LITCHFIELD— HSHS St. Francis Hospital, in partnership with Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, recently implemented the LIFENET System. In the event of a heart attack, this technology allows for critical information to be sent electronically from the patients through emergency responders who send it the hospital. This enables the hospital to be […]
Senate honors Vietnam soldier with memorial highway designation
Gary Wayne Price was killed in action 50 years ago MACOUPIN COUNTY – A Dorchester soldier who was killed in action in 1967 only a month after beginning his tour of duty in Vietnam will be remembered with a memorial highway designation in his honor in Gillespie. U.S. Army Private First Class Gary Wayne Price, […]
Collinsville man sentenced for Carlinville burglary
A Collinsville man was sentenced on Wednesday, June 14, to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following the burglary of the Carlinville Moose Lodge, the office of Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced. Associate Judge Joshua Meyer accepted the guilty plea of Bradley D. Seyler, 46, of Collinsville for his role in […]
Gillespie edges toward $10 million water project; approves $15 million appropriations ordinance
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved a $15 million appropriations ordinance—up about $10 million from last year—for the fiscal year that began May 1. City Treasurer Dan Fisher said the new appropriation, which sets annual spending limits for specific funds, is markedly larger than last year’s appropriation because it includes $10 million of […]
Palmyra man in custody after Thursday standoff with police, swat team
A 46-year-old Palmyra man is in custody at the Macoupin County Jail following a series of events on Thursday that started before 5 a.m. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl said Theodore Holmes, 46 years old of Palmyra, is being held on a $50,000 bond after the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Swat was able […]
Beach at Gillespie Lake officially open
City officials gathered at the completed beach area at the new Gillespie Lake to celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday afternoon after state inspectors approved the beach for swimming earlier in the week. The beach is located on the new lake complete with over 150 tons of beach sand and is currently scheduled to be […]
Waverly woman falls off motorcycle in Macoupin County
A Waverly woman had to be airlifted to a St. Louis hospital after falling off the back of a motorcycle in Macoupin County on Sunday, June 11, around 2:00 in the afternoon. The accident happened when the bike was traveling on Illinois Route 111 south of Medora near FS Road. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl […]
Litchfield man hit by train Saturday morning after passing barrier arm
A Litchfield man is in stable condition after being hit by a southbound train operated by Norfolk Southern Railroad on Saturday morning around 7:20 on Illinois Route 16 west of Gillespie near Aladdin Steel. Sergeant Bryan Eldred of Illinois State Police District 18 said Steve Worker, 59 of Litchfield, was traveling east toward Gillespie when […]
Village of Wilsonville again seeking treasurer
Barely two months after the April 4 Consolidated Election, the Village of Wilsonville is looking for a new Village Treasurer. Wilsonville trustees voted Monday night during the board’s regular monthly meeting to accept applications for the position through 5 p.m., Monday, June 26. Applications are expected to be reviewed by the board during an All […]
Black Diamond Days crowns 2017 royalty
Black Diamond Days concluded its annual three-day festival Sunday evening in downtown Gillespie, but the festival crowned new royalty to represent the organization at neighboring festivals and community events for the next 12 months. The winners of the annual pageant were crowned Friday evening at Ben-Gil Elementary School in front of small audience. Maya Marcacci […]
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