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ROODHOUSE COUNCIL APPROVES Assistant Police Chief position
By Carmen Ensinger The City or Roodhouse has operated without an assistant police chief for probably close to 20 years, but that all ended on Aug. 26 at the regular city council meeting when council members approved the creation of the position and the appointment of Officer Tom…
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…
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…
City of Alton says attorney has not received notice of strike from Teamsters 525
The City of Alton said in a press release Friday afternoon at the city attorney has not received any notice to strike from the Teamsters 525 union. According to the release, the city made its most recent offer to the Teamsters in mid August, providing for a guaranteed 3% minimum…