Greene County police and traffic
The following police reports were filed between April 10 and April 16, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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CIVIL CASES FILED Chem Nut, Inc. vs. Logan Agri-Service, Inc., Logan Equipment, LLC, Edward L. Logan, contract actions, 4-6-26.
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Felonies Krisica L. Hancock, dob 3-26-1988, was found guilty on a charge of resisting a peace officer, firefighter or correctional officer, 1 year conditional discharge, $500 fine, 10 days county jail; a charge of felony escape/peace officer has been dismissed.
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The following police reports were filed between April 10 and April 16, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Read MoreYouth Leadership Academy builds confidence, skills, and community connections
University of Illinois Extension successfully concluded its 2025–2026 Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), a multi-session leadership development program designed to prepare high school youth for future leadership roles in their schools, careers, and communities.
Read MoreRIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: Asian Carp are not that Funny Anymore
An article appeared in the April 9 edition of the Wall Street Journal regarding some “high-flying fish” referred to as Asian carp; some politically correct folks believe this name is insensitive so this species is also sometimes referred to as “silver carp” or “invasive carp” but here in the Mid-West, they are Asian carp. One…
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: Adapt
The toms are gobbling all around. Their call is one of the most recognizable in all of nature. Whether one is a turkey hunter or not, everyone knows this familiar sound. And even though a tom turkey will gobble the entire year, he is especially vocal during the spring mating season.
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: Learning to Pray
From the first sing-song prayers of childhood to the fervent pleas of hurting hearts, I learned how to talk to God from examples all around me. It started as a toddler. Jesus loved me, this I knew, and I thanked Him every night. Folded hands. Scrunched eyes. Simple words repeated with an innocent heart.
Read MoreStorm this past Friday afternoon leaves mark on Pike County
By BETH ZUMWALT A late afternoon storm passed through Pike County Friday, April 17 causing a line of destruction from Pleasant Hill through to Griggsville. Although there are unconfirmed sightings of a tornado, other believe it was winds in excess of 70 m.p.h that caused the damage.
Read MoreHeneghan and Associates, Inc. awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors
Heneghan and Associates, Inc. (HA) has awarded five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors as part of its annual program. The recipients were selected from more than 60 applicants across the firm’s service areas. “We are proud to recognize these talented students for their hard work, dedication and commitment to their communities,” said HA…
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