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Crimestoppers Crime of the Week: Copper Thefts

Crime · Santiago

Crimestoppers Crime of the Week: Copper Thefts

Coverage: 2 sources

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties is seeking information to assist Jacksonville Police Department in its investigation of recent thefts.See the Story

Commentary: Robin Writes by Robin Garrison Leach — Childhood Magic Is Found in the Stars

Brown County · Brown County

Commentary: Robin Writes by Robin Garrison Leach — Childhood Magic Is Found in the Stars

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

I grew up when magic was real; when wishes and luck were a part of every kid’s understanding of life.See the Story

ZIP codes across region added to high-risk lead exposure list

Brown County · Brown County

ZIP codes across region added to high-risk lead exposure list

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Illinois Department of Public Health has added 180 new ZIP codes to the list off those considered at high-risk for pediatric lead poisoning, including parts of Jersey, Macoupin and Sangamon counties.Read Article

Former Greene sheriff Picou seeks return to office

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Former Greene County Sheriff Ben Picou plans to try to return to the office in the 2026 election.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

SchuyPAC to host theater organ concert

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Theater organist Brett Valliant will play the renovated Bartlow 1928 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ during an upcoming Schuyler Performing Arts Council concert.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

Jonathan Baldwin Turner: A visionary in a land of milk and honey

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In celebration of Jacksonville's bicentennial, Dr. Michael Woods is writing a series of articles on some of Jacksonville's early leaders. His first is on Jonathan Baldwin Turner.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

Crime Stoppers sees increase in tips, property recovered

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott and Cass Counties has seen an increase in tips received for the second quarter of 2025, as well as a majority of its property recovered.Property · Brown County Read Article

Taylor Mitchell earns master’s in human paleobiology

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Taylor Mitchell of Forsyth has graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in human paleobiology.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

Luca Thies of Jacksonville recognized for academic excellence

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A Jacksonville student at Georgia Southern University is being honored for academic excellence.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

Kuhntree Jerry to play 2nd Tuesdays concert in Rushville

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Hub — Arts and Cultural Center and Rushville Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring 2nd Tuesdays Music on the Square this summer.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

Transportation agency urges people to slow down when crews mowing

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Illinois Department of Transportation asks people to slow down for the increased mowing this time of year.Brown County · Brown County Read Article

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