Linsey Manalia Blythe is the eighth scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence during its 25th anniversary in 2017. This 501(c)3 education foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children. To celebrate The Partnership is sharing the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly mini-biographies […]
Litchfield resident named state officer of major philanthropic fraternal organization
SPRINGFIELD – Judy Dalhaus of Litchfield has been appointed Grand Electa – one of ten statewide appointed officers of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) of Illinois. She was installed to this new post on Wednesday, October 4 at the organization’s statewide convention in Springfield. Ms. Dalhaus was appointed by Janet Schmidt of Springfield, […]
Seely named president and CEO at HSHS St. Francis Hospital
LITCHFIELD— Today HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield announced the appointment of Kevin G. Seely, PA, MBA-HA, MS-IHMP, as president and CEO. Seely replaces past president and CEO, Patti Fischer, who serves as chief operating officer of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Seely will begin his new position on December 3, 2017, and will […]
Gillespie Police Report: October 1-7, 2017
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 Jonathan D. Overstreet, 33, of Gillespie was arrested for driving while license is revoked, disobeying stop sign, and driving under the influence. He was transported to the Macoupin County Jail. An officer was called to the 900 block of Francis Street and took a theft report. An officer was called to […]
Ageless hosting haunted 5K and 1-mile fun runs
Ageless Fitness in Gillespie will be hosting a Haunted 5k GloRun and 1-Mile Superhero Fun Run on November 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Ageless. Runners of all ages, costumes or no costumes, are welcome. Candy “pit stops” will be along the 1-mile route so make sure your kids bring their Halloween bags. Kids under 12 […]
Robinson Brothers homecoming concert a success at St. Francis
LITCHFIELD— More than $105,000 was raised at the Robinson Brothers Homecoming Concert on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The HSHS St. Francis Foundation hosted the event where the theme was Everyone Has Ties to Cancer-Together We Can Make a Difference. Robby and Rex Robinson are originally from Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School. Referencing a […]
Man suffered injuries in three separate incidents at Carlinville nursing home, lawsuit says
Julie Hauf, Bunker Hill, as special administrator of the Estate of the late Daniel M. Howard, is suing Heritage Manor-Carlinville, LLC, doing business as Heritage Health, Carlinville, for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries Howard allegedly sustained in three separate incidents while being cared for at the nursing home. Howard died Jan. 4, 2016, […]
Wilsonville Board orders trustee to reimburse village for work done on his property
Wilsonville Board of Trustees members voted unanimously Monday night to allow a trustee to reimburse the village $45 for work done on his property by a village employee using a village-owned tractor. The action followed a 20-minute executive session convened to discuss personnel issues. The name of the trustee involved was not disclosed. Village President […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: September 26-October 2, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. SMALL CLAIMS LVNV Funding is suing Diana Brown, Girard, for $707.41, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account. Midland Funding, LLC, is suing […]
PARCC scores improve in CUSD 7
A year after facing criticism from the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education for substandard student scores on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests, administrators presented reports showing marked improvement during the regular monthly board meeting on Monday night. “There’s a tremendous amount of good news in […]
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