Jersey County Journal
JERSEY: City of Grafton looking at IDOT grant for sidewalks and ferry service
By Steven Spencer The Grafton City Council discussed applying for grants at their May 20 meeting which will be used for different projects in the city including sidewalk improvements and expanding ferry service. City Engineer Scott Weiner told the council that the Illinois Department of Transportation had recently announced grant funding which the city will…
Read MoreJerseyville City Council approves property purchase from the Jersey County Trustee
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved a motion to purchase property from the Jersey County Trustee at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27. City Attorney William Strang explained that the motion to purchase parcel 04-842-003-00 off of Giddings Street would allow the lot to be conjoined with the adjacent vacant lot the…
Read MoreCalhoun County looks into funding for ferry boat purchase
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved a motion for County Engineer Kyle Godar to move forward in applying for a grant that could be used to assist with the county’s purchase of vessels from the Calhoun Ferry Company, similar to the City of Grafton. Godar said he received notice of state funding and…
Read MoreSteven Ray Vickrey | 70 | Alton
Steven Ray Vickrey, 70, of Alton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. No serviced are scheduled with a private inurnment at Brighton Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alton VFW Post 1308. Cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Condolences may…
Read MoreJersey Community Hospital Recognized Among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals
JCH Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Awarded RestorixHealth’s Wound Center of Excellence
Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair this Saturday
Illinois EPA Announces $5 Million Funding Opportunity through the Illinois Overflow and Sewer Grant
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a funding opportunity through the new Overflow and Sewer Grant (OSG) program. The OSG program was created to assist local governments with infrastructure needs to address combined sewer overflows (CSO), sanitary sewer overflows (SSO), and stormwater management to improve water quality and protect…
Read MoreIDOA now accepting specialty crop block grant proposals
In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to distribute more than $679,000 over a three-year period thanks to funding allocated in the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program. An application for grant funding is…
Read MoreJCH HealthCare Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Healthcare Excellence
JCH HealthCare is proud to announce a series of significant milestones that highlight the expertise and continuous efforts to provide outstanding care to the community. These accomplishments reflect the hospital’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare.
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