Virginia Mayor, City Council question Treasurer appointment
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 11:01am
Aldermen in Virginia are questioning whether the city should retain newly appointed Treasurer Patricia “Pat” Noltensmeier following a past civil court judgment against her. Noltensmeier was appointed treasurer to the city on September 14th, replacing Griffin Giovannini, who resigned. The Cass County Star Gazette reports Mayor Steve Clark told the city council at its October […]
New Greenfield Chief of Police
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 10:58am
Greenfield has a new police chief. Jeff Moore was officially sworn in as chief of the Greenfield Police Department during a ceremony Monday night. Moore brings nearly 30 years of experience with the Illinois State Police, including leadership and supervisory positions, academy instruction, and multiple honors. His awards include the Illinois State Police Medal of […]
Jacksonville man federally indicted on meth charges
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 10:56am
A Jacksonville man is facing federal drug trafficking charges following his arrest last weekend in Jacksonville. Twenty-four-year-old Justin R. McGee, of the 800 block of Illinois Avenue, was arrested around 11:15 last Saturday night by federal agents with assistance from Jacksonville Police and Morgan County Sheriff’s deputies. According to federal court documents, McGee is accused […]
Crime of the Week: Theft From Vehicle on West State
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 10:54am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their Investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between 10 pm on Friday, October 9th and 9 am on Saturday, October 10th; unknown individuals entered an unoccupied parked vehicle in the 800 block of West State. Among the […]
Greene Co. Ambulance Service contract at odds between county board and Boyd Hospital
By Benjamin Cox on October 21, 2026 at 10:52am
The Greene County Board and Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton remain at odds over a contract to fund countywide ambulance services. According to reporting by River Country News, the current contract expires November 9. During its October 7 meeting, the board discussed a finance committee proposal to renew the agreement for one year at the […]
Homeless Surveys Continue
By Gary Scott on October 21, 2026 at 10:03am
Homeless surveys continue in Jacksonville, and the organizer says there have been few issues. Salvation Army captain Justian Corliss has force behind the drive to find out why the homeless are without shelter, from where do they come, and their plans for the future. Corliss says the group is beginning to look at the information. […]
Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic
By Gary Scott on October 21, 2026 at 6:00am
The Morgan County Health Department will conduct a drive thru flu and COVID immunization clinic today at First Christian Church on South Main. The event will run from 10 AM to 2 PM today. Morgan County Health Department nursing director Jacqui Barringer says the health department will make it as easy, and painless as possible. […]
Griggsville Woman Arrested for Fatal Accident
By Gary Scott on October 20, 2026 at 6:01pm
A Pike County woman has been arrested for allegedly causing a fatal accident in Pike County in late July. The accident claimed the life of 73-year-old Cherie Wells of Pittsfield on US 54 near the top of Atlas Hill. Pike County deputies now believe the driver of the vehicle, Jaime Rhode of Griggsville […]
New PCOA Leader
By Gary Scott on October 20, 2026 at 9:59am
There is a change in the leadership for an area seniors program. Nancy Thorsen is retiring as director of the Prairie Council on Aging after 19 years at the post. Breanna Pickens has been selected to replace her. Pickens has been at the PCOA for the past 8 years. Pickens says she is excited about […]
Jacksonville Area Hall of Fame Taking Nominations
By Gary Scott on October 19, 2026 at 10:56am
Nominations are being sought for the 2027 class of inductees for the Jacksonville Area Hall of Fame. Community members are encouraged to nominate people, living or deceased, who have made significant and lasting positive contributions to the Jacksonville area. Individuals who have been nominated in previous years but were not selected can be nominated again. […]
