Gary L. Mondhink, 77 of Gillespie, formerly of Raymond, passed away January 9, 2021, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He was born on March 12, 1943, to Earl and Estell (Weller) Mondhink. He was a graduate of Raymond High School and was a lifelong farmer. He married Jean Polston and they later divorced. He […]
One thousand vaccinations complete in Macoupin County
Vaccination distribution for Phase 1A continues throughout the State of Illinois while Macoupin County recently completed their 1,000 vaccination. Procedures are in place to provide the second dose to those persons in Phase 1A who have received the first dose and plans are underway when Phase 1B is announced. Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies are contracted […]
Macoupin County Clerk now accepting vote by mail requests for April election
Carlinville – Macoupin County voters may now apply for a vote by mail ballot for the April 6, 2021 Election, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced on Monday. Voters have been able to apply since January 6th and ballots will be sent out starting February 25th. “Although the Election is still just under 80 days away, voters […]
Death of Virginia Kloss
After a long and vibrant life, Virginia Kloss, 91, passed away on January 7, 2021, from heart failure. She was born in Mt. Olive in 1929 to Joseph and Anna Yancik, the third oldest of eleven children. After graduating from Mt. Olive High School in 1946, she worked in Springfield as a secretary before returning […]
Death of Larry E. Graves
Larry E. Graves, 85 of Staunton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Syracuse, KS, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Henrietta Graves. He married Shirley A. Mathias on December 23, 1961, in Syracuse, KS and she passed away […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Angela Wiser, 40 of Virden, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an August 26 incident. Raven Fabry, 31 of Omaha, NE, is charged with possession of meth in […]
Death of Charles E. Hall
Charles E. Hall, 80 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 9:40 p.m. He was born on August 16, 1940, in St. Louis, MO to Gilbert Hall and Ruth (Sadler) Hall. He married Karen J. (Martin) Eaves Hall on October 16, 1999, in St. Charles, MO. He was retired […]
Death of Michael Alan Fahey Sr.
Michael Alan Fahey Sr., 75 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 3:20 p.m. He was born on May 20, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL to Bernard Fahey and Martha (Hays) Fahey. He married Kathy (Rickert) Fahey on June 25, 1964, in Belleville. He was retired after having […]
Board votes to re-open schools for in-classroom learning
Community Unit School District 7 students will have the option of attending in-person classes when the winter break ends on Monday, Jan. 11 as a result of action taken by the Board of Education during a special meeting Thursday night. On a motion by Bill Carter, seconded by Jenni Alepra, the board voted unanimously to […]
Peace Corp Fellow allied with Grow Gillespie for community development efforts
A 28-year-old Peace Corps Fellow from Western Illinois University has moved to Gillespie to begin an 11-month internship to bolster community and economic development efforts undertaken by Grow Gillespie, the local volunteer group focused on Gillespie’s economic growth. “What I’m going to be doing is help them get on the path to achieve their long-term […]
Death of James Richard “Dick” Neunaber
James Richard “Dick” Neunaber, 70 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence in Carlinville. Dick was born on February 18, 1950, to Millard Martin “Cap” and Anna Louise (Green) Neunaber in Carlinville. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1969. Dick worked as a mine examiner for Monterey […]
Gillespie Police Report: December 27-January 2, 2020
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld regarding a missing person. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Lane regarding a domestic disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld regarding a suspicious noise. An […]
Death of Dorothy A. Woods
Dorothy A. Woods, 94 of Carlinville, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2021, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. Dorothy was born on May 12, 1926, to Bernard and Florence (Bowman) Schwab in Carlinville. Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of Carlinville High School. Her main occupation was a seamstress but she also held numerous other […]
Manar stepping down from Senate to assume senior advisor spot with Pritzker administration
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who catapulted from local politics to became a prominent voice in the Illinois Senate, will step down from his 48th District Senate seat, effective Jan. 17, and assume duties as a senior adviser to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker two days later on Jan. 19. Pritzker announced Manar’s appointment via […]
Death of Will Robert Sprague
Will Robert Sprague, infant son of Jacob James Sprague and Christine Anne (Yancik) Sprague, was born on December 13, 2020, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. He passed away on December 22, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle from birth. Will was 9 days old. He was a beautiful baby boy with thick dark […]
Death of Larry Russ Ahrens
Larry Russ Ahrens formerly of Mt. Olive passed away at 3:52 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020, from Covid at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Larry was 76 years old. Larry was born on December 26, 1943, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield to the late Russell Ahrens and Charlotte (Prange) Ahrens. He attended Mt. […]
Andy Manar to resign from Illinois Senate
BUNKER HILL – After eight successful years in the Illinois Senate representing the 48th District and more than 22 years in public office, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced today that he will be resigning from the Illinois Senate on January 17, 2021. Manar was first elected to the Bunker Hill City Council at […]
Death of Alan D. Best
Alan D. Best, 71 of Staunton, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on April 13, 1949, in Staunton, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth & Elizabeth “Betty” (Frame) Best. He married Celia Rose Ashley on June 15, 1972, and she passed away on December […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during December 20-26, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Tamera Lee, 23 of Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an October 22 incident. Cadeedra Banger, 24 of Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection […]
Death of Viola Mae Krank
Viola Mae Krank, 81 of Carlinville, passed away Friday morning, January 1, 2021, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, IL. Viola was born on April 19, 1939, to Clarence and Mildred (Borough) Hitchcock Sr. in Gillespie. She attended Gillespie schools. Viola was a cook and a server at several area restaurants. She […]