Category Archives: News

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

August Ended With Near of Above Normal Rain Total
(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...
Tony Collins Sep 05, 2023

Car-Bike Accident Under Investigation
(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...
Tony Collins Sep 04, 2023

Palestine Labor Day Parade Steps Off at 10 a.m.
(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...
Tony Collins Sep 04, 2023

More Festivals on the Horizon
(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. ...
Tony Collins Sep 04, 2023

Gas Prices Dip Lower Despite Demand
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped slightly despite an uptick in demand ahead of the Labor Day weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.80 a...
Tony Collins Sep 01, 2023

Don't Miss the "Show After the Show" in Palestine
(Undated) - Palestine will be a very busy place this weekend. The annual Labor Day Festival gets into full swing tonight with night one of PRCA Rodeo action. Organizers remind the public not to miss t...
Tony Collins Sep 01, 2023

Empowering Women Expo Set for September 9th
(Undated) - A new Crawford County women's advocacy group will be hosting an upcoming event. "Empowering Women of Crawford County" President, Diann Bomer, says the group is designed to serve women acro...
Tony Collins Sep 01, 2023

FRSB to Host "Shred Day"
(Undated) - If you have old documents you want to get rid of you're in luck. According to First Robinson Savings Bank's, Harlei Payne, the bank will be hosting a "Shred Day" at the Robinson branch par...
Tony Collins Sep 01, 2023