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2024 Little Miss and Miss Jersey County contestants
Little Miss and Miss Jersey County contestants have been announced for the 2024 Jersey County Fair Queen Pageant, which will be held on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m.
Read MoreScott Hoskins announced as new publisher and president of Better Newspapers
By Zachary Daum | For the River County News papers Better Newspapers announces Scott Hoskins as its new publisher and president. Serving as Better Newspapers Vice President as well as regional manager, Hoskins has been at the company for 17 years, but his experience with the company goes back far further. Scott Hoskins has served…
Read MorePastor Brent Meyer prepares to say goodbye to First Baptist Church or Jerseyville
By Steven Spencer First Baptist Church of Jerseyville is preparing to say goodbye to their longtime pastor with Pastor Brent Meyer announcing his retirement and delivering his last sermon with First Baptist at the end of this month. Pastor Brent made the move to Jerseyville with his family in 2011 and has spent 13 serving…
Read MoreDaughters of the American Revolution commemorate Flag Day
Betsey Ann Park packed for annual picnic
Lacking quorum, State Commission Delays Vote on Stateville and Logan C.C. Closures
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) and Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-West Dundee) met last week as members of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) for the purpose of taking official action on whether to close two correctional facilities being proposed by the Governor. The future of the Stateville Correctional Center, a maximum facility for…
Read MoreIDNR seeking public’s help with wild turkey brood surveys
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteer citizen scientists to assist with wild turkey brood surveys to aid biologists in monitoring turkey population trends and reproductive success.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – June 20, 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.
Read MoreReassessing the Opossum-Tick Relationship: Insights from a 2021 study
By Chris Enroth It seems like every social media exchange where the topic of ticks or possums comes up, I see a meme or photo glorifying the possum and saying they will keep ticks out of your yard. This statement is based on a 2009 study that showed possum grooming led to them devouring ticks…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – June 20, 2024
■ Friday, June 21 Jerseyville Rock the Block from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Porch Café at the water tower at the corner of Arch and Washington.
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