Sunday, September 9 Handled a child custody exchange in the 400 block of Kentucky. Monday, September 10 Assisted Gillespie Police with the arrest of a male subject wanted for a double murder in Greene County. Charged Willie Griffin of 402 North 6th with having an inoperable motor vehicle on his property. The male was issued […]
Fall rummage sale to be held Sept. 21, 22
The Gillespie United Methodist Women are having their Fall Rummage Sale on Friday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most items are priced at 50 cents, but some will be priced higher. Saturday special prices include fill a paper bag (provided) for $2 […]
Gillespie Police Officer credited for apprehending murder suspect
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe reported to the Gillespie City Council on Monday during its monthly regular business meeting that a Gillespie Police Officer apprehended a person wanted in connection with a Greene County homicide. DePoppe credited T.J. Rakey for identifying the vehicle in Gillespie on the night of Sunday, September 9 around 11:15 p.m., […]
Elementary students exceed summer reading goal
These Ben-Gil Elementary students set their own goals and read all summer long. Summer reading is critical to a child’s ability to not only retain information learned the previous year, but also to grow in knowledge and critical thinking skills for the coming year. Those exceeding their goal included: (front) Ella Luttmann, Caroline Jubelt, Harper Brown, Ella […]
Hillsboro’s Bremer Sanctuary to hold nature events
Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro will be hosting two nature events in September. Tony Rothering, a licensed bird bander from the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will be capturing and banding birds from 8:00-noon on Sept. 22. Participants will learn about the scientific process of banding and how the data is used to study topics […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: September 7-13, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Kinney Contractors Inc. is suing Ameren Illinois Company for $18,787.00, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for additional costs and expenses incurred relating to their work being suspended due to a May 2016 explosion in […]
Motorcyclist air-lifted following Saturday accident in Macoupin County
A 65-year-old Girard man was airlifted by Arch Air Medical Service to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield following a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Illinois Route 111 approximately one-quarter mile north of Chesterfield on Saturday afternoon, September 15. According to Illinois State Police, Dannie Reels, 65 of Girard, was following a John Deere farm tractor […]
Build Benld donates to Heritage Health
Build Benld donated $100 to Heritage Health Care Center in Gillespie this month to help them purchase a new set of Bingo cards for the residents. Games of Bingo helps to keep the mind sharp and provides much needed social interaction while providing help with hand eye coordination and betters everyday functioning. The group hopes […]
Death of Frank Larcker
Frank Larcker, 101 of Staunton, passed away at Heritage Health in Staunton on Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born on January 5, 1917, in Livingston, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larcker. He married Hilda Zglicenski on April 19, 1947, in Staunton and she passed away on February 8, 2011. Frank […]
Death of Richard W. “Dick” Bianco
Richard W. “Dick” Bianco, 72 of Staunton, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 10, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1946, in Litchfield, the a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bianco. He married Rena L. Tretter on December 3, 1962, in Carlinville and she survives. He worked as an […]
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