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Delta Waterfowl stands in opposition to national park designation
By Steven Spencer Delta Waterfowl has responded in opposition to AltonWorks’ idea of a national park designation in the area. Delta Waterfowl is a non-profit organization known as The Duck Hunters Organization. Founded in 1911, Delta Waterfowl is the largest organization in North America dedicated to ducks and duck hunters. It works to produce ducks…
Read MoreHigh Point Residence celebrates ribbon cutting
Vantage Senior Care held a ribbon cutting at High Point Residence last week after taking over ownership of the former Jerseyville Estates. Joseph Chase, Vantage Senior Care Principal, said they’re extremely pleased and excited to get into the Jersey community and provide passionate care to the community and residents of High Point Residence. “I know…
Read MoreIllinois Soybean Association Study Reveals Economic Costs and Opportunities of Rural Bridge Maintenance
Leading the nation in soybean production, Illinois farmers rely on strong infrastructure, like bridges, to transport their products to market. And, with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasting a record-setting soybean harvest of 720 million bushels for 2024, robust infrastructure is crucial to support this increased output. Agricultural productivity is also expected to…
Read MoreAlton Main Street celebrates the social and economic impacts of the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2024 season
The 2024 season of the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market has concluded, and organizers at Alton Main Street are reflecting on the vast social and economic impact that this popular event contributes to our community. Alton Main Street volunteers conducted a survey of vendors and shoppers during the 2024 season, with the intention of gaining…
Read MoreIndoor food production with hydroponics
Gardening indoors with hydroponics opens opportunity to have fresh produce all year long. While most people may be content with gardening during the traditional growing season, others may wish to grow indoors using hydroponics. As the season changes the requirements needed to grow become limiting as winter approaches for outdoor production. Hydroponics is a method…
Read MoreThe Mustache March4PD makes donation to the Jersey County Churches United group
MustacheMarch4PD made a generous cash donation and collected supplies for the Jersey County Churches United (JCCU) household goods pantry. The JCCU is a coalition of local church pastors, the sheriff’s department and community outreach leaders. Over 100 items a week go out of the JCCU pantry to those in need. Cash donations go out back…
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 MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Jersey County – November 14, 2024
■ Saturday, Nov. 23 Wade Family Farm’s Christmas Open House. Shop local vendors, visit the farm, pre-cut trees available. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 16260 Otterville Road in Grafton.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – November 14, 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 MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Sharing Firewood: Protecting Our Trees
By Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator If there is one certainty for all humans is that we are drawn to natural elements. Two of the best examples are how we can become transfixed when looking at fire or water. Scientists have studied this effect and shown that our brains reduce stress chemicals…
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