April Weather
By Gary Scott on May 1, 2024 at 1:30pm
Rainfall and temperatures were up last month in Jacksonville. The average temperature last month was 55. That’s about 3 degrees warmer than normal. Average highs last month was 67, and the nightly lows settled at 43. The gap in the highs and lows is reflected in the range of readings in April. The top reading […]
Jones Tabbed For 8th Judicial Circuit Vacancy
By Benjamin Cox on April 30, 2024 at 3:54pm
One of the two vacancies in the 8th Judicial Circuit appears to have been filed. Muddy River News reports that Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit Frank McCartney of Pike County has announced that current Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Jones has been selected as the new Associate Judge in the 8th Circuit. […]
Ashland Man Who Went on Run to Kansas After Bombs, Drugs Found in Home Sentenced
By Benjamin Cox on April 30, 2024 at 1:20pm
An Ashland man who went on the run after bombs and drugs were found in his home last Fall has pleaded guilty to charges in Cass County Circuit Court. 36-year old Geoffrey M. Atterberry pleaded guilty to a single count of aggravated methamphetamine delivery between 15-100 grams. Class X felony methamphetamine delivery between 15-100 grams, […]
Marion Co. Man Arrested After Single-Vehicle Rollover on I-72 East of Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on April 30, 2024 at 9:35am
Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after a vehicle rolled over on Interstate 72 just east of Jacksonville early Monday morning. According to a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office report, a vehicle being driven by 44-year old Amanda M. Withee of the 300 block of East Superior was traveling eastbound on I-72 near mile marker […]
Davis Campaign Committee Hit By Fine From FEC
By Benjamin Cox on April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm
Former 13th District Congressman Rodney Davis’s campaign fund has been fined by the Federal Election Commission. The Associated Press reports that Davis’s election committee – Rodney For Congress – was fined along with its treasurer, Thomas C. Datwyler for over $43,000 for failing to refund excess contributions in a timely manner. The violations occurred during […]
NAMI Names Mt. Sterling Headquarters for West Central IL Affiliate
By Benjamin Cox on April 29, 2024 at 3:26pm
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has announced the opening of an office to service West Central Illinois. Following a year-long intensive application process, NAMI recently approved the creation of the new affiliate, which will be headquartered in Mt. Sterling with outreach throughout the region. In a press release, NAMI Illinois Executive Director Andrew Wade […]
Lake Jax Lease Payments Due by May 5, Last Day To Pay Without Late Fee is Tuesday
By Benjamin Cox on April 29, 2024 at 3:19pm
Lake Jacksonville Superintendent Brett Gilbreth is reminding lake campers that tomorrow is the last day to turn in lease payments without a penalty. Lease payments can be made at the lake concession building by 4PM. Lease payments made after Tuesday will accrue a $50 penalty until May 5th at 4PM. May 5th is the last […]
Perry Woman Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash in Rural Fairmount Twp.
By Benjamin Cox on April 29, 2024 at 8:20am
A Perry woman has died after a single-vehicle crash in Fairmount Township in Pike County last night. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood reports that the Pike County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched at approximately 7:30 last night to the 37000 block of Perry-Fishhook Road for a single-vehicle crash. The driver of the vehicle, 33-year old Kickstart […]
Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival Puts New Twist on Old Favorite Event This Weekend
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 28, 2024 at 7:00am
Jacksonville Main Street is looking to spice up downtown this upcoming weekend. The Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival is happening this Saturday, May 4th, from noon to 4 pm in downtown Jacksonville. Organizers say the event is a new twist on an old favorite made possible in part by sponsors like Downtown Liquors and HyVee. […]
JMH Hosting Gift of Hope Flag Raising this Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on April 27, 2024 at 11:30am
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will soon have a new flag flying out front. JMH is hosting a Gift of Hope flag-raising ceremony this Tuesday, April 30th, to call attention to the importance of organ and tissue donation. Donation Liaison with Memorial Health Systems and the Gift of Hope Teresa Cagle says the flag is a beacon […]