JCJ News
Good Growing: It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing?
By Ken Johnson Did you notice people’s lawns getting a little long last May? No Mow May has become a popular way to help pollinators. No Mow May began in the United Kingdom in 2019 as a way to help struggling pollinator populations. The idea is that if people don’t mow their lawns during May,…
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – May 2, 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 MoreJuvenile dies following report of gunshot wound
On April 24, 2024, at 4:51 p.m. the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a juvenile male with a gunshot wound, near a residence in rural Jersey County. Jersey County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Officers from Jerseyville Police Department, responded to the location. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim and began administering first…
Read MoreJERSEY: Community gathers at courthouse for 2nd Annual CASA Walk-a-thon
By Steven Spencer CASA of Jersey and Greene Counties and their supporters gathered outside the Jersey County Courthouse on Saturday, April 27, for their 2nd Annual CASA Walk-a-thon. All proceeds from the event went towards CASA and their efforts to help support the children of the community who have experienced abuse or neglect as they…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – May 2, 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 MoreSummer tees off with 7th Annual Mississippi Masters
By Steven Spencer Spring is here and the Grafton Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2024 golf season with the 7th Annual Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament at Lockhaven on Friday, April 26. Peter Allen, owner of the Loading Dock, said the tournament brought 144 golfers out to Lockhaven for the sold out event despite threats…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – May 2, 2024
■ Friday, May 3 Tri-County Antique Club Annual Spring Gas-up and Swap Meet on club grounds at 23946 State Highway 3 in Dow. No admission for shoppers and visitors. Set up begins at 12 p.m on Friday and the meet will be open until 12 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.
Read MoreUrban farm helps students with autism
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Students with autism and other related challenges are gaining essential life skills while learning lessons in urban agriculture.
Read More‘The Last Time I Saw Her’ launch party set for May 16
By Steven Spencer Local author Donna Kennedy is celebrating the release of her newest book “The Last Time I Saw Her” with a launch party and signing at the Do Drop Inn in Dow on Saturday, May 16, at 5 p.m. Kennedy, who writes under the pen name D.F. Kennedy, said this is the fourth…
Read MoreNational Great Rivers Museum to host new Illinois River Art Exhibit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project Office invites you to view a new art exhibit that will be unveiled at the National Great Rivers Museum. Reversing Course: The Illinois River in 1900 and Today looks at 11 sites along the Illinois River depicted through both black-and-white historical photographs and current in-color images by…
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