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Area Arrests And Accidents 05/01/24
The Christian County Sheriff's Office reported the following to Regional Radio News;. Richard Busboom, 29, of Taylorville was turned him in to CCSO on 04/24/24 on a Warrant. Aaron Bice, 49, of Springfield was arrested by Macon County and transported to CCSO on a Warrant. Christopher Hampton, 39, of Farmersville...
Central Illinois Food Bank Talks Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
One of the largest single-day food collection initiatives is already underway and the Central Illinois Food Bank wants the community to be looking out for a donation notice in the mail. Brooke Dunn, Public Relations Manager for the Central IL Food Bank describes Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an annual initiative that makes donation of non-perishable food items as easy as leaving the bag of goods in your mailbox.
Taylorville Police Name Officer Of The Quarter
The Taylorville Police Department has announced its Officer of the Quarter. Officer Matthew Nichols was named the recipient of the award for his performance this cycle. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says Officer Nichols, a valued member of Platoon A, has demonstrated unwavering dedication and outstanding commitment to his duties, particularly in the area of apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants. Wheeler says his relentless determination has made a significant impact on ensuring the safety and security of our community.
New Solar Project Being Built Outside Of Taylorville On Route 48
A new project outside of Taylorville will be bringing solar to the Ameren Grid. The Skyline Solar Project will be built on Route 48 right off McAdam. According to Angeli Chandler, Director of Communications, with Cypress Creek Renewables says that, as a benefit of being a community solar project, local Ameren Customers can sign up to receive a discount on their electric bills. Construction began on the project at the beginning of April and is expected to be completed by the end of August.
Neil Ferris moves from boys basketball at Lutheran to girls hoops at Pana
With one hire, Pana filled its girls basketball coaching vacancy while Lutheran was left to find a new boys basketball coach. Neil Ferris was hired as the new girls basketball coach at Pana after spending two years coaching the boys team at Lutheran. “This program, historically, has been very, very successful,” Ferris said....
Jury finds man guilty of killing-ex girlfriend, shooting her date in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — A Montgomery County jury on Friday found a man guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend and attempting to kill a man she was on a date with in 2021. Robert Tarr was found guilty on four counts, including first-degree murder for the death of Leslie Reeves and the attempted murder of Christopher Smith. The jury returned the guilty verdicts on Tarr's 51st birthday.
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