JCJ News
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding motorists to “Drop it and Drive.” Throughout April, law enforcement officers will work together to enforce texting and distracted driving laws.
Read MoreThe Library offers shelter from April showers
April showers got you down? Come to the Jerseyville Public Library this month where you will find Lego Clubs, Eclipse Parties, Preschool Story Times and even an unforgettable event for your pet! Since events and programming at the Library are open to the public regardless of library card status, everyone is welcome to attend.
Read MoreView the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8
Visitors are invited to view the April 8 solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville. Although the site is not in the path of totality, a spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible beginning at 12:43 p.m. and continuing for just over two hours.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – April 4, 2024
■ Tuesday, April 2 Artist Judy Pfaff lecture at Principia College at 7:30 p.m.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – April 4, 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 MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – April 4, 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 MoreJERSEY: JCMS holds first ever Career Fair
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community Middle School held their first-ever Career Fair last Wednesday, March 27, with over 30 local businesses and professionals stopping by to teach students about their chosen career paths. JCMS Student Services Counselor Beth Morgan said the students had been preparing all month to pick which careers to learn about and…
Read MoreThe hunt is on
Board of Education approves new fencing and waterproofing at East Elementary
By Steven Spencer The Jersey Community Unit District 100 Board of Education approved several items on their agenda at their most recent meeting on Thursday, March 21. After hearing the student report the board went on to approve the consent agenda which included approving previous minutes, the budget report and approving expenditures before moving on…
Read MoreKing Kat Tournament coming to area
By Steven Spencer The Great Rivers and Route Tourism Bureau has announced that the King Kat Tournament will be coming to the Alton Riverfront on Saturday, April 27. The catfish tournament is held across the country, and what better place to fish for catfish than along the Mississippi River. “The King Kat Tournament is another…
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