Category Archives: News
Medicare Open Enrollment Continues
(Undated) - If you are enrolled in Medicare, now is the time to review your plan and coverage. According to Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, Jack Myers, the ongoing "Op...
Nov 06, 2023
Brandon Mudd Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) - An Albion man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a Crawford County Court appearance last week. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Brandon Mudd was sentenced ...
Nov 06, 2023 09-01-23 Brandon Mudd-- FAILURE TO APPEAR - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF WEAPON BY FELON, U/L POSSESSION OF METH, ET AL…….
Slane Sentenced to Two Years on "Grooming" Charges
(Oblong) - An Oblong man was recently sentenced to two years in the IDOC. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, reports that Robert Slane was sentenced during an October 27th Crawford County ...
Nov 06, 2023 07-20-23 Robert Slane- GROOMING
Allen Brinkman Sentenced to Decade on Assault Charges
(Undated) - A Robinson man was sentenced to a decade behind bars during a late October court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Allen Brinkman was sentenced to ten...
Nov 06, 2023 09-08-23 Allen Brinkman- FAILURE TO APPEAR - AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY
Appeals Court Rules in Support of "Assault Weapons Ban"
(Undated) - The state's ban on assault style weapons stands following a ruling by a federal appeals court. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the ban doesn't violate the U.S. Cons...
Nov 06, 2023
Gas Prices Continue to Fall Slightly
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to trend lower as we head into the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is hovering around $3.43 a gallon, down three ce...
Nov 03, 2023
J.D. Mullin Company Hoping to be Back Operational By Thanksgiving
(Palestine) - A "legacy" brand in Crawford County is expected to be back on store shelves in time for the holidays. In September, new owners of the J.D. Mullin Company, Penny and David Shaw, temporari...
Nov 03, 2023
CCHD Remiding Public to Get Flu and COVID Vaccinations
(Undated) - Cold and flu season is here and the Crawford County Health Department is reminding the public to get their flu shot. To learn more about COVID or Flu vaccinations visit CCHD.net.
Nov 03, 2023
ISP Talks Assault Weapons Registration Process
(Undated) -- A public hearing was held this week regarding Illinois's new assault weapons ban and registration process. Illinois State Police Director, Brendan Kelly, says they are committed to transp...
Nov 03, 2023
Palestine Village Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) - The Palestine Village Board meets this afternoon. In "Old Business," the board will get an update on the Main Street Building project. In "New Business," the Palestine Village Board will...
Nov 02, 2023