Boyd Memorial Hospital Names New CEO
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 3:27pm
Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton has named a new Chief Executive Officer. Stace D. Holland joins the hospital’s senior administration after more than three decades of hospital senior management experience, including a decade of leading Critical Access Hospitals. Holland joins Boys after he was terminated in February by the Board of Trustees of Houston, Missouri […]
Two Area LLCC Students Awarded at 2024 Juried Art Show
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 2:09pm
Two area students recently were winners at the Lincoln Land Community College 2024 Juried Student Art Show. Area winners were Faith Barnett of Waverly – Photography and Aurora King of Chapin – Art History. Art Professor Art Shull says the show was one of the best in quality in his 24 years of teaching at […]
Winchester School District Sets Fourth Public Forum for H.S. Building For May 6
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 12:07pm
The Winchester School District Administration has scheduled a fourth community forum to discuss the potential renovation or replacement of the Winchester High School building. The forum will be held on Monday, May 6th in the Winchester High School Auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a tour of the building starting at 6:00 p.m. […]
Christian Named Asst. Nursing Director at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing & Rehab
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 12:03pm
Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has added a new administrator. Haley Christian has been named as assistant director of nursing at the facility. Christian will help lead the staff who provide care to residents, assist in the training of the health care team, and coordinate resident care with physicians and other caregivers. She has been […]
Driver Injured After A Concrete Truck Rolls Near Jacksonville Waste Water Plant
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 11:53am
One person was hurt after a concrete truck rolled over on its side yesterday morning on the north side of Jacksonville. Jacksonville Police, Jacksonville Fire, LifeStar EMS, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, and Illinois State Police responded to Illinois Route 78 at the Jacksonville Waste Water Treatment Plant for a concrete truck rollover just before […]
JMH, JPD Partner For Bike Rodeo on May 18
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 11:51am
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Jacksonville Police Department will host a bicycle rodeo on Saturday, May 18, in celebration of Bicycle Awareness Month. The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Jacksonville Farmers Market, located at Pathway Plaza at 1905 West Morton Avenue. Children in pre-K through eighth grade are invited to […]
Osage Orange Festival To Kick Off I.C. Commencement Weekend
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 11:47am
Illinois College will host the Osage Orange Festival on Saturday, May 11th from 5-7:30PM on Memorial Lawn at the corner of Mound and Lincoln. The all-ages event is free admission and open to the public. The evening will feature face painting, inflatables, games and more. Twyford’s BBQ, Lazy Laker, and Leo’s on Wheels will provide […]
Two People Arrested After Car Strikes Mobile Home in Franklin
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 11:43am
Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two people in separate incidents over domestic disturbances yesterday morning in Franklin. Deputies were called to an active disturbance at approximately 6:45AM Wednesday to a residence in the 2700 block of Anderson in Franklin. The caller reported to police that someone had rammed a vehicle into the side of a […]
State Appellate Defender Files Appeal in Bliefnick Murder Case
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 11:38am
A high-profile murder trial that occurred in Quincy last summer has an appeal on the docket. Muddy River News reports that a 50-page appeal brief has been filed by Catherine Hart, deputy defender with the Office of the State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, and James H. Waller, assistant appellate defender, on behalf of Timothy Bliefnick. […]
Roodhouse PD Acknowledge Attempted Abduction Reported On Social Media Post
By Benjamin Cox on May 2, 2024 at 11:35am
The Roodhouse Police Department has acknowledged an attempted abduction that has circulated throughout social media over the past weekend. The Journal Courier reports that the Roodhouse Police Department answered a call on Friday at approximately 6:40PM about an attempted abduction at the Casey’s General Store, located at 620 South State Street in Roodhouse. A report […]