Category Archives: Local News

Get Signed Up Now for Oblong Townwide Garage Sales
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong will hold "Town Wide Garage Sales" in May. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says those interested in having their sale listed on the map should contact the Oblong Chambe...
Tony Collins Apr 28, 2026

Severe Weather Remains in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Showers and thunderstorms remain a threat for the Wabash Valley. According to this morning's forecast from the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoo...
Tony Collins Apr 27, 2026

CCEMA Reminds Everyone to 'Stay Weather Aware"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public to stay "weather aware." The National Weather Service says a line of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wi...
Tony Collins Apr 27, 2026

Active Weather Helping Drought Conditions
(Undated) -- The recent "active weather pattern" has helped the drought conditions in Illinois. According to DTN Agriculture Meteorologist, John Baranick, a corridor of active weather has helped impro...
Tony Collins Apr 27, 2026

Palestine Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Investigation
(Palestine) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is reporting the arrest of a Palestine man on Friday. According to the CCSO, on Friday, deputies arrested Timothy Duffield on charges of Aggrava...
Tony Collins Apr 27, 2026

Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County jail Saturday. According to jail records, Travis Wilson was booked into jail on charges of Theft Over $500, Obstructing a Pea...
Tony Collins Apr 27, 2026

Gas Prices Tick Higher Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high across the nation. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is currently $4.06, a penny higher than Friday. Here in the "Lan...
Tony Collins Apr 27, 2026

RPD Announces Several Arrests
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting several recent arrests. According to the RPD, last Saturday, Sierra Sanders of Robinson was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcoho...
Tony Collins Apr 24, 2026

CEO Trade Show is Coming Up Next Week
(Undated) -- The CEO Trade Show is coming up next week and the public is invited. Crawford County CEO Board President, Kate Pleasant, says this event is all about supporting an incredible group of you...
Tony Collins Apr 24, 2026

Gas Prices Remain High Headed Into the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices remain high across the nation. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is currently $4.05, eight cents higher than Monday. Here in the ...
Tony Collins Apr 24, 2026