Waverly Fire Gets new Jaws of Life
By Gary Scott on May 27, 2026 at 12:32pm
The Waverly fire department received grant money earlier this week for rescue equipment. Officials of the Waverly fire protection district say the department received a grant for $25,839. District officials say the money will be used to buy new extrication equipment. This includes a cutter, spreader, two batteries and two battery chargers, a charging cord, […]
Data Center Focus from Opponents
By Gary Scott on May 27, 2026 at 12:30pm
Backers of a 6 month moratorium review for data centers made their presence felt at this morning’s Morgan County board meeting. The board approved new solar and wind ordinances, leaving only a data center ordinance for action later this year. Commissioner Michael Wood attended the meeting by telephone, and abstained on votes for the solar […]
Time Capsule Resting Spot
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 8:11pm
Jacksonville residents had a chance last night to see what goes into Jacksonville’s time capsule marking its 200th birthday. Jacksonville celebrated in October on the square. Last night, a brief ceremony was held to display the artifacts and letters. Jacksonville mayor Andy Ezard is very proud of the celebration last year, and the […]
More on Train Vehicle Accident Near Barry
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 8:07pm
More details have emerged about a train vehicle accident in Pike County that injured one late last week. Pike County sheriff David Greenwood says the accident happened 2 and a half miles west of Barry involving a vehicle and a Norfolk Southern train Friday night. Greenwood identified the driver as 18-year-old Samuel Oitker […]
South Main Shutdown
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 11:11am
The South Main bridge replacement and improvement project begins next week in Jacksonville. Work begins Monday morning. The bridge will be closed for the duration of the project, which may take 4 months. The street will be closed from Beecher to Capps. KE Vas and Moellers will replace pavement, and the bridge over Town Brook. […]
House Lost to Fire North of Jax
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 10:59am
Fire destroyed a house north of Jacksonville on Day Road, off Portuguese Hill Road. The call came in about 6:45 last night. Firemen say they were contacted by the owner of the house at 2085 Day Road, who heard a pop or explosion in the garage under the house. Fire chief Matt Summers say the […]
Time Capsule Tonight
By Gary Scott on May 26, 2026 at 2:21am
Jacksonville city officials will ready a new time capsule for burial today. The public is invited to the ceremony. The city planned to bury the time capsule in the southeast corner of the square, but utility lines spoiled the plans. So, Ginny Fanning, who has headed the time capsule committee, says officials will go ahead […]
South Prairie Rezoning
By Gary Scott on May 25, 2026 at 2:17pm
The Jacksonville city council will look at a rezoning request for property on South Prairie Tuesday night. The council is meeting on Tuesday, rather than the regular Monday due to Memorial Day. Aldermen will be asked to rezone property at 502 South Prairie from one family dwelling to neighborhood business. The council will discuss the […]
New Crimestoppers Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on May 24, 2026 at 2:12pm
The Crimestoppers most wanted list this week includes two people accused of violent crimes. One is identified as 40-year-old James Havens, whose last known address was in the 800 block of North Clay. Havens is wanted for aggravated battery, theft, retail theft, obstructing police, and criminal damage and trespass to property. Havens is a black […]
Menard County Man arrested after barricade Incident
By Gary Scott on May 24, 2026 at 10:41am
Menard County deputies have arrested a Petersburg man, who locked himself inside of his home this weekend. Deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Justin Thornley about 12:30 Saturday afternoon at Thornley’s home on Gudgel Bridge Avenue. The warrant followed an investigation over the past week, and charges him with 2 counts of […]
