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Pecans profitable, but challenging to produce in southern Illinois
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Pecans are a long-term commitment with 13 years from planting trees to harvest. It is a commitment that paid off for Karen and Ralph Voss.
Read MoreBuchheit Enterprises Celebrates 90 Years in Business
Buchheit Inc. celebrates 90 years in business. In honor of the company’s milestone, Marketing Manager, Michael Sheppard, said, “We are excited to celebrate 90 years of serving our communities. It is rare to see a family-owned operation succeed now, much less into our 5th generation. We are blessed to have grown across all divisions for…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – February 8, 2024
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and like many of you, I plan to fix something sweet for my Valentine! I have two recipes to share that I think are pretty special. The first one is a recipe I found in a cooking magazine some years back, and it’s so good! The red and white colors lend itself…
Read MoreFormer GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization
Sam McCann was set to represent himself in a bench trial beginning Monday By HANNAH MEISEL | Capitol News Illinois Instead of laying out his defense in his long-awaited federal corruption trial on Monday morning, former State Sen. Sam McCann was hospitalized in Missouri after a weekend of feeling unwell, according to his wife and…
Read MoreDelhi Baptist Church holds annual Awana Grand Prix
JERSEY: Meeting about public safety sales tax next Thursday
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board is asking voters to consider a public safety sales tax that would go toward maintaining the courthouse, sheriff’s department, the government building and all other buildings and grounds owned by the county. Over the last few years the county has been looking at necessary repairs and the .05%…
Read MoreEagles Land in Grafton
By Steven Spencer Birdwatchers were out over the weekend with their binoculars and cameras with plenty of bald eagles to spot along the River Road. There was also a chance to get a close up with one at the Grafton Visitors Center on Saturday. Liberty, a 32 year old resident eagle at the World Bird…
Read MoreCome to the Table meals make move this month
By Steven Spencer The weekly Come to the Table community meals served every Wednesday at the Feyerabend Building will be making a permanent move to the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville starting this month. Since September of 2022 weekly meals sponsored and prepared by First Baptist have brought the community together for a great meal…
Read MoreEarly voting starts this week
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford has announced that early voting will begin this week on Thursday, Feb. 8, and will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jersey County Government Building from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We have made all the necessary preparations to open for early voting…
Read MoreRip Crotchett receives Republican Distinguished Service Award
By Steven Spencer Russell “Rip” Crotchett was presented with the Republican Distinguished Service Award by the Jersey County Republican Central Committee following their Lincoln Day Dinner. Crotchett was recognized for his dedication to the county and lifetime of service to the community. For 62 years Crotchett has served as the Jersey 1 Precinct Committeeman, served…
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