Jacksonville WWII Vet Celebrates 102nd Birthday Among Friends and Family
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 19, 2023 at 3:33pm
Friends and family gathered at the Jacksonville AMVETS Post 100 Tuesday afternoon to celebrate a long-time regular patron. Eugene “Geno” Williams has been a fixture around the Post for as long as anyone can remember. Geno is celebrating his 102nd birthday today and a birthday party was held in his honor. Geno Williams is an […]
Indiana Man Arrested After Short Foot Chase Down East State Monday Night
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 19, 2023 at 11:11am
An Indiana man is behind bars this morning after a foot chase in Jacksonville. According to a report by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Erick Lopez of Indianapolis, Indiana, and two other individuals were checked by Sheriff’s Deputies, and Illinois State Police Monday afternoon for reportedly laying in the roadway on an undisclosed area […]
Area Drought Creates New Problems For Fall Harvest
By Benjamin Cox on September 19, 2023 at 10:10am
Major portions of West Central Illinois remain under moderate drought as we move to the fall harvest. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says that moderate drought brings big concerns to farmers because of low levels on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The low river levels will impact barge traffic, and cause problems for the grain […]
New Procedures For Morgan Co. Court In Wake of End of Cash Bail
By Benjamin Cox on September 19, 2023 at 10:00am
The State of Illinois’ criminal justice system got its official makeover on Monday when the final portions of the SAFE-T Act went into effect, ending the cash bail system. Morgan County State’s Attorney Gray Noll explains some of the procedural changes that will now happen when some is stopped for an alleged crime: “It does […]
John Wood Receives Donation, Tractor From Beard Implement Co.
By Benjamin Cox on September 19, 2023 at 9:24am
The John Wood Community College Agriculture Department has a new tool to teach ag students about best practices on the farm. According to a press release, Beard Implement Company donated $25,000 and a new tractor to the program recently. The tractor was put to use recently at the Agricultural Sciences Complex and the Fred L. […]
Final Land of Lincoln Honor Flight for 2023 May Carry Final WWII Vet From Jacksonville
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 18, 2023 at 1:56pm
The final Land of Lincoln Honor Flight for this season will depart from Springfield Airport early Tuesday morning, carrying what could possibly be a milestone for Jacksonville. Volunteer board member and Veteran Coordinator for Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, Steve Wheeler, says they are privileged to have a World War II combat veteran attending from […]
Greene County CASA Program Running
By Benjamin Cox on September 18, 2023 at 8:42am
The Greene County Court system will now have a new program that advocates for children. The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program has been set up and is now running in the county. It’s a joint effort between Greene & Jersey County to help give children in foster care a court advocate for their cases. […]
Cass Authorities, U.S. Marshals Searching For Ashland Man After Bombs, Drugs, Firearms Discovered
By Benjamin Cox on September 18, 2023 at 8:40am
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals are searching for an Ashland man after a search of a house netted multiple narcotics, a firearm, and explosive devices. According to a press release by Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn, on Friday, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant at 517 South […]
Woman Involved in High Speed Chase in Late July Now Charged With Murder of Ipava Man
By Benjamin Cox on September 18, 2023 at 8:36am
A Rushville woman who allegedly stole a vehicle in Beardstown back in early August and then led authorities on a multi-county chase has now been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 70-year old Ipava man. According to a press release Saturday afternoon by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, the […]
Dormire Robinson Announces Brown County Circuit Clerk Candidacy
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2023 at 8:03am
A lifelong resident of Brown County has announced her candidacy for circuit clerk in the county. The Brown County Democrat Message reports that Brooke Dormire-Robinson of Mt. Sterling has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Circuit Clerk. Robinson hopes to unseat Democrat incumbent Rhonda Johnson. Robinson has previously served on the board for […]