Jersey County Journal

10/14/2024

Jersey joins Calhoun in opposition to the creation of a National Park. The Jersey County Board approved a resolution of opposition last week.

Jersey County Board approves Resolution of Opposition to AltonWorks’ National Park idea By Editor | October 14, 2024 | 0 By Steven Spencer   The Jersey County Board voted to approve a Resolution of Opposition to the AltonWorks vision to convert 135,000 acres along the local riverfront into a Nati...

05/17/2024

The Jersey County Board approved a motion to include a question on the November ballot about separating from Cook County to form a new state.

Jersey County Board approves “Illinois Separation Referendum” for November ballot By Editor | May 17, 2024 | 0 The Jersey County Board voted to include an “Illinois Separation Referendum” on the November ballot. A motion to include the item on the ballot was presented by the Finance Committe...

04/22/2024

The Grafton Art Gallery has set a new grand opening date for Saturday, May 25.

Grafton Art Gallery announces new grand opening date with showcase honoring veterans By Editor | April 22, 2024 | 0 After postponing their March grand opening, the Grafton Art Gallery has set a new date for their grand opening on Saturday, May 25, at 301 East Main Street. Donna and Gene Smith have a...

09/25/2023

Next month is Women’s Small Business Month and the Jersey County Journal will be recognizing local businesswomen. If you are a small business owner or know someone you would like to recognize contact Dana Angle at [email protected], Jane Morgan at [email protected] or call 618-498-1234.

09/18/2023

River County News is looking for a receptionist for our Jerseyville office and driver for Calhoun County. For more information contact us at 618-498-1234.

06/15/2023

A meeting to determine the future of Downtown Country Christmas will take place on Tuesday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Feyerabend Building.

JERSEY: Future of Downtown Country Christmas to be discussed at June 27 meeting By Editor | June 14, 2023 | 0 PROTECTED CONTENT If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Username and Pas...

06/12/2023

The Fieldon Independence Day Celebration is coming up. Next Saturday, June 24, at 12 p.m.

06/11/2023

PCRE holds ribbon cutting for new Jerseyville location.

PCRE opens new Jerseyville location June 1 By Editor | June 7, 2023 | 0 PROTECTED CONTENT If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Username and Password Help Please enter your email and...

06/10/2023

Wild Arrows Auction will be having a small animal auctions this summer on Friday, June 23, July 28, and August 25 at the Jersey County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m.

06/09/2023

The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair returns to Pere Marquette this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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06/08/2023

In case you missed it! How cool is this new Jerseyville little library?!

Lighthouse and a library By Editor | June 7, 2023 | 0 By Steven Spencer Steven Spencer/Jersey County JournalA new Little Free Library was made by Chris Maness on North Giddings Avenue. The little library is modeled after the St. Augustine Lighthouse and is packed with books and information on events...

06/01/2023

The 34th Annual Two Rivers Family Fishing returns to Pere Marquette next Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.