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Midwest Gobblers JAKES Day set for Aug. 17
The National Wild Turkey Federation Midwest Gobblers Chapter will be holding JAKES Day on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Otter Creek Hunt Club, 19201 Hunting Club Rd., Jerseyville. JAKES is a program designed for youth by the National Wild Turkey Federation to help them explore the outdoors through fun and safe events. The JAKES acronym stands…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 8, 2024
Recently I was looking through a cooking magazine, and I found two recipes that really caught my interest. The first one calls for fresh tomatoes, which I really love. If your garden produces more tomatoes than you can eat, you may want to try this recipe as a nice change. I have not yet made…
Read MoreSonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises
By BETH HUNDSDORFER | Capitol News Illinois The day before she was shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy, Sonya Massey’s mother called 911 and said her daughter was in the front yard of her mother’s house, talking loudly, acting erratically with her car keys in her hand. Afraid that she would drive recklessly and…
Read MoreGood Growing: Pawpaw: America’s tropical treasure
By Emily Swihart | University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator The time of year is nearing when the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit will ripen and those lucky enough to have access to the fruit (and beat the wildlife to the ripened fruit) will enjoy a once-a-year delicacy. Those who have never been able to enjoy…
Read MoreIllinois recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month, celebrates new initiatives
Illinois is marking Child Support Awareness Month this August, and celebrating the recent launch of a pair of new initiatives that will benefit children and parents across the state.
Read MoreIllinois EPA announces opening of first state-funded public electric vehicle chargers
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA’s Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations in Beach Park (Lake County), Le Roy (McLean County), South…
Read MoreFrom Crown to Campus, Miss Jersey County sets her sights on L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College student Emma McCormick was crowned Miss Jersey County 2024 at the Jersey County Fair in Jerseyville this summer.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – August 8, 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.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – August 8, 2024
■ Thursday, Aug. 8 Grafton’s Music in the Park at Grove Memorial Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – August 8, 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.
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