Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

Jacksonville

Reporter at The Journal-Courier

Reporter with the Journal-Courier in Jacksonville, Illinois

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Articles

Roodhouse mayor fills city council, clerk vacancies after mass resignations

2 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

ROODHOUSE - Newly elected Mayor Jim Riley has appointed four new aldermen and a new city clerk after four Roodhouse City Council members and the clerk resigned last month. Among those appointed were two who sought the positions in the April election but were not elected. Riley appointed Gage Giberson and Stephen Speeks to represent Ward 1, William Henline to represent Ward 2 and Earnest Brown to represent Ward 3. The four appointments rounded out the six-person council.
Winchester officials move to condemn vacant Main Street building

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

WINCHESTER - A vacant building between Myalyn's Boutique and Pharmacy Plus on the Winchester square may soon be condemned after city officials voted Wednesday to begin the process. The building at 39 S. Main St. once was a doctor's office but had been vacant for many years and has seen many owners. "The last person to occupy the building was Dr. Hynes," Mayor Rex McIntire said.
Beardstown bridge work ongoing, shifts to longer stretch

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

BEARDSTOWN - The Illinois Department of Transportation has moved on to the second stage of repair work for the Beardstown bridge that crosses the Illinois River. the work has moved to a longer section of the bridge, which the department says will mean longer delays for those waiting to cross. An alternate route has been established for drivers to cross over the river at Meredosia. The department is asking drivers to be patient as the work is completed.
Pike County hosting fair this week, featuring demolition derby, tractor pulls

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

PLEASANT HILL - The Pike County Fair is bring back its traditional entertainment for the year with live music, tractor pulls and the demolition derby. The fair crowned some of its royalty Tuesday night and its Little Miss on Wednesday.
Poultry exhibition suspension lifted by state

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

Illinois Department of Agriculture has lifted a temporary suspension of poultry exhibitions and sales. The suspension was put in place because of the threat of the spread of H5N1 avian flu, according to the department. The state took the necessary steps to help limit the spread of avian flu and has been watching the number of cases, Illinois State Veterinarian Mark Ernst said.
Two die after weekend motorcycle accident in Pike County

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

PITTSFIELD - Two people have died after a motorcycle accident Saturday on Illinois Route 106. The two were on a motorcycle that left the road and crashed about 12:15 p.m. about a half mile north of Illinois Route 54, according to Illinois State Police. Both the driver and the passenger, neither of which has been identified, had to be flown from the scene. Both later died from injuries suffered in the crash. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Department of Ag accepting specialty crop grant proposals

4 weeks ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

May 29-The Illinois Department of Agriculture is accepting grant proposals to help boost the state's specialty crop industry. Specialty crops include "fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture)," according to the department. The department intends during the next three years to distribute more than $679,000 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant.
Department of Ag accepting specialty crop grant proposals

4 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is accepting grant proposals to help boost the state's specialty crop industry. Specialty crops include “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture),” according to the department. Article continues below this adThe department intends during the next three years to distribute more than $679,000 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant.
Greene County Fair adds concert to entertainment line-up

1 month ago | thetelegraph.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

CARROLLTON — Those going to the Greene County Fair on Thursday are in for a new treat this year as they are entertained with a concert. While Thursday's have been know to host monster trucks, this year they will see a performance from Matt Jordan, featuring Hunter Clark.
Memorial hospitals provide infant sleep sacks

1 month ago | bnd.com | Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree

May 28-Memorial Health hospitals are giving new parents free infant sleep sacks as a part of a Safe Sleep initiative. Parents who give birth at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital will leave with a sack. The initiative is a part of a program with Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative. While in the hospital, staff teach parents about the safe sleep techniques that help decrease the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.