Jax Council May Call for Data Center Moratorium
By Gary Scott on October 26, 2026 at 8:08pm
The Jacksonville city council is getting into the data center moratorium business. The council agreed to discuss the moratorium at the next regularly scheduled council meeting in two weeks. Alderman Rob Thomas made the proposal tonight, saying it needs to be done before a site is proposed. Alderwoman Alison Rubin de Celis […]
Six Month Moratorium Extension for Data Centers
By Gary Scott on October 26, 2026 at 10:29am
A much more civil tone was one of the highlights of this morning’s Morgan County board meeting, as commissioners approved a six month extension of a moratorium on data centers in the county. The board voted unanimously to support the moratorium. Commissioner Michael Woods says the board needs to use the time to get more […]
HOPS Sale Today and Tomorrow
By Gary Scott on October 23, 2026 at 9:43am
Last minute ideas for Halloween decorations and costumes are offered at the two days Jacksonville Salvation Army Ladies auxiliary Holidays On Parade, or HOPS sale today. The sale is being conducted at the 4 H Building on the Morgan County fairgrounds. It runs until 4 today, and noon tomorrow. Carol Piper of the Auxiliary says […]
Neff to Prison for 4 Years in Greene
By Gary Scott on October 21, 2026 at 5:38pm
A Greene County man was sentenced to prison in Greene County court today. 23-year-old Hunter Neff of White Hall was sentenced to four years in prison for aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. Neff admitted to slamming another person to the ground in April of this year at Two Dogs Bar and […]
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 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 of […]
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 […]
