JCJ News
CNB stockholders hold annual meeting
The stockholders of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. held their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 29th, at CNB’s corporate headquarters in Carlinville. In addition to receiving a report on the past year’s performance, stockholders reelected the incumbent board of directors for the ensuing year. Reelected to the parent company’s board were James Ashworth, Judith Baker, Spencer…
Read MoreJersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Returns Earlier This Year – Opening Tuesday
The Jersey County Business Association (JCBA), in partnership with the City of Jerseyville, is thrilled to announce the return of the Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market, opening earlier than past years on Tuesday, June 3, and running weekly through September 9 at City Center Plaza, 403 North State Street in Jerseyville (between Dairy Queen…
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognize Claire Meininger as one of their Top Cookie Sellers
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) would like to congratulate the Top Cookie Sellers from the traditional portion of the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program for 2025. Girl Scouts made door-to-door sales, hosted cookie booths, and even made online sales to friends and family near and far. GSofSI would like to recognize the girls who…
Read MoreHouse Republicans warn of Summer Energy Cost Crisis, offer solutions to expand energy production capacity
House Republican members of the Illinois House Energy & Environment and Public Utilities Committees held a Capitol news conference on Tuesday to warn of a coming summer energy cost crisis and offer solutions to expand energy production capacity.
Read MoreGreat River Road named the Best Scenic Drive in America
Thanks to the support and votes from fans, the Great River Road has been selected as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – May 22, 2025
Recently I had a few friends over for dinner, and I fixed a family favorite dish “Three Cheese Chicken Bake”. I got great reviews, and I knew they really liked the dish when they got up for second helpings. One of my friends asked for the recipe, and even though I have printed this in…
Read MoreJERSEY: County Board approves updated employee handbook
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved the distribution of new employee handbooks for county employees at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13. Legislative Committee Chairman Kara Ontis said the handbook had redundancies that needed to be addressed, and thanked County Clerk Pan Warford for helping to go through and update…
Read MoreFamily Fishing Fair: A Community Treasure
Intergovernmental agreement approved for shared use of shooting range
By Steven Spencer The City of Jerseyville approved an intergovernmental agreement at their regular council meeting last week between the city and the county for shared usage of the city’s police training and shooting range. Mayor Kevin Stork said some improvements had been made at the range, which Police Chief Brad Blackorby said will allow…
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