SUNDAY JULY 7, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the police department to speak with a female regarding child custody exchange. MONDAY JULY 8, 2019 Jordon V. Conlee, 27, of Gillespie was arrested for driving while license was suspended. An officer was dispatched to the police department to speak with a male regarding a violation […]
Build Benld sponsoring free movie on July 20 at Benld Park
A free movie will be shown in the Benld City Park on Saturday, July 20 at approximately 9 pm. Build Benld is sponsoring the movie, “Ralph Breaks the Internet”. Sound for the night is provided by Paul Reid. Beginning at 8 pm the Benld Public Library will be providing free hot dogs, chip, drinks and […]
Macoupin County State’s Attorney announces charges in 2015 Woodburn murder
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Monday six charges against two individuals relating to the 2015 New Year’s Day murder of Cody Adams, 34, in Woodburn. The charges filed against Chancey Hutson, 28 of Granite City, and William Kavanaugh, 34 of Edwardsville, were formally charged in Macoupin County on Monday, July 15, with […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital provides tips on staying cool in heat wave
LITCHFIELD – With summer temperatures rising, HSHS St. Francis Hospital is providing tips for staying cool and how to know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, which requires medical attention. Heat stroke is considered a medical emergency. If a person exhibits symptoms of a heat stroke, call 911 right away. Symptoms include: High body […]
Death of Sue (Walton) Gilmer
Sue (Walton) Gilmer, 81 of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on March 2, 1938, in Vandalia, a daughter of the late John William Walton and Laura Garland. She married J.C. Gilmer on November 22, 1971, in Highland and he passed away June 17, […]
Death of Edward Allen Rust
Edward Allen Rust, 94 of Bunker Hill, died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 11:40 a.m. He was born on January 28, 1925, in Bunker Hill to Albert Rust and Emma (Schaller) Rust. He married Lena W. (Bertels) Rust on August 24, 1947, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Dorsey. She […]
Benld Council approves union contract
On a motion by Ald. Teressa Tucker, seconded by Ald. Mickey Robinson, the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a new three-year contract with Laborers Union Local 338 which represents three full-time police officers and two full-time maintenance workers. The new contract, which is retroactive to March 2, calls for a three percent annual […]
Wilsonville seeking bids to demolish fire-damaged residence
Following the lead of the City of Benld, Wilsonville Village trustees voted Tuesday night to advertise for bids to demolish a fire-damaged residence in the 300 block of Schmidt Street and remove the debris. Trustee Stanley Katich cited Benld’s recent action to raze the former Doggy’s Tavern, also damaged by fire, when he moved to […]
Death of Rose V. Ferjancich
Rose V. Ferjancich, 92 of Benld, died at Villa East of Sherman, IL on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 7:20 a.m. She was born on September 27, 1926, in Benld to Gaetano Leone and Clorinda (Roman) Leone. She married Steve Varcho. Rose later married Robert Ferjancich. She was a clerk for Benld Cooperative Grocery Store […]
Death of Marsha (Marty) Kay Campbell
Marsha (Marty) Kay Campbell, of Bunker Hill, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2:45 a.m. with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Theresa (Maher) Favre of Bethalto; brother, Dale William Favre of Bethalto; and beloved husband Tom Campbell of East […]
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