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Carrollton Wins First Round Football Playoff Game

Nov 6 2019 - 00:58

CARROLLTON - Matthew Retherford’s two touchdown receptions were a spark to Carrollton’s 24-15 IHSA football playoff opening triumph over Arthur-Lovington on Saturday. The Hawks led Read more

Crime

JERSEYVILLE - Michael Roberts is taken to sentencing for the 1st degree murder of his six year old son Liam Roberts before Circuit Judge Eric Pistorius on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He received a 25 year sentence with 3 years of supervised release.

Michael & Georgena Roberts Sentenced In Death of Six Year Old Son

Jan 16 2019 - 17:42

JERSEYVILLE- Wednesday morning was a period filled with emotion in the Jersey County Courthouse. Read more

Fatal Greene County Car Crash
Child Died From Blunt Force Trauma - Mother & Friend Charged
Mother & Another In Custody In Death Of Six Month Old Child
Parents Take Plea To Avoid Trial In Starved Child Death

News

The Calhoun side of the reopened Joe Page bridge awaits traffic after being closed for months due to the Nutwood levee break.

Joe Page Bridge Open For Business

Aug 14 2019 - 00:06

New Joints Likely As Pot Legislation Passed - UPDATED
A Tale Of Two Levees
Jersey Board Chair Becomes Invisible To Media During Flood Crisis
New Projections Show Illinois River May Top Levees

Entertainment

Mamma Mia! - Get A Deal, Help Pride

May 8 2019 - 13:59

ALTON - PRIDE INC. Read more

Abe Lincoln Alternative To NCAA Brackets
Home for the Holidays Elsah House Tour Is Dec. 1
Jersey DARE Vehicle Show Brings 150 Entries To Jersey High School
Grafton Music Packs The Park

Editorial / Opinion

Tough Questions vs. Denial - Read This Story

Dec 3 2018 - 09:07

Best Advice Ever On Heroes
The Decline Of Local News Is Bad For Democracy
Think It's A Good Idea To Eliminate Net Neutrality? Read How Many Of The Submitted Comments Against Net Neutrality Were Likely Not Real People
How Reasonable Are Alton Mayor's Actions? Was Bottle & Barrel Action Orchestrated?

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Sports

Carrollton Wins First Round Football Playoff Game

Nov 6 2019 - 00:58

CARROLLTON - Matthew Retherford’s two touchdown receptions were a spark to Carrollton’s 24-15 IHSA football playoff opening triumph over Arthur-Lovington on Saturday. The Hawks led Read more

Jersey Tennis Recognizes Senior Girls & Gets Win Against Granite City
Volleyball Panthers Best Birds In Three Monday
Jersey Softball In Regional Championship
Early End To Jersey VS Alton Game

Food & Drink

Brighton Has New Food And Drink Destination

Aug 23 2018 - 10:43

BRIGHTON - The new Main Street Bar and Grill at 200 N. Main St., Brighton, is already a popular destination for many area residents. Read more

Jerseyville BBQ Brews & Bluegrass Festival A Success
Annual Brighton BBQ A Hit
Jerseyville Rotary Chili Dinner Benefits Local and International Projects
Brighton Now Home To Local Area Restaurant's Second Location

Events & Activities

Jerseyville Rotary Chili Dinner Success Funds Programs

Mar 11 2019 - 08:40

JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Rotary Club Annual Chili Supper at the Knights of Columbus Hall on March 5 was again a hit. Read more

Grand New Year - A Work In Progress
Music Returns To Jersey Schools, Kindergarten & First Grade Have Holiday Concert
Jerseyville Legion Honors Veterans
Rusty Rhino Opens In Brighton