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Lead Story

Panthers Softball Get Win Against Mascoutah

Apr 25 2019 - 13:49

JERSEYVILLE - Lauren Brown and Melissa Weishaupt both had two hits and an RBI, while Grace Sharich drove home three in Jersey’s 6-1 win over Mascoutah. 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

Jerseyville Mayor Says Site Of Former Shop-N-Save May be Demolished

Apr 16 2019 - 19:46

Jersey Track Senior Recognition
Dead tree Blazes After Apparent Lightning Strike
Rivers Crest Locally But Effects Still Linger
Grafton Still Open For Business But Ferry And A Few Roads Are Closed

Entertainment

Abe Lincoln Alternative To NCAA Brackets

Mar 26 2019 - 12:09

Has your favorite college basketball team not done well lately? NCAA basketball brackets are everywhere but not everyone is a basketball fan. Read more

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
Jersey County Fair Ends With a Crash

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

Panthers Softball Get Win Against Mascoutah

Apr 25 2019 - 13:49

JERSEYVILLE - Lauren Brown and Melissa Weishaupt both had two hits and an RBI, while Grace Sharich drove home three in Jersey’s 6-1 win over Mascoutah. Read more

Carrollton Pours Heat On Jersey Late In Game To Pull Out A Win
Jumping For Joy! Extra Inning Gets Jersey Win Against Waterloo
Marquette Takes First In Boys And Girls Southwestern Track Meet
Birds Overwhelm Explorers In Early End 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