Category Archives: Local News

Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. On Tuesday, Farron Cook was booked into the jail on an Out of State Warrant and No Valid Driver's License. On We...
Tony Collins Mar 06, 2025

Trade War Likely to Drive Gas Prices Higher
(Undated) -- The current "trade war" between the United States, Canada, and Mexico will raise gas prices. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, says the retaliatory tariffs on the Unit...
Tony Collins Mar 06, 2025

Brief Blast of Winter Weather is in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Mother Nature appears to not be done with winter just yet. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a 40% chance of snow showers lat...
Tony Collins Mar 05, 2025

Palestine Development Association to Host Candidate Forum
(Undated) -- The Consolidated Election is just a few weeks away, and the Mayoral race in Palestine is crowded. The Palestine Development Association will host a "Mayoral Candidates Forum" at the Fife ...
Tony Collins Mar 05, 2025

Meyers Leonard Begins Music Career with First Single "Good in Goodbye"
(Undated) -- RHS graduate, basketball standout, and former NBA star, Meyers Leonard, has officially embarked on his "second chapter." Leonard recently released his first single on YouTube. The single ...
Tony Collins Mar 05, 2025

CCBW Looking For "Reality Store" Help
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Business Women and the Robinson Chamber are gearing up to "bring a little reality" to area students. The CCBW will once again be hosting the "Reality Store." According...
Tony Collins Mar 05, 2025

RPD Still Accepting Applications
(Undated) - 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. T...
Tony Collins Mar 05, 2025

"Community Health Needs Assessment" Survey Deadline is Coming Up
(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital continues to ask for the public's input. CMH is conducting a "Community Health Needs Assessment." CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, says every 3 years, t...
Tony Collins Mar 04, 2025

Corrections/Court Security Officer Application Deadline is Next Week
(Undated) -- The application deadline is fast approaching for those interested in becoming a Corrections/Court Security Officer. The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is currently taking applicatio...
Tony Collins Mar 04, 2025

Oblong Announces Spring Cleanup Schedule
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong has announced its "Spring Cleanup" schedule. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, on Tuesday, April 15th, Republic Services will hold its Spring Cleanup. This s...
Tony Collins Mar 04, 2025