Shipman Woman Dead in Shooting
By Benjamin Cox on February 25, 2023 at 6:14pm
A Shipman woman died earlier today after being shot inside of her home. WBGZ & Riverbender report that police, the Bunker Hill Rescue Squad, and the Medora Ambulance responded to a shots fired incident with injuries at a home in the 500 block of Young Lane at around 1:30pm. A male subject with facial injuries […]
Two Injured in East Morton Crash Friday
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 25, 2023 at 10:04am
Two people were injured in a traffic crash on East Morton Avenue yesterday morning. Jacksonville police and EMS were called to a two-vehicle traffic crash with possible injuries and airbag deployment in the 300 block of East Morton Avenue just after 11:00 am Friday. According to a police report, the two vehicles were traveling eastbound […]
Greenfield Revitalization Project Raising Funds to Restore Downtown Building
By Benjamin Cox on February 24, 2023 at 9:05pm
Greenfield citizens have banded together in hopes of revitalizing their town over the next few years. The Greenfield Revitalization Project is starting one building at a time. They hope to revive and rehabilitate a downtown building. The former home of a harness store in early 20th century on the northeast corner of the square has […]
Two Million Air Fryers Recalled for Fire/Melting Hazard
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 24, 2023 at 6:44pm
If you regularly use an air fryer, you will want to check the one in your kitchen in case it’s one of the more than two million that have been recalled. According to the United States Consumer Product Commission, manufacturer Ateckcity has recalled Cosori Air Fryers after the firm received more than 200 reports of […]
Ashland Police Seeking Info on Recent Park Incident
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 24, 2023 at 4:14pm
The Ashland Police Department is asking for information from the public about a recent event in the village park. According to Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott, and Cass Counties, the Ashland Police Department is seeking information regarding an incident that occurred on Sunday, 2/19/2023 at James Park between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Ashland Police […]
Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Application Period Now Open
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 24, 2023 at 12:23pm
A Jacksonville service organization is now accepting scholarship applications. The Jacksonville Sunrise Rotary Club has announced they are accepting applications for cash scholarships for students planning to attend college or a vocational school. The scholarships will award amounts up to $1,000.00. Club officials say those wanting to apply must submit a letter outlining the applicant’s […]
Carrollton Woman Charged in Madison County For Allegedly Obstructing Investigation Into Fatal East Alton Storage Unit Fire
By Benjamin Cox on February 23, 2023 at 7:58pm
A Carrollton woman has been arrested and charged by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office for allegedly obstructing an investigation into a fatal storage unit fire in East Alton in the early morning hours on Tuesday. According to a press release from the East Alton Police Department, at approximately 1:11AM Tuesday, the East Alton Police […]
Memorial Urgent Care Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ahead of Sunday Opening
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 23, 2023 at 6:16pm
City leaders got a sneak peek at Jacksonville’s newest healthcare facility Wednesday afternoon. The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new Memorial Care Urgent Care Clinic in the Lincoln Square Shopping Center on West Morton Avenue. The clinic officially opens for walk-in-only patients this Sunday. Incoming President and CEO of […]
Woodlawn Farm Underground Railroad Open House Returns Saturday
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 23, 2023 at 3:32pm
A Jacksonville area museum will host speakers and reenactors during a special event this weekend. Woodlawn Farm, located about five miles east of Jacksonville is hosting its annual open house this Saturday in recognition of Black History Month, and the farm’s place in Underground Railroad history. Woodlawn Farm was established by Michael Huffaker and his […]
Driver Escapes Roll-Over Crash with Minor Injuries
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 23, 2023 at 11:15am
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash east of Jacksonville Wednesday morning. Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies and LifeStar EMS were called to the scene of an accident near the intersection of Old State Road and Matson Road approximately four and a half miles east of Jacksonville at 8:00 am yesterday. According to the Morgan […]