Travel highlighted during tourism week
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree
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The Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be highlighting activities and locations in the area though a community-wide game incorporating Abraham Lincoln in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week next week.
The bureau is encouraging community members to participate in the activities, which will be promoted through the organization’s social media sites.
The theme, the Power of Travel, is meant to showcase the importance of travel.
According to Roger Dow, the president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, travel generated $2.6 trillion in economic output and supported 16 million jobs prior to the pandemic.
Two seek Jacksonville mayor s job
Darren Iozia, Journal-Courier
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Nicole Riley and incumbent Andy Ezard are on Tuesday s ballot for Jacksonville mayor.Journal-Courier
As Tuesday’s election approaches two candidates are vying to win Jacksonville’s mayoral seat for the next four years.
Incumbent Andy Ezard and candidate Nicole Riley are the two choices on the ballot.
If re-elected, Ezard will begin his 13th year in office. He said he by the possibility of keeping the helm as mayor, both because of what he already has accomplished and to finish what he’s started.
“I would really like to see it all through,” he said of projects such as the fiber optic internet project and ongoing upkeep of roads and sewers. “I love Jacksonville and our community.”
By Asia Watson on February 5, 2021 at 6:19pm
The Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is challenging residents to highlight their favorites places to eat in the Jacksonville area.
The Convention & Visitors Bureau’s “Foodie Challenge” is unique compared to the others being hosted throughout the state of Illinois. According to the announcement, the weekly challenge during the months of February and March are to help push direct sales while having locals highlight what establishment has the best food and drink. Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Brittany Henry has lots to share and says the goal is to offer help.
Community asked to unite in candlelight s glow
Darren Iozia, darren.iozia@myjournalcourier.com
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A Morgan County pastor who wants a gift of community unity as 2020 comes to an end is asking residents to light a candle, step outside and sing the Christmas carol “Silent Night” at 6 p.m. today.
“It’s just to bring a little peace and comfort,” said Robb Roper, pastor at Durbin United Methodist Church in Franklin.
The idea for the Community Christmas Eve Candle Lighting, sponsored by the Jacksonville Area Conference of Churches, resonated with Roper.
“I have just been thinking about this year and wanted to show solidarity,” Roper said, adding that people can participate from the safety of their homes or as part of small, community gatherings while still practicing social distancing.