Once again, the Partnership for Education Excellence awards academic tuition scholarships to a vast majority of the graduating class of 2013. Approximately 25% of graduates earned...
Since winding down the initial speaking tour based on his book, Boomtown USA – The 7 ½ Keys to Big Success in Small Towns, Jack Schultz...
Parking and admission free The Macoupin County Historical Society’s Spring Festival will take place this weekend, Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, from 9 a.m....
Kortney Carr will complete her reign as Miss Black Diamond Days 2012 on Friday, June 7, when a new young lady will be selected to represent...
Stephen Koniak graduated Friday, May 17 with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Saint Louis University. He was also inducted into Lamda Alpha, a national anthropology honor...
Will Benefit Gillespie High School Track Team A new publication covers the long and rich history of the Macoupin County Boys Track Meet with narrative, anecdotes,...
What is Mother’s Day without last minute gift grabbing? That’s what made the Build Benld craft fair the perfect event to grab those last minute gifts....
Gillespie council swears in incumbents and new member Larry Norville and Jean Holesko addressed the council during a regular board meeting on Monday, May 13 on...
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 recently announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program, which will provide free meals that meet SFSP federal...
Not Pictured: Teresa Tucker
Council hears from citizens unhappy with sewer system A new era in the City of Benld began Monday, May 13 as the city’s first woman to...
Commencement set for next Sunday In less than a week from now, high school seniors will take their final steps across the stage to receive their...
Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license, obtain a duplicate...
Macoupin Economic Development Partnership is looking to honor one young leader, under the age of 45. The individual worthy of this recognition is one working to...
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D–Bunker Hill) is calling for the creation of a task force to address the growing problem of heroin use among...
Event was successful Gillespie High School students got a close look Wednesday at what could happen to them if they choose to drive distracted. A mock...
Board looks much like it did before After its reorganization meeting Monday night, the Gillespie Board of Education looks identical to how it did before the...
BENLD – The 3rd Annual BUILD BENLD Craft Fair/Flea Market is being held this Saturday, May 11 from 9am to 3pm at the Benld Civic Center....