JCJ News
Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces scholarships
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Economic Development Corporation CSBG Scholarship Program
Paige Hanks, Community Services Director for Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced that its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will award scholarships of up to $1,000 to five income eligible residents of Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, and Calhoun Counties.
Read MoreRandom acts of kindness – smiles are contagious
By Valerie Belusko, University of Illinois Extension community and economic development educator February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. This celebration was established in Denver, Colorado, in 1995 by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. The idea behind the day was to make the world a better place by spreading kindness (big and/or…
Read MoreJERSEY: Grafton Oyster Bar receives JCBA Business of the Year Award
By Steven Spencer The Grafton Oyster Bar received the Business of the Year Award at the Jersey County Business Association’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Westlake Country Club. In a video produced by JM Video Productions, Brad Hagen, owner of the Grafton Oyster Bar, said after working with Anheuser-Busch and the Broadway Oyster…
Read MoreFriends of the Library want to test your Disney knowledge at trivia night
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Public Library is inviting the community to test their Disney knowledge and help raise funds for the Children’s Discovery Zone on Saturday, Feb. 22, at their Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser. “February is Library Lovers Month and what better way to show your love than to participate in the Friends for…
Read MoreKelly McGowan receives JCH Star Award
Got Faith? gets helping hand
By Steven Spencer National Honor Society students Ella Vandygriff and Addison Kelly stopped by Got Faith? Ministries to help decorate, as the building prepares to host a meeting of regional Santas. This weekend dozens of Santas and their Mrs. Claus will be making their way to Jerseyville to discuss how the Christmas season went and…
Read MorePere Marquette hosting Bald Eagle Days throughout February
By Steven Spencer Pere Marquette State Park isn’t just hosting bald eagles this winter, they’re hosting several informational programs and eagle watching opportunities throughout the months of February and March. Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Days provide visitors and bird watchers plenty of chances to spot and learn about our national bird as they make their…
Read MoreFriends of the Library to Host Disney Trivia Night
February is Library Lovers Month and what better way to show YOUR love than to participate in the Friends of the Library’s Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jerseyville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Trivia starting at 6:30 p.m. Tables…
Read MoreSierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton YWCA, and the Hayner Public Library District to Host Two Winter Seed Swaps
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois, Alton YWCA, and Hayner Public Library District are hosting two Seed Swaps this winter to provide community members with a space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. Join fellow farmers and gardeners in celebration of the start of the spring gardening season at this…
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