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New LC Board members seated

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New LC Board members seated

There are some new faces on the Lewis and Clark Community College's Board of Trustees. Among them is the newest student trustee Jim Eck of Grafton. He is a non-traditional Read Article

Ferry Task Force to meet

The next step in the pursuit of year-round ferry service to and from Grafton is planned for tonight (Wednesday). The Ferry Task Force, led by Chairman George Andres, will discussGrafton · Grafton Read Article

Restaurant boom in Grafton, grocery store fails to materialize

After the historic flood of 2019 and the pandemic that nearly shut down the town’s business community, the Grafton economy was hearing news of a Dollar General showing interest inPandemic · Grafton Read Article

Grafton takes charge on intersection

The City of Grafton ADA-compliant crosswalk at the Mulberry Street / Route 100 intersection has been nearly complete for a month, but the city engineer says a subcontractor is theGrafton · Grafton Read Article

Progress continues for Military Ascent project

The National Memorial of Military Ascent coming to Grafton continues to show progress. The project started in 2021, and over $3-million has been raised toward the $6-million project. The 12Grafton · Grafton Read Article

Northeast Ohio shines spotlight on girls hockey by hosting Tier II Nationals

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Girls hockey is one of the fastest growing youth sports in the United States. That growth is also happening Northeast Ohio.Hockey · Grafton See the Story

Riders Up! Hobby Horse Race Debuts in Grafton

Hobby Horse racing is coming to Grafton Winery The Vineyards on April 26 and organizers are looking for creative and athletic teams to help round out the field of competitors. The first-annual Grape Gallup will be held at Grafton Winery the Vineyards from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the first race starting at 2 p.m. The event is free to attend and spectators are encouraged to dress in their best Kentucky Derby attire to cheer on the Hobby Horse racer…Riders · Grafton Read Article

Sheriff’s Office reminds motors to slow down following stops in Grafton

By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Sheriff’s reminded motorists to slow down on social media after three speeding citations were issued last week for drivers reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour. “On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Jersey County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Sergeant Kevin Ayers wrote three separate citations for speeding along State Highway 100 near Grafton, Illinois,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “One citation was 142 m…Social Media · Grafton Read Article

Illinois RiverWatch hosts training workshops statewide in April, May

Illinois RiverWatch volunteers participate in a training session. (Photo provided by NGRREC) Each year, volunteers across Illinois contribute to monitoring water quality through Illinois RiverWatch. Training will be held in April and May, providing community members with the skills to collect data and assess the health of local streams. RiverWatch, a community science program, is coordinated by the National Great Rivers Research and Education …Grafton · Grafton Read Article

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