JCJ News
Wednesday 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 MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – August 29, 2024
■ Friday, Sept. 6 Cross Point Church in Fieldon is having a food give away. Items can be picked up from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. or until food is gone. One order per vehicle. Bring a box to transport.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 29, 2024
I am asking you readers for help. When I started this column some years ago, I was visualizing an exchange of recipes. I had hoped people would send in recipes to share, and that while I do get a few submissions, it has not been all that many. For a while, that wasn’t such a…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Revenue reminds eligible taxpayers to take advantage of back-to-school tax benefits
As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns. “Both teachers and parents spend a lot of money in preparation for each school year and that is why I…
Read MoreGood Growing: Smut in the garden
By Emily Swihart | University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator For the most part, we think of fungal infections as undesirable and cause adverse effects on plants. Fungal pathogens can destroy crops, weaken and deform plant parts, or kill the host plant entirely. Fungal pathogens cause billions of dollars of economic loss annually. Within this…
Read MoreMid-August conditions favorable for late-season crops
By RHIANNON BRANCH | FarmWeek Record state average corn and soybean yield predictions shocked the markets last week, but USDA isn’t the only one seeing promising crop conditions for this time of year. Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions told the RFD Radio Network a cooler and wetter July helped crops look good,…
Read MoreJerseyville and Winchester residents announced as third round winners for Rep. Davidsmeyer photo contest
By Steven Spencer Rebecca Kitson of Jerseyville has been announced as one of the winners for the final round of State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer’s 100th District photo contest. Kitson was announced as one of the winners along with Lily Wilson of Winchester, as constituents were invited to submit their photos that capture the beauty and…
Read MoreCity of Grafton approves appointments to Regional Ferry Task Force
By Steven Spencer Grafton City Council approved Mayor Mike Morrow’s appointees for the new Regional Ferry Task Force at the city’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The council unanimously approved the task appointees who will analyze and develop a jurisdiction implementation plan based on recommendations from the ferry study findings that were presented by…
Read MoreGrafton American Legion Post 648 receives painting from local artist
By Steven Spencer Grafton American Legion Post 648 received a handcrafted piece of patriotic artwork from local artist Dadrrel Shimchick during the Legion’s monthly meeting in August. The painting depicts the words “We the People” in the lower center with the Statue of Liberty in the foreground, with an American Bald Eagle and the Liberty…
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