Missing Quincy Woman Believed Dead, Police Now Search For Her Remains
By Benjamin Cox on December 27, 2024 at 7:44am
A Quincy woman who was married to a man who died in a shootout with police in eastern Missouri last week is now believed dead, according to authorities. Muddy River News reports that St. Charles, Missouri Police have now turned the missing person case of 32-year old Britney Kelly to a homicide case. Kelly was […]
Crime of the Week: Burglary at An Apartment on East Morton Avenue
By Benjamin Cox on December 27, 2024 at 7:32am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent burglary. Sometime between Noon on December 21st and 6am on December 22nd, unknown individuals ade entry into an apartment located in the 1100 block of East Morton Avenue. Several articles of clothing […]
Memorial Health Implementing Visitor Restrictions At Its Hospitals Starting Dec. 27
By Benjamin Cox on December 27, 2024 at 7:28am
Memorial Health is implementing temporary visitor restrictions effective Dec. 27 at its five hospitals to curb the spread of respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommended temporary visitor restrictions due to a statewide increase in respiratory illness including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. The restrictions apply to inpatient units at all five Memorial Health […]
Triopia School District Settles with EEOC Over Alleged Ageism Language in Previous Contract
By Benjamin Cox on December 27, 2024 at 7:25am
Triopia School District has settled a lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over potential ageism in its contract language. The Journal Courier reports that the district was one of several across the state named in the suit that claimed that wording in their contracts may have led the districts to participate in ageism. The […]
One Person Injured in Rural Jacksonville Crash
By Benjamin Cox on December 27, 2024 at 7:22am
One person was injured when their car struck an embankment on Friday. Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies and LifeStar EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hacker Road at Bosier Road. According to deputies’ reports, a 2016 black Chevy Equinox driven by 53-year old Timmy L. Blakeman of Ashland was traveling southbound on Hacker Road, and […]
South Jacksonville Fire Department Contain Small Fire On South West Street
By Seth Gabriel on December 27, 2024 at 7:21am
The South Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Christmas Day that resulted in significant smoke damage. At approximately 11:30am on Wednesday, the South Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a residence at 1457 South West Street. The fire department was called to thescene after neighbors reported observing smoke coming […]
Debris in Chimney Causes House Fire on King Street
By Seth Gabriel on December 27, 2024 at 7:17am
The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Christmas Eve that started as a controlled fire in a fire place. Just after 9:30pm Tuesday, firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1108 King Street. The cause of the fire is believed to be linked to debris in the chimney that caused the fire […]
Chairman’s Chair Dedicated to Long-Time Greene Co. Board Chair Joe Nord
By Benjamin Cox on December 25, 2024 at 7:00am
An honorary seat at the table in the name of one of Greene County’s long-time public servants was dedicated recently. The Greene Prairie Press reports that the family of the late Joe Nord has donated the chairman’s chair to be placed at the head of the Greene County Board table. Nord passed away in March […]
City of Jacksonville Announces Christmas Tree Pick Up Schedule
By Benjamin Cox on December 25, 2024 at 7:00am
The City of Jacksonville has a spot for your real Christmas tree once its time to come down. The city will offer free Christmas Tree pick up January 6th through the 10th. Trees are to be curbside by 8AM each of those days. The City brush drop off on Oak Street will also be open […]
Ferguson Removed from Pittsfield Athletic Director/Football Head Coach Spots
By Benjamin Cox on December 24, 2024 at 5:17pm
The Pikeland School District has dismissed their football coach and athletic director. The Pike Press reports that Pikeland School District #10’s Board of Education voted to dismiss Pittsfield High School Football Coach and Athletic Director Zach Fergson for the 2025-26 school year. Ferguson will retain his high school physical education teaching position and varsity baseball […]