White Hall Man Charged With Attempted Arson
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 8:25am
A White Hall man has been charged with attempted residential arson. According to communication with the Greene County State’s Attorney’s Office, on the morning of Monday, November 4th at 270 South Main Street in White Hall, 33-year old Nathaniel M. Thornton of that vicinity is said to have “taken substantial steps towards the commission of […]
First Edition of the Morgan Co. Marvels Awarded
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 6:28am
The Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is delighted to announce the first two honorees of its Morgan County Marvels program, recognizing local excellence and innovation within Morgan County. This inaugural announcement shines a spotlight on Julie Rowe, owner of 37 South Boutique, for her exceptional candle line, and Adam and Kristin Jamison, owners of […]
Pike Co. Man Given Superseding Indictment in Federal Sex Crimes Case
By Benjamin Cox on November 18, 2024 at 6:23am
A Pike County man has been given a superseding federal indictment with his case in Springfield Federal Court. The Journal Courier reports that a hearing before Judge Colleen R. Lawless is scheduled for Monday for Anthony M. Westemeyer, Bobby J. Warner and Michael Wallace, all of Nebo. The initial indictment, issued in September 2021 accused […]
Vacant Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire Late Thursday
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 15, 2024 at 3:15pm
A vacant structure was destroyed by fire Thursday night on the east side of Jacksonville. Jacksonville and South Jacksonville Fire Departments were called to the scene of a structure fire in a mobile home trailer in the Rolling Acres trailer park located at 1042 East Morton Avenue at 11:45 Thursday night. According to a report […]
Crime of the Week: JPD Investigating Theft from Vehicle
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 15, 2024 at 2:32pm
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation in a recent theft from a vehicle. According to police reports, sometime between October 1st and November 9th, an unknown person(s) entered an unoccupied Chevrolet Silverado pickup that was parked in the 1700 block of […]
Jacksonville Man Arrested for Intentinally Running Vehicle into Another Occupied Vehicle
By Jeremy Coumbes on November 15, 2024 at 1:51pm
A Jacksonville man was arrested early this morning after he intentionally ran his vehicle into another occupied vehicle. 29 year old Michael B. Johnson of the 100 block of South Diamond Court was taken into custody early this morning at the Jiffi-Stop convenience store located at 841 West Morton Avenue. At approximately 1:45 am officers […]
West Central IL Gas Station Owner Hit With More Tax Evasion, Forgery Charges by ILAG
By Benjamin Cox on November 14, 2024 at 11:18am
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office has levied more charges against a Central Illinois convenience store chain owner. 39-year old Surjit Singh of Clinton was charged in March 2023 with 2 counts of theft of government property, 4 counts of sales tax evasion, 9 counts of filing fraudulent sales tax returns, and one count of forgery […]
Hamilton’s North East Getting Low-Interest Loan From City to Complete Repairs
By Benjamin Cox on November 12, 2024 at 3:55pm
One of Downtown Jacksonville’s staple businesses is getting a loan from the city to complete a major renovation project. The City Council approved a $75,000 loan from the city’s revolving loan fund to Hamilton’s Catering to help invest in improvements to their building at 110 North East Street. City Treasurer Beth Hopkins told the City […]
Pike Authorities Say They Won’t Charge Rodhouse’s Wife After Trial Testimony
By Benjamin Cox on November 12, 2024 at 7:27am
Pike County authorities say they do not intend to press charges against the wife of 30-year old Austin Rodhouse after the testimony she presented at trial. Muddy River News reports that Pike County Assistant State’s Attorney Leecia Carnes said Friday afternoon after Rodhouse was convicted on all 19 felony charges ranging from aggravated domestic battery […]
HSHS Medical Group’s Jacksonville Foot & Ankle Specialists Staying Put
By Benjamin Cox on November 12, 2024 at 7:24am
HSHS Medical Group is assuring patients in Jacksonville that its three foot and ankle specialists are still available locally to serve the community. While HSHS Medical Group’s primary care providers are relocating to Sangamon County, HSHS Medical Group’s foot and ankle specialists – Dr. John Fleischlie, Dr. Jeff Fleischlie and Dr. Theresa Laughlin – will […]