JCJ News
JCH Star Award
The Star Award was presented to Cheri Peters for her outstanding work in her position. Andrea Yoder, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones has sponsored this award alongside JCH. Pictured L to R: Beth King, Cheri Peters and Kelli Wittman. (Submitted photo )
Read MoreIris paper piecing with Association for Home and Community
Jersey County Association for Home and Community Education had a lesson on Iris paper piecing cards. Fun was had by all. First row Margene Rushing, Sandy Bechtold, Bonnie Watkins. Second row Vickie Holder, Mary Thompson, Beverly Science-Crow, Wanda Ridenback, Debbie Zimmerman, Sandy Dial. Not pictured Patsy Walz, Judy McCormick and Melvia O’Neal. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – November 22, 2023
■ Friday, Nov. 24 Grafton Tree lighting at Grove Memorial Park.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building – November 22, 2023
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 Feyerabend Building, 201 East Spruce Street.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – November 22, 2023
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 MoreJerseyville Christian Science Church holds annual Thanksgiving Day service
The public is invited to join the Jerseyville Christian Science Church for its annual one-hour Thanksgiving Day service. It will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, at 10:00am at the Church, 1118 S. Liberty Street, Jerseyville.
Read MoreJERSEY: City approves cannabis zoning ordinance
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved an ordinance regarding zoning for medical and recreational adult-use cannabis businesses at the Tuesday, Nov. 14, council meeting. The council began the regular meeting with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and approval of the bills before moving on to new business and discussion…
Read MoreOverwhelming community support for students in need
By Cory Davenport Students struggling in the Jersey Community High School have resources through the Learning Lab, which provides both academic and social support for students. Kathryn Jones, a paraprofessional at the Learning Lab has been working alongside two other paraprofessionals, five teachers, and the school’s social worker for three years with the mission of…
Read MoreArtist restores Grandfather’s Grafton Fresco
By Cory Davenport Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow and his wife, Lynn Morrow, have a home full of art made by many hands (including the mayor himself, who is quite the painter). One of the home’s most distinguished pieces, however, is not painted on a canvas. It is painted directly onto the wall itself above their…
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