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Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – September 19, 2024
Reservations must be made by 12 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. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville
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 MoreMonitor a Stream with Illinois RiverWatch this Fall
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is encouraging community members to attend an Illinois RiverWatch Mentoring Event this fall and help collect stream-quality data from sites across Illinois.
Read MoreGertrude ‘Gertie’ Snyders | 79 | Meppen
Gertrude “Gertie” (Bick) Snyders, 79, of Meppen, died on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton, IL. Born July 9, 1945, in Batchtown, daughter of the late Carl and Anna (Klaas) Bick. Gertie married the love of her life, Gary W. Snyders on July 1, 1967, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in…
Read MoreJersey County Arts Council Children’s Choir
The Jersey County Arts Council will be holding a children’s choir practice every Monday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Sept. 23 to Dec. 16.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – September 19, 2024
Recently I got a recipe from a long-time reader, who has been gracious enough to share recipes from time to time. This recipe sounds fantastic. She says this recipe “allows you to use those extra grape or cherry tomatoes in your garden.” She and her husband really like this one.
Read MoreJERSEY: IDOT presents four potential corridors for Joe Page Bridge replacement at public meeting
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Department of Public Transportation held a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Calhoun High School to discuss the ongoing study to replace or rehabilitate the Joe Page Bridge. Although no formal presentation was provided, IDOT presented different display boards with information regarding the proposed bridge and staff was in…
Read MoreJersey County Board approves funding assistance for Unified Child Advocacy Network
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved a motion to assist the Unified Child Advocacy Network with payroll at the board’s most recent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Chairman Gary Krueger said the board received a letter from the State’s Attorney asking for a contribution to the Unified Child Advocacy Network and made a…
Read MoreSt. Francis Holy Ghost Harvest Fest returns this weekend
By Steven Spencer The 26th Annual St. Francis Holy Ghost Harvest is returning this weekend Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22. Over the years the annual event has grown into a staple of the Jersey community as we head into fall each year. The annual fundraiser always draws in a crowd over the weekend…
Read MoreFishing and Night Hike Owl Program returning this fall to Pere Marquette State Park
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Journal Fishing and Night Hike Owl Program at Pere Marquette State Park is returning this fall with hikes on Friday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Nov. 1. The free event will give families an opportunity to learn about fish, fishing, and the different owl species that live in Illinois from…
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