Woman Arrested in Springfield in Relation to February Death Investigation in Waverly
By Benjamin Cox on October 18, 2024 at 6:15am
A Springfield woman was arrested on Wednesday by members of the Illinois State Police in connection to the death of a Waverly man in February. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation announced late Wednesday that they had arrested 39-year old Kavita Lettimore of Springfield on a charge of Class 2 felony involuntary manslaughter. […]
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Prison on Cocaine Possession Charges
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2024 at 3:56pm
A Jacksonville man arrested multiple times by Jacksonville Police over the last two years on drugs and weapons charges has been sentenced to prison. 36-year old Julius S. Woods of the 300 block of Anna Street pleaded guilty yesterday in Morgan County Circuit to two counts of possession of a controlled substance containing cocaine. Woods […]
Now-Deleted Post by NAACP Mentions Filing Grievance Against JSD 117 Superintendent
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2024 at 3:45pm
The Jacksonville Chapter of the NAACP said in a now-deleted social media post that there would be an official grievance filed against Jacksonville School District 117 Superintendent Steve Ptacek. The chapter alerted the public about possibly filing a grievance with the District 117 Board of Education in a lengthy, now-deleted Facebook post on Sunday. The […]
McWorter Named New Philadelphia President
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2024 at 3:29pm
The New Philadelphia Association has a new President. Gerald McWorter is replacing Phil Bradshaw as a result of Phil’s retirement after serving as their founding president for 28 years. McWorter is the great-great-grandson of the founders of New Philadelphia in 1836, Frank and Lucy McWorter. He is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Illinois […]
Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau on List For Ag In the Classroom Dollars
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2024 at 3:26pm
Ag teachers in Cass & Morgan Counties may be getting a little help soon courtesy of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Agriculture In the Classroom initiative. The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau was one of 81 coalitions around the state awarded a portion of $647,000 in grant dollars which can be used for materials, training, educational lessons, and […]
Delay In Elevator Parts Could Continue November Jury Setting at Greene Co. Courthouse
By Benjamin Cox on October 16, 2024 at 3:24pm
A delay in parts for a new elevator may delay a jury trial setting coming up in Greene County Circuit Court. The Greene Prairie Press reports that the company installing the new elevator at the Greene County Courthouse has ran into a delay in receiving parts for the new elevator installation, pushing the completion date […]
Home Burns on East Lafayette
By Benjamin Cox on October 15, 2024 at 5:52am
The South Jacksonville and Jacksonville Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at a home located at 1422 East Lafayette Avenue just after 10 o’clock Monday morning. The caller told West Central Joint Dispatch that they heard a loud pop or bang and then saw flames coming from the rear of the single-story home. Officials […]
Rotary Club of Jacksonville Receives Presidential Citation
By Benjamin Cox on October 15, 2024 at 5:45am
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville was recently recognized for its work in the previous calendar year. Club President Daniel Lepper accepted the 2023-24 Presidential Citation from Rotary International at the most recent District Conference. Lepper was given the award by Rotary District Governor Dan O’Brien. Lepper accepted the award on behalf of past Jacksonville Rotary […]
HVAC Upgrades Nearly Complete, Window Renovations About Halfway Done at Morgan Co. Courthouse
By Benjamin Cox on October 14, 2024 at 4:17pm
One piece of the Morgan County Courthouse’s renovations is nearly complete. The county commissioners authorized what is believed to be the next to last invoice to Henson Robinson construction in Springfield for the HVAC system updates at the courthouse this past Monday. The pay invoice was for a little over $93,500. Commissioner Chair Mike Wankel […]
QR Code, Podcast Returning in Q4 for Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers
By Benjamin Cox on October 14, 2024 at 4:12pm
The Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers broke even on tips from the greater community in the third quarter. Crime Stoppers started a tip enhancement program during the third quarter for firearm and methamphetamine-related crimes. If a firearm or methamphetamine are found on a person or in a vehicle at the time of arrest, the tipster […]