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Michael ‘Mike’ Kohlmiller | 62 | Grafton

Michael “Mike” Kohlmiller, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Grafton, Illinois, on September 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 24, 1964, in Edwardsville, Illinois, Mike lived a life full of…

Jerseyville Library Friends Fall Fundraisers

Cozy up to fall by winning a Friends of the Jerseyville Public Library afghan basket. The star of the basket is a beautiful, hand knit, chunky chenille afghan crafted and donated by JPL staff member, Chelsea McKee. The basket also includes a $50 gift certificate for Greene Fields…

Let’s Cook!

I really like ham, but I don’t need to buy a big ham just for me. So I frequently buy ham steaks. The other day I tried a new recipe for grilling the ham steak and I really enjoyed it. This recipe makes a sweet and savory ham, not not overly so. MARINATED HAM STEAK Makes…

Barrow Baptist Church news

Hello from Barrow Baptist Church and Pastor Mancel Day. Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship. Everyone is invited to either or both services and we are handicap accessible. On Sunday, Sept. 13, we had 17 attending Sunday school and…

Lecture on Frederick Oakes Sylvester in Elsah

Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at Farley Music Hall, 34 Mill Street, Elsah, a lecture will be presented on Frederick Oakes Sylvester, by Dr. Julie Dunn-Morton, Curator Emerita of Art for the Mercantile Library of St. Louis on the UMSL campus. Dunn-Morton served on the Mercantile…

Jersey County Historical Society Apple Festival set for Oct. 3

The Jersey County Historical Society located at 601 North State, Jerseyville, Il., invites everyone to the annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Signs have been placed at each building that tell the history of each building and are a permanent…

Jersey County police and traffic

The following police reports were filed between September 3 and September 10, 2026. 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…

Jersey County Dispositions

Felonies William P. Conway, dob 9-07-1969, charges of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 charges of driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 4-9, driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 2nd were all dismissed; will not prosecute possession of meth less than 5 grams and possession of drug…

Griggsville News

It’s time!! The Griggsville Apple Festival will begin this Friday at 5pm and run all day Saturday. Pick up the schedule book and plan to make some fun family memories this weekend! The GHS Class of 1965 will meet and eat together at the Apple Festival this Saturday (9/19) at 6pm…

Kampsville News

I’m sure everyone is exhausted after a busy week at the fair. We have new royalty in our county. Congratulations Miss Calhoun McKenzie Baalman, Jr. Miss Harlow Hayn and Little Miss Piper Hayes. I’m sure these lovely ladies will do a great job representing us this year and I look…

Batchtown News

The 2016 Fall Festival was held Sept 10-13 at the Calhoun Fair Grounds. There was a nice crowd. The Carnival was enjoyed by all with rides, and fun activities for the youth, and young at heart. Food stands, and vendors with items for sale made one’s mouth water. The displays of…