Complainant Arrested After Meredosia Rural Road Robbery Deemed Fabricated
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 23, 2023 at 2:51pm
An arrest has been made in the case of a reported robbery on a rural road near Meredosia from last week. Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of a strong-arm robbery on Beauchamp Lane just off of Illinois Route 100 at approximately 5:15 Friday evening. According to initial reports, a woman told deputies […]
White Hall Man Charged With Arson After Shed Fire
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2023 at 11:05am
White Hall Police have arrested a man after a structure fire on Saturday. 45-year old Andy J. VanMeter of White Hall has been charged with aggravated arson with people present and arson of real property. According to charging documents, VanMeter is alleged to have set fire to a shed adjacent to a house at 527 […]
City Receives Official State Approval for Grant, Loan Toward Sewer Plant Rehab
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 23, 2023 at 10:49am
The City of Jacksonville is officially getting a hand from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to stay in compliance with wastewater regulations. The IEPA announced this week the recipients of more than half a billion dollars in water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts for the fourth quarter of the 2023 fiscal year. […]
Macoupin Man To Spend Next Two Decades In Prison After Multiple Sentences
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2023 at 9:47am
A Macoupin County man facing multiple felony charges dating back to 2020 who went on the run from authorities last year will now spend the next two decades behind bars. 27-year old Devin A. Krueger who has previously lived in Staunton, Jerseyville, and Raymond has pleaded guilty to felony charges in three West Central Illinois […]
IDNR Recognizes Volunteers of the Year
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2023 at 6:53am
Four familiar faces at local historic sites have been awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for their volunteer work. IDNR recognized recipients of their 2023 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year awards on Saturday, expressing gratitude to individuals and members of outdoor organizations for their volunteer service to IDNR and the people of Illinois. […]
Staunton Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Family Member
By Benjamin Cox on August 23, 2023 at 6:48am
A Staunton man has been convicted for criminal sexual assault of a family member today in Macoupin County Circuit Court. 66-year old Dillard J. Dehart, Jr. was found guilty of a single count of Class 1 felony criminal sexual assault after a two-day jury trial that started yesterday. The trial was overseen by Macoupin County […]
Jacksonville Company Wins Bid for Major Courthouse Window Replacement Project
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 22, 2023 at 5:42pm
More improvements are coming to the Morgan County Courthouse thanks to federal funding. The Morgan County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance allocating American Rescue Plan Act funding to replace all of the windows in the courthouse. The project is next in a line of improvements that have been slated for the more than 150-year-old building. […]
Dist 117 May Release Early Due to Heat Thursday
By Jeremy Coumbes on August 22, 2023 at 5:33pm
Superintendent Steve Ptacek said in a communication to parents this afternoon that as the area faces high temperatures all week, this Thursday is predicted to be especially hot so parents should be prepared for a possible move to the SIP schedule for an early release. Ptacek says he cannot make the official decision to adjust […]
Rushville Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges by ISP
By Benjamin Cox on August 22, 2023 at 5:04pm
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has announced the arrest of a Rushville man on child pornography charges after a year-long investigation. According to a press release, ISP DCI agents began an investigation in July 2022 after learning a subject was distributing child pornography through an online platform. During the investigation, ISP investigators […]
John Wood, IC Sign 2+2 Ag Program Agreement
By Benjamin Cox on August 22, 2023 at 1:32pm
An area community college and Illinois College have signed a new articulation agreement with their agriculture programs. John Wood Community College and I.C. signed a 2+2 agreement yesterday in Perry for the ag business management program. With the agreement, students will be able to graduate from John Wood in 2 years and complete a bachelor’s […]