JCJ News
JCMS media center to receive furniture updates
By Carissa Sitki The Jersey Community Unit School District 100 held their monthly Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening, May 18, where the purchase of new furniture for the middle school media center in the amount of $65,000 was approved. Jersey Community Middle School (JCMS) Principal Thomas Leslie said he would like to bring…
Read MoreSchetter presents $5,000 check to Chief Spanton
By Austin Andre The Grafton City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 16. The meeting began with the Jersey County Circuit Clerk Daniel Schetter addressing the council. Schetter spoke about using several grants for modernizations and the use of $75,000 of Peterson Equipment with no taxpayer money. Schetter presented Grafton Police Chief Eric…
Read MoreJerseyville is ‘Loving Life’
By Carissa Sitki Loving Life’s fifth annual Special Needs Dinner Dance brought some excitement to Jerseyville on Friday, May 19. The dance this year had a 1950s/1960s theme. Each year the organization crowns a king and queen of the dance. This year, Michelle Spurlock was crowned queen and Jerseyville’s own Colten Skinner was crowned king.…
Read MoreJersey County observes Memorial Day
Jersey County is prepared to commemorate Memorial Day this weekend with ceremonies taking place in Jerseyville and Grafton. Veterans of Foreign Wars 4528 will be hosting this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, at 9 a.m. through Jerseyville. The parade will begin lining up on West Prairie Street between Wells Norris Tire and…
Read MoreGrafton Chamber holds 6th annual Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament
By Carissa Sitki A little rain didn’t stop the sixth annual Grafton Chamber Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament at Lockhaven Golf Club in Godfrey on Friday afternoon, with organizers saying the event gathered a great turnout. Peter Allen, owner of Loading Dock and the Bloody Bucket, headed up the event along with Jamie Clayton and Andrew…
Read MoreEnvironmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban state use of polystyrene foam containers
By ANDREW ADAMS & NIKA SCHOONOVER | Capitol News Illinois Several pieces of environmental legislation are making their way through the Illinois General Assembly on what was scheduled to be the final week of the spring legislative session. The proposals range from shifting the state’s procurement requirements to a measure aimed at improving soil health…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – May 24, 2023
Memorial Day Ceremony May 29th, at 12 p.m. Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse Il. Services conducted by Roodhouse American Legion 373, Post and Aux.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – May 24, 2023
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the Feyerabend Building, 201 East Spruce Street.
Read MoreJersey Community Hospital breaks ground for upgrades
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Journal Jersey Community Hospital has announced the beginning of a new $1.2 million infrastructure upgrade project aimed at enhancing facilities for the benefit of patients, employees and the community. Some aspects of the project included a new entrance on Wock Lane, new employee parking and a JCH Memorial Walking Trail.…
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