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Joe Page Bridge closure Sept. 29 and 30

The Joe Page Bridge will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 1, IDOT may be utilizing flagmen depending on how the 29th and 30th goes; but the bridge will be back open. The bridge is being closed for the federally…

Two in custody following reports of shots fired in Jerseyville

By Steven Spencer River County News Two people were taken into custody after the Jerseyville Police Department responded to Curtis Street for a report of shots fired Monday, Sept. 21. The department confirmed in a press release that officers were dispatched to the 100 block of…

Jersey County looks as options as ambulance service in jeopardy

By Steven Spencer River County News Jersey County is weighing their options on how to provide support for ambulance service, as the Jersey Community Hospital Ambulance is struggling with costs. Jersey County Chairman Mark Wagner said things are to the point where the community is…

IVEDC and TRI COUNTY RURAL TRANSIT look at Capital Grant and possible land purchase

By Steven Spencer The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation will be looking into equipment upgrades and a possible land purchase through a Transit Capital Grant for Tri County Rural Transit. IVEDC Executive Director Stephanie Stahlhut spoke to the Jersey County Board…

Baalman crowned as Miss Calhoun 2026

JERSEY COUNTY CLERK warns of potential costs for elections

By Steven Spencer Jersey County Clerk Pam Warford warned the Jersey County Board that the November election might be costly due to an executive order regarding vote-by-mail ballots. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March. Executive Order 14399 “Ensuring…