Jerseyville News

Shelley and John Adams, owners of Jersey County Auction in this Greene County village, opened a used furniture store here on Oct.

Bev Bauser of Godfrey recalls taking Sunday drives to Elsah with her late father, Emmett L. Porter, the inspiration for her book, "Remembering Elsah." Bauser said after her father died in 1979, her cousin in Oregon gave her information that started her journey back in time to Elsah.

Seth Mason and Jamie Phillips of Chesterfield are the parents of a son, Keegan James Mason, born November 5, 2009 at Jersey Community Hospital.

You don't need a snowy-white beard, rosy red cheeks or eight tiny reindeer to be Santa for seniors this Christmas.

James Gainer and Joe Woolsey, longtime friends from Jersey County, were able to relive memories in a recent Illinois Honor Flight trip.

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

A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required to check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old .

Joshua Schildrath of Godfrey and Audrey Rogers of Jerseyville are the parents of a daughter, Emma Breanna Schildroth, born October 27, 2009 at Jersey Community Hospital.A A She weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

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.