Category Archives: News

Intermittent Fasting Could be Bad for You
(Undated) - A new study says a popular weight loss technique could be a health risk. The American Heart Association on Monday announced a study that showed adults practicing "intermittent fasting" on ...
Tony Collins Mar 20, 2024

Windy Weather Forecast for Today
(Undated) - The National Weather Service is forecasting a very windy day today. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" west-southwest winds will increase through the early part of the...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2024

OPD Welcomes New Officer
(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is welcoming a new police officer. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, and Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, say they are honored and proud to welcome Officer, Caleb N...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2024

Today is Primary Election Day
(Undated) - It's Election Day in five states including here in Illinois. Today's General Primary Election ballot will include local races for Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Coroner, and County Board...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2024

CCHD Offering "Residential Sharps Collection Program"
(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is encouraging the community to take advantage of its new "Residential Sharps Collection Program." According to CCHD officials, the "Residential Sharp...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2024

Gas Prices Continue to March Higher
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to march higher across much of the nation. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, "the reason is the season." De Haan says gasoline demand i...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2024

March is Kidney Disease Awareness Month
(Undated) -- March is Kidney Disease Awareness Month. According to the IDPH, more than 1.4 million Illinois residents have some form of Kidney Disease. It could be related to Diabetes or stress-relate...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2024

Below Freezing Temperatures Forecast to Continue
(Undated) - If you have sensitive outside plants you'll want to keep them inside for the next couple of nights. Despite the predictions of everyone's favorite groundhog, it seems as though winter isn'...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2024

Gas Prices Remain Largely Unchanged
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remained largely unchanged over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.45 a ga...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2024

Early Voting Turnout Low
(Undated) - The General Primary Election is tomorrow and the early numbers show voter turnout statewide is low. Analysts say voter turnout so far is significantly lower, especially for a general elect...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2024