Category Archives: News

"Walk for Wellness" Saturday
(Undated) - This Saturday you are invited to "Walk for Wellness." Crawford County L.I.F.E presents "Walk for Wellness," a fun event for the whole family that promotes mental health as an important par...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023

Gas Price Decline Despite Higher Oil Prices
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of gas ticked lower over the last week despite a rise in oil prices. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the national avera...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023

CDC Reports Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
(Undated) -- COVID-19 infections are on the rise as the country heads into fall. According to data from the CDC, hospitalizations and deaths have been increasing and the virus is being detected more f...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023

Palestine Man Sentenced on Robbery Charges
(Palestine) - A Palestine man was sentenced to four years in prison during an August 30th court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, says John Grimes was sentenced on a Class 2 F...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023 05-30-34 John Grimes- ARMED ROBBERY - THEFT UNDER $500 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS TO REAL PROPERTY

Bridgeport Man Sentenced in a Crawford Court Appearance
(Undated) - A Bridgeport man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a late August Crawford County court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Jared Deckard was sent...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023 03-21-23 Jared Deckard- FAILURE TO APPEAR - AGGRAVATED FLEEING /ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE, OBSTRUCTION JUSTICE

IRS Issues Scam Warning
(Undated) -- The IRS is warning Illinois residents about a new scam. She says if you get a letter claiming to be from the IRS, the best thing you can do is to confirm the contact information via the I...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023

All 43 Lots in Prairie View Estates Subdivision Have Sold
(Robinson) - If you were hoping to buy a lot in the Prairie View Estates Subdivision, you are out of luck. According to the City of Robinson, all forty-three lots have sold. However, they say that if ...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2023

Gas Prices Dip Slightly
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has dropped slightly. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is hovering around $3.77 a gallon, d...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2023

Prank Call to Oblong Grade Remains Under Investigation
(Oblong) - A "prank" call of violence at Oblong Grade School remains under investigation. According to Oblong Police Chief, Colton Williamson, he responded to the school last Wednesday following a cal...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2023

Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Willow Hill Woman
(Undated) - A Sunday traffic stop in Oblong landed a Willow Hill woman behind bars. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, deputies arrested sixty-year-old Yvonna Dunlap for Unlawful P...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2023