Category Archives: News

(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...

(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...

(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 ...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(Undated) - The National Weather Service has released its "August Climate Data" and the month ended with near to above-normal precipitation. They say the heaviest and most beneficial rains fell during...

(Palestine) - The investigation into a Friday evening car-bicycle accident in Palestine continues. According to Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, forty-nine year old Jennifer Braken was westbound i...

(Palestine) - The Labor Day weekend wraps up today in Palestine. Following a very busy weekend in the Pioneer City, this morning's Labor Day Parade will mark the conclusion of another festival. The Pa...

(Undated) - The Labor Day Festival in Palestine may be in the rearview mirror but there are a handful of events coming up. The "Fest of Ale" is set for Saturday, September 16th at Robinson City Park. ...