The Macoupin County Public Health Department completed a successful emergency preparedness drill on Tuesday, October 8 at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds. This is the twelfth year the health department has conducted an exercise in conjunction with an annual Drive Through Flu Vaccine Clinic. The Drive Through Clinic helps health department staff to continue to become […]
Robinson Brothers homecoming concert success
Event raised $140,000 for Cardiac Care Equipment for HSHS St. Francis Hospital LITCHFIELD— HSHS St. Francis Hospital officials announced that $140,000 was raised at the Robinson Brothers Homecoming Concert II on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The HSHS St. Francis Foundation hosted the event where the theme was Our Hearts Have Always Been in Litchfield. Robby and Rex […]
Mt. Olive’s Lesko earns Girl Scout Silver Award
Abigail Lesko, a member of Staunton Girl Scout Troop 106 and a freshman at Mt. Olive High School, recently earned her Girl Scout Silver Award by designing and building special carts for the Staunton Helping Hands Center. Abigail is the daughter of Kevin and Leslie Ann Lesko of Mt. Olive and is entering her 10th […]
Pancake breakfast to benefit Benld Public Library on Oct 26
A pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Benld Civic Center. $8.00 per person includes all you can eat pancakes and sausage, tang or coffee. Children three and under are free. Carryouts will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Benld Public Library.
Gillespie ratifies water contract with Benld
With minimal discussion Gillespie City Council members quickly voted to accept a 40-year contract and intergovernmental agreement to supply water to the City of Benld during a special meeting of the council on Wednesday night. Additionally, the council agreed to offer the same terms to all of its satellite water customers. Those customers include the […]
Bourne reminds constituents to be counted, becomes census champion
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. The upcoming census in 2020 is important for the state of Illinois. State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has joined other community and government leaders in signing on to be a Census Champion. The census is vital for determining how many Congressional Districts Illinois will have, and how much […]
Drug trends program to be held Oct 22 at Benld Library
Drug Trends in Macoupin County will be the topic of a program hosted by the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Karen Tilashalski, Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths Project Coordinator at Chestnut Health Systems, will facilitate the program. This public presentation will include information about opioids, updates on drug trends, a summary […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital promotes breast cancer awareness during October
HSHS St. Francis Hospital promotes the importance of being proactive about your health. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Although you cannot prevent cancer, some habits that can help reduce your risk are: Maintain a healthy weight Stay physically active Eat fruits and vegetables Do not smoke Limit alcohol consumption Other common practices for early detection are doing a […]
Coffee shop opens in downtown Gillespie
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gotcha Latte with a ribbon cutting at their grand opening in downtown Gillespie. The coffee shop owned by Kim and Mark Henderson is located at 102 South Macoupin Street in the old dime store near Ageless Fitness. The location was formerly Furniture Rescue by Ruth Loveless. The business […]
Carlinville man sentenced to 17 years for armed violence
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Monday that Associate Judge Joshua Meyer accepted a 17-year sentence for Ryan Beck, 32 of Carlinville, who was found guilty of armed violence. Beck has been held in the Macoupin County Jail since his arrest on June 11, 2018. A trial was held on August 14, 2019, […]
One person dies in Saturday morning accident near Brighton
An 18-year-old female died early Saturday morning on Lageman Road near Brighton in Jersey County after her vehicle left the roadway and lost control after trying to come back onto the roadway. One person was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. The driver, Jamie Edelen, 18 of Brighton, sustained fatal injuries and […]
City of Benld enters into 40-year water contract with Gillespie
Meeting in special session for about five minutes on Monday night, members of the Benld City Council voted unanimously to enter into a contract with the City of Gillespie to supply water for the next 40 years. A motion to accept the proposed contract was made of Ald. James Tilashalski, seconded by Ald. Mickey Robinson. […]
Route 4 bridge near Staunton Country Club reduced to one-lane
The Illinois Department of Transportation started construction on the Illinois Route 4 bridge near the Staunton Country Club on Tuesday, September 24. The construction is expected to last until the end of the 2019. The bridge construction, which covers a Norfolk Southern Railroad, reduces traffic to one lane and is controlled by temporary traffic signals. […]
Manar event brings free resources to Macoupin County seniors
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BENLD – Senior citizens from around Macoupin County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Wednesday for a free senior resource fair. The event featured an opportunity for seniors to take advantage of free and discounted services from health care providers as well as state and local groups, […]
Registration open for workshop to help managing diabetes
Managing diabetes is a challenge every day. There are so many variables to keep in mind including food, exercise, stress and our general health. Take Charge of Your Diabetes can help you gain the skills you need to manage your diabetes. Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a free six-week workshop, can help you manage your diabetes […]
Spooktacular Fall Festival in Eagarville on Saturday, October 5
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, a Spooktacular Fall Festival will be held at Tony’s Park in Eagarville from 10am until 4pm. This family-friendly event will be spooky fun for all ages. With a focus on family fun and food, there is something to please anyone. All the games and activities will be of no charge. […]
Immanuel Mt. Olive to host trunk sale on Oct. 5
Mt. Olive’s first trunk sale will be Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon until 4:00 p.m. A trunk sale is like a yard sale but out of the trunk of your car. The sale is free to shop and $10 to reserve a paved parking space to sell. Independent consultants and those selling handmade items are […]
Availability on Gillespie Church’s Branson Christmas tour
The First United Methodist Church of Gillespie is accepting reservations on its third annual Christmas in Branson tour scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 14, 15, and 16th 2019. The three-day trip includes a two-night stay at the Grand Victorian Hotel located on the Branson Strip, four class A shows, a drive-thru Christmas lights […]
Montgomery County Genealogical Society offering special historical figure event Oct. 6
The Montgomery County Genealogical Society is offering a special event at Litchfield’s largest cemetery, Elmwood, on Sunday, October 6. Anytime from 1 to 3 p.m., presenters will continuously offer stories of the lives of nine historical figures buried there, including Ida Russell, D. O. Settlemire, Mark Martin and Richard O’Bannon. The public is invited to […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital to offer free car seat check on Sept. 25
LITCHFIELD— HSHS St. Francis Hospital in partnership with the Illinois State Police will host free car seat safety checks on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. The event will be held in the hospital’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. […]
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