Category Archives: News
Oblong Village Board Meets Today
(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon. They are set to look at extending New Year's Eve hours for the taverns, review delinquent water bills, and discuss a pair of ordinances. In ot...
Dec 06, 2023
CCHD Is Out of COVID Rapid Tests
(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is reminding the public that they are currently not offering COVID-19 Rapid Tests. According to the CCHD, they have depleted their stock of rapid test...
Dec 06, 2023
Oblong is Full of the Christmas Spirit
(Oblong) - Oblong is busy with Christmas events and activities this weekend. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, recently took to social media to remind the public about some of those upcoming events. Tomor...
Dec 06, 2023
GasBuddy Offering Three Tips to Winterize Your Car
(Undated) -- During this time of year, car maintenance might be the last thing on your mind. However, winter weather can do a number on your car. GasBuddy.com says this time of year is a great time to...
Dec 06, 2023
Duncan Elected New IFB President
(Undated) -- The Illinois Farm Bureau elected a new President on Monday at its annual meeting. Brian Duncan has served the past six years as IFB Vice President and he says he's ready to serve every me...
Dec 06, 2023
NWS Says the Fall was Warm and Dry
(Undated) - The National Weather Service has released its "Autumn Climate Survey" and it's no surprise, that most locations experienced below-normal precipitation and above-normal temperatures. NWS da...
Dec 05, 2023
Investigation Continues Following Saturday Arrest
(Undated) - An investigation continues following the Saturday arrest of a West York man. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, Deputies arrested forty-eight-year-old Carmen Scott after re...
Dec 05, 2023
Robinson Man Sentenced to Eight Years Behind Bars
(Robinson) - A Robinson man has been sentenced to eight years in the IDOC. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, during a November 20th court appearance, Waylon Ballew was senten...
Dec 05, 2023 11-11-23 Waylon Ballew- THEFT OVER $500 - THEFT UNDER $500 - U/L POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Indiana Man Sentenced to Time in the IDOC
(Undated) - A Peru, Indiana man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a late November Crawford County Court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Darrell Bailey wa...
Dec 05, 2023 08-17-23 Darrell Bailey- FAILURE TO APPEAR - U/L POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, U/L POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend
(Undated) - Gas prices have "eked out" an 11th straight week of declines. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, motorists can blame the OPEC+ meeting for causing oil to ju...
Dec 05, 2023