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Jerseyville Walmart makes donation to Got Faith Ministries
Jerseyville Walmart made a $5,000 donation to Got Faith Ministries on Friday, March 10, to help in their efforts to give back to the community. Steve Pegram with Got Faith said it was truly a blessing, having just received an anonymous $1,000 donation the day before. (Steven Spencer/Jersey County Journal)
Read MoreComEd’s former top lawyer paints Madigan confidant as ‘double agent’ in testimony
Says utility was pressured to retain law firm run by top Madigan fundraiser By HANNAH MEISEL | Capitol News Illinois Being the longtime friend of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan granted Mike McClain certain privileges not afforded to other lobbyists in Springfield, jurors heard Tuesday in a federal corruption trial that, in part, centers…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – March 22, 2023
I am already thinking ahead to what I want to serve for Easter dinner. As much as I like to vary the side dishes, I always bake a ham, and I always fix the ham the same way. I found this recipe in a magazine years ago, and it has become a family favorite. The glaze…
Read MoreCrime Stoppers receive $1,500 donation
By Carmen Ensinger Two Rivers Crime Stoppers received a substantial donation at their April meeting at Overtime Bar and Grill in Greenfield on March 13 from the Jersey/Calhoun Jaycees.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Jersey County Area – March 15, 2023
Thursday, March 16 The Jersey Community High School (JCHS) Theatre Department is holding their spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Show starts at 7 p.m. at the JCHS Auditorium. Tickets are $10.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building – March 15, 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 – March 15, 2023
Reservations must be made by 1 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.
Read MoreRaft Race committee discusses 2023 event
By Diane Brangenberg Jersey County Journal The Great Illinois Raft Race Committee met last Thursday evening, March 9, at Big John’s Corner in Hardin to get plans underway for the 2023 Great Illinois River Raft Race. This year’s Raft Race will be held on Saturday, July 8, and begin at Godar-Diamond Island in Michael and…
Read MoreJERSEY: County Board approves new position within sheriff’s department
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved a recommendation from the Personnel Committee to add a new Lieutenant position within the Sheriff’s Department during Tuesday’s board meeting. Sheriff Nick Manns said he was incredibly appreciative of the board’s approval as the need for supervisory roles within the department increases. “The biggest issue for us…
Read MoreTwo people airlifted from Tuesday afternoon crash
By Carissa Sitki Two people were airlifted to St. Louis hospitals after a two vehicle accident on US Highway 67 at Delhi Road on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), a vehicle was crossing Highway 67, heading eastbound across the four lanes of traffic, and was struck by another vehicle that…
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