Category Archives: News
Unit 3 Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 Board has a handful of items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. The Unit 3 Board will hear a presentation of the 2022-2023 annual audit, adopt the 2023 Tax Levy, c...
Dec 18, 2023
School Boards to Review Tax Resolution Proposal
(Undated) - The Robinson Unit 2, Oblong Unit 4, and Palestine Unit 3 Boards will review a resolution proposal during their board meetings tonight. They will review a resolution directing the Regional ...
Dec 18, 2023
Free Elk's Assessment Clinic is Wednesday
(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson this week for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic...
Dec 18, 2023
Burn Ban Now in Effect Countywide
(Undated) - A countywide burn ban is once again in effect. Due to the ongoing dry conditions countywide, Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, in conjunction with local fire officials, is officially in...
Dec 15, 2023
Gas Prices Continue to Slip Lower
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to slip lower as we head into the busy Christmas travel season. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is hovering around $3.09 a gallon, down eleven c...
Dec 15, 2023
Don't Miss "Christmas at the Fife"
(Undated) - The Christmas Spirit will be on full display tomorrow night at the historic Fife Opera House in Palestine. The PPPS in collaboration with Goodwine Funeral Homes, Lincoln Land Agri Energy, ...
Dec 15, 2023
Gun Owners Waiting on U.S. Supreme Court
(Undated) -- The state's gun owners are waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to offer an opinion on Illinois's "Assault Weapons Ban." Yesterday Justice, Amy Coney Barrett, denied an emergency request fo...
Dec 15, 2023
Stay Safe When Using Space Heaters
(Undated) -- Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office, but they can also pose a safety risk. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, porta...
Dec 15, 2023
County Board has a Busy Agenda
(Undated) - The Crawford County Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. There are several items in the "Consent Agenda" category, including possible approval of the resignation of District 1 Co...
Dec 14, 2023
Oblong Food Pantry Distribution Set for Monday
(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding those in need that the Oblong Food Pantry will be distributing food boxes on Monday. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says that fifty-two families were serve...
Dec 14, 2023