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The Glendale Riders will headline the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club’s (AGRC) 11th Annual Benefit Concert on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ann Whitney Olin Theater in the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. The concert will feature The Glendale Riders performing a traditional classic country stage performance along…

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter will recognize and celebrate outstanding caregivers who provide care to individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia in the state of Illinois during National Family Caregiver Month, highlighting the importance of caregivers’ contributions this November.

■ Thursday, Nov. 2 Lymphedema support group meeting at OSF Rehabilitation in Alton from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m featuring Melvin Osburn.

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.

On November 3, 1823 a group of Christians met together on a farm several miles from Kane. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the advisability and desirably of organizing a New Testament Church in this area.

By Cory Davenport Nearly two tons of candy were brought to First Assembly of God’s annual Trunk or Treat event Tuesday evening, and 90 percent of it went home in children’s bags. Pastor Adam Smith said the event at the church, located at 500 Cross Ave. in Jerseyville, was designed to ensure kids from Jersey,…

By Cory Davenport The Jerseyville City Council and Mayor Kevin Stork were in unanimous agreement throughout the meeting of the Jerseyville City Council held Monday, Oct. 30. The meeting started with the usual prayer and Pledge of Allegiance before a unanimous approval of September’s meeting minutes. The board also approved the city’s monthly bills, which…

By Cory Davenport The growing season has officially ended for the St. Louis Metro Area, including Jersey County. While October may not be as synonymous with hard freezes as it is spooky season and colorful leaves, Jayson Gosselin, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis said the hard freeze is a…

By Steven Spencer Russ and Gwen Roy of Grafton hosted their second annual Pumpkin Carving Party with neighbors at Wind Rivers. Russ Roy said the fairly recent tradition started last Halloween when he and his wife were discussing decorations at the fountain and statute at Wind Rivers. “My wife and I were talking one day…