Carrollton gives stipend to water plant employees
By Carmen Ensinger Now that the City of Carrollton has a new water plant that is fully automated, there is no need for there to be personnel at the plant 24/7, especially overnight. However, there is the need for someone to be on-call should there be an emergency. Currently, the city pays the Public Works…
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BLUFFS Olivia Mae Clark Carson Glen Clevenger Carter Michael Edlen David Leon Hepworth Zayah Dean Kingery Macee Lynn Lawson Bryce Alexander Leake-Hunter Bailee Mae Long Grady Rollin Lee Mueller Chase Conrad Smith Elaine Taylor Sprague Adrianna Jean Thurman Richard Dean Winkelman BRUSSELS Dayton Brundies Dylan Droege Augie Eberlin Madalyn Nolte Audrina Pohlman Summer Schneider Leila…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: What’s causing these circles in the lawn? Fairy rings
By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Have you ever noticed a near-perfect circle of lush green grass or a ring of mushrooms growing in a lawn? While these patterns may seem concerning or even supernatural, they are caused by soil-dwelling fungi and are commonly referred to as fairy rings.
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CITY OF JERSEYVILLE gets ready for America’s 250th
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved the banner design artwork last week as part of their preparation for America’s 250 Celebration.
Read MoreJERSEY COUNTY BOARD fills vacancy left by Chairman Krueger
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board issued a Resolution of Sympathy to the family of Chairman Gary Krueger at their May board meeting following his death in April. The resolution recognized Krueger for his faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Jersey County as a public official who will sadly be missed. Krueger…
Read MoreCARROLLTON SQUARE PROJECT planning meeting set for May 21
By Carmen Ensinger It has been almost five years since Carrollton was awarded nearly $2 million in grants to revitalize its downtown square – so long in fact that many might have even forgotten about it.
Read MoreWINCHESTER APPROVES TIF funding for Rural Cyclery expansion
By Carmen Ensinger Winchester City Council approved a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) request through the Façade Improvement Program in the amount of $5,000 from Colin and Jackie Kuchy, owners of Rural Cyclery, at their May meeting.
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North Greene youth league baseball and softball in full swing
Youth League baseball and softball is in full swing and when the rain holds off, a few games even manage to be played. North Greene managed to get in a boys machine pitch game and the girls managed to get in a third grade game against Murrayville at home.
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