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No. 19 WashU Men's Cross Country Wins Principia Twilight Invite; Lorenz Finishes As Top Individual - Washington University in St. Louis

ELSAH, Ill. – After moving up in the rankings this week, the No. 19 Washington University in St. Louis men's cross country team made their presence known in a rare mid-week meet on Wednesday. WashU claimed the win at the Principia Twilight Invite on Wednesday afternoon at the North Farm Cross Country Course in Elsah, Ill.Elsah · Elsah Read Article

Hydrant flushing begins in Jerseyville

Illinois American Water has started its yearly main hydrant flush in Jerseyville. The program takes place to ensure continued delivery of high-quality water and will run through the end ofJerseyville · Jerseyville Read Article

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 10/04/25

The landscape is starting to change slowly but is looking to speed up. Soybean harvest has hit its stride and is progressing quickly. Yields have not fallen off on the later planted fields as badly as feared but did lose…Jerseyville · Jerseyville Read Article

Principia College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

ELSAH, IL (September 23, 2025)—Campus Compact has named Kimbeley Peterson, a junior at Principia College, to the 2025-2026 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The national coalition selected student civic leadersElsah · Elsah Read Article

Brief lock downs and shelter in place request in Jerseyville after a male subject was spotted walking with a potential firearm

The Jerseyville Police and Jersey County Sheriff’s Office issued requests for neighbors to shelter in place in a particular neighborhood after a male subject was reportedly carrying a firearm out in the open. Both departments posted a “be on the lookout” request for a male subject in the area of the old Walmart shopping center […]Jerseyville · Jerseyville Read Article

Piasa Resident Convicted for Child Pornography and Firearm Violations Receives 50-Year Sentence

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JERSEY COUNTY – Attorney General Raoul announced a Jersey County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Donald J. Herring, 58, of Piasa, was sentenced today by Jerse…Jersey County · Jersey County See the Story

WashU Men's Soccer Game at Principia Has Been CANCELED Due To Weather - Washington University in St. Louis

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Cookie stand in Grafton offers flavors inspired by nearby Ruggles Mine

Jerseyville Police introduces P.I.N. sticker program

Jerseyville Police Chief talks social media ups and downs

No. 19 WashU Men's Cross Country Wins Principia Twilight Invite; Lorenz Finishes As Top Individual - Washington University in St. Louis

Hydrant flushing begins in Jerseyville

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 10/04/25

Principia College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Brief lock downs and shelter in place request in Jerseyville after a male subject was spotted walking with a potential firearm

Piasa Resident Convicted for Child Pornography and Firearm Violations Receives 50-Year Sentence

WashU Men's Soccer Game at Principia Has Been CANCELED Due To Weather - Washington University in St. Louis

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Cookie stand in Grafton offers flavors inspired by nearby Ruggles Mine

Jerseyville Police introduces P.I.N. sticker program

Jerseyville Police Chief talks social media ups and downs

No. 19 WashU Men's Cross Country Wins Principia Twilight Invite; Lorenz Finishes As Top Individual - Washington University in St. Louis

Hydrant flushing begins in Jerseyville

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 10/04/25

Principia College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Brief lock downs and shelter in place request in Jerseyville after a male subject was spotted walking with a potential firearm

Piasa Resident Convicted for Child Pornography and Firearm Violations Receives 50-Year Sentence

WashU Men's Soccer Game at Principia Has Been CANCELED Due To Weather - Washington University in St. Louis