A two-vehicle accident that happened around 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4 claimed the life a 19-year-old Jerseyville teen, Illinois State Police District 18 announced late Tuesday evening. According to police, Christian Cazier, 19 of Jerseyville, was traveling on US Route 67 at Kristie Lane in Jersey County and crossed into the incoming lane of […]
Rep. Bourne announces constituent coffee events
LITCHFIELD— As the spring session gets underway in Springfield, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is hosting a series of Coffee & Conversation events across the 95th District. “The spring session has just begun and I look forward to discussing my legislative agenda and getting a sense of how my constituents feel about the issues that are likely […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital to host special heart month program
LICHFIELD – February is National Heart Month and HSHS St. Francis Hospital and the Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois will co-host a special heart month program on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the hospital. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a free heart-healthy lunch will be provided in the hospital cafeteria. Reservations are encouraged. A free […]
Bellm seeking Macoupin County States Attorney position
Contributed content. CARLINVILLE – Aaron Bellm of Carlinville has filed his petition seeking the Democratic nomination for election as Macoupin County States Attorney. Aaron is a lifelong resident of Carlinville and is the son of the late Darrell Bellm and Karen Bellm. He completed his undergraduate education at Illinois State University and Quincy University, then […]
Death of Thomas D. Stipcak Jr.
Thomas D. Stipcak Jr., 75 of Staunton, died at his residence on Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was born on May 26, 1944, in Staunton, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. & Dina (Busse) Stipcak Sr. He married Beverly Gusewelle on July 6, 1968, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hamel […]
Death of Richard H. Schrader
Richard H. Schrader, 89, born February 21, 1930, to the late Fred and Hattie (nee Hoffmann) Schrader in Staunton went to the Lord on January 31, 2020. He married Geraldine M Frahm on November 6, 1954, she proceeded him in death on October 12, 2016. He started his work life with McDonald Douglass, now Boeing, […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 26-February 1, 2020
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 Timothy D. Conlee, 24, of Gillespie was issued a citation for unlawful burning on a Sunday. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Pine Tree Lane in Eagarville for a domestic dispute. An officer took a report at the Police Department of alleged child abuse. Brenden W. Hartman, 20, […]
Mission work team announces trivia fundraiser for March 1
Come support the Gillespie UMC’s Mission Work Team at a trivia fundraiser on March 1 from 2-5 p.m. with doors opening at 1:30. Cost is $100 per table with a max of 10 people per team. You can reserve a table ahead of time or just come the day of, pay at the door, and […]
Death of David Lee Meyer
David Lee Meyer, 71 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 11:57 a.m. He was born on October 29, 1948, in Alton to Eugene Victor Meyer and Ruth A. (Long) Meyer. He married Angelina “Angie” (Reddo) Meyer on May 1, 1971, in Bethalto. She preceded him in death on […]
Death of Nancy Lou Majzel
Nancy Lou Majzel, 88 of Saint Louis, MO, formerly of Benld, died at Cedarhurst Senior Living, St. Louis, MO on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1931, in Highwood to Frank Fiocchi and Madelena (Giorgis) Fiocchi. She married Joseph Henry Majzel on September 2, 1950, in Shipman. He preceded her in […]
Family fun events planned at Carlinville library
The Carlinville Public Library is planning activities for several upcoming early dismissal school days, as well as many other activities for youngsters. The first event will be a special Game Day on Friday, Feb. 28 from 1-4 p.m. Guardians are invited to bring their children into the library to play board and card games. The […]
Birth announcement: Jameson David Griffel
Jameson David Griffel was welcomed with love by proud parents Jonathan and Kristin (Davidson) Griffel. He arrived at 2:48 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Anderson Hopsital Pavilion for Women in Maryville. Jamie, as he is fondly called, weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He has long black hair and […]
Valentine dinner scheduled for Feb 15 at Gillespie church
The First United Methodist Church Trustees in Gillespie are sponsoring an adults-only Valentine Dinner on Saturday, February 15. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:00 p.m. The evening menu will be filet mignon, potato, green beans, salad, and dessert. No children are permitted at dinner. Tickets are a free-will offering […]
School Board recognizes Middle School Volleyball team for raising money to help families in need at Christmas
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night recognized members of the Gillespie Middle School girls volleyball team for their efforts to raise money to aid needy local families during the Christmas holidays. The board applauded the girls for raising $700 in 2018 and $1,000 for 2019. With three […]
Death of Shirley Jean Caudle
Shirley Jean Caudle, 83 of Carlinville, passed away Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville surrounded by her family. Shirley was born June 5, 1936, in Williamsville, Missouri, a daughter of William Kelly and Mary Frances (Bilbrey) Warren. She married Earnest Lee Caudle June 3, 1954, in Carlinville and […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 19-25, 2020
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road, Mt.Clare in reference to a dispute. Sharen D. Conlee, 61, of Mt. Clare was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. She was transported to the Macoupin County jail. MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 400 […]
High school releases second quarter honor roll
Class of 2020 – Seniors HIGH HONOR ROLL Michael Baum, Briget Dolliger, William Gill, Megan Hatlee, Bryce Higginbotham, Mallory Mick, MacKenzy Mix, Katie Reed, Chance Reiniesch, Ruby Savant, Ashley Sawyer, Emily Schmidt, Grace VanDoren HONOR ROLL Sarah Alepra, Frank Barrett, Joseph Bertetto, Kaytrin Besserman, Mya Blevins, Simon Boedecker, Alyssa Brown, Jacob Brown, Brianna Bruemmer, Victoria […]
Sawyerville resident joins activists in DC to weigh in on impeachment
Contributed content. Community activist from Sawyerville, Christopher Hicks, recently joined over 100 FreedomWorks activists from across the country in Washington, DC to demand that Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi release the articles of impeachment and that the Senate acquit President Trump. “The conservative grassroots, the lifeblood of the work we do here […]
Stewart graduates from Clarion University
Kelcey Stewart of Edwardsville graduated with a BA English during December commencement ceremonies at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is an accredited school founded in 1867, they offer Associates degrees all the way up to Doctorates. Located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, the college has more than 5,225 students.
Death of Shirley M. Beiermann
Shirley M. Beiermann, 84 of Staunton, died Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on December 29, 1935, in Macoupin County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Maynard L. and Almeda M. (Kates) Chapin. She married Gerald Beiermann on February 18, 1959, and he died April 9, 1998. […]
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