Vaccination Recommendations Same at MCHD
By Gary Scott on February 6, 2026 at 12:40pm
The Morgan County Health Department is sticking with its usual plan for vaccinations. Director of nursing Jacqui Barringer says the kerfuffle raised by differing opinions that have developed on social media, fueled by new directives from the federal government have tended to confuse people. But, Barringer says the Illinois public health department came through yesterday […]
Another Delay in Siren Bids in South Jax
By Gary Scott on February 6, 2026 at 12:35pm
The South Jacksonville village board last night held off on any action on weather warning sirens. President Dick Samples says a part of the problem was his wording in the resolution, and the fact that more bidders have stepped forward. Samples say a motion to move forward died of a lack of second, which delays […]
Hunnewell, MO man sentenced in Brown County, IL violent arrest from 2024
By Benjamin Cox on February 5, 2026 at 6:29pm
A Hunnewell, Missouri man has been sentenced in Brown County, Illinois, following his arrest in Mt. Sterling after a violent confrontation with law enforcement in the summer of 2024. According to Brown County Circuit Court records, Ryan M. Edlin, 42, appeared in court on Thursday and entered a guilty plea to Class A misdemeanor resisting […]
Crimestoppers-Scooter
By Gary Scott on February 5, 2026 at 10:41am
Crimestoppers is offering help to police in the search for a missing scooter. The electric scooter was taken from a house in the 400 block of North Church. The scooter was described as an ASKGO 11 Sports Edition. Jacksonville police say the theft occurred sometime between 1 and 1:15 PM January 21st. Crimestoppers of Morgan-Sc0tt-Cass […]
Time Capsule Letters needed
By Gary Scott on February 5, 2026 at 9:37am
Time capsule letters are due in Jacksonville is early March. The city plans to bury a time capsule sometime this spring to mark the 200th birthday of the city. Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Brittany Henry says the letters need to be in in less than a month. The deadline is March 2nd. Envelopes […]
ISP retires successful canine officer after 8 years of service
By Benjamin Cox on February 4, 2026 at 2:40pm
The Illinois State Police are honoring one of their four-legged officers with a retirement celebration. Today, ISP honored and celebrated the outstanding service of Canine Luna, who has not only been a loyal partner to Sergeant Clint Nickel but has also served the Illinois State Police, Troop 6, Central HIT, and her community with unparalleled […]
Ashland man arrested for alleged sex with minor
By Benjamin Cox on February 4, 2026 at 12:32pm
A Cass County man has been arrested on multiple felony charges of having sex with a minor. Arturo Santamaria, 27, of Ashland is charged with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a female minor, a Class 2 felony. Charging documents allege the incidents occurred on four separate occasions between July 19, 2024 and […]
Green Gets 4 years in prison for Car Shooting
By Gary Scott on February 4, 2026 at 9:40am
A homeless Jacksonville man was sentenced to prison yesterday in Morgan County court for firing a gun into a vehicle on North Main one year ago. 22-year-old Steven Green, also known as Steve-O, was sentenced to 4 years in prison for aggravated firing of a handgun. The incident occurred January 2nd of last year near […]
Tennessee fugitive captured in late December in Cass County pleads guilty to drug charge
By Benjamin Cox on February 3, 2026 at 1:59pm
A Tennessee fugitive arrested in Cass County on December 30 has now been sentenced on Illinois drug charges. Caleb M. Patterson, 21, of of Lewisburg, Tennessee, pleaded guilty Monday in Cass County Court to a Class 2 felony charge of possession of methamphetamine between 5-15 grams. As part of the plea agreement, all remaining Illinois […]
Cash in the Campaigns
By Benjamin Cox on February 3, 2026 at 12:35pm
Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Mary Miller enters the 2026 election cycle in the 15th congressional district with a dominant war chest compared to her Democratic challengers. The Federal Election Commission filings covering the final quarter of 2025 reporting cycle shows Miller reported roughly $720,000 in cash on hand at year-end, buoyed by strong support from […]
