Jersey County Journal
JERSEY: City of Grafton approves funding for ferry appraisal
By Steven Spencer The Grafton City Council approved a motion to use $2,500 from the Grafton Ferry Funds for a fair market value appraisal of two Calhoun Ferry Company vessels during their regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. George Andres, Ferry Task Force Committee Chair, explained to the council that the committee has been…
Read MoreJerseyville Planning and Zoning approve motion for Illinois Valley Community Day Services building
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Planning and Zoning Board approved a motion to amend the zoning of 313 South June Street from R-2 to B-3, on Thursday, Feb. 20, which will go to the City Council for final approval at their next meeting. The petition for rezoning was submitted by the Illinois Valley Economic Development…
Read MoreJerseyville City Council approves grant for Jr. Panther Athletics
By Angela Weeks On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Jerseyville City Council met in Council Chambers to approve minutes from the last meeting, approve bills as presented, and discuss new business. Among the new business, a motion was approved authorizing and directing Whitt Law, LLC to file an appearance with The Property Tax Appeal Board to…
Read MoreJersey educators selected for Illinois State Board of Education awards
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community Unit School District 100 has announced that three of the district’s educators have been chosen by the Illinois State Board of Education as recipients of “Those Who Excel Awards.” Becca Leslie, JCHS Librarian, received the Award of Meritorious Service. The Award for Meritorious Service is presented to educators who have…
Read MoreJCHS alum published in scientific journal
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community High School graduate Miranda Jackson was recently published in “Microplastics” for her study on the effects of microplastics on fish embryos and daphnids. “Microplastics” is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes topics on the science and technology of primary and secondary microplastics. After graduating from JCHS in 2015,…
Read More4-H: A Legacy Built to Last
By Jessica Jaffry 4-H Youth Development Educator Founded in 1902 with the goal of connecting public school education to rural life, 4-H has grown into America’s largest youth development organization. With satellites in over 70 countries and more than 7 million members worldwide, 4-H’s success story is remarkable. But what makes this organization, rooted in…
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau Celebrates 40th Anniversary
A focus on economic and community development will continue to drive a financially stable tourism economy in southwest Illinois, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said during the Bureau’s annual Tourism Summit held today at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. Speaking to a sold-out venue of over 500…
Read More‘Uncertainty’ is the theme of ag economy hearing
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek During the past two decades, Illinois corn and soybean farmer Rodney Weinzierl’s conservation practices led to fewer crop insurance payments to his family and lower loss ratios.
Read MoreCounty Board approves resolution of support for Great Rivers and Routes
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved a recommendation from the Tourism Committee for a resolution of support and endorsement of the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau.
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