JCJ News
Renovations, repairs ramping up at state fairgrounds
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Construction crews and Illinois State Fair staff are working hard to finish up renovations to the grounds as the countdown to the 2024 fair continues.
Read MoreEducator Agventure Summer Agricultural Institute
Educators are invited to join us June 17-18 for the Educator Agventure Summer Agricultural Institute from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. in Carlinville. Investigate Illinois’ #1 industry – agriculture! While employing nearly 1.5 million people, agriculture generates more than $25 billion annually to Illinois’ economy. Come explore firsthand some of these many careers and aspects of…
Read MoreGood Growing – May 16, 2024
Mental health benefits found among the trees By Emily Swihart As May flowers arrive and we celebrate the arrival of spring, we also turn our attention to Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting well-being. During this time, we acknowledge the highs and lows that…
Read MoreHouse gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs
By PETER HANCOCK | Capitol News Illinois The Illinois House gave final passage last Thursday to a bill establishing a new cabinet-level state agency whose mission will be to provide a kind of one-stop shop for services focusing on early childhood development and education. By the time it’s fully operational in 2026, the new Department…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army announces Genisio as new manager
The Jersey County Service Extension Unit of The Salvation Army is excited to announce their new Service Unit Case Manager Terri Genisio. Genisio joined the group April 15. She is a long time resident of Jerseyville and mother of three adult children. She brings a long list of skills and will be a tremendous case…
Read MoreJERSEY: Ashlyn Brown breaks JCHS strikeout record
By Steven Spencer Ashlyn Brown was recently named the Lady Panthers strikeout leader for Jersey Community High School. Brown broke the record with the first batter against Granite City on Tuesday, May 7. After breaking the record, Brown went on to hit two home runs and had five RBIs for Jersey as the Panthers took…
Read MoreTrinity River Festival returns to McCully Heritage Project next month
By Steven Spencer Trinity River Festival is returning to the McCully Heritage Project in Kampsville for a full weekend of live music and camping from Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9. The multi-day festival will feature more than 25 musicians and bands performing on an acoustic stage and main stage all while raising funds…
Read MoreGolfers gather for annual Larry Bear Golf Tournament
By Steven Spencer The JCH Foundation held their 25th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 10, at the Lockhaven Golf Club. The Larry Bear Golf Tournament raises funds each year for the foundation’s Medical Education Fund program which goes towards scholarships and loans to local students who are pursuing an education in the medical field.…
Read MoreStorm the Beach event coming to Raging Rivers
By Steven Spencer Raging Rivers will be the site for the Storm the Beach event on Friday, June 7, with proceeds going to support the National Memorial of Military Ascent. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 7 there will be a salute to veterans past and present with an evening of family fun.…
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