David Bauer

Jacksonville

Publisher and Editor at The Journal-Courier

Editor and publisher of the Journal-Courier in Jacksonville, Ill.

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Articles

Roodhouse man dies in Greene County crash after medical emergency

1 day ago | thetelegraph.com | David Bauer

CARROLLTON — A Roodhouse man died in a head-on collision Friday in Greene County after suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. Greene County Coroner Brady S. Milnes said Dennis Swarringim, 69, of Roodhouse, died at the scene of a crash about 1 p.m. on Friday on U.S. 67 near Carrollton. Article continues below this adA preliminary Illinois State Police report said Swarringim's car crossed the center line and collided head-on with a semi-trailer truck near Berdan Road.
Authorities identify Greenfield man who died when motorcycle hit truck

2 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 12-Authorities have identified a motorcyclist who died Saturday in a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 267 near South Jacksonville. Timothy Pennington, 60, of Greenfield was driving his motorcycle near Lake Jacksonville Road about 2:18 p.m. Saturday when it hit the rear of a pickup truck, according to a preliminary report. Pennington was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Morgan County Coroner Marcy Patterson. It has not been determined how the crash occurred.
Police beat

2 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 12-Morgan CountySheriffARRESTS, CITATIONS-A 20-year-old Jacksonville woman was booked into the Morgan County jail at 6:39 a.m. Monday on a warrant accusing her of failing to appear in court on a charge of resisting a peace officer. -A 30-year-old Jacksonville man was booked into the Morgan County jail at 8:51 p.m Sunday on a warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on charges of aggravated assault and criminal damaging.
Teen crashes in Jacksonville backyard after police chase

2 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 12-A teen's wild ride came to a quick end after police said he turned into a driveway instead of onto a street and wound up in the backyard of a Jacksonville residence. A Jacksonville Police officer said he tried to pull over a car for a traffic-related offense about 7:07 p.m. Sunday at South Clay Avenue and Kentucky Street but the driver took off.
Two killed in separate crashes on Jacksonville-area roads, police say

3 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 11-Separate crashes claimed two lives on Jacksonville-area roads this weekend. A Roodhouse man died in a head-on collision Friday in Greene County and a motorcyclist was fatally injured Saturday after striking the rear of a pickup truck near South Jacksonville, authorities said. Greene County Coroner Brady S. Milnes said Dennis Swarringim, 69, of Roodhouse died at the scene of a crash about 1 p.m. Friday on U.S. 67 near Carrollton.
Police beat

3 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 11-Jacksonville PoliceARRESTS, CITATIONS-A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested at 4:24 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of South Fayette Street on a Cass County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court. -A 48-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of North Main Street on a Morgan County warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on charges of operating an uninsured vehicle and having no valid driver's license.
Wanted: Police seeking help to find those with warrants

3 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 11-This week's wantedThe following are being sought on arrest warrants, according to various sheriff's departments. The addresses listed are the last known addresses provided by the warrants and may be outdated. -Harold M. Sheehan, 80, of 254 Boucher Lane, Franklin, is being sought on a warrant accusing him of failing to appear in court on a charge of reckless discharge of a firearm. He is a white male standing 6 feet tall and weighing 210 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes. -Alexandria R.
Vehicle break-ins

4 days ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 10-Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties is seeking information to assist Morgan County Sheriff's Department in its investigation of vehicle break-ins. Deputies handled four separate incidents between May 1 and May 3 involving vehicles in the 2000 block of Fricke Road in Meredosia, the 100 block of Pearl Place and 100 block of Adele Court, both in Jacksonville, and one in Waverly. Cash and credit cards were among the items removed.
Steve Miller Band to perform for U of I homecoming

6 days ago | pantagraph.com | David Bauer

CHAMPAIGN — Some call him the Space Cowboy. Some call him the Gangster of Love. The University of Illinois calls rock legend Steve Miller a featured homecoming guest. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts The Steve Miller Band, which emerged in the 1960s with its blues- and jazz-tinged rock sound, has delivered such hits as "Fly Like an Eagle," "The Joker" and "Take the Money and Run" over the years.
Boil-water order issued for part of Murrayville

1 week ago | bnd.com | David Bauer

May 6-A boil-water order has been put in place for a portion of Murrayville. The precautionary measure involves Railroad Street and south of Railroad Street, according to Murrayville-Woodson Water Commission. It was put in effect Tuesday morning and will last until further notice, according to the commission.