Category Archives: News
Robinson Unit 2 Looks Toward the Upcoming School Year
(Robinson) - The Robinson Unit 2 School Board has a light agenda for this afternoon's meeting. In "New Business," they will set fees for the 2023-2024 school year, renew the annual contract with the C...
Jul 17, 2023
Palestine Unit 3 Meets Tonight
(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 School Board meets tonight. They have a handful of "Action Items" on the agenda including looking at bids for bread and milk, choosing a representative for the IASB ...
Jul 17, 2023
Unit 4 Board Has Busy Agenda
(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 Board has several items on the agenda for their meeting tonight. They will approve bids for fuel, milk, and bakery products, discuss and approve the 2023-2024 student hand...
Jul 17, 2023
Special Prosecutor to Handle McNair Sexual Assault Case
(Undated) - Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, announced yesterday that to "avoid any conflict of interest for any parties evolved" his office would not be handling prosecution of Carl McN...
Jul 14, 2023 07-10-23 Carl Mc Nair - CRIM SEXUAL ASSAULT
CCHD Offering "Back to School" Vaccinations
(Undated) - The CCHD is reminding the public that "Back to School" vaccination clinics are going on now. The Crawford County Health Department is reminding parents of students entering Kindergarten, 6...
Jul 14, 2023
Gas Prices Remain Uncertain
(Undated) - Gas prices have seen varied movement this week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is up three cents from Monday to $3.54 a gallon. Prices here in ...
Jul 14, 2023
Wet Trend May Help to Break Drought
(Undated) - More rain in the forecast statewide may help break the ongoing drought. National Weather Service Meteorologist, Ed Shimon, says a wet trend for the remainder of the summer could help us br...
Jul 14, 2023
BBB Warns Public to Be Careful When Downloading Apps
(Undated) - It's something that many of us do without thinking twice about it, but the BBB says you need to do your homework before downloading a new app. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O'Br...
Jul 14, 2023
Wet and Stormy Weather Forecast for the Weekend
(Undated) -- Cleanup continues after severe storms hit northern Illinois last night. The National Weather Service says multiple tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area, including one near O'Hare Ai...
Jul 13, 2023
Zimmerman Arrested as Palestine Hit and Run Investigation Continues
(Palestine) - The investigation continues into the hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a Palestine child. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, at around 8:45 pm Tuesday dep...
Jul 13, 2023