JCJ News
Wednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – November 21, 2024
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 First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street.
Read MoreCome Home to Elsah for the Holidays
Take a step back in time this holiday season while strolling the historic streets of Elsah, IL, often called the town that time forgot, during Elsah’s annual Home for the Holidays House Tour from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, December 7.
Read MoreSavor the Season at Grafton’s Chocolate Stroll, Shop & Sip – December 7th
Get ready to indulge in a sweet and festive holiday experience! The charming riverside town of Grafton, Illinois, will host its annual Chocolate Stroll, Shop & Sip event on Saturday, December 7th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This family-friendly event offers a delightful mix of holiday shopping, delicious treats, and fun activities for all…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – November 21, 2024
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I am looking forward to it. Besides having all the family here for dinner, I look forward to the feast. I know many people don’t look forward to cooking, but I actually do like preparing a festive meal! I am in my happy place in the kitchen.
Read MoreIllinois Joining Forces helps support veterans with Operation Connect-A-Vet
With one call, Illinois Joining Forces empowers friends and family to link veterans to life-saving resources Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) announced that it is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both…
Read MoreIllinois NRCS Announces 2024 Technical Committee Member Meeting Dates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input by December 23, 2024, on how to improve conservation practice standards to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs popular with producers,…
Read MoreU.S. sets ethanol exports record
By TAMMIE SLOUP | FarmWeek Already the world’s top ethanol producer, the U.S. exported a record 1.75 billion gallons from September 2023 to August 2024 — an increase of 43% from the previous marketing year. And as more countries begin to shift to cleaner energy policies, that trend is expected to continue. Leading the ethanol demand…
Read MoreJERSEY: JCHS students learn about the importance of hard work at Career Day
By Steven Spencer Students at Jersey Community High School heard from a long list of professionals about their chosen career paths at Career Day last week. Over 40 different professionals signed up to discuss and share information on a variety of careers including accounting, pharmacy, hospitality, IT, architecture, software engineering, welding, law enforcement, and more.…
Read MoreJersey County voters support separation from Cook County
By Steven Spencer Jersey County residents voted mostly in favor of the ballot referendum about a separation from Cook County. The question on the ballot “Shall the County Board of Jersey County correspond with the boards of other counties of Illinois outside of Cook County about the possibility of separating from Cook County to form…
Read MoreWorld War II Veteran William Martin shares his experiences as the community celebrates Veterans Day
By Steven Spencer In celebration of Veterans Day one of the oldest living veterans in the area recently stopped by WJBM studios to reflect on his service as a World War II Marine and his life as a preacher following his military service. 100-year-old William Martin joined Chris Lorton on the Local Spotlight Show to…
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