Category Archives: Local News

It's Primary Day, Get Out and Vote
(Undated) -- It's Primary Election Day and voter turnout in the Primary is typically low. However, the public is being reminded that there are several statewide races to vote on today ahead of midterm...
Tony Collins Mar 17, 2026

Gas Prices Continue to Climb as U.S.-Iran Conflict Continues
(Undated) -- Consumers continue to feel the sting of rising oil, gasoline, and diesel costs. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...
Tony Collins Mar 17, 2026

Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday Kristen Brown was booked into jail on a charge of Violation of Probation. D...
Tony Collins Mar 17, 2026

Country Financial Says Review Your Policies
(Undated) -- Recent storms should serve as a good reminder to review your property and auto insurance policies. Vice President of Claims and Client Services for Country Financial, Jesse Kohlbecker, sa...
Tony Collins Mar 17, 2026

Get Ready for "Yard Work Season" Safely
(Undated) -- It may not feel like it, but "yard work season" will soon be here. Whether you are looking for a lawn care service or a landscaper, the Better Business Bureau wants you to do your homewor...
Tony Collins Mar 17, 2026

Unit 2 Board Has Light Agenda for Tonight's Meeting
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets tonight, and they have a light agenda. In "New Business," the board will consider approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, renewal of Robinson High Scho...
Tony Collins Mar 16, 2026

Palestine Unit 3 Board Meets Today
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets today. On the agenda under "New Business" are the IHSA and IESA memberships for Fiscal Year 2026, fuel and trash bids, and the employment of volunteer J...
Tony Collins Mar 16, 2026

Unit 1 Board Meets Tonight
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board meets tonight. They are set to approve the "Consolidated District Plan," membership to IHSA and IESA, the OPAA contract renewal, the Air Evac payroll dedu...
Tony Collins Mar 16, 2026

Handful of New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday, Wesley Steckler was booked on charges of Theft Under $500 and Theft...
Tony Collins Mar 16, 2026

Primary Election is Tomorrow
(Undated) -- The Primary Election is coming up tomorrow, and the Republican ballot is going to be a hot item. On the Republican ballot are two of the most hotly contested races in the County. Incumben...
Tony Collins Mar 16, 2026