Category Archives: News
Oblong Mayor Issues Warning About Door-to-Door Solicitations
(Undated) -- While the products may change, door-to-door solicitation is nothing new. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is issuing a warning regarding "ProLux Energy." They appear to be a company selling ...
Oct 24, 2023
Two Hutsonville Residents Arrested on Meth Charges
(Undated) - A pair of Hutsonville residents were arrested over the weekend on meth-related charges. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a "property exchange" i...
Oct 24, 2023
Gas Price Nationwide Continue to Decline
(Undated) - You might not be able to tell it by the prices here, but as a whole gas prices have fallen for the fifth straight week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, t...
Oct 24, 2023
Warm Start to the Week Before Rain Moves In
(Undated) - It's going to be a warm start to the week. According to the National Weather Service, we can expect sunshine and highs in the low 70s today and mid to upper 70s the rest of the week. Howev...
Oct 23, 2023
Flying S Recognized by IDCEO
(Undated) - A Crawford County business is being recognized by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. During "Manufacturing Month," the IDCEO is highlighting Flying S. Flying S h...
Oct 23, 2023
Gas Prices Up Here in Illinois
(Undated) - Despite a drop in gas prices elsewhere, the price per gallon in Illinois is up from Friday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen four cent...
Oct 23, 2023
IDNR Looking at Ag Leases
(Undated) -- The IDNR is continuing to schedule pre-bid meetings for agricultural leases. The department utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportu...
Oct 23, 2023
Sheriff Rutan Says Lookout for Squatters and Trespassers
(Undated) - Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reminding the public to check their property daily for trespassers. According to Rutan, the county has recently experienced issues with squatters an...
Oct 20, 2023
Crawford County Sheriff's Office to Handle Police Calls for Palestine
(Palestine) - Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, signed off for the last time yesterday. Besing announced his retirement earlier this month and yesterday was his final shift. Besing served as Palest...
Oct 20, 2023
Gas Prices Slip Lower
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to slip lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average price per gallon has fallen to $3.55, down a penny from Monday. The statewide...
Oct 20, 2023