Annual SamJam Switching to Indoor Venue
By Benjamin Cox on October 6, 2023 at 5:24am
A Macoupin County fundraising event to raise money for neurofibromatosis has some changes this year. The 9th annual SamJam BBQ & Boogie is moving indoors to Rustic Venues on Saturday, November 18th. The venue is located on the North Standard City Road in rural Girard. The event was created in 2014 to honor Sam Oswald. […]
Crime Stoppers Seeking Info on Equipment Theft
By Benjamin Cox on October 6, 2023 at 5:22am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, & Cass counties are asking for the public’s assistance in a recent theft from a business investigation. At 12:45PM on Monday, September 26th, a 2020 Vermeer Skid Steer and a 2005 Felling Trailer were removed from a business in the 300 block of South Main, according to a Jacksonville Police […]
Two Homeless Men Arrested For Alleged Suspicious Activity Under City Bridge
By Benjamin Cox on October 5, 2023 at 7:41am
Jacksonville Police arrested two homeless men last night after they were discovered under a city bridge. West Central Joint Dispatch received the initial call just before 8:30 last night of two men under a bridge near Gladstone Street and Hoagland Boulevard possibly with a lighter. Upon arrival, police reports say one of them provided officers […]
Local Federal Lawmakers Provide Reactions to McCarthy Ouster From Speaker of the House
By Benjamin Cox on October 5, 2023 at 7:28am
The U.S. House historically removed Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday. The mutiny was led by Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, after McCarthy averted a government shutdown by putting a stopgap measure on the floor that garnered Democratic support. The group of GOP lawmakers, some of whom are in the Freedom Caucus, were […]
Walking For Wellness Return to JHS Bowl on Tuesday
By Benjamin Cox on October 5, 2023 at 5:59am
Jacksonville’s indoor walking program at the Bowl returns next week. Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s Walking for Wellness returns for another season on Tuesday, October 10th at the Bowl. The program will end its season on March 22nd. The program is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. […]
Tenants Falling Into Place For Former Jacksonville Shopko Location
By Benjamin Cox on October 5, 2023 at 5:18am
One of three major retailers have been revealed to be coming to the former Shopko location on West Morton Avenue. The Journal Courier reports that arts & crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has signed a 10-year lease to locate in the eastern end of the building, with occupancy expected by the middle of next year. Property […]
Murrayville Woman Sentenced For Felony Drug Possession Charges
By Benjamin Cox on October 5, 2023 at 5:16am
A Murrayville woman will spend the next decade in prison on drug charges. 41-year old Emily K. Odle pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing cocaine between 15-100 grams on Tuesday in Morgan County Circuit Court. Odle was arrested by the Murrayville-Woodson Police Department on June 7th after a drug investigation. At […]
Auburn Man Sentenced For Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Assault
By Benjamin Cox on October 5, 2023 at 5:15am
An Auburn, Illinois man who participated in the January 6th Capitol Riot by attacking a police officer and a Reuters photojournalist has been sentenced to federal prison. 45-year old Shane Jason Woods was the first person charged with assaulting a member of the news media during the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol in […]
Local Crime Stoppers Have Successful 3rd Quarter
By Benjamin Cox on October 4, 2023 at 3:52pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass counties still saw major success last quarter, as they continue to battle a series of technological challenges. Coordinator Loren Hamilton says that quality tips were up by 20 from the previous quarter, resulting in 6 solved cases, 12 arrests, and over $10,000 in property getting recovered: “I was […]
21st Annual Robson Memorial Bass Tournament to Close Out Lake Jacksonville Tourney Season
By Benjamin Cox on October 4, 2023 at 3:43pm
A bass tournament honoring a late Jacksonville public servant is coming up later this month. The 21st annual Bruce Robson Memorial Bass Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st at Lake Jacksonville. It’s the final bass tournament of the season at the lake. Bruce’s mother, Pat says the Jacksonville community has shown tremendous support over […]