News across Jersey County
Questions about data centers come up in Calhoun and Jersey
By Steven Spencer River County News Residents in Jersey County and Calhoun County are asking questions about data centers. Last week, residents asked at the Jerseyville City Council meeting if rumors of a data center coming to town are true, and in Calhoun their Large-Scale…
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…
WHITE HALL LAD chosen Illinois Literacy Foundation winner
By Carmen Ensinger A young man from White Hall has been chosen as an Illinois Literacy Foundation winner for reaching his summer reading goals through the White Hall Library. Dawson Nell, 7, son of Casey and Kelsey Nell, was one of 20 winners chosen from across the State. He was…
CIRCUS COMING to Pittsfield
By BETH ZUMWALT A circus is coming to Pittsfield, Oct. 3 and 4. The tent will be set up in the lot near the high school and admission is free. The circus is acrobatic only, no animals,” Mayor Gary Mendenhall, said. “There will be two performances daily at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.” The…
Little Warrior Cheer Night
Calhoun retains Oaken Bucket
Panthers earn first at Twilight Run
By Staff Report The Jersey Panthers Cross Country team took first place in both the boys and girls divisions last week after traveling to Southwestern for the Twilight Run. Bernley Kelly earned 1st place in the girls race finishing at 19:37. Amelia Jumper wasn’t far behind…