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Cynthia Haggitt/Jersey County Journal Kari Jo Alexander was sworn in by Jeresy County Clerk Pam Woodford, as the new Jersey County coroner. Alexander is to fill the office that her father held for 29 years after his passing.

Remembering Larry Joe Alexander

September 16, 2021

Carmen Ensinger/Greene Prairie Press Carrollton Mayor Mike Snyder welcomes everyone to the groundbreaking ceremony of the city’s new water tower which will be located on the west side of town near the FS plant. Flanked by the American flag on the left and the sign describing the project, take note that the city’s present water tower can be seen in the background. The new tower is expected to be up and go online next summer or early fall.

Carrollton breaks ground for new water tower

September 15, 2021

Submitted graphic The latest COVID-19 data released by the Scott County Health Department Monday showed declining numbers of active cases and COVID-19 quarantined individuals in the county compared to the latest set of numbers released two weeks ago. SCHD continues to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Friday, and the department performs COVID-19 tests as medically necessary. In addition, SCHD received a shipment of seasonal influenza vaccine, and the department is in the process of scheduling flu vaccine clinics to be held in the near future.

Scott County COVID-19 numbers on the decline; SCHD eyes flu season

September 15, 2021

David Camphouse/Pike Press Former Quincy Mayor and current Chair of the Illinois State Board of Elections Charles Scholz, on behalf of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, presented a framed document officially declaring Sept. 13, 2021, as Free Frank Freedom Day to the descendants of Frank McWorter, including New Philadelphia Association board members Sandra McWorter, Lonie Wilson and Sheena Franklin. New Philadelphia Association Board President Phil Bradshaw is at far left. McWorter, in 1836, platted and registered the town of New Philadelphia, located between Barry and Baylis, making him was the first African American to plat and register a town in the United States. Sept. 13 is celebrated as Free Frank Freedom Day, because McWorter, a formerly enslaved person, purchased his freedom in Kentucky on Sept. 13, 1819.

New Philadelphia Association celebrates Free Frank Freedom Day

September 15, 2021

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Snyders The Calhoun County Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Sept. 12 with a crowning of a new queen Alexis Klocke by retiring queen Toni Zirkelbach, assisted by Jr. Miss Reagan Clendenny.

Calhoun crowns new royalty

September 14, 2021

Kids (and even their diligent mothers) enjoyed barrel rides pulled by good old-fashioned American machinery, which took them all around the grounds. (Connor Ashlock/Jersey County Journal)

JERSEY – 30th anniversary of Olden Days went off as planned

September 8, 2021

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GREENE – Greene County Days is this weekend

September 8, 2021

At Winchester’s Wednesday, Sept. 1, city council meeting, Alderman Bill Jacquot officially congratulated Winchester resident Kent Coultas on being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Hall of Fame on behalf of Winchester’s city government. (Submitted photo)

SCOTT – Winchester seeks additional funds for library addition; honors Hall of Fame inductee Coultas

September 8, 2021

Fall harvest started for some Pike County farmers last week. The harvest was underway last Thursday, along Route 96 near Rockport. Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Director Kim Curry says he anticipates a good soybean and corn harvest in Pike and Scott counties. Curry also reported that prices remain high. (David Camphouse/Pike Press)

PIKE – Fall corn and soybean harvest underway in Pike County

September 8, 2021

Pictured, front row first, left to right: Augie Webster, Patrick Friedel, Hunter Medling, Auggie Squier, Gage Medling, Jack Webster, Bo Lorsbach, Cole Robeen, Luke Brannan, Hunter Roth, Chase Caselton, Miles Lorton, Joe Stein, Brody Caselton. (Submitted Photo)

CALHOUN – Work continues on St Vincent De Paul food and clothing pantry

September 7, 2021

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Jersey Panthers win first home game against the Lincoln Railers 32-16

September 16, 2021

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September 16, 2021

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September 16, 2021

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