Jerseyville News

Kathryn J. Gowin spent 10 minutes this week doing what some deer hunters never do in a lifetime.

A judge ruled Monday that a Kane man who was the subject of a three-day manhunt in July is unfit to stand trial on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of his father.

Date Posted: November 3rd, 2009 Written by jillboomer Category: Announcements , News The Jersey County War Memorial, which is located on the Jersey County Courthouse lawn, is still and will forever, accept the names of Jersey County veterans for the memorial.

Based on preliminary data in Illinois, the statewide average rainfall was 8.9 inches, 6.0 inches above normal.

Melody Muntz's friends, family and co-workers remember her as an exceptionally caring and compassionate person who felt great passion for nursing.

David A. Wock, 53, of Jerseyville, was cited for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle following a one-vehicle crash at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Crystal Lake Road, 500 feet east of Maple Summit Road.

Date Posted: October 27th, 2009 Written by jillboomer Category: Announcements , News According to Mayo Clinic, the Mediterranean diet lifestyle is a heart-healthy eating plan and anyone who is interested in learning more about the diet, may attend Ladies Night Out, co-sponsored by Jersey Community Hospital Wellness Center and the Jerseyville Public ...

Shane and Emily DeSherlia of Jerseyville are the parents of a son, Quincy Michael DeSherllia, bornA A October 22, 2009 at Jersey Community Hospital.

Date Posted: October 25th, 2009 Written by jillboomer Category: Announcements , News Amelia Izabell Lowder John Lowder and Emily Peipert of Carrollton are the parents of a daughter, Amelia Izabell Lowder, born October 13, 1009 at Jersey Community Hospital.

For Jersey Community school district graduate Ed Settles, it's like homecoming. The Jersey Board of Education hired Settles as superintendent during homecoming week, a move board President Greg Brown found fitting.

The Jerseyville City Council approved the low bid from Valley Construction, Inc.

Date Posted: October 21st, 2009 Written by jillboomer Category: Local Events , News The 2009 Halloween Festival , sponsored by the Jerseyville Public Library, the Jerseyville Recreation Department and the Jersey County Business Association , is set for Saturday, October 24.

The new Jerseyville Banking Center facility, at the corner of State Street and County Road in Jerseyville officially opened Monday morning.

Date Posted: October 19th, 2009 Written by jillboomer Category: Health Department , Local Events , News Jersey County Health Department has both H1N1 injectable and nasal spray vaccine available at the Saturday, October 24 clinic.A A The H1N1 injectable vaccine can be given to persons age 3 years and older regardless of health conditions.

Carrollton Bank Chairman Thomas W. Hough said its Jerseyville Banking Center would keep the "personal family touch" when it opens for business today at the bank's large new branch in the southern section of town.

John and Mary England of Jerseyville are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary at an open house from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Jerseyville Knights of Columbus.

The sons of traffic crash victim Darrel R. McGuire, who was killed Feb. 25 in a crossover crash caused by a drunken driver on Illinois Route 3 near the Madison/Jersey County line, spend some quiet time Wednesday at the new state road sign put up to commemorate the loss.

The Village Board is moving forward on a proposal to lay sewer lines for Westminster Place subdivision on South Cemetery Road.

Donnie Calvin of Wood River, a 50-year member of the American Association of University Women, was a key player in starting the annual GEMS program at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Members of the Jersey County Homemakers Education Association will be observing their annual Homemakers Education Association Week beginning October 12-17 A special program will be held Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at the Jerseyville Public Library.