The Jersey County Journal is a weekly newspaper

Newspaper

A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...

 that is distributed free to all residents in Jersey County, Illinois

Jersey County, Illinois

Jersey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Jersey County is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,985, which is an increase of 6.1% from 21,668 in 2000...

 with a postal address. It can also be purchased at multiple locations in the county for a cost of 75 cents.

General information

The newspaper was first published on June 4, 2003, and has a circulation of approximately 11,500. The Journal covers the cities and towns of Jerseyville

Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville is a city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 8,465. It is the county seat of Jersey County, and is also the largest city in the county. The city's current mayor is Richard Perdun.Jerseyville is a part of Southern...

, Brighton

Brighton, Illinois

Brighton is a village located mostly in Macoupin County, Illinois and partially in Jersey County, Illinois. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 2,254. The village's current mayor is Wayne Schafer....

, Grafton

Grafton, Illinois

Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 674. Prior to the Great Flood of 1993, Grafton had enjoyed a stable population of nearly...

, Elsah

Elsah, Illinois

Elsah is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 673. Cyrus Bunting is the the village's current acting mayor.Elsah is a part of the Metro-East region and the St...

, Kane

Kane, Illinois

Kane is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 459 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kane is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....

, Fieldon

Fieldon, Illinois

Fieldon is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 239. The village's current mayor is Betty Duggan.-Geography:Fieldon is located at ....

, and Otterville

Otterville, Illinois

Otterville is an incorporated town in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the town had a total population of 126.-Geography:Otterville is located at ....

, as well as the surrounding areas.

Ownership

The Jersey County Journal is a part of Campbell Publications and is owned by Bruce Campbell. Other newspapers that are owned by the company include the Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Scott County Times, Weekly Messenger and the Pike Press.

Awards

In 2010, The Journal was awarded as the best large weekly newspaper in Southern Illinois by the Southern Illinois Editorial Association. Other awards that the newspaper has won in the past include Best Local News Coverage and Best Editorial Page.

External links

• Official Website