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JERSEYVILLE COUNCIL PROVIDES update on trash services
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville Mayor Kevin Stork provided an update on the proposed city-wide trash service at the city council’s regular meeting last week.
Read MorePCPD WELCOMES K-9 unit
By BETH ZUMWALT Friday, Jan. 30, Mckenzie Moore and her, training partner, Maverick, completed training at the ST. Louis Metropolitan Academy. A state certification test was administered Feb. 5 and Maverick is officially a member of the Pittsfield City Police Department.
Read MoreCITY OF PITTSFIELD prepares to start revitalization work
By BETH ZUMWALT The downtown area of Pittsfield, around the square, will soon be bustling with activity. The city’s downtown revitalization project is expected to start Feb. 16. Equipment has already been moved in and several stacks of pipe are being stored just off the square.
Read MoreMississippi Meanderings this weekend
By Steven Spencer Mississippi River Water Trail will be hosting Mississippi Meanderings at the National Great Rivers Museum on Sunday, Feb 15.
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
A few years back I printed a breakfast recipe that came to me from a reader who asked that I not use her name. I think she is proud of this recipe but is just too shy to have name in the newspaper. I think this is worthy of printing again!
Read MoreMid-America Port Commission requests stakeholder input
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) has issued a release requesting input from all of the organization’s stakeholders by way of a survey that can be found at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD9iuB-8s6JhAOpQYf_CZKKlnO3WAI-M6frbUaQ3bdE_EakQ/viewform.
Read MoreFriends of the Jerseyville Public Library hosting All American Trivia Night
The Friends of the Jerseyville Public Library report they have set fundraising goals for 2026. They plan to assist with digitizing the Jersey Community High School yearbooks, ongoing improvements of the older buildings and repair of the 1902 grandfather clock. To kick start their goals they are encouraging attending “All American Trivia Night” on Saturday,…
Read MoreWinchester BP Station denied liquor license
By Carmen Ensinger Perhaps denied isn’t the right word in this case, but it came down to the fact that there were Class A liquor licenses up for grabs in the City of Winchester and three applicants for those two licenses.
Read MoreThe Padgett’s to Perform Live at Peace United Church of Christ
Peace United Church of Christ is delighted to announce a special live concert featuring the talented father-and-son duo The Padgett’s on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. This uplifting musical event will be held at our newly rebuilt church located at 23098 Glenda Avenue, Jerseyville, IL 62052. There is no admission fee, instead there will…
Read MoreWestern Illinois Leadership Academy builds regional leaders, opens registration for next class
Strong communities depend on strong leaders—people who understand local challenges, build relationships across boundaries, and work together to move the region forward. That belief is at the heart of the Western Illinois Leadership Academy (WILA), and registration is now open for the next class.
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