Category Archives: Local News

(Oblong) -- Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, has issued a "Scam Warning." Fielder says that recently an Oblong resident received a text message allegedly notifying her of high water usage at her residenc...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Police Department continues to accept applications for "entry-level" and lateral transfer officers. Successful candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $7,500. ...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is down slightly from Friday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.13 a gallon, down two...

(Undated) - The kids are back in school and authorities statewide are reminding drivers the start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic around schools. They say as dri...

(Undated) -- A Crawford County woman was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a Monday court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Deborah Hampsten was sentenced to f...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a handful of recent arrests. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, on Saturday, officers arrested Paul Cohan Jr of Oblong for DUI ...

(Undated) -- Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, is reminding property owners that the second installment of 2024 Real Estate taxes, payable in 2025, will be due next week. Callaway states that...

(Undated) - The CCHD wants to help make sure your child's car seat is installed correctly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, four out of five car seats are installed inc...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is down slightly from a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.15 a gallon, down...

(Undated) - The countdown is underway to the next big event in Crawford County. The annual Labor Day festival in Palestine is just a week away. Events get underway a week from today with the first nig...