Category Archives: News

(Undated) - The recovery from the March 31st tornado continues. The Crawford County Recovery Team Case Workers have started reaching out to those with unmet needs. If you are in need and would like to...

(Oblong) - Oblong High School will be looking for a new Principal. Andy Julian who served as the Principal for OHS during the 2022-2023 School year has taken a position in Fairfield. Julian has offici...

(Undated) - The Illinois State Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a Cumberland County man. According to the ISP, fifty-five-year-old Ryan Waggoner of Lerna was last seen at his ...

(Undated) - As we head into the weekend gas prices remain "uncertain." According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.59, four cents...

(Undated) - Air quality is going to be an issue for the next couple of days. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, the Environmental Protection Age...

(Undated) - Just as we have seen the last couple of weekends, there is a chance of rain this weekend. The current forecast for our area is calling for a thirty-forty percent chance of rain late Saturd...

(Undated) - Renovation and growth continue on the campus of Crawford Memorial Hospital. Work is progressing quickly on the new Wound Center. According to CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, the p...

(Undated) - The Crawford County EMA is joining the American Red Cross encouraging the public to give the gift of life. The Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. According to Red Cross Spokes...

(Undated) -- The Internal Revenue Service is warning Illinois businesses look for a new scam. According to IRS Spokesperson, Lauren Winebrenner, scammers are trying to convince business owners that th...

(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital is now offering a drug take-back bin for patients, employees, and the community. According to CMH Pharmacy Director, Blake Potts, they are very proud to offer th...