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Producers gain valuable knowledge during Summer Field Day
PANA, Ill. – Producers in central Illinois gained valuable information directly from University of Illinois experts during the 2024 Summer Field Day held at Dudley Smith Farm, located between Taylorville and Pana in Christian County. While enjoying a cool breeze under a tent to avoid the harsh summer sun, attendees learned the latest research findings on the impacts of soil quality and were given options to employ better soil health changes in their cattle, pasture, and farming operations.
Crimestoppers offers $1,000 for leads on parole violator spotted in Taylorville
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WICS) — This week Crimestoppers is seeking information on a wanted subject believed to be in Christian County. Law enforcement is seeking information on Jeremy Emery, also known as "JT". Emery is wanted out of the State of Illinois for a violation on his parole for...
West Nile Virus detected in Macon, Christian Counties
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The spread of West Nile Virus continues as two county health departments say they found batches of mosquitoes infected by the virus. In Christian County, officials reported a positive test of mosquitoes with West Nile Virus on Monday in north Taylorville. Macon County officials announced Thursday a mosquito batch that their […]
Christian County man killed in single-vehicle crash: Coroner
MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Moweaqua has died following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The crash happened just west of Moweaqua on County Road 1900N. Moweaqua Fire Chief Ramiro Estrada told WCIA that just one car was involved and it left the road for unknown reasons. There was only one person in the […]
Coroner identifies man killed in rural Christian County crash
MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WAND)- The coroner is identifying a man who was killed in a crash in rural Christian County Tuesday. The Moweaqua Fire Department responded to County Highway 4 (2637 East & 1900 North) near the Moweaqua golf course around 8:30 p.m. The road was closed during the crash investigation.
Moweaqua Man Dies In Car Accident
A Moweaqua man was killed in a vehicle crash on County Highway 4 in Christian County on Tuesday evening. The crash occurred at 2637 East and 1900 North Road on County Highway 4 between Moweaqua and the Golf Course around 8:30 PM. 27-year-old Logan T. Gallagher of Moweaqua was the individual identified by Macon County Coroner Michael Day. He was pronounced dead at 9:14 PM at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. The road was closed for a significant amount of time but is open now.
Taylorville Municipal Band To Play Two Shows
The Taylorville Municipal Band will be performing on July 3 at the Christian County Historical Society and July 4 at the Lake Taylorville Marina. Both concerts will begin at 7:00 PM and are free and open to the public. “It is challenging to prepare two concerts in one week, with different music, when the band only rehearses once a week,” muni band director Chris Gunn stated, “But this year’s band has risen to the occasion, and audience goers can expect outstanding performances.”
Multiple Arrests Made In Christian County Following Sting Operation
Three people were arrested in Stonington and Owaneco, following an investigation from the Community Action Team. Chad Hull, Christopher Barnes, and Danielle Moffitt were all arrested on various charges. The Community Action Team and the Emergency Response Team were actively engaged in operations and executed two search warrants. Hull was arrested in Stonington for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Barnes was arrested in Owaneco for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, along with possession of methamphetamine and intent to deliver. Danielle Moffitt was also arrested in Owaneco on a full extradition warrant related to dangerous drugs.
Three charged with drug offenses in Christian Co.
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A recent investigation by the Taylorville Police Department resulted in three people being arrested on drug charges. Chief Dwayne Wheeler said that over the weekend, the Taylorville Emergency Response Team and the multi-agency Community Action Team served two search warrants. One was served in Stonington and resulted in the arrest of […]
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