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Good Growing – July 25, 2024

What’s that white stuff on my magnolia tree? Magnolia scale By Ken Johnson Magnolias are popular trees and shrubs in many landscapes. Their large, showy flowers can range from white to pink to yellow and provide a burst of color in the spring. While they are relatively pest-free, one of the biggest pests is the…

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Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – July 25, 2024

Reservations must be made by 12 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. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.

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Let’s Cook! – July 25, 2024

Recently I had a someone tell me she had been told about a recipe that is wonderful, and she wondered if I might have the recipe for “Anniversary Chicken.” I looked online and found this recipe. I do think it sounds delish, and I hope this is the recipe she is looking for.

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JERSEY: Still cool when it’s hot after all these years

By Steven Spencer It was a chance to make some new memories and reminisce about some old ones in Grafton as Raging Rivers WaterPark celebrated their 35th anniversary on Friday, July 19. To celebrate the special occasion the park opened with free admission Friday evening and invited guests to have some cake, enjoy some live…

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Fatal accident on State Highway 16

By Steven Spencer A traffic accident on State Highway 16 resulted in the death of one of the drivers on Wednesday, July 17. The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that they were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 7:47 p.m. at State Highway 16 at Cherry Lane where a…

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Two dead following flash flooding on Beltrees Road

By Steven Spencer High water levels and heavy rainfall on Tuesday, July 16, led to flash flooding throughout the area which resulted in the death of two individuals. As Tuesday’s storms rolled through the area the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at approximately 12 p.m. as multiple vehicles were caught in…

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