Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Captain Mark Gillock, would like to remind motorists that area schools are opening their doors to begin the new school year. The start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic around schools. Motorists need to be watchful of slowed or stopped school buses, […]
Mount Olive Turner Hall to host bowling 101 sessions
This September, Turner Hall (Mount Olive Gymnastic Society) will offer Bowling 101 sessions to adults ages 18 and up. Bowling 101 will be offered in two parts; participants may register for one part for $10, or both parts for $20. No equipment, shoes, or previous bowling experience is required. Part 1 will be held on […]
Death of Norma M. Kehnast
Norma M. Kehnast, 90 of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her sons’ residence in Staunton. She was born on September 24, 1928, in Mt. Olive, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and (Mary (Yaeger) Scheller. She married Fred Kehnast on March 21, 1947, in Mt. Olive and he passed […]
Spooktacular Fall Festival comes to Tony’s Park on October 5
A Spooktacular Fall Festival will be held at Tony’s Park in Eagarville on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 10 am to 4 pm. This family-friendly event will have fun for all ages. There will be mouthwatering foods including pulled pork, chicken on a stick, chicken chili. Don’t forget to check out the delicious desserts like […]
Death of James Charles Myatt
James Charles Myatt, 67 of Bunker Hill, died at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:09 p.m He was born on December 20, 1951, in Alton to Don L. Myatt and Dorothy Mae (Sneeringer) Myatt. He married Debra K. (Thompson) Myatt on June 11, 2005, in Bunker Hill. James was a […]
Death of Joseph Pollo
Joseph Pollo, age 88 of Benld, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Joe was born on May 25, 1931, in White City, the son of the late Stephen and Emma (Mandak) Pollo. Mr. Pollo was a lab technician at McDonnel Douglas and Boeing. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean conflict and […]
Gillespie Police Activity: August 5-10, 2019
MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2019 Officers were called to Family Dollar in Mt. Clare for an armed robbery in progress. This case is still under investigation. An officer was dispatched to the Maple Street Clinic to take a report of criminal damage to property. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue to […]
Death of Raymond William Zilinski
Raymond William Zilinski, 78 of Benld, died at Highland Health Care Center on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 1:19 a.m. He was born on August 13, 1940, in Chicago to Tony Zilinski and Ruth (Baltruzis) Zilinski. He was a retired owner of the Log Cabin. He was also employed by IDOT as a laborer and […]
Mobile Dental Health Unit at HSHS St. Francis Hospital
LITCHFIELD — The Lewis and Clark Community College Mobile Dental Health Unit will be at HSHS St. Francis Hospital on Tues., Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This mobile health unit is staffed with professional dental providers to provide high quality, comprehensive exams and preventative services for adults 18 years of age and […]
Death of Donna L Harbaugh
Donna L Harbaugh, 77 of Carlinville, passed away on Thursday morning, July 18, 2019, at her residence in Carlinville. Donna was born on September 26, 1941, to Roy and Lorraine Griffith in Athensville, IL. Donna retired as a clerk for the State of Illinois Secretary of State office in Springfield. She enjoyed spending time with […]