PRAIRIE GROVE -- Prairie Grove will place a tax lien on property owned by Valley View Golf LLC to recoup its costs from cutting overgrown grass on the former.. 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This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC PRAIRIE GROVE — Police have arrested local attorney and businessman Justin L Crawley following an eight-month investigation into multiple allegations of fraud forgery and financial deception totaling more than $1 million Department of Agriculture and was transferred to the Prairie Grove Police Department It began with a report involving the forged endorsement of a check for $160,362 that Crawley tried to deposit into his personal bank account without the required authorization Investigators then interviewed dozens of individuals and entities following the initial incident and uncovered evidence Crawley used deceptive practices to get money and services from at least 24 victims Police said Thursday they have received an additional 14 calls since sending out the release Victims range from individual law firm clients and small businesses to banks property managers and agricultural enterprises Allegations include the use of deception and fraudulent misrepresentation to obtain funds failure to repay debts and the misappropriation of money Some common themes emerged among the victims during the investigation Many victims reported Crawley used his professional status and charismatic personality to gain trust create an illusion of financial stability and ultimately exploit those relationships for personal gain Crawley is accused of using money obtained from one individual or business to repay obligations to others creating a pattern of financial misrepresentation and unsustainable transactions “This case represents a significant breach of trust and a deliberate abuse of professional authority,” Prairie Grove Police Capt Crawley used his reputation and community involvement to create opportunities for fraud impacting individuals and organizations across Northwest Arkansas State charges currently pending against Crawley include forgery and theft of property Additional charges may follow as the investigation continues in cooperation with local Police are asking anyone who believes they may have been a victim in this case to contact the Prairie Grove Police Department at (479) 846-3270 was being held in the Washington County Detention Center on Thursday in lieu of $5,000 bond Washington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Farmington Police Department were involved in the investigation Ron Wood has been a professional journalist in Arkansas for about 40 years He has covered state and federal courts in Northwest Arkansas since 1995 Over the course of his award-winning career he has covered a wide range of beats including city and county governments PRAIRIE GROVE -- School patrons had two opportunities in April to find out about the school district's request for a 4-mill property tax increase to build a new elementary school and a performing arts center Northwest Arkansas Newspaper LLC (NWA Media) This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspaper LLC PRAIRIE GROVE -- Prairie Grove High School's Unified Sports program hosted a Unified football and softball clinic last week for 116 athletes from Prairie Grove PRAIRIE GROVE -- Spring means it is farmers market season and Prairie Grove Farmers Market opens Saturday in the downtown area next to the Mock Park playground Downtown businesses and other small businesses in Prairie Grove also will have spring open houses on the same day who is interim director of Main Street Prairie Grove said vendors can just show up that morning and fill out an application Or they can go to the Main Street Prairie Grove Farmers' Market Facebook page and find the link to the application form Vendors do not have to pay a fee to participate in the market From looking at applications submitted so far Oelrich said the market at first will have mostly baked goods and handmade crafts PRAIRIE GROVE -- The Prairie Grove School Board wants Superintendent Lance Campbell to stick around a while The board met for more than two hours in executive session Jan PRAIRIE GROVE -- The cafeteria at Prairie Grove High School will become Rydell High in 1959 when the school's theater class performs the musical "Grease." PRAIRIE GROVE -- City water and sewer customers will see rates for those utilities go up starting June 1 with additional increases planned over the next five years NWA Democrat-Gazette Boys Basketball Newcomer of the Year PRAIRIE GROVE -- Opponents focused on stopping Prairie Grove's Kellen Cash this season PRAIRIE GROVE -- Voters will decide in May on a property tax increase requested by the Prairie Grove School District PRAIRIE GROVE -- Authorities say a canine officer was able to find a suspect in an usual place -- hiding.. PRAIRIE GROVE -- The School District and a newly formed committee are trying to educate voters about a proposed millage.. PRAIRIE GROVE -- A teacher posted on her Facebook page last week thanking supporters in the wake of her resignation.. but an early morning tornado caused damage to homes More than 1,000 customers were without power this morning delaying school start time throughout the Prairie Grove School District thanks to an early morning tornado Roadways were blocked by debris and roofs were ripped off of buildings but crews have been out clearing pathways all morning The severe weather was part of a strong storm system sweeping east bringing the late-season tornado threat The NOAA Storm Prediction Center noted more than 140 severe weather reports as of Thursday morning with most of them being damaging wind reports A 96 mph gust was reported in Logan County, Okla. ExpandA map of where producers of the TV show "Chicago Med" expect to film next month in Prairie Grove (Photo provided by Village of Prairie Grove) The NBC television drama series “Chicago Med” could be filming in Prairie Grove next month along Gracy Road Film crews are expected to be onsite to prepare for the scene from Jan The scene requires a full closure of Gracy Road from Route 31 about a mile east to Barreville Road Filming will also be done on private property and at the village’s Public Works building and parking lot The scene involves a character driving in a “rural area at night” and hitting another car pulled over at the side of the road “As he gets out of the car to assess the damage he notices no one inside the other vehicle,” Chicago Med Assistant Location Manager Dustin Schoenfeld said in an email to the village “He walks into the field to find that the driver of the vehicle has fallen into a hole adjacent to the vehicle He goes into emergency mode to try and rescue the other driver.” Village Administrator Michael Freese described the road closures during filming as a “soft shutdown,” so if someone needs to get through Universal Television will cover the costs of staffing police officers and the village expects those fees to be about $1,500 to $2,000 per day Trustees unanimously approved the tentative filming agreement last week It is unknown if the agreement is confirmed by Universal Television No further information is available at this time Village Clerk Sheryll Kominoski said on Monday Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network ELKINS -- Elkins turned an anticipated showdown into a blowout Friday night The Elks roared to a 42-0 halftime lead and defeated Prairie Grove 52-0 in a 4A-1 Conference game at John Bunch Jr Rick Fires is a reporter and columnist for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette PRAIRIE GROVE -- Prairie Grove's FFA program recently was named the 2024 Outstanding Agricultural Education Program in Arkansas which now puts it in the running for a national award ExpandA digital rendering made by Lennar of townhomes proposed to be built at the northeast corner of Route 31 and Ames Road in Prairie Grove (Photo provided by village of Prairie Grove) Construction of more than 200 single-family homes and townhomes in Prairie Grove became more likely Tuesday after the Village Board unanimously approved four ordinances related to the project is looking to transform almost 80 acres of undeveloped land into a subdivision with 112 single-family homes and 112 townhomes at the northeast corner of Route 31 and Ames Road to be called Walnut Hollow – an addition that could increase the population of Prairie Grove which the Census estimated had fewer than 2,000 residents last year The proposed project also consists of a park with a playground a trail system and about 8 acres of preserved woodlands All village trustees approved the following ordinances during a board meeting Tuesday: a development agreement an amendment to the village code to add single-family and townhouse districts and an ordinance to classify the new subdivision as single-family and townhouse districts The ordinances came with conditions that still need to be worked out between the village and the developers Lennar “has the green light to proceed,” Village President David Underwood said in an email to the Northwest Herald The Village Board will likely vote to formally adopt the final version of the development agreement once conditions and edits are completed Prairie Grove’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted against recommending the proposal in a 4-0 vote in August Over two dozen residents spoke about concerns of density and increased traffic at the meeting A much smaller turnout appeared at the Village Board meeting despite having the meeting moving to District 46′s Prairie Grove Elementary School to accommodate a bigger crowd Concerns over increased traffic on Route 31 remained Resident John Koss said problems will be created with the increased traffic density on the small and few roads that run east and west from Route 31 “I foresee a great deal of difficulty managing the traffic and the density without there being some significant gives by the state of Illinois and without those I think we’re going to have a nightmare,” he said The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to widen Route 31 to four lanes with a median from Route 176 to Route 120 starting in 2026 IDOT also will provide a traffic signal at the intersection of Edgewood Road and Route 31 Lennar is looking for separate left and right turn lanes on Ames Road at Route 31 but will need to work with the village and IDOT to ensure it happens Slight changes to the density were made since the last planning and zoning meeting Developers dropped six townhome units from the original plan and decreased each building from six units to four Walnut Hollow will have about 40% open space with a walking trail “We did hear a lot of the feedback from the last meeting and beefed up all of the buffering but buffering all along Route 31,” he said Prairie Grove planning and zoning commissioner Jim Hicks said he would like the townhouse density to decrease further to alleviate traffic concerns especially at the intersection of Edgewood Road and Route 31 “I am willing to say this will be the busiest intersection between Crystal Lake and McHenry,” he said Prices for single-family homes are expected to start at $500,000 and the townhomes will range from $350,000 to $400,000 Lennar representative Scott Guerard said in August The single-family home models range from 2,100 to 3,200 square feet and the townhomes range from 1,700 to 1,800 square feet Lennar Entitlements Manager Richard Murphy said construction could start as early as next year PRAIRIE GROVE -- The Prairie Grove Tigers have a Class of 2028 freshman to watch out for this spring in the form of Semmie Guenther at the quarterback position Nestled along Old Trail Road in Waynedale stands the Prairie Grove Chapel a historic gem dating back to the late 1850s has become a cherished part of the community With its eight Gothic windows adorned with candles a brightly lit Christmas tree in one corner and pews that hold memories of generations past the chapel offers a nostalgic backdrop for worship and celebration the annual Christmas services will be held on Monday Attendees can look forward to a heartwarming time of worship Prairie Grove Chapel’s rich history includes its near-destruction in 2008 when a fire caused by vandals severely damaged its structure Thanks to the tireless efforts of community volunteers and donors restoring its charm while maintaining its historical integrity go directly toward ongoing restoration projects and a historic marker the chapel holds a significant place in Waynedale’s history Originally built to serve as a stop for circuit riders who preached to rural congregations “We want the chapel to be a space for everyone,” said Glenn Ellenberger a key figure in the chapel’s restoration “Christmas services are a tradition we hope to continue for years to come.” The services have become a highlight of the area during the holiday season and dedicated volunteers are invited to contact Glenn in advance to contribute to the ambience ensuring that each service is both memorable and meaningful Attendees can support the chapel by making a free-will offering during the services or by sending donations to Prairie Grove Chapel Funds are used to preserve and enhance this historic site to better serve visitors For more information about the Christmas services or to inquire about using the chapel for events The Prairie Grove Chapel Christmas services are more than a worship event; they’re a step back in time As the bell rings and voices fill the small offering a serene and holy respite from the bustle of modern life Join the Waynedale community on December 23 to celebrate Christmas in a setting that embodies the warmth Your donation of any size 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Click the icon below or click here to learn more about what we do. Sign-up to receive our e-mailed community news This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply FAYETTEVILLE -- A Prairie Grove man pleaded guilty to sexual assault and grooming of a child Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of sexual grooming of a child PRAIRIE GROVE -- Some Prairie Grove water customers are under a boil order after a water line break Thursday Anyone who lost water pressure between Thursday and Friday morning are part of the boil order according to a post by Mayor David Faulk on the city's Facebook page around 9.. ExpandKevin Werner (Photo provided by Kevin Werner) Village of Prairie Grove Trustee Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations, Community High School District 155 Leadership Greater McHenry County Illinois Association of School Business Officials Crystal Lake Food Pantry we strive to be welcoming to new development and businesses supported by the Community I personally lean heavily on Planning & Zoning recommendations and public comments to inform my recommendations that always weigh heavily on housing density and the long-term fiscal health of the Community Yes, I support the McHenry County Board’s study findings. Based on recent housing developments in the City of Crystal Lake, Village of Cary, and McHenry, affordable housing options are being introduced to better address this need. State law limits local law enforcement ability to cooperate with and work with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify and deport immigrants who do not have legal status to be in the United States. However, local law enforcement should cooperate with ICE in cases where a judge has issued a criminal warrant. 1. Public safety: protection of people and property is always our top priority; this is accomplished in a number of ways including partnerships with area law enforcement agencies to prevent crimes, to respond to emergencies and to ensure roads and buildings are safe; 2. Strategic plan: to address the priorities adopted in the plan including balanced growth and economic development, maintenance of essential public structure and natural resources, financial stewardship, and organizational excellence; 3. Fiscal health: ethical management of taxpayer resources to provide a financially sustainable community. Balancing economic development with environmental sustainability requires a long-term perspective and a comprehensive approach. In accordance with the strategic plan, enhancing public infrastructure needs to consistently be weighed against ecosystem impact as it relates to social, economic and environmental systems that support the lives of people living in the community. To the best of my knowledge, public transportation has not been a large topic of conversation in the village. The Village can support local businesses in a number of ways including creating business-friendly environments, providing financial assistance, and developing business districts that are supported by the general public. Top public safety concerns are issues that threaten the security and well-being of our Village. These concerns include crime, natural disasters, substance abuse (especially amongst our youth), and environmental hazards. Addressing these public safety concerns requires a multifaceted approach that considers our Village’s unique challenges and resources. Key consideration and strategies include: To ensure that Village policies promote inclusion for all residents, it’s crucial to actively involve diverse stakeholders throughout the policy development and implementation process. This involves engaging marginalized groups, fostering open communications, and creating opportunities for participation and feedback. Yes, I support requiring government officials to public disclose potential conflicts of interests. I believe the the existing Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) in McHenry County, a form that public officials must file annually to disclose financial interests, professional involvement, capital assets, and services provided is an effective way to enforce this. As a Village Trustee, we need to focus on improving both physical and digital access to information, services, and interaction with our constituents. This involves implementing accessibility standards, using inclusive language and providing alternative formats for communication. PRAIRIE GROVE -- Prairie Grove School District launched a new link on its website last week to give voters information about a proposed millage increase on the May 13 school election ballot PRAIRIE GROVE -- The Prairie Grove Aquatic Park is more than 20 years old and some local engineering students have.. PRAIRIE GROVE (KATV) — The Prairie Grove Police Department (PGPD) has confirmed that after an initial assessment of Thursday morning's storm a possible small tornado moved through the southern part of the city The PGPD said the storm caused moderate damage to trees while a few structures received heavier damage The city's aquatic park and baseball complex were damaged there have been no reports of injuries and power crews in the area are working to restore power KATV will provide more details as they become available a leading veterans community and resource organization recently announced its new partnership with The Dirt Therapy Project an initiative dedicated to promoting mental and physical well-being through mountain biking PRAIRIE GROVE — A driver was arrested after hitting a child riding a bicycle Wednesday morning then leaving the scene according to the Prairie Grove Police Department PRAIRIE GROVE -- Holli Steadman of Prairie Grove brought her three boys to the reenactment of the Battle of Prairie.. PRAIRIE GROVE — A storm that moved through the area just after midnight Thursday morning spawned a tornado and caused damage in Prairie Grove but no major injuries or deaths were reported Submitted photo Prairie Grove High School will celebrate its 2025 Colors Day on Friday This year's court: (back) Freshmen Maids: Kylie Morrell Kali Witt; Sophomore Maids: Onalis Hollis & Aubrey Carlton; Junior Maids: Avery Mann & Emma Hix; (front) Senior Maids Jayla Bray after the junior varsity game in Tiger Arena PRAIRIE GROVE -- A developer is considering bringing an upscale RV park to the city but city officials have made it clear they'd want certain steps taken before any plan would be approved PRAIRIE GROVE -- The city is making plans to repair damage from a Halloween tornado that tore through parts of the community The storm system that hit Prairie Grove just after midnight Oct