Everhart Arrested for Sex Grooming in Scott Co
By Gary Scott on September 30, 2025 at 5:14pm
More information is available about a case involving an alleged sex grooming incident in Scott County. 25-year-old Brandon Everhart of Naples was formally charged in Scott County court Monday with two counts of grooming, and a single count of failure to register as a sex offender. It is a case pursued by the […]
Most Wanted
By Gary Scott on September 30, 2025 at 7:06am
One of two men highlighted in the Morgan-Cass-Scott Crimestoppers released this week was arrested near his residence Friday night at his home. He was identified as 43-year-old Kenneth Cox of Arenzville. He was wanted for failure to appear in court for violating an order of protection, and Cox remains at the jail. The other person […]
Former Downtown Petersburg Restaurant and Event Space fails to sell at auction
By Benjamin Cox on September 29, 2025 at 5:22pm
A once-popular downtown Petersburg restaurant and event space failed to sell at auction last week and has returned to the market. Broadgauge failed to meet its reserve price at an auction held the week of September 22. “The saga continues…” a post read on the former restaurant’s Facebook page, “The reserve price at the auction […]
Beardstown man receives probation for sex crimes related to 2024 arrest in South Jacksonville
By Benjamin Cox on September 29, 2025 at 4:58pm
A Cass County man avoided prison time after pleading guilty to a single count of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in Morgan County Circuit Court on September 23. Bradley S. Werries, 35, of Beardstown pleaded guilty to one count of Class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Werries was arrested by South Jacksonville Police […]
Jacksonville man sentenced to prison for 2024 Jacksonville Lake brawl
By Benjamin Cox on September 29, 2025 at 4:47pm
A Jacksonville man involved in a brawl at Lake Jacksonville last October was sentenced to prison last week. Bryant D. Lynch, 37, of the 700 block of North Main Street pleaded guilty on September 23 in Morgan County Circuit to Class 2 felony aggravated battery of a peace officer in front of Circuit Judge Christopher […]
Lake Jacksonville off season work
By Gary Scott on September 29, 2025 at 6:30am
Lake Jacksonville workers will be kept busy during the off hours this fall and winter. The Lake shuts down to boat fishing, and campaign October 15th. The cables go up on the 16th to close the roads. Jacksonville lakes superintendent Brett Gilbreth says he keeps a close eye on the fish population. And, plans to […]
Second person arrested in connection to an August residential burglary investigation
By Benjamin Cox on September 28, 2025 at 9:14am
Jacksonville Police arrested a woman Saturday night in connection to a residential burglary investigation started in early August. The alleged suspect had reportedly returned to the same address and was in a shed. Jacksonville Police were called to a home in the 600 block of South West Street shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday. The homeowner […]
Scott Co. Sheriff’s Office issues brief stay in place order in rural Winchester after pursuit of believed to be armed suspect
By Benjamin Cox on September 27, 2025 at 5:38pm
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office issued a brief “stay in place” order to some rural residents Saturday afternoon while the pursued an alleged armed subject in a stolen vehicle. The alert was posted to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page shortly after 3:30 p.m. Saturday for rural residents who lived on Illinois Route 106 just west […]
Pair of Greene County towns get new top officer
By Benjamin Cox on September 26, 2025 at 6:47pm
The City of Greenfield and the City of Carrollton have a new Chief of Police. According to an announcement by Greenfield Mayor Brock Meyer, after 15 years of service to the city of Greenfield, John Goode has accepted a position as Chief of Police for the City of Carrollton. Goode will replace Jimmy Buchanan in […]
Greene Co. Clerk announces voter rolls update
By Benjamin Cox on September 26, 2025 at 1:02pm
Greene County Clerk Melissa Carter has announced that her office is going through a biennial update. According to a Facebook announcement today, in accordance with state law, Carter’s office is performing a routine update of the voter rolls that is required every two years following a General Election (in odd-numbered years). “This process helps keep […]