Society
Borrowmans Hold 87th Reunion
Mild temperatures and pleasant breezes set the stage for the 87th annual Reunion of Descendants of Andrew Borrowman on Labor Day at New Canton Park. Among the four dozen who attended was Sue Dyer, who as a very young girl, went to the picnic that became the reunion. The get together was sparked by a…
Read MoreLooking Back 9/12/24
Sept. 11, 1924 Dr. G. A. McMillen of Alton, spent the weekend in Hardin. He was here looking after his orchard west of Hardin. Dr. McMillen says that this is the best year for Calhoun apple growers that they have experienced in many a year. He says the fruit, in his judgment, will realize the…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening 9/12/24
Friday, Sept. 13 Jerseyville Rock the Block with the Jake Maurer Band from 7 p.m. to 10 p..m at the Jerseyville Firehouse. Wednesday, Sept. 18 Modern Woodmen Chapter 18050 Dinner at the Illinois River Dock Restaurant from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Pere Marquette Apple Festival at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu 9/12/24
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Friday,…
Read MoreGarbetts welcome baby Carley
Hunter and Sarah Garbett welcomed baby Carley Ann Garbett into the world on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 11:41 p.m. Baby Carley weighed seven pounds and one once and was born in Quincy. Carley is the granddaughter of Chuck and Mya Garbett of Good Hope, Ill., and Kent Turnball of Griggsville.
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Celebrating 60 years
Duane and Nadene Fink will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 5. They were married by Father P.P. Heinen on Sept. 5, 1964 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. They are the parents of five children: Linda McCoy of O’Fallon, Mo., Terri (Jay) Darnell of Plainfield, Carolyn (Chris) Sarginson of Dow, David…
Read MoreTalley family welcomes baby Paisleigh
Nicolus Talley and Ashlynn Talley of Jerseyville have announced the birth of their daughter Paisleigh Ann Talley. She was born at Alton Memorial Hospital and arrived on May 2, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. She weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Siblings are Hadleigh who is two of Jerseyville. Grandparents are…
Read MoreWelcome baby Kinsleigh
Kory Sumpter and Keeleigh Carter of Jerseyville have announced the birth of their daughter, Kinsleigh Elizabeth May Sumpter. She was born at Barnes Jewish hospital Saint Louis Missouri and arrived on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:53 a.m. She weighed four pounds seven ounces and was 17.3 inches long. Siblings are Megan, 23; Johnathan, 22;…
Read MoreBirth ~ Greenwells welcome baby Alaina Rose
Brett and Allison Greenwell of Godfrey announce the birth of their daughter, Alaina Rose Greenwell. Alaina arrived at 8:20 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. Siblings are Connor, 4, and Bryce, 2. Grandparents are Gary and Diana Rose of Hardin…
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