Category Archives: News

Cox Arrested for Luring a Minor and Resisting a Peace Officer
(Palestine) - A Palestine man was arrested Sunday following a "suspicious person" complaint near 200 East Chestnut St. in Flat Rock. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, deputies arrested...
Tony Collins Oct 03, 2023

Terre Haute Woman Arrested on Crawford County Warrant
(Undated) - A Terre Haute woman was arrested by Crawford County authorities yesterday. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, deputies arrested Tracey Deverick on a Crawford County Warrant ...
Tony Collins Oct 03, 2023

Oblong Mayor Reminds the Public About Saturday's Recycling Event
(Oblong) - This Saturday will be your final chance to recycle appliances, devices, and electronics before prices go up. That is the message from Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder. Fielder is reminding the ...
Tony Collins Oct 03, 2023

Cooler Temperatures Coming This Weekend
(Undated) - You may need to get out a jacket ahead of this weekend's events in Crawford County. The Heath Harvest Festival is Friday and Saturday in downtown Robinson and the Wine and Arts Festival is...
Tony Collins Oct 02, 2023

Unit 2 Wants Public Input as They Plan for the Future
(Robinson) - Robinson Unit 2 Schools are looking for the public's input. They are hosting two public meetings focused on district facilities Tuesday. There will be a morning session held at the Centra...
Tony Collins Oct 02, 2023

Names Have Been Released in T-Town Accident
(Teutopolis) - Authorities have released the names of the five confirmed dead following Friday's deadly accident near Teutopolis. They have been identified as Kenneth Bryan and his two children, seven...
Tony Collins Oct 02, 2023

Gas Prices Continue to Fall
(Undated) - We are beginning to see some welcome relief at the pump. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen four cents from Friday to $3.78 a gallon. He...
Tony Collins Oct 02, 2023

Assault Weapons Owners Can Now Submit an "Endorsement Affidavit"
(Undated) - Those who own assault weapons can now submit an "endorsement affidavit" online. Owners are required to register their assault weapons under the new "Protect Illinois Communities Act." The ...
Tony Collins Oct 02, 2023

Evacuation Lifted for T-Town Residents as Investigation Continues
(Teutopolis) - The evacuation notice in Teutopolis has been lifted. According to Teutopolis Fire Chief, Tim McMahon, the evacuation was lifted around 7:40 p.m. Saturday. Officials advise opening windo...
Tony Collins Oct 01, 2023

Hundreds Remain Evacuated Following Fatal Accident Near T-Town
(Teutopolis) -- Five people are dead and hundreds remain evacuated after a semi-truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia overturned in T-Town. Authorities say the tanker was involved in a mult...
Tony Collins Oct 01, 2023