Jersey County Journal
TNI hosting Conservation Quiz Bash
Get ready to flex those brain muscles and dive into a night of trivia while supporting The Nature Institute (TNI) in its epic quest for education, restoration, and preservation!
Read MoreIllinois Sheriff’s Association announces scholarships
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Economic Development Corporation CSBG Scholarship Program
Paige Hanks, Community Services Director for Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced that its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will award scholarships of up to $1,000 to five income eligible residents of Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, and Calhoun Counties.
Read MoreRandom acts of kindness – smiles are contagious
By Valerie Belusko, University of Illinois Extension community and economic development educator February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. This celebration was established in Denver, Colorado, in 1995 by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. The idea behind the day was to make the world a better place by spreading kindness (big and/or…
Read MoreMarriages – February 13, 2025
December 1 through December 31, 2024
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – February 13, 2025
The following police reports were filed between January 1 and February 6, 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 MoreDispositions – February 13, 2025
Felonies Joseph Dale East, dob 11-11-1998, plead guilty to a charge of aggravated battery/great bodily harm, charges of criminal damage to property between $500-$10K, reckless driving and aggravated battery/use deadly weapon were dismissed.
Read MoreDivorces – February 13, 2025
January 1 through January 31, 2025
Read MoreJERSEY: Grafton Oyster Bar receives JCBA Business of the Year Award
By Steven Spencer The Grafton Oyster Bar received the Business of the Year Award at the Jersey County Business Association’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Westlake Country Club. In a video produced by JM Video Productions, Brad Hagen, owner of the Grafton Oyster Bar, said after working with Anheuser-Busch and the Broadway Oyster…
Read MoreFriends of the Library want to test your Disney knowledge at trivia night
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Public Library is inviting the community to test their Disney knowledge and help raise funds for the Children’s Discovery Zone on Saturday, Feb. 22, at their Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser. “February is Library Lovers Month and what better way to show your love than to participate in the Friends for…
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