On Sunday, July 14, 2019, Paul Theron Jensen, loving father of four, grandfather of 14, and great grandfather of five5, passed away at the age of 76 following complications from a car accident. Paul was born on April 2, 1943, in Merriman, NE to Paul Emil and Ruth Alberta (Trogdon) Jensen. After serving his country […]
Death of Tammy Jo Eardley
Tammy Jo Eardley, 46 of Witt, formerly of Wilsonville, died at her residence on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. She was born on March 9, 1973, in Litchfield to Marvin Miller and Brenda (Pruitt) Grissom. Tammy enjoyed watching stars. She is survived by her father, Marvin Miller; son, Cody Eardley of Witt (companion, […]
Resignation of Physical Education teacher sparks controversy
Macoupin County Federation of Teachers Local 528, the union representing Community Unit School District 7 teachers, alleged the board and administration precipitated the resignation of a long-time physical education teacher whose resignation was accepted during a special meeting of the School Board on Wednesday night. The board also ratified the sale of six city lots […]
Gillespie Council approves Black Diamond Days Labor Day Lake Bash
A somewhat reluctant Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted to permit the Black Diamond Days Committee to host a two-day Labor Day Bash over the Labor Day weekend at Gillespie Lake. Council members also approved the purchase of property from Community Unit School District 7 for construction of a solar panel field to power […]
Summer Repertory Theatre announces Mary Poppins production dates
Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College in Carlinville is pleased to announce the musical production of Mary Poppins. Performances will be held at Bothwell Auditorium, Blackburn College, Carlinville on July 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and July 21, 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, CNB Bank &Trust, […]
Workshop available for managing diabetes
Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a free six week workshop, can help you manage your diabetes or help you learn how to support someone who lives with diabetes. A workshop will begin at the United Community Bank Loan Center on Thursday, July 11. The workshop will meet every Thursday for six weeks from 9 to […]
Death of Larry L. Brunk
Larry L. Brunk, 71 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 6, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Larry was born on February 19, 1948, in Springfield, a son of Norval and Myrtle (Harvey) Brunk. He was raised in the Carlinville area and helped on the family farm. Larry graduated from Carlinville High […]
Death of Josephine “Jo” Remling
Josephine “Jo” Remling, 101, of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. Josephine was born on July 27, 1917, to Ernest and Ella (Bettis) Crawford in rural Girard. On March 5, 1938, she married Edwin “Bud” Remling in Carlinville. Bud preceded her in death on December 6, 1998. […]
Macoupin County tax bills to be mailed
Macoupin County Treasurer Anne Boehm announced this week that the 2018 real estate tax bills will be mailed by Monday, July 15. Approximately 38,000 tax bills are being prepared for mailing. The first installment due date has been set for Tuesday, August 20th, and the second installment due date will be Friday, September 20th. Penalties […]
Death of Herman F. Landreth
Herman F. Landreth, age 94, passed away on July 1, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1925, in Bunker Hill, a son of Oscar C. and Iva W. (Halterman) Landreth. He married Evelyn A. Rose (deceased in 2000) in 1946. They had three daughters, Linda J. Brodley/Hurst, Becky J. Edwards, and Jill L. Geick; […]