Jersey County Journal
School gun violence prevention bill sponsored by Davidsmeyer signed into law
Legislation sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) to prevent school gun violence was signed into law on Friday. Representative Davidsmeyer filed his legislation after hearing of an incident in his district where a student threatened to commit an act of gun violence against another student. The victim told the school staff about the incident,…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 28, 2025
A few months ago, I had some wonderful brisket sandwiches. Recently I came across this recipe that just might be the same as those wonderful sandwiches I had before. I have not actually made this, but it does sound good.
Read MoreAlton Youth Symphony highlights success of Jersey Community High School graduate
Jovee Hileman, graduating 2025 senior from Jersey Community High School, concluded her school year in May by earning the highest band awards for a senior. The John Phillip Sousa Award recognizes the top student in the band program and the Louis Armstrong Award honors the top student in the Jazz program. Jovee began playing the…
Read MoreMissouri Prairie Foundation Native Plant Sale in Godfrey on September 13
Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. A wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, vines, shrubs, and trees supplied by three Grow Native! professional members will be available for purchase at a Missouri Prairie Foundation native plant sale organized in partnership with The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane,…
Read MoreDispositions – August 28, 2025
Felonies Teresa S. Reynolds, dob 6-05-1977, was found guilty on a charge of possession of an amount of a controlled substance except (A)/(D), one year probation, $500 fine, 30 days county jail, restitution.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – August 28, 2025
The following police reports were filed between August 15 and August 21, 2025. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Read MoreWorld War II Ship to Visit Alton
A piece of world maritime history, the LST 325, will dock at the Alton Riverfront Sept. 18-22 and be open for public tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission for these self-guided tours is $20 for adults, $10 for those 6 – 17 years of age and free for kids 5 and…
Read MoreDispositions – August 21, 2025
Felonies Kaleb D. Austin, dob 12-04-1998, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated battery/peace officer, 30 months probation, fine; charges of home invasion/cause injury, criminal damage to property less than $500 and two charges of battery/cause bodily harm were dismissed.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – August 21, 2025
The following police reports were filed between August 7 and August 14, 2025. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 21, 2025
Recently I had someone ask for a recipe to please her picky family. She wanted to make a fruit filled dessert such as pie, but was struggling to find something everyone would like. Some like apples, others hate it, same with any other fruit. She did not want to make multiple desserts. So I did…
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