Jersey County Journal
NGRREC Launching New Educational Series for Community Learners
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) is launching an exciting new free educational series for community learners.
Read MoreDispositions – December 26, 2024
Felonies Richard A. Hart, dob 6-01-1977, a withheld judgment/646/70 disposition was entered on a charge of possession of meth less than five grams, 24 months probation/special conditions, $300 fine, drug treatment; charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license and registration expiration/1st & 2nd were dismissed.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – December 26, 2024
The following police reports were filed between December 13 and December 19, 2024. 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 MoreElectors cast official votes for president
By Peter Hancock Capital News Illinois officially awarded its 19 electoral votes Tuesday to Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the unsuccessful Democratic candidates to be the next president and vice president of the United States. During a ceremony at the Statehouse that lasted only about half an hour, 19 people chosen…
Read MoreGrayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
By Beth Hundsdorfer Capital News The Illinois Supreme Court declined to issue an order to release former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson as it considers whether to hear an appeal regarding his pretrial detention. Grayson is charged with first-degree murder for killing Sonya Massey inside her home near Springfield on July 6. Sangamon County…
Read MoreMore than 82,000 deer harvested during Illinois firearm deer season
Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8. Comparatively, hunters harvested 76,494 deer during the 2023 firearm season. The preliminary harvest for the second segment of the 2024 firearm season Dec. 5-8 was 27,835 compared with 22,883 deer harvested during the…
Read MoreMonarch butterflies proposed as threatened species
By TAMMIE SLOUP U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is proposing federal protections for the monarch butterfly. The service Thursday, Dec. 12, proposed to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species and designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). According to a notice in the Federal Register, USFWS determined the monarch butterfly…
Read MoreJERSEY: Witches on the Water present donation for NMMA
By Angela Weeks Appreciation for Veterans of Grafton was the highlight of Tuesday, Dec. 17, City Council Meeting in Grafton when the Witches on the Water presented a check to Mayor Mike Morrow, for $17,201 towards the National Memorial of Military Ascent. The amount includes over $1,800 from Seed to Sewn, the official apparel and…
Read MoreCity of Grafton honors retired Chief Spanton with moment of silence
By Steven Spencer Retired Grafton Chief of Police Eric Spanton was honored with a moment of silence at the Grafton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Spanton died Saturday, Dec. 14, after submitting his retirement in November. “He will be surely missed,” Mayor Mike Morrow said following the moment of silence. Chief Spanton served…
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