Category Archives: Local News
Gas Prices Continue to Trend Lower
(Undated) - As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday gas prices continue to trend lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.05 a gallon, down three cents ...
Nov 22, 2024
Santa Train is Coming to the Area
(Undated) -- Santa and all of his friends will be making their way through the area in a couple of weeks. Locally, the Indiana Railroad "Santa Train" will make stops in Newton, Oblong, and Palestine b...
Nov 22, 2024
Windy and Wintery Weather is in Our Forecast
(Undated) - Wind chill and a wintery mix are in our forecast. The current forecast for the listening area is calling for a chance of mixed precipitation including rain and snow as well as wind-chill r...
Nov 21, 2024
Unit 4 Board Meets Tonight
(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 School Board meets tonight. On the agenda in "Old Business," they will hear an Academic Foundation report and discuss and approve substitute teachers, aides, bus drivers, ...
Nov 21, 2024
Sheriff's Department Looking for 911 Dispatcher
(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is looking for a part-time 911 dispatcher. Duties include answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls, dispatching all emergency personnel fo...
Nov 21, 2024
Scott Sentenced to Four Years in the IDOC
(Undated) - Alexander Scott has been sentenced to four years in the IDOC. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Scott was sentenced on a Class 2 Felony charge of Unlawful Possess...
Nov 21, 2024 01-14-24 Alexander Scott- OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT - LAWRENCE COUNTY - VIOLATION OF PROBATION - FAILURE TO APPEAR - POSSESSION OF STOLEN VEHICLE (X3) HARBORING RUNAWAY - BENCH WARRANT (BODY ATTACHMENT)
Champaign Man Sentenced in Crawford County Court
(Undated) - A Champaign man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a November 15th Crawford County court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, reports that Tony Russell was sent...
Nov 21, 2024 10-25-24 Tony Russell - FAILURE TO APPEAR – U/L  POSSESSION OF METH
Sean Wright Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) - A Palestine man has been sentenced to time in the IDOC. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Sean Wright was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of C...
Nov 20, 2024
RPD Reminds Drivers to "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober. Robinson Police Chief...
Nov 20, 2024
IECC Offering Nursing Informational Sessions
(Undated) - If you are considering a career in nursing, the IECC schools have a series of events for you. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will host a series of informational sessions for students ...
Nov 20, 2024