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Wednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville
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 First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – June 20, 2024
Recently my sister who lives in Florida sent me this recipe. A neighbor had made it and my sister just raved about it. I haven’t made it yet, but I do believe it must be really good because my sister doesn’t often get excited about recipes.
Read MoreBeverly Farm Foundation to Host Annual Fireworks Display on Saturday, June 29th
Beverly Farm Foundation is thrilled to announce its annual Fireworks Display will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024. This beloved community event promises an evening of family fun and dazzling fireworks to light up the skies over Godfrey. “We are excited to once again welcome our friends and neighbors in the Riverbend community to…
Read MoreGood Growing – June 13, 2024
Why are there holes in my roses? Roseslugs By Ken Johnson Roses have been popular flowers for centuries and remain popular today. Their large, showy, often fragrant flowers grace many landscapes. Humans aren’t the only animals that find roses attractive, though. A variety of insects will feed on roses. While Japanese beetles often get much…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – June 13, 2024
My family and friends know I love pie! If I have a choice between pie, cookies, cake, or ice cream, I will almost always pick Pie! I have a recipe that is pretty easy to make and yet so good.
Read MoreIllinois DCFS reminds parents and caregivers to ‘Get water wise…supervise!’ when children are in or near water
Summer is here, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of the importance of always supervising children when they are in or near water to avoid the tragedy of accidental drowning deaths. In 2023, 20 Illinois children lost their lives to accidental drowning: eight in pools, four…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – June 13, 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 MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – June 13, 2024
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 First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – June 13, 2024
■ Thursday, June 13 Grafton’s Music in the Park at Grove Memorial Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Porch Café.
Read MoreResidents encouraged to monitor air quality, protect public health and reduce air pollution
Following the historic impacts of the 2023 wildfire season, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are encouraging residents to routinely monitor air quality to protect their health and reduce contributions to air pollution. Like the weather, air quality can change from day to day. The Illinois EPA…
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