Long-serving Gillespie city alderman Jim Alderson submitted his resignation at the conclusion of a contentious city council meeting Monday night during which city officials fielded complaints about the policy regarding tent camping on residential lots at Gillespie Lake. In other action, the council approved a grant of up to $2,500 from the city’s Tax Increment […]
Next series of Mind-Body Classes at HSHS St. Francis Hospital start July 16
The next series of mind-body health classes at HSHS St. Francis Hospital begin July 16, 2018. Two classes will be held each Monday through August 27. Healthy Steps: Moving You to Greater Health This class uses therapeutic movement done to music to improve overall wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, endurance and self-image. It is suitable […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary awards three scholarships
Tonya Flannery and Denise DeLaCruz, HSHS St. Francis Hospital auxiliary scholarship committee members presented awards to three students at the Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner on June 27. The hospital auxiliary provides scholarship awards to students whose principal residences are in Montgomery or Macoupin Counties. The Scholarship for Continuing Medical Education is awarded to eligible applicants currently […]
Repertory Theatre announces Disney’s Little Mermaid
Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College is pleased to announce the musical production of Disney’s, The Little Mermaid. The talented cast from several area communities bring this classic Disney story to life with an under the sea adventure. Performances are July 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 PM and July 22 and 29 at […]
Blood drive set for July 12 in Mt. Olive
The Red Cross is always in need of blood donations, especially during the summer months. The American Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations every day for the patients at about 2,600 hospitals nationwide. The next local drive will be July 12 from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive VFW […]
Manar plan to address statewide teacher shortage becomes law
Article contributed by a member of the Illinois House Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – Rural and downstate school districts will have more tools to help overcome the challenges of a statewide teacher shortage under a new law that is based on input from central Illinois educators. The plan, sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar of Bunker Hill, […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Ellen & Molly Gray
Ellen Gray and Molly Gray are the 39th and 40th scholars to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 […]
Ambulance service recognizes June memorials
The following memorials and donations were received by the Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service during the month of June 2018: MEMORIALS: In memory of Evelyn Gallo: James & Donna Burke Sr. In memory of Florence Anderson: Florence Anderson Family Charles & Sandra Dragovich James & Rosalie Sandretto Betty Cerutti In memory of Ervin Seiler: Gloria Keck […]
Wilsonville Board authorizes purchase of new water billing software
Members of the Wilsonville Board of Trustees on Monday night accepted Village Treasurer Gina Frensko’s recommendation to purchase a new software system for processing water bills, briefly sparred with a resident who filed a complaint about a neighbor’s noisy muffler, and accepted a bid to replace a section of sidewalk removed more than a month […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 24-30, 2018
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 Elizabeth T. Ross, 34, of East Alton was issued citations for operating a motor vehicle with revoked registration, and for an uninsured motor vehicle. Aaron A. Wallace, 24, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. Amy L. Adams, 41, of Troy was issued […]
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