Renovations, Rebranding of Annie Merner Chapel Underway
By Benjamin Cox on March 11, 2025 at 10:57am
Work is well underway to renovate the interior of Annie Merner Chapel. Owner Mike Hayes and management of Twisted Tree Music Hall announced on Facebook on Thursday that they need to have more space for opportunities to bring higher profile artists and events to Jacksonville. The announcement says that the current space on East Morton […]
JMH To Be Satellite Location for April 3 SIU Medicine Brain Aging Conference
By Benjamin Cox on March 11, 2025 at 9:48am
The Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU School of Medicine is expanding its Brain Aging Conference this year to 14 separate locations throughout Central Illinois. The annual conference helps caregivers of loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s better understand the disease and how to best provide care. Featuring clinicians, counselors and experienced caregivers, this conference provides […]
Several Area LLCC Students Qualify for SkillsUSA State Competition in April
By Benjamin Cox on March 11, 2025 at 9:44am
Several area students qualified for the 2025 Illinois SkillsUSA Competition after earning high scores at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition held last month at LLCC and the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield. The regional competition showcased the expertise of students competing in automotive and diesel technologies, welding and welding fabrication, culinary arts, and baking and […]
Main Street Property Owners Encouraged to Apply By Month’s End for Facade Grant
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2025 at 12:09pm
Jacksonville Main Street is hoping more property owners take advantage of a currently open grant opportunity to improve their store fronts. Main Street Executive Director Judy Tighe says that the current Facade Grant enrollment has received 6 applications with requests not hitting the top dollar amount of $5,000 to cover the costs of an exterior […]
The 2024 Prairieland United Way Surpasses Goal
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2025 at 11:56am
The 2024 Prairieland United Way annual fundraising campaign has successfully concluded. Executive Director Karen Walker says the Just Imagine campaign chaired by Kevin Eckhoff and Jodee Nell exceeded its goal of $470,000: “Actually, the beginning of [last] week, we got our final reports in and got some final contributions in. I’m happy to report that […]
Jacksonville Symphony Receives Tourism Grant from South Jacksonville for City’s 200th Anniversary 4th of July Concert
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2025 at 11:44am
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is getting a boost for a new event it is planning for the Jacksonville 4th of July celebration in conjunction with the city’s 200th Anniversary. Dr. Susan Weller, board member emeritus for the Symphony Board, presented the new event – a free patriotic concert that will be performed prior to the […]
Bill Proposes To Help Renovate, Renew Lincoln’s New Salem Site in Petersburg
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2025 at 11:35am
State Senator Steve McClure is seeking out funding in the upcoming state budget to restore Lincoln’s New Salem site in Petersburg. The Center Square reports that McClure has filed legislation seeking $5 million for site improvements while another piece would set up the New Salem Preservation Commission to determine the true renovation costs. The Illinois […]
Pleasant Hill Crash Remains Under Investigation
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2025 at 5:39am
The Pike County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the cause of a three-vehicle collision near Pleasant Hill on Tuesday. According to a press release from Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, at approximately 1:45PM Tuesday, Pike County 9-1-1 dispatch received a report of a three-vehicle crash in the 100 block of Quincy Street in Pleasant Hill. […]
Missouri Man Arrested On Multiple Traffic Offenses in Calhoun County
By Benjamin Cox on March 10, 2025 at 5:38am
A Pike County, Missouri man has been charged with several major traffic offenses and felonies associated with a motor vehicle in Calhoun County. According to a press release today from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, back on November 3rd, at approximately 6AM, Calhoun County Sheriff William Heffington responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle […]
Southern Calhoun Man Dies in Mining Accident in Calhoun Quarry
By Benjamin Cox on March 8, 2025 at 8:47am
A southern Calhoun County man has died after a mining accident in Calhoun County earlier this week. Riverbender reports that 67-year old Anthony “Tony” Sievers of Batchtown was pronounced deceased at the scene by Jersey County Coroner Kevin Ayres shortly after the accident was reported on Wednesday, March 5th. Authorities said that falling rock at […]