026 District Budget. In "New Business," they are s...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is hovering around $3.15 a gallon. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the average is six cents lower than Friday'...

(Undated) -- We're well into September, and the American Red Cross is still looking for blood donors. Sharon Watson, Red Cross spokesperson, says the summer months are usually a slower time for donati...

(Undated) -- It looks like some much-needed rain is in the forecast for the weekend. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms ...

(Oblong) -- Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, took to social media yesterday to remind the public to look out during harvest season. Fielder says it's important to take your time and pay attention to the ...

(Robinson) -- The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with the Crawford County Health Department to provide a free kidney and health screening next week. According to the CCHD, the sc...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has ticked higher over the last week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.21 a gallon, ...

(Undated) -- September is "National Preparedness Month." The Crawford County Health Department is reminding the public to think about what you and the people in your home need to do every day to stay ...