Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Spring 2018 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0). Below is an excerpt containing only students listing their residence as Macoupin […]
72 graduate at Gillespie HS commencement
Gillespie High School graduated 72 students at its 2018 graduation ceremony on Sunday inside the high school’s gymnasium with a standing-room-only crowd. The bleacher seating was overflowing and extra seating was available on the floor for elderly guests, but some guests still opted to stand while attending the special ceremony. The ceremony was in shorter […]
Roger Knoche Benefit being held June 2nd
The friends and family of Roger Knoche are holding a benefit on Sat., June 2 at the Bunker Hill American Legion. Roger is battling through his third bout with cancer. Unfortunately, his cancer did not respond well to regular treatment and he continues to need progressive medicine. No longer having insurance, he is left with […]
Blackburn College names interim president
CARLINVILLE – Blackburn College has temporarily filled a leadership vacancy with the naming of an interim President. Dr. Jennifer Braaten, who spent fifteen successful years as President of Ferrum College in Virginia, will serve in an interim capacity as Blackburn conducts a nationwide search for a permanent President. Braaten assumes her duties at Blackburn on […]
Italian Club of Benld to hold 65th annual festival on Memorial Day weekend
The Italian Club of Benld would like to invite everyone to their celebration of the 65th Annual Italian-American Days Festival on May 25, 26, 27 and the 28th at the Benld City Park in Benld. The festival is known throughout the state of Illinois for its Italian foods and games. The weekend begins with the […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 6-12, 2018
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple Street for a domestic dispute. Jeffrey A. Cox, 37, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery and was transported to the Macoupin County Jail. An officer took a report of harassment by an electronic device and social media. An officer […]
Gillespie man sentenced for committing sex act with dog
CARLINVILLE – Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer A. Watson announced on Wednesday that Associate Judge Joshua A. Meyer sentenced Matthew D. Allen, 37, of Gillespie to 18 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the offense of sexual conduct with animals. In July of 2017, the Gillespie Police Department received a complaint that Allen […]
Chamber welcomes Pamey’s Chill & Grill to Benld
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to Benld located 300 East Central Avenue in downtown Benld. Pamey’s Chill & Grill is located east of First National Bank of Benld and west of the Bertetti Benld Public Library. Included in the grand opening were Tom Allen, Chairman of Build Benld; Chris and […]
Bertino-Tarrant continues statewide education tour in Staunton
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, the new chairwoman of the Illinois Senate Education Committee, continued her statewide “Chalk Talk” tour of schools on Monday at Staunton Community Unit School District 6. Bertino-Tarrant and local State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) met with members of the District Improvement Team to discuss the […]
PHOTOS: Gillespie prom walk-ins 2018
Over 120 students at Gillespie High School enjoyed great weather Saturday evening as they walked into this year’s prom, themed “Black and White Ball”. Walk-ins took place from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. immediately followed by coronation where Chase Odell-Mueller and Mackenzie Kasarda were named 2018 King and Queen. Prom endured until 11 p.m. and then […]
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