JCJ News
Good Growing – April 18, 2024
Answering your periodical cicada-mania questions for the 2024 dual emergence By Chris Enroth Cicada-mania has been building to almost mythical levels in 2024. Nearly every story on my news feed references this historic event about to occur in Illinois. Despite the media frenzy, there are still lots of questions about the upcoming cicada emergence. So,…
Read MoreSlow down, be aware: Safety is key this planting season
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek The first week of April was cold, windy and wet but the start to planting season is still on the radar for Illinois farmers. And safety is key. With slow-moving vehicles on roadways, the driving public and farmers should be extra careful to prevent accidents and ensure everyone gets home safely…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Agriculture to offer free recycling program for agrichemical containers
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets.
Read MoreYoung entrepreneurs to showcase new business at Jersey County CEO Trade Show
By Steven Spencer Jersey County CEO students have been hard at work and are ready to showcase their new businesses this Friday, April 19, at the Jersey County CEO Trade Show from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Farm and Home Supply in Jerseyville. The CEO students began working on their individual businesses at the…
Read MoreMultiple departments respond to fire at Peace United Church
JCH recognized as one of the top 100 rural and community hospital
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) was recently recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health as one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals of 2024. “This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care to our community, day in and day out. It’s a testament to the dedication of our…
Read MoreGot Faith? county wide clean up
By Steven Spencer Got Faith? Ministries is encouraging everyone to get out and do some spring cleaning with a county wide litter clean up this Saturday, April 20. Steve Pegram said they’re encouraging residents to get out and check the roadsides, ditches or even just their backyard for litter and help get the county litter…
Read MoreGrafton Historical Society holding membership drive
By Steven Spencer The Grafton Historical Society discussed their membership drive at their meeting on Sunday, April 14, at the Edward Amburg History Museum. The drive will run from April until July 28 when special guest speaker Warren Gohl will be in Grafton to discuss the National Memorial of Military Ascent and World War II…
Read MoreFredrick Oakes Sylvester painting to be showcased at Edward Amburg History Museum
By Steven Spencer Grafton’s Edward Amburg History Museum will soon be the home of a Fredrick Oakes Sylvester painting depicting the Mississippi River and bluffs of Grafton. The addition of the piece was announced during the Grafton Historical Society meeting on Sunday, April 14, at the Edward Amburg History Museum. Sylvester was an American impressionist…
Read MoreJersey County Scouts earn DEA badges for Red Ribbon Week
Local Girl Scout troop #77 led by Lindsay Miller and Scout troops 8059B led by Jules King, Damon Atkins, Ray Hasty, and David Rauschkolb and 8059G led by Jennifer Pfleger, Katie Towell, Joe Worst and Tabita Schulte are proudly displaying new badges on their uniforms after being recognized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for…
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