Cheryl Eichar Jett will present a program on the bold women who became part of the Illinois legend of Route 66 for two local historical Societies in early October. The program will be held at the Madison County Historical Society on Sunday, October 1 at 2 p.m. at the Madison County Archival Library at 801 […]
Gillespie man cited with DUI after motorcycle accident
A 61-year-old Gillespie man who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash shortly after noon on Sunday, August 6 on Garrison Road at Bayless Road in Dorchester Township has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl said James D. Allen was traveling on Garrison Road approaching Bayless Road […]
Bike safety fair to be held in Staunton
The ITS Bike Trail Committee Inc. will host a bike safety fair on Saturday, August 26 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the South Water Tower Park in Staunton. All kids between the ages of 6-14 are welcome. The fair will feature activities focused on teaching bike safety. Each attending child can have their bike engraved […]
Gillespie CUSD 7 accepts settlement related to loss of Benld Elementary
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 has accepted a proposed $4 million settlement from Union Pacific in connection to the 2009 mine subsidence loss of the Benld Elementary School. The settlement acceptance marks an end to the lawsuit filed eight years ago in August 2009 by the school district against Union Pacific after the subsidence […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 6-12, 2017
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 Jessica A. Richardson, 27 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a DUI. She posted bond and was released. MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 Christina R. Nix, 27 of Carlinville, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for possession of drug […]
Death of Kristina R. Varble
Kristina R. Varble, 46 of Eagarville, passed away August 15, 2017, at St Johns Hospital in Springfield. She was born on July 29, 1971, in Carlinville to Steven R. Walker and Mary (Copples) Schulze. She was a bartender at the Daug House in New Douglas. She is survived by her parents, Steven R. Walker and Mary […]
Death of Barbara Figge
Barbara Figge, 77 of Medora, passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was born on February 15, 1940, in Alton to Lester and Edna (Huff) Allen. She married Jim Figge on Sept 10, 1966, in Alton. He passed away on July 14, 2004. She was […]
Gillespie Council hires full-time police officer
During a relatively brief meeting Monday night, the Gillespie City Council promoted Austin Semplowski from a part-time police officer to a full-time officer, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Miller. Miller left the force more than a month ago to accept a position with the Illinois State Police. Semplowski has “a long […]
Death of Gary Bernhardt
Gary Bernhardt, 76 of Litchfield, passed away Monday morning, August 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born on March 6, 1941, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, a son of the late Lydle and Esther (Kuethe) Bernhardt. He married the former Janet Oller on July 24, 1965, at Zion […]
Illinois State Police reminds motorists that school is starting
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Captain Timothy Tyler, would like to remind motorists that area schools will soon open their doors and begin the new school year. The start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic around schools. Motorists need to be watchful for children walking and riding […]
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