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Man pleads not guilty to murder

Prison · Newark-on-Trent

Man pleads not guilty to murder

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A 22-year-old man accused of murdering a man in Newark has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.See the Story

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 07/05/25

Jerseyville · Jerseyville

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 07/05/25

With the first planted corn pollinating, fungicide applications are soon going to be upon us. A quick look shows early fields have minimal disease pressure, but aphids may be of more concern. This crop is not on cruise control yet,…Read Article

Grafton names commissioner for NMMA

Grafton · Grafton

Grafton names commissioner for NMMA

The Grafton City Council has approved the nomination of John Jadwinski as the Commissioner of the National Memorial of Military Ascent. The nomination was made by Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow,Read Article

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 06/28/25

A good time to get a feel for new crop conditions is during the Jersey County Fair (July 8-13). If conditions are favorable or not that week will predict a lot of harvest potential. After the last two weeks we…Jerseyville · Jerseyville Read Article

Jersey County Fair opens July 6

The 156th Jersey County Fair will start on July 6 with livestock shows, the talent show, and Christian music. The fair will kick into high gear the following Tuesday, JulyJersey County · Jersey County Read Article

Jersey Community FFA honored at State Convention

Ashlen Scott was conferred with the State FFA Degree by the Illinois Association for meeting all requirements including productive financial investments and earnings in a supervised agricultural experience and FFA participation, leadership, and academic excellence. The State FFA Degree is the highest achievement an FFA member can achieve in Illinois; less than 2% of members statewide earn this prestigious recognition. (Submitted photo) Pictured …Jerseyville · Jerseyville Read Article

Search continues for missing swimmer in Mississippi River near Grafton

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Man, 20, has been missing since late Saturday night.Grafton · Grafton See the Story

Swimmer disappears in Mississippi River near Grafton

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GRAFTON, Ill. -- First responders are searching for a man who went missing in the Mississippi River Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a group of friends went swimming in the Mississippi River near Island 522—also known as Mason Island. Crews were called out around 9:30 p.m. after one of the people, a 20-year-old man who was not wearing a life jacket, went under and never came back up. Troopers searched until about 2 a.m. and…Grafton · Grafton Read Article

Jeff Guilander, Jerseyville, 06/14/25

A mixed week of weather equals good growing conditions. Last week had some heat to help dry things out, balanced by some moisture to keep plants in good growing conditions. Early planted corn is reaching a stage where it hits…Jerseyville · Jerseyville Read Article

Eckert’s Grafton Farm opens for the season; Belleville farm’s final weekend for blackberry picking

Eckert’s blackberries. Eckert’s Grafton Farm (20995 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL 62037) officially opened for the season today (Friday, June 13), kicking things off with a fan-favorite: Pick-Your-Own black raspberries. This limited-time crop will be available through Sunday (June 13–15), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The farm will remain open throughout the season, closed on Mondays. Pick-Your-Own blackberries will begin later this month. To purch…Grafton · Grafton Read Article

Heroes’ Ascent Fundraiser celebrates updates, honors history at Grafton American Legion on D-Day

The National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) held its highly anticipated Heroes’ Ascent Fundraiser on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Grafton American Legion, drawing hundreds of supporters to an evening of remembrance, music, and momentum for the future of the memorial. Guests enjoyed a full dinner from The Brass Door, desserts, live performances by Mark and the Angry Heart and Jake Weber & The Lonesome Drifters, and the excitement of a Foundin…Grafton · Grafton Read Article