Category Archives: News

Book Banning Legislation Takes Effect in 2024
(Undated) - Among the new laws going into effect in 2024 is one to combat "book banning." Governor, JB Pritzker, signed legislation earlier this year that allows the Illinois Secretary of State's offi...
Tony Collins Dec 28, 2023

County Wide Burn Ban Lifted
(Undated) - The burn ban that has been in effect for the last couple of weeks has been lifted. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, after consulting with multiple fire chiefs, it has been...
Tony Collins Dec 27, 2023

Gas Prices Trend Higher as Interest Rates Could be Cut
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has increased once again. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, after 13 straight weeks of decline, avera...
Tony Collins Dec 27, 2023

Make Sure Your Kids Are Getting Enough Sleep
(Undated) - Health experts say keeping track of your child's sleep schedule is important during the current holiday break. A recent survey found that 30% of elementary school children and well over 50...
Tony Collins Dec 27, 2023

Fire Officials Say Dispose of Real Christmas Trees Soon
(Undated) - As we get ready to celebrate the New Year, fire departments are urging those with live Christmas trees to take them down as soon as possible. The National Fire Protection Association says ...
Tony Collins Dec 27, 2023

Oblong Man Arrested on Battery Charges
(Oblong) - An Oblong man is awaiting a detainment hearing following his arrest on Saturday. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Oblong Saturda...
Tony Collins Dec 26, 2023

Sheriff Reports a Pair of Christmas Eve Arrests
(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is reporting a pair of Christmas Eve arrests. According to Sheriff, Bill Rutan, Sunday afternoon around 2 p.m. deputies assisted the Robinson Polic...
Tony Collins Dec 26, 2023

Gas Prices Fall Over Christmas
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon regular unleaded fell over the Christmas weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.09, three c...
Tony Collins Dec 26, 2023

Weapons Ban Upheld by Federal Judge
(Undated) - Owners of "assault weapons" in the state are running out of chances to stop the state's new registration requirement. Illinois' new assault weapons ban requires those who own certain types...
Tony Collins Dec 26, 2023

Battle Holiday Stress
(Undated) -- Christmas may be over but it still may have taken a toll on your mental health. Experts say that often comes from placing expectations on yourself to do everything, leading many to feel o...
Tony Collins Dec 26, 2023