JCJ News
TNI hosting native plant sale this month
Doug Tallamy, author and expert on the interactions of plants and insects, has written several books describing the importance of native plants in our ecosystem. One of his projects, homegrown national parks, encourages homeowners to plant native plants in their yard in order to bring wildlife back to our more urban areas. This year, The…
Read MoreIDOA and IDPH monitoring H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle
While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies confirmed the detection of H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are working closely to monitor the situation and are jointly coordinating prevention and response measures.…
Read MoreJersey 100 students take first in Trebuchet Competition
Nadine Williams celebrates 100th birthday
Illinoisians can now get documents notarized without leaving home
Illinois residents will no longer have to notarize documents in person under a new Electronic-Notary system administered by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Electronic Notarization, or “E-Notary,” will radically change the way people and use notary services, Giannoulias predicted. Without leaving the home or office, an individual or business can have their documents notarized…
Read MoreTri-County Antique Club celebrating 33 years of Olden Days Festival
By Steven Spencer Created to promote, appreciate and preserve the agricultural history of the area, The Tri-County Antique Club will be celebrating the 33rd anniversary of their annual Olden Days Festival this August. This year’s Olden Days Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, “Under the Windmill” at 23946 State…
Read MoreFungi and festivities grow at 4th Annual Great Mushroom Hunt
Got Faith? Weekend coming up in May
By Steven Spencer In their efforts to feed and inspire the hungry Got Faith? Ministries is celebrating Got Faith? Weekend from Wednesday, May 1 to Sunday May 5. Throughout the weekend tons of local stores and businesses will be offering discounts and sales to those wearing a Got Faith? t-shirt. During the week, Tim Ezell…
Read MoreVolunteers plant 22 native trees in Grafton
By Steven Spencer Christine Favilla, Coordinator with Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois, and Michelle Camarena, Chairman of the Grafton Parks Committee, were presented with Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Grafton during the Grafton City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 16. Favilla and Camarena were recognized for their efforts in securing a…
Read MoreJersey County Against Drugs Coalition are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners the: Jerseyville Police Department and the Jersey County Against Drugs Coalition will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.…
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