JCJ News
Congresswoman Mary Miller visits Grafton
By Steven Spencer Congresswoman Mary Miller visited Grafton on Saturday, Jan. 28, touring the city with Mayor Mike Morrow. “I had a wonderful day touring Grafton with Mayor Morrow,” Miller said in a press release. “We visited eight small businesses, and I had the opportunity to discuss infrastructure, economic development, and the need to defend…
Read MoreJersey County Journal is NOT going anywhere
Newspapers will continue to be delivered each week It has been brought to the attention of the River County News staff that some residents of Jersey County are under the impression that we will no longer be printing a physical copy of our paper. This is not true. The Jersey County Journal will still be…
Read MoreJaycees raffling hog to benefit Two Rivers Crime Stoppers
By Carissa Sitki The Jersey Calhoun Jaycees are currently selling tickets for their second annual Hog Raffle and this year’s proceeds are benefitting Two Rivers Crime Stoppers (TRCS). The local Jaycees Chapter began selling tickets for their Hog Raffle on Sunday, Jan. 1, and will continue to sell them throughout the counties until the raffle…
Read MoreQEM Fire Protection District renovates fire tower
The QEM Fire Protection District of Elsah/Grafton, recently completed a renovation of its three-story live fire training tower. The project began on March 8, 2022, and was completed on Dec. 14, 2022, according to a press release from QEM. The renovations included the replacement of fire tiles in two burn rooms; installation of a new…
Read MoreIs Canning Flour Safe?
BY LISA Peterson, MS Extension: Nutrition & Wellness During gardening seasons, Americans home can fruit and vegetables to store them at room temperature and enjoy them throughout the year. Fruits and vegetables go bad much quicker than dry ingredients such as flour, but how long can you store flour, and is it safe to can…
Read MoreBlue Man Group returns to St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox
The all-new tour of Blue Man Group will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited five performances Feb. 9-12. Tickets for Blue Man Group at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now at MetroTix.com or by calling 314-534-1111. Ticket costs start at $29 and prices are subject to change; refer…
Read MoreJPL announces February events
“Show off your pets at the library this month” During the month of February, Jerseyville Public Library (JPL) has numerous events scheduled, including a pet fashion show, ukulele jam session, lego club, and movie nights, to name a few. On Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. the JPL is offering folks the chance to give…
Read MoreL&C announces Fall 2022 honors lists
Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) has released the lists of their full-time and part-time honors students for the Fall 2022 semester. Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74…
Read MoreLocal author, Kennedy, continues series
By Austin Andre Jerseyville author, Donna Kennedy, is hard at work again promoting her latest book, titled “The Whole Truth.”
Read MoreStorm spotter class coming to Jerseyville
By Carissa Sitki The National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in St. Louis, partnered with the Jerseyville Emergency Management Agency to bring a storm spotter presentation to Jerseyville next week for those who have an interest in weather and would like to learn more. This free class will take place at Jersey Community High School,…
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