It was brought to the Gillespie Middle School’s attention that Scott Schardan, a 2011 Gillespie High School graduate is serving oversees in Afghanistan with his army...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Crimestoppers requests the assistance of the citizens of Montgomery and Macoupin Counties in apprehending a wanted subject. Colt Trimble, 30,...
For those interested in the Illinois Terminal Railroad, the Illinois Traction Society 2013 monthly wall calendar is now available. The color calendar is 14 pages of...
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce has activities planned for Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. The Sparkle will bring snack with Santa, a petting...
The US News and World Report have chosen Gillespie High School as one of the best schools in America. GHS was selected as a Bronze school....
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of November 18
CARLINVILLE — The Courthouse Holiday Illumination Partnership (CHIP) is a community group recently created with the mission of raising funds for the continued lighting of the...
Organizers were extremely satisfied with the turnout for the first annual trivia night to support the J.O.E.Y. Foundation. With over 150 participants, and another dozen family...
Joe Fors, as Elvis, biked through Gillespie last Friday morning on his journey to Los Angeles. Riding on his bike pulling a short trailer behind him,...
Director Bob Flider, Illinois Director of Agriculture spoke recently to area Macoupin agri-business leaders at a luncheon hosted by Macoupin Economic Development Partnership and held at...
150 people turn out Well over 150 people turned out in support of Miles for Michael on November 10, 2012 to help the foundation raise over...
The Crime Stoppers of Macoupin & Montgomery Counties received a $1000 donation from the family of the Shana Marie Jaros Memorial for “Victims of Violent Crimes”....
The Benld Fire Department donated a $300 check to both Team Tammy and Miles for Michael. The funds raised were from the softball tournament held in...
Twenty-five youth from Macoupin County have been involved in 4-H Shooting Sports SPIN (Special Interest) club this year. Individuals have been meeting at Brittany Shooting Park...
Organizers plan to have event every year Approximately 100 people participated in this year’s GloRun by Ageless. The race started and ended at Big Brick Park...
Everyone in the area will be able to get an extra hour of sleep this weekend thanks to the annual shift back to standard time. Officially,...
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Chief Jared DePoppe, Officer Eric Howard, Officer Scott Patterson, and Officer Jim Turney spent a couple hours of their Wednesday talking among hundreds of students. According...
Chief Jared DePoppe, Officer Eric Howard, Officer Scott Patterson, and Officer Jim Turney spent a couple hours of their Wednesday talking among hundreds of students. According...
Every day selflessness is occurring in this small community, people and businesses pull together to help one another. Frequently it is evident. A fundraiser/event is held...