Category Archives: News

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

National Average Gas Price is Trending Higher
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is trending higher as we head into the holiday weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average ha...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2023

RPD Looking for New Officers
(Robinson) - The Robinson Police Department is continuing to look for new officers. They are taking applications for the position of Police Officer. Those interested must be U.S. Citizens, at least 21...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2023

Oblong Firefighters Help 92 Kids Have a Good Christmas
(Oblong) - The Oblong Fire Department has announced the numbers from this year's Toys for Kids effort. According Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, speaking on behalf of the Oblong Volunteer Firefighters A...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2023

Sullivan VFW Gets Donation Towards New Helicopter
(Sullivan, In) - The rebuilding and recovery effort is ongoing following the March tornado that ripped through the area. Thanks to a recent donation, the Sullivan, Indiana VFW post will regain an icon...
Tony Collins Dec 22, 2023