With half of its members participating remotely via the Zoom remote conferencing platform, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night set a public hearing for the 2020 property tax levy, reviewed this year’s “school report cards” and voted unanimously to return to remote learning, effective Nov. 30, due to an […]
Joyful Angels will still be held at Gillespie Church
Joyful Angels pick up will still be held at the Gillespie Methodist Church despite the church not currently being open. Those picking up gifts are reminded that pick up dates and times are on Thursday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to […]
Death of Rhonda L. Lehman
Rhonda L. Lehman, 59, of Bunker Hill, stepped from this life into heaven on Friday, November 20, 2020, at 11:05 p.m. when she passed at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield. Her life brought great meaning and joy to her family and close friends. She was born January 13, 1961, in Alton to Jack Lee Lehman & Maxine […]
Santa to visit Benld Library on December 5
Santa will be at the Benld Public Library on Saturday, December 5 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Following COVID precautions, there will not be pictures with Santa. Families are invited to drive through the parking lot to see Santa. Everyone must remain in their cars. Children are invited to leave their letters to Santa at the library. Each […]
Gillespie Police Report: November 15-21, 2020
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 1st Street in Benld regarding a death investigation. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 6th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespassing. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue regarding a runaway. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 An […]
Death of Roberta Welch
Roberta Welch was called home by the Lord Jesus, her savior, on November 10, 2020. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was nearly 101 years old being born on December 15, 1919, to John E. Weidner and Carolina (Lena) Lind Weidner of Bunker Hill. She was the last of her many […]
Gillespie Police Lieutenant receives prestigious award
Lieutenant Laurie Gerdes of the Gillespie Police Department and Sergeant Ryan Bivins of the Dixon Police Department were honored and recognized in their home communities this month as 2020 ILACP Rising Shields of Law Enforcement. “Rising Shield recipients represent the brightest young, up-and-coming law enforcement leaders in the state,” said ILACP Executive Director Ed Wojcicki. […]
Benld Council approves tax levy of $113,000
Members of the Benld City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve a municipal property tax levy in the amount of $113,081.76 for 2020 property taxes to be collected in 2021. The levy is approximately $5,000 less than last year’s levy due primarily to the mid-year deactivation of the Benld Police Department. Complying with the […]
Macoupin Art Collective to add mural to Staunton building
The Macoupin Art Collective (MAC) is pleased to announce funding from the Healing Illinois Grant made possible in partnership with The Chicago Community Foundation. This opportunity will enhance Staunton through public art that exemplifies the interconnectedness of the community while creating a conversation about inclusivity through a large outdoor mural located at 115 East Main […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during November 8-14, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Derek Horrighs, 31 of Virden, is charged with causing between $500 and $10,000 of criminal damage to government property in connection with an August 7 incident. MISDEMEANORS David Depper, 34 of Hillview, IL, is charged […]
Manar honors life of former Gillespie Mayor Howard Carney
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – In response to the passing of former Gillespie Mayor Howard Carney, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) filed a resolution in the Illinois Senate to honor his life and service to Gillespie and Macoupin County. A retired coal mine manager for Monterey Coal Co., Howard Carney […]
Gillespie Coal Museum receives building improvement grant
LITCHFIELD— State Senator Andy Manar and State Representative Avery Bourne announced today that the City of Gillespie will receive a $33,800 state grant to assist with improvements to the Gillespie Coal Museum. The Coal Museum is one of 43 museums across the state that were recently awarded funds through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants […]
Annual live nativity to be a drive-through event
Come experience the journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ child in a new and different way. Due to Covid 19, the annual live nativity at Griffel Farm will be a drive through event for this year only being held on Sunday, December 6, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Your journey includes the angel […]
Death of Maxine Willhoit
Maxine Willhoit, 84 of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on February 4, 1936, in Dorchester, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifford & Laura (Brachman) Partridge. She married Donald L. Willhoit on October 22, 1950, and he passed away on May 19, 2009. She […]
Death of Edward Charles Rodemeyer
Edward Charles Rodemeyer, 85 of Edwardsville, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on September 14, 1935, and grew up in Boystown, Nebraska to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rodemeyer Sr. He married Mary M. Long in February of 1961, and she passed away on November 17, […]
Death of James Allen Gristy
James Allen Gristy, 66 of Benld, died at his residence on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 6:46 p.m. He was born on October 22, 1954, in Denver, CO. He was a supervisor for a cleaning company. James loved jogging, animals, sports, music and family. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Moats of Springfield; siblings, […]
Death of Everett Lee Bourland
Everett Lee Bourland, 80 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 5:44 p.m. He was born on January 1, 1940, in Collinsville to Jesse Bourland and Nina (Moore) Bourland. He married Patricia (Smith) Bourland on June 28, 1963, in Collinsville. Everett retired from the Dome Railway Service in Wood River as a […]
Gillespie Police Report: November 8-14, 2020
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2020 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Trolley Street and Short Street in Benld. Brent K. Thacker, 40, of Benld was issued a citation for illegal possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street of Benld regarding criminal damage to property. […]
Death of Eula J. Hawkins
Eula J. Hawkins, 87 of Staunton, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hubert and Fannie (Graham) Evans. She married Murlin A. Hawkins on July 14, 1954, and he passed away on October […]
Gillespie 4H club continues meeting virtually
The 4×4 4H Club based in Gillespie would like to remind families that while we may be in uncertain times, your child(ren)’s safety is still the top priority. While they may not be meeting in person for a while, the fun and educational experiences don’t stop. To learn more about 4H and how you can […]
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