Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted 6-1 during a special meeting of the board Wednesday night to reopen district schools for a hybrid attendance plan starting on Monday, Oct. 5. Upward of 20 community members, several of whom had been vocal advocates for returning students to the classroom, attended […]
Counties at COVID-19 warning level drops to 17
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Seventeen counties are currently reported at a warning level […]
Death of Alice L “Louise” Mull
Alice L “Louise” Mull, 90 of Gillespie, passed away peacefully with family by her side at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born June 6, 1930, in Bellflower, Missouri and raised by mother Hallie M. (Boyer) Spires Hunter, father Henry R. Spires, along with step-father Walter […]
Benld Council sets dates, times for trick-or-treating
Despite concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Benld City Council members voted 3-1 Monday night to set trick-or-treating hours from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31. The issue was not on the council’s previously published agenda. Ald. John Balzraine, objecting to the idea of allowing trick-or-treating during the pandemic, voted […]
Thursday morning accident in Medora claims one life
An early morning accident on Thursday, September 24, claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Fidelity. The accident happened at 4:37 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois 267 and Illinois 111 in Medora. Illinois State Police said Benjamin Ruyle, 39, of Medora had crashed in the roadway causing his 2005 GMC pickup truck to […]
Death of Linda F. Rasmussen
Linda F. Rasmussen, 70 of Benld, died on September 22, 2020, at 12:24 a.m. at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO. She was born on May 25, 1950, in Litchfield to Anthony Janulavich and Mabel (Pritchard). She married Paul V. Rasmussen Jr. on August 19, 1967, in Benld. She was a manager at Casey’s General Store […]
Bourne receives Friend of Agriculture award
Contributed content by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD—In recognition of her advocacy on behalf of Illinois’ farmers, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has been named a “Friend of Agriculture” by the Activator Program of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Bourne received a 100% score for votes taken in 2019-2020 that affect the agriculture industry in Illinois. […]
Macoupin County track meet history covered in new booklets
The remarkable history of the Macoupin County Boys and Girls Track Meets is told in two new booklets that will benefit the high school track teams of the county. The 80-page booklets complete an ongoing project on the history of the meet, which is one of the oldest high school sporting events in the state […]
Gillespie CUSD 7 to receive $96,000 to help expand access to remote learning technology
Provided content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BUNKER HILL – Local schools are set to receive nearly $2 million in grants to improve students’ access to remote learning technology, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Wednesday. “Many school districts have employed a remote or hybrid learning model to protect staff and students during the pandemic,” […]
Dr. Biermann begins tenure as 18th Blackburn president
CARLINVILLE – On August 15, Dr. Mark L. Biermann officially became the 18th President of Blackburn College. Dr. Biermann arrived on the Carlinville campus after serving as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Valparaiso University, where he was responsible for all academic programs, student affairs, retention and student success, diversity and inclusion, […]
Sheriff’s Office requesting help in cemetery vandalism
The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a criminal damage incident at a rural Gillespie cemetery that occurred sometime between September 12 and 13. Five five limestone headstones were damaged at Wheeler Cemetery located in the 15000 blk of Quarry Road. The headstones were dated as far back as the 1800’s. If […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 13-19, 2020
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in Benld regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Frey Street to speak with female regarding harassment. Anthony M. Bellm, 28, of Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing a peace officer. […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during September 6-12, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Christopher Gibbs, 38 of Carlinville, is charged with driving while his driver’s license is suspended or revoked due to a DUI, driving on a suspended license, failing to reduce speed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, […]
Death of Gloria Jean Marshall
Gloria Jean Marshall, 71 of Gillespie, died at Missouri Baptist Medical Center on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 12:50 p.m. She was born on July 20, 1949, in Alton to William Albert Crews and Mary Elizabeth (Yost) Franklin. She was retired after having been a cafeteria manager for KMART. She is survived by her three children, […]
Luncheon scheduled for September 27 at Gillespie church
The Gillespie United Methodist Women were not able to have their spring and fall rummage sales this year because of Covid 19, so they will be having a luncheon on Sunday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Their famous “rummage” luncheon will be available including chicken salad sandwich or sloppy joe with potato […]
Death of Annette L. Willis
Annette L. Willis, 91 of Gillespie, died at Heritage Health of Carlinville on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 8:45 p.m. She was born on October 24, 1928, in Carlinville to John Graham and Zella (Wilson) Graham. She married Lane H. Willis. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1998. She was a homemaker who had worked at […]
Death of Rosalie A. Battuello
Rosalie A. Battuello, 79 of Staunton, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 12:25 p.m. She was born on January 7, 1941, in Litchfield to Colombo Battuello and Minnie (Tira). She was an elementary education teacher where she taught 3rd grade in Mt. Olive. Rosalie was a member of the Historical Society […]
Death of Jennifer Kay Hartsook
Jennifer Kay Hartsook, 52 of Carlinville, passed away Thursday morning, September 17, 2020, at her residence in Carlinville. Jennifer was born on May 12, 1968, to Gerald “Jerry” and Carolyn (Combes) Lippold in Carlinville. She graduated from Kingwood High School in Kingwood, TX. Jennifer worked as an assistant manager for Area Diesel in Carlinville for […]
Death of Brenda Jo Haley
Brenda Jo Haley, 68 of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Brenda was born on July 19, 1952, in Carlinville a daughter of John Russell Sr. and Hazel Irene (Harris) Haley. Brenda graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1970. She had retired from […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 6-12, 2020
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespass. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road to assist with an ambulance call. An officer was dispatched to Carney Lane at Gillespie Lake regarding a possible missing person. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, […]
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