Autistic Teen Found Unharmed
By Gary Scott on July 14, 2026 at 11:13am
Pike County deputies say an autistic teen who walked away from his home in Griggsville was found unharmed last night. Authorities say the 17-year-old was reported missing from his home in Griggsville on South Stanford about 5:45 yesterday morning. Greenwood says the teen was found unharmed inside a vacant home nearby about 9:15 last night. […]
Franklin Tightens Delinquent Bill Ordinance
By Gary Scott on July 14, 2026 at 10:02am
Franklin village officials have updated bill collection laws there effective next month. In a Facebook post, Franklin officials say the village is carrying thousands of dollars in unpaid and partially paid utility bills. These bills include water, sewer and gas. The release indicates the bills will be sent out by the 10th, and residents have […]
Solar Farm zoning on Black’s Lane Delayed
By Gary Scott on July 14, 2026 at 5:13am
There were enough concerns raised by area residents to prompt a delay in the vote last night for a solar field east of Jacksonville. The proposed site is part of a 40 year lease agreement for Nexamp, who wants to put in a 3 and a half megawatt solar field from just south of […]
Jacksonville School Bd Mtg
By Gary Scott on July 14, 2026 at 12:21am
The Jacksonville school board will consider the finalized Jacksonville Education Association contract through 2028 tonight. The board may go into executive session prior to formal action. Board members will be asked to establish a Jacksonville Middle School girls’ wrestling activity account, and approve an administrator contract for Jacksonville Middle School principal Timothy Roberts. Updates will […]
Two Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on July 13, 2026 at 10:42am
A Morgan County man and a Cass County man are being sought with the help of Crimestoppers this week. One of the defendants is 45-year-old Cornelius Nick Handy. Handy is wanted for two counts each of meth and drug paraphernalia possession. Handy is a black male, standing 5-9 and weighing 140 pounds. He has black […]
Commissioners Clash over Agenda
By Gary Scott on July 13, 2026 at 10:31am
Voices were raised as two commissioners clashed on an agenda request at this morning’s Morgan County board meeting. Commissioner Michael Woods cited procedures and Roberts Rules of order in his request to include the agenda item, “other business.” Chairman Mike Wankel took issue when Woods brought up the request several times, as Wankel attempted to […]
Spann Gets Probation for Criminal Sexual Abuse
By Benjamin Cox on July 13, 2026 at 10:13am
A Pittsfield man originally charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in Pike County Circuit Court. 29-year-old Nicholas Spann pleaded guilty last Tuesday to one count of unlawful restraint, a Class 4 felony, and one count of criminal sexual abuse, a Class A misdemeanor. In […]
Castleberry Gets Probation for Child Porn
By Benjamin Cox on July 13, 2026 at 10:11am
A Jacksonville man arrested last year in a child pornography investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office has been sentenced in Morgan County Court. 29-year-old Austin Castleberry entered a negotiated guilty plea last Tuesday in Morgan County court to one count of possession of child pornography. Castleberry was sentenced to four years of probation, and […]
Homeless Survey in Jacksonville
By Gary Scott on July 13, 2026 at 7:05am
The Jacksonville Salvation Army will begin training crews to survey the homeless this week. Salvation Army Captain Justian Corliss has been quietly working behind the scenes with others to help find a solution to the homeless problem in Jacksonville. He believes it’s vital to find out the needs of the homeless, and how they arrived […]
Jax Wants You to Complete the Survey
By Gary Scott on July 10, 2026 at 11:35am
Jacksonville city officials are encouraging the public to help plan the city’s future. Jacksonville community development director Brian Nyberg says he would like to hear from residents, business owners, property owners and community stockholders. Nyberg says this survey will help determine Jacksonville’s comprehensive plan for the next 10 to 20 years. He says this will […]
