Routt Through the Decades Homecoming Parade Seeking Entries
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2022 at 5:45am
The furniture in front of Routt Catholic High School is not storm debris. It’s the tell tale sign that it’s Homecoming Week. Routt Catholic is still seeking parade entries for its homecoming parade this Friday. The parade steps off at 1:20PM on Friday in the east parking lot of Our Saviour School. Entry line up […]
Greene County Getting New Voting Machines Ahead of November General Election
By Benjamin Cox on September 20, 2022 at 5:39am
Greene County is replacing its voting machines just ahead of the November General Election. The Greene County Board passed an ordinance during special session in the first week of September granting $400,000 to be used for replacing the now-outdated machines. Greene County Clerk Debbie Banghart says the current machines date back to 2004 and reached […]
Early Morning Storms Damage Buildings, Trees, Knock Out Power Throughout the Area
By Benjamin Cox on September 19, 2022 at 8:40am
Two rounds of severe weather left their mark on West Central Illinois this morning. A round came through shortly after 1AM, dumping more than 2 inches of rain, 60+ mile per hour winds, and dime to quarter size hail. Multiple reports of downed trees, power lines, and damages to Downtown Jacksonville business facades were reported. […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested After Being Involved In 3 Separate Physical Altercations Over the Last 24 Hours
By Benjamin Cox on September 18, 2022 at 10:12am
Jacksonville Police arrested a man after he was involved in several incidents throughout the city over the last 24 hours. Police were initially called to the Casey’s in the 500 block of East Morton Avenue at 2:20 yesterday morning after employees reported a physical disturbance on the property. Upon arrival, police arrested and cited 23 […]
New Bivalent Covid-19 Booster Shot Available in Morgan County
By Benjamin Cox on September 17, 2022 at 5:48pm
Morgan County residents interested in the new bivalent Covid-19 booster shot have multiple chances to get one over the next few months. Morgan County Health Department Director of Nursing Jacquie Berringer says to come on in during the health department’s regular vaccine schedule time to get the bivalent booster. Berringer says the Health Department is […]
Greene Co. Health Dept. Touts New Mobile App
By Benjamin Cox on September 17, 2022 at 5:39pm
The Greene County Health Department announced that the county has a new mobile app to provide residents of the county a variety of alerts and communication. The mobile app is a collaboration with the Health Department and all other lead agencies in the county to keep residents more informed. Health Department Administrator Molly Peters says […]
Greenfield Band Program Needing More Instruments
By Benjamin Cox on September 17, 2022 at 5:31pm
One Greene County school is needing more music. The Greenfield School District’s Music Department is putting out an all points bulletin for instruments. The Music Department said in a Facebook post Wednesday they are running out of instruments. Anyone who has a trumpet or trombone in their closet and would like to donate the instrument […]
V.R. Escape Room and Ax Throwing Range Just Some of the Plans for “The Plaza” Marketplace Opening Soon in Former Elliot Bank Building
By Jeremy Coumbes on September 17, 2022 at 11:05am
A Jacksonville couple is breathing new life into a long-forgotten bank building in downtown Jacksonville. John and Rachel Rohn, owners of both the Fitness World Health Club & Sports Complex and K’s Creek Golf Club & Kitchen 63 have purchased the former Elliot State Bank building located at 73 East Central Park Plaza. John Rohn […]
Man Extricated From Vehicle After High Speed Crash Running From Police in Menard County
By Benjamin Cox on September 17, 2022 at 10:39am
A Petersburg man had to be rushed to an area hospital after his vehicle crashed in rural Menard County after fleeing a traffic stop. According to the Menard County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:50PM Friday, a Menard County Sheriff’s Deputy was on patrol eastbound on Illinois Route 123 west of Five Points Street, about 2 […]
Roodhouse Public Library Gets New Director
By Benjamin Cox on September 17, 2022 at 5:23am
The Roodhouse Public Library has a new director. Tracy Wells was hired at the beginning of the month to take over the position. Long-time director Becky Clemons retired at the end of last month after several years. The Library Board had been looking for a new director since June. According to the Greene Prairie Press, […]