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Wednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building
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. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at 5:45 p.m. There will be faith stories and songs at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreU.S., Brazil in ‘tug-of-war’ over soybean exports
By DANIEL GRANT With a majority of soybeans in the bin (76%) so far this harvest, the U.S. is in position to boost exports in the months ahead. But competition remains strong in South America, where farmers are sitting on ample stocks and planting the 2023-24 crop. “There are more old-crop soybeans in Brazil than…
Read MoreGood Growing – November 8, 2023
Pop the cork tree By EMILY SWIHART As the holiday season approaches, many of us will indulge in an alcoholic beverage or two as a part of the celebration. My preferences vary depending on the season but during the winter, I strongly favor a bottle of red wine. If you are like me and enjoy…
Read MoreJERSEY: Local authors celebrate as overnight best sellers
By Steven Spencer Some local authors have been celebrating the release, and overnight success, of their new book “Perfectly I’mperfect: Remarkable Stories of Ordinary Women Overcoming Extraordinary Circumstances.” The book was inspired and compiled by Nina DeAngelo and Tara Hurst. “Perfectly I’mperfect,” focuses on learning to quiet negative self-thoughts, battling self-sabotage and empowering oneself to…
Read More‘If we all do a little’; community shows support for a neighbor in need
By Cory Davenport What started as a senior photo shoot giveaway became an outpouring of community support thanks to the efforts of folks in the community who care. Educator Erica Heitzig was approached by Rebecca Myers, owner of Wilson Myers Photography to find a senior of Jersey Community High School deserving of a free photo…
Read MoreBoard of Education approves tax levy
By Steven Spencer The Jersey District 100 Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution for the proposed tax levy at the board’s October meeting. Prior to the board’s approval, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources Lisa Schuenke presented information on the proposed tax levy. Schuenke said that the Illinois law regarding the matter is…
Read MoreMuntz receives Quilt of Valor
By Steven Spencer Vietnam Veteran Larry Muntz was presented with a Quilt of Valor Monday, Nov. 6, at the War Memorial outside the Jersey County courthouse. Jan Copeland with Quilts of Valor spoke briefly during the presentation describing the foundation’s mission to provide quilts that are made to heal and comfort all active service members…
Read MoreVeterans Day Mass at St. Francis Xavier
By Steven Spencer The Reverend Father Martin Daniel Smith will be leading a Veterans Day Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Jerseyville. As a U.S. Army Veteran, serving four years as a paratrooper, Father Smith has a passion to care for and honor all U.S. veterans, and…
Read MoreGrafton packed for inaugural Country Music Festival
By Cory Davenport All of the nearly 300 overnight stay locations were booked through the weekend of Nov. 3-5 for Grafton’s inaugural Country Music Festival. Grafton Chamber of Commerce Vice President Dan Ebbing said the event was the brainchild of Mary Joe and Ron Cote, who were both busy working at their business, the Grafton…
Read MoreJCBA holds After Hours event at Terrapin
By Cory Davenport The quarterly Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) Business After Hours event was held at Terrapin Pizza on Tuesday, Nov. 7. JCBA Director Becky Wayne said the event was created in an effort to help network local businesses. Business owners are encouraged to attend by the JCBA, which acts as a chamber of…
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