The Gillespie United Methodist Women are having their Fall Rummage Sale on Friday, September 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and again on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Most items are priced at 50 cents but some will be priced higher. Saturday special prices include fill a bag (provided) for […]
Death of David Paul (Butch) Struebig
David Paul (Butch) Struebig, 71 of Mt. Olive, formerly of Staunton, passed away on August 31st, 2019. He was born on February 12th, 1948, in Chicago, a son of the late Fred and Jeanne (Babinec) Struebig. David grew up in South Milwaukee, WI and graduated from South Milwaukee High School. David served in the United States Air […]
Death of Daniel R. “Danny” Parker
Daniel R. “Danny” Parker, 58 of Granite City, died at DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 10:15 pm. He was born on January 10, 1961, in Granite City to A.J. Parker and Margaret June (Cox) Parker. He was a carpenter. Daniel enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a true artist who loved […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 1-7, 2019
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 John V. Whitt, 36, of Benld was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage. The male posted bond and was released with a court date. Gary R. Priddle, 41, of Mt. Olive was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]
State grant for Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways to be announced Sept 10
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. STAUNTON – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) will be joined by superintendents from Macoupin County school districts Tuesday, Sept. 10 when he announces a new state grant for the Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways. The conference will be held at Staunton High School starting […]
Presentation by noted author Tom Emery on Sept. 15
Award-winning author, Tom Emery, will give an overview of the Corps, one of the hallmark New Deal programs of the Great Depression and considered one of the most successful government programs in American history, on Sunday, September 15 at the Litchfield Library Conference Room. The CCC put millions of young men to work and has […]
Blackburn alum Hutchinson was ground-breaking female reporter
For decades, female journalists were relegated to soft news and local coverage, rarely allowed to cover the biggest, hard-hitting stories. Blackburn College alum Louise Hutchinson, however, broke that mold, along with numerous gender barriers. In a twenty-one year career with the Chicago Tribune from 1952-73, Hutchinson reported on some of the most memorable events of […]
Car seat check event set for September 16
Every day in Illinois, thousands of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their age and size, most are not, if they are buckled up at all. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46 […]
Death of Billie Jean Pesavento
Billie Jean Pesavento, 89, of Staunton, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Billie was born July 8, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Selvio Pesavento on May 29, 1948, in Litchfield. They raised 3 children, Nancy, Beverly, and Keith, in Staunton. She was a parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church. Billie Jean, better known as Granny, […]
Rep. Bourne named ‘Friend of Infrastructure’
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD – Thanks in part to the role she played in this spring’s critical investment in Illinois’ infrastructure and economic future, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) announced she received the Friend of Infrastructure Award from the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC). “This capital plan is more than just […]
Death of James M. Huhsman
James M. Huhsman, 86 of Holiday Shores, formerly of Staunton, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. He was born on April 11, 1933, in Litchfield, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Berna (Stemploski) Huhsman. He married Marilyn Cox on May 22, 1954, at St. Michael’s […]
Death of Thomas “Spuds” Spudich Jr.
Thomas Spudich Jr. “Spuds”, 57 of Staunton, originally of Livingston, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, in Staunton. He was born on Friday, November 24, 1961, in Litchfield. He was the son of Thomas Sr. and Helen (Chalovich) Spudich. He married Kathy Seipp on September 21, 1991, at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in […]
Death of Gilbert Lewis Hebenstreit
Gilbert Lewis Hebenstreit, 81 of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield on Monday, September 2, 2019, at 2:46 pm. He was born on January 11, 1938, in Staunton to Donald Hebenstreit and Louise (Calcari) Hebenstreit. He married Mary Jean (Goehe) Hebenstreit. He was owner and operator of Hebenstreit Funeral Home, Hebenstreit Furniture Store, 3M […]
Death of Carolyn Sue Kaburick
Carolyn Sue Kaburick, 69 of Glen Carbon, formerly of Carlinville, passed away Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, at her residence. Carolyn was born March 6, 1950, in Carlinville, a daughter of Howard and Lena Ersery Adcock. Carolyn graduated from Carlinville High School. She married John W. Kaburick Jr. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ […]
Nomination petition packets for March 2020 primary available
While the 2020 Elections may seem far away, Macoupin County residents who are thinking of running for office in 2020 are in the process of circulating nomination petitions now. Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan said recently that Sept. 3 was the first day potential candidates can pick up petitions at the County Clerk’s office in […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 25-30, 2019
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2019 Kyler M. Jacobs, 20, of Gillespie was issued citations for failure to use a turn signal and disobeying two stop signs. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 An officer met with a male at the police department to take a report of a verbal altercation at the lake over the weekend. Dylan C. […]
Fall Festival in Eagarville set for October 5
A Fall Festival will be held at Tony’s Park in Eagarville on Saturday, October 5, from 10 am to 4 pm. This family-friendly event will have fun for all ages with a focus on family fun and food. Game will be available for participation at no charge. There will be fall-themed games for children of […]
Death of John Paul Boyer
John Paul Boyer, 77 of Staunton, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at Heritage Health in Staunton. He was born on January 1, 1942, in Old Mines, MO, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence & Dorothy (Trokey) Boyer. He married Rebecca Seger on May 28, 1966, in East St. Louis and she […]
Death of Ray J. Tiburzi
Ray J. Tiburzi, 101 of Staunton, died Cedarhurst of Bethalto on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 10:38 a.m. He was born on February 15, 1918, in Sawyerville to Loretto Tiburzi and Carola (Ricci) Tiburzi. He married Lucille (Baggio) Tiburzi on August 27, 1940, in Staunton. He was an auto salesman for Daley Chevrolet of Gillespie. […]
Gillespie to honor Dobrino, 100 years of organization on Sept. 20
Gillespie High School is set to honor Coach Don “Duke” Dobrino and 100 years of Gillespie Football on Friday, September 20 when the Miners face off against Southwestern. Festivities start at halftime with a field dedication ceremony in honor of Coach Dobrino. All former players and coaches in attendance will be invited to the field […]