Jacksonville Treasurer Smiljanich Dies
By Benjamin Cox on November 24, 2021 at 6:50am
An elected Jacksonville City Official has died. Mayor Andy Ezard’s Office announced yesterday evening that longtime City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich died at his home yesterday after a lengthy illness. He was 73. Smiljanich became City Treasurer in 2000 after he was appointed to replace then-Treasuer Sally Long. Long had resigned to take over Jacksonville Municipal […]
January Jury Trial Set for Adams County Animal Breeder
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 23, 2021 at 3:36pm
An Adams County animal breeder facing charges of violating the Humane Care for Animal Act is headed to a jury trial. 43-year-old Andrea Hapke of Clayton, appeared in Adams County Court this morning for a pretrial hearing. Hapke faces two counts of a 1st violation of the Humane Care for Animals Act, stemming from September […]
County Commissioners Pause to Remember Bill Meier
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 23, 2021 at 10:57am
The Morgan County Commissioners held a very nuts and bolts meeting this morning with one exception. Upon opening the meeting, Commission Chair Ginny Fanning took a moment to remember the late Bill Meier who passed away after a lengthy illness on November 10th. “I’d like to start the meeting with remembering our colleague Bill Meier. […]
Pathway Executive Director to Retire
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 23, 2021 at 10:37am
Pathway Services is looking for a new Executive Director. Maryjane Million, executive director of Pathway Services Unlimited, Inc., is retiring at the end of March, according to an announcement by Kevin Eckhoff, president of the Pathway Board of Directors. Million became executive director of Pathway in March 2020. She had previously served on the Pathway […]
Morris Also Facing Outstanding Charges Stemming From Aug. Incident
By Benjamin Cox on November 23, 2021 at 6:27am
A Hull, Illinois man facing multiple arson charges is also facing charges from a previous incident in August. 41 year old Brian D. Morris allegedly pointed a gun at firefighters Sam L. Reed and Melissa S. Grimsley and fired three shots into the air in an incident on August 27th. Morris was charged with two […]
Adams Co. Pair Arrested on Multiple Charges Ordered to Have DNA Swabs
By Benjamin Cox on November 23, 2021 at 6:25am
Two people charged with multiple violent crimes in Adams County were back in court this morning on a motion for them to submit to DNA testing. 34 year old Bradley Yohn of Springfield and 32 year old Karen Blackledge of Quincy were back in court in front of Adams Co. Judge Tad Brenner on a […]
Joe Page Bridge to Close This Morning For Repairs
By Benjamin Cox on November 23, 2021 at 5:57am
The Joe Page Bridge linking Calhoun and Greene counties will be closed temporarily for repairs, starting this morning. The closure begins at 8AM and is expected to last through Noon tomorrow. According to a press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation, the closure is necessary so workers can perform critical deck repairs. IDOT says […]
City Council Proposes 0% Tax Levy for 2021
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 22, 2021 at 8:42pm
Jacksonville residents might be a bit taken aback when they open their property tax bill next year if a new ordinance is passed next month. The Jacksonville City Council met in regular session Monday night and among items on the agenda, the Council heard a first reading of the 2021 Tax Levy Ordinance. Alderman don […]
Pike County Chosen for COVID Rural Testing Program
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 22, 2021 at 2:36pm
Free drive-thru COVID testing is coming to Pike County soon. The Pike County Health Department has been chosen to participate in a Rural Testing Pilot Program by the Illinois Department of Public Health. According to an announcement this afternoon, Pike County Health Department staff will provide free testing at the Pike County Farm Bureau located […]
New Wind Farm Owners to Abide by Apex Agreement, Lighting Tower Delayed by Protest
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 22, 2021 at 1:25pm
The Lincoln Land Wind Project has been sold by Apex Clean Energy. Danish renewable energy company Ørsted (YUR-sted) has acquired the company, according to a press release this morning. According to the deal, the Danish company acquired the wind farm from funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Infrastructure and Power strategy. Ares had purchased the […]