Category Archives: News
IDNR Looking at Ag Leases
(Undated) -- The IDNR is continuing to schedule pre-bid meetings for agricultural leases. The department utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportu...
Oct 23, 2023
Sheriff Rutan Says Lookout for Squatters and Trespassers
(Undated) - Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reminding the public to check their property daily for trespassers. According to Rutan, the county has recently experienced issues with squatters an...
Oct 20, 2023
Crawford County Sheriff's Office to Handle Police Calls for Palestine
(Palestine) - Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, signed off for the last time yesterday. Besing announced his retirement earlier this month and yesterday was his final shift. Besing served as Palest...
Oct 20, 2023
Gas Prices Slip Lower
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to slip lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average price per gallon has fallen to $3.55, down a penny from Monday. The statewide...
Oct 20, 2023
CMH and LTC Team Up For "Health Career Expo"
(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital and Lincoln Trail College are teaming up for an upcoming expo. If you have ever thought about a career in healthcare, CMH and LTC invite you to their upcoming "H...
Oct 20, 2023
Besing to Sign Off for the Final Time Today
(Palestine) - Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, will sign off for the last time at 4 p.m. today. Besing is retiring from law enforcement following a forty-three-and-a-half-year career. He has serve...
Oct 19, 2023
Cox Sentenced to Three Years in IDOC
(Undated) - A Robinson man has been sentenced to time in the IDOC on three separate charges. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Kelly Cox was sentenced to three years on the C...
Oct 19, 2023 09-19-22 Kelly Cox- UL POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE - POSSESION OF STOLEN PROPERTY - DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED
Mark Shaner Announces Retirement
(Undated) - Second Circuit Associate Judge, Mark Shaner, has announced his retirement. According to a press release from Second Circuit Chief Justice, Mellissa Morgan, Shaner will be stepping down eff...
Oct 19, 2023
Boil Order Now in Effect for a Portion of Oblong
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding residents about a "precautionary boil order" for a portion of the Village. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding those who live north of Main Street...
Oct 19, 2023
Oblong Chamber Receives Grant from 54 Oblong
(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is the latest recipient of a donation from "54 Oblong." According to "54 Oblong" representative, David Hasty, after hearing several great proposals they award...
Oct 19, 2023