Jersey County Journal
Great River Road named the Best Scenic Drive in America
Thanks to the support and votes from fans, the Great River Road has been selected as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – May 22, 2025
Recently I had a few friends over for dinner, and I fixed a family favorite dish “Three Cheese Chicken Bake”. I got great reviews, and I knew they really liked the dish when they got up for second helpings. One of my friends asked for the recipe, and even though I have printed this in…
Read MoreJERSEY: County Board approves updated employee handbook
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved the distribution of new employee handbooks for county employees at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13. Legislative Committee Chairman Kara Ontis said the handbook had redundancies that needed to be addressed, and thanked County Clerk Pan Warford for helping to go through and update…
Read MoreFamily Fishing Fair: A Community Treasure
Intergovernmental agreement approved for shared use of shooting range
By Steven Spencer The City of Jerseyville approved an intergovernmental agreement at their regular council meeting last week between the city and the county for shared usage of the city’s police training and shooting range. Mayor Kevin Stork said some improvements had been made at the range, which Police Chief Brad Blackorby said will allow…
Read MoreEthan Daniels awarded Bob Price Memorial Scholarship
Planning and zoning recommends rezoning on South Washington
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Planning and Zoning Board met last Thursday, May 15, to discuss rezoning the property at 209 South Washington Street. The petition was submitted by Tammy Shireman to rezone the property from R-5 to B-3, with special use for alcohol. Shireman said the property will be used for an event space,…
Read MoreMemorial Day Ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday
By Steven Spencer The annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, starting at 9 a.m. in Jerseyville. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on West Prairie Street, next to Wells Norris, proceed north on State Street to Prairie street and then proceed east to Oak Grove Cemetery. The ceremony…
Read MoreJersey County Health Department Hosts Free Community Lunch and Learn on Adverse Childhood Experiences
The Jersey County Health Department invites community members to a free Lunch and Learn event focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Friday, May 23, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the JCHD East Annex Community Meeting Room, located at 220 East County Road, Jerseyville, IL. This informative session…
Read MoreThe Legacy of the Family Fishing Fair: A Community Treasure
By Gretchen Steele Outdoor Illinois Journal For 36 years, the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette State Park has been a cornerstone of outdoor education and recreation, bringing together families, volunteers and organizations in a celebration of fishing and conservation. At the heart of this enduring event is Scott Isringhausen, a dedicated figure…
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