(Undated) - Crawford County authorities have lifted the recent burn ban. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, due to the rainfall we have received recently, he, along with fire officials countywide, has decided to lift the ban. However, they advise the public to be cautious in burning, as fires can quickly...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department continues to hold flu shot clinics at the CCHD. However, they say if you or someone you know is home-bound, give them a call at 618-544-8798 to schedule your at-home flu vaccine. They say "High Dose" vaccinations will be available for those 65 years and older....

(Undated) -- Fall is returning to our forecast and the CCHD is offering safety tips for your slow cooker. They say using a slow cooker, or crockpot, is a convenient way to prepare meals, but it's important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent foodborne illness. The key is to keep food out of the danger zone betw...

(Oblong) -- Sparks are once again flying at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. Metal Meet is back at Oblong. The Annual International Metal Meet gathers metal workers, fabricators, and metal shaping enthusiasts from all over the world. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says artists and metal workers will be in various barns ...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers about a new nationwide text message scam. They say fraudulent messages appear to be from tax agencies, requesting personal or financial information. This scheme involves unsolicited, urgent text messages claiming that "a tax refund has been proce...