Judge Tobin Dies at his Home
By Gary Scott on August 24, 2026 at 10:54am
One of the residing judges in Morgan County died Saturday after a lengthy battle against Parkinson’s Disease. Morgan County associate judge Jeffrey Tobin died Saturday at the age of 65 at his home. Morgan County coroner Marcy Patterson says Tobin died of natural causes. Tobin had been on medical leave for some time. The position […]
Davidson Wins the 1180 Summer Jubilee Trip Voucher
By Gary Scott on August 24, 2026 at 9:51am
The winner in the WLDS 1180 Summer Jubilee promotion is a neighbor of the station. WLDS general manager Gary Scott pulled the name from all the entries in the promotion earlier this week. It was Laura Davidson of Knollwood Way. We talked with Ms Davidson briefly Friday morning. She was surprised, and look forward to […]
Audit for Jacksonville
By Gary Scott on August 24, 2026 at 12:02am
It’s audit time for the Jacksonville city council tonight. The council will hear from representatives from Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote and Flynn during the workshop session. Aldermen will be asked to commit to matching funds for the Open Space Acquisition and Development Grant Program. The OSLAD grant for new playground equipment for Nichols Park. The […]
Meredosia Ice Cream Shop Property Under New Ownership
By Benjamin Cox on August 22, 2026 at 4:24pm
A familiar Meredosia landmark could soon be serving ice cream again. Dustin and Leslie Cowick announced Saturday that they have purchased the property formerly home to the Dosh Dari Delite, with plans to renovate the site and bring it back into operation. The property had sat idle for several years. “Over the next few months […]
Pike County Deputies Nab a suspect in Child Sexual Assault
By Gary Scott on August 22, 2026 at 7:11am
Pike County deputies have arrested a homeless man in connection with the alleged criminal sexual assault of a child under 13. The man has been identified as 36-year-old Jack Green, described as homeless. Chief deputy Zach Orr began the investigation August 5th, after getting a report of a sexual offense against a child under 13. […]
Crime of Week
By Gary Scott on August 21, 2026 at 11:06am
Morgan-Cass-Scott Crimestoppers is targeting a burglary in Jacksonville in its latest crime of the week. Jacksonville police say the break in occurred on Mound Road sometime between Monday of this past week and Tuesday. Police say the unknown person or persons broke into a home in the 11-hundred block of Mound between 11 Monday night, […]
Crimestoppers Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on August 21, 2026 at 11:04am
Two people facing aggressive crimes are targeted by Crimestoppers in the four county area this week. The first suspect is identified as 24-year-old Lucas Magelitz, a white male facing single counts of aggravated battery, and resisting police. Magelitz stands 5-11 and weighs 165 pounds. He has brush cut blond hair, and brown eyes, and was […]
Virginia CUSD 64 Addresses Potential Partnership With A-C Central
By Benjamin Cox on August 21, 2026 at 8:31am
Virginia school officials are acknowledging that A-C Central has approached the district about the possibility of a future educational partnership. Virginia CUSD 64 released a statement Thursday evening saying the discussions are preliminary and that no agreement has been reached for A-C Central students to attend Virginia School District. The district says A-C Central’s board […]
Homeless Survey Crews
By Gary Scott on August 21, 2026 at 7:00am
Survey teams sent out by the Jacksonville Salvation Army for the homeless have had success in the early going. That’s the assessment of Jacksonville Salvation Army captain Justian Corliss. He has been organizing the teams for the survey process. He thinks that’s the best approach to finding some solution for the homeless situation in Jacksonville. […]
Hammond Plans to Hold Governor To Estate Tax Promise
By Gary Scott on August 19, 2026 at 7:30pm
An area lawmaker is holding Governor JB Pritzker’s feet to the fire in his promise to act on the Family Farm Preservation Act. Representative Norinne Hammond says Pritzker told a gathering of reporters at the Illinois State Fair that the act is on his agenda. She says he also pledged his support for […]
