Gloria Mae Travers, 88 of Carlinville, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab in Jerseyville. Gloria was born on August 28, 1932, in rural Chesterfield to Henry and Nina (Wade) Chism. She married Leonard William Travers on December 23, 1951. Gloria and her husband raised four children, Leonard, Bill, […]
Benld Library launches Big Cinn fundraiser
The Benld Library is taking orders for the Big Cinn Cinnafun perfect for Easter morning. The Big Cinn is a large cinnamon roll covered in a brown sugar schmear that will feed 4-5 for breakfast or 8 for a snack. Baked fresh they have a shelf life of 3-5 days and freeze well. Four varieties are […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during February 21 – February 27, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES David Manley, 49 of Mt. Olive, is charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license in connection with a February 3 incident. Michael Ross, 44 of Mt. Olive, is charged with […]
Death of James Richard Sauerwein
James Richard Sauerwein, 76 of Glen Carbon, died at his residence on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 8:41 a.m. He was born on June 26, 1944, in Bunker Hill to John Sauerwein and Ruth (Zarges) Sauerwein. He married Judith Faye (Stille) Sauerwein. He was retired after having worked in the production line for Beall Manufacturing. James was […]
Death of Linda Sue Janssen
Linda Sue Janssen, 73 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 10:47 a.m. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Litchfield to Leon Janssen and Laura Elizabeth (Drewel) Janssen. She was retired after having worked maintenance in the restaurant industry. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Coyle of Wood […]
Student artists are invited to participate in Rep. Bourne’s annual contest
Contributed content. LITCHFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is announcing her annual Student Art Contest! Students throughout the 95th district are encouraged to participate in the competition, which is open through the month of March. Entrants are asked to submit original, Illinois-themed, artwork in any 2-D medium (i.e. pen, marker) on 8 ½ x 11 paper […]
Gillespie Police Report: February 21-27, 2021
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of East Central in Benld regarding a fight. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare regarding a vehicle parked with no registration. An officer was dispatched to the 400 […]
Death of Mabel D. March
Mabel D. March, 97 of Carlinville, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, February 28, 2021, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Mabel was born on November 6, 1923, to Earl and Pansy (Ensminger) Bridges in Woodson, IL. She married Charles R. March in 1950 in Murphysboro and he preceded her in death on […]
Death of John Q. Halteman
John Q. Halteman, 96, of Gillespie, died surrounded by family in his home on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born on December 13, 1924, in Walls, Oklahoma, to John and Esther Halteman. He married Norma Slightom on April 7, 1944, in St. Louis, MO. In 1943, John joined the Army and served in World […]
Carlinville man charged with murder in Virden homicide
A Carlinville man has been charged with murder one month after a deadly stabbing in Virden. Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Tuesday that Dalton Obermark, 20 of Carlinville, was charged with murder, possession of a stolen vehicle, and aggravated battery. Obermark’s bond is set at $1 million. The stabbing occurred on February […]
County implements self-registration system for vaccination
Macoupin County Public Health Department has fully implemented the EMTrack self-scheduling system to register eligible persons to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Macoupin County. The implementation of the EMTrack system provides an efficient scheduling process requiring less manual labor for the department. New vaccine clinic dates will be listed on the website as they become […]
L&C grad brings inspiration to Macoupin County
GODFREY – Pablo Picasso once said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” It’s a mantra not lost on Lewis and Clark Community College alumna and The Macoupin County Art Collective (The MAC) Executive Director Brandace Cloud. Hard work has fueled Cloud’s artistic fire since she found her passion and graduated from L&C with […]
Death of John H.T. O’Donnell
John H.T. O’Donnell, 67, of Plainview passed away on Friday, February 26, 2020, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on April 8, 1953, in Carlinville to the late John and Esther (Havener) O’Donnell. John married Sherryl Robinson on November 15, 1993, in Stuttgart, AR. He worked as a truck driver for Lippold […]
L&C grad introduces welding to the masses
GODFREY – As in many trade industries, there’s a job gap between the number of welders looking to retire and the number of qualified applicants entering the workforce. Women, like Lewis and Clark Community College’s Charlie Vonder Haar, have found great success in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Vonder Haar, of Hamel, graduated from L&C […]
Annual corned beef and cabbage event to be held March 13
The United Methodist Women of Gillespie will be holding their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, March 13. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will be corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda, bread, dessert […]
Death of George J. Cerutti
George J. Cerutti, 80 of Irving, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 10:12 p.m. at his residence. Mr. Cerutti was born on August 16, 1940, in Litchfield to the late Joseph M. and Rose (Fenoglio) Cerutti. He was a 1958 graduate of Gillespie High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army where […]
Death of Cynthia Ann (Byots) LaRosa
Cynthia Ann (Byots) LaRosa, 73 of Staunton, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her residence in Staunton. She was born on July 23, 1947, in Litchfield, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John & Violet (Milcic) Byots. She married Lino LaRosa on August 10, 1968, at Ascension Catholic Church in Mt. Olive […]
Death of Peter Greg Visintin Sr.
Peter Greg Visintin Sr., 71 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 7:02 p.m. He was born on January 28, 1950, in Litchfield. He married Catherine (Demuzio) Visintin on May 4, 1974, in Gillespie. He was a veteran of the US Army after having served during Vietnam and was retired after […]
Death of Kent David Henke
Kent David Henke, 64, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on September 5, 1956, to Mrs. Rolene Henke and the late Norman Henke. He married Linda Rae on January 25, 1991, recently celebrating 30 years of marriage. He was a local farmer. […]
Death of Evelyn Goldasich Seiler
Evelyn Seiler, 88 years young formerly of Benld, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021, at Villa Ocotillo Memory Care home in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born on July 13, 1932, the only daughter of Kate (Seketa) and John Goldasich, Croatian immigrants who settled in Benld. Her older brothers Joe, Lawrence “Lotto” and George were […]
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