Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 has accepted a proposed $4 million settlement from Union Pacific in connection to the 2009 mine subsidence loss of the Benld Elementary School. The settlement acceptance marks an end to the lawsuit filed eight years ago in August 2009 by the school district against Union Pacific after the subsidence […]
Gillespie Council hires full-time police officer
During a relatively brief meeting Monday night, the Gillespie City Council promoted Austin Semplowski from a part-time police officer to a full-time officer, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Miller. Miller left the force more than a month ago to accept a position with the Illinois State Police. Semplowski has “a long […]
Illinois State Police reminds motorists that school is starting
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Captain Timothy Tyler, would like to remind motorists that area schools will soon open their doors and begin the new school year. The start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic around schools. Motorists need to be watchful for children walking and riding […]
Macoupin County teen killed, friend in critical condition after ATV wreck
One Macoupin County girl was killed and her friend was transported to St. Louis Children’s Hospital by Life Flight Medical Helicopter Service in critical condition after an all-terrain vehicle accident that happened on Friday afternoon, August 11. Illinois State Police identified the driver and passenger on the ATV as “female juveniles” of Medora. Police say […]
Couples can now begin marriage license application online
Couples getting married in Macoupin County will have a new convenient way to apply for their marriage license. Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan recently announced that his office had rolled out an online marriage license application. Couples can now begin the application process online, filling out the required information for the application anytime and any […]
CUSD 7 School Board hires art teacher for upcoming school year
Meeting in special session Wednesday night, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Lee Harrison, Morrisonville, as the district’s art teacher for the 2017-18 school year. Harrison will step into a vacancy created by the unexpected resignation of 13-year veteran art teacher Jerry Rosentreter, who resigned in mid-July. Harrison […]
Multiple alarm fire at Country Classic Cars outside of Staunton
Staunton Fire District and more than 10 other fire departments were dispatched to respond to a multiple-alarm blaze at a car dealership in Staunton that started Tuesday around 8 in the evening. Crews arrived to find a well-involved fire had started at a north building around the main office at Country Classic Cars. The fire […]
Benld Council agrees to sell Cordera building for ice cream/burger business
Meeting in special session Tuesday night, Benld city aldermen voted unanimously to sell a 50-by-80-foot parcel, including a small brick building, to Annette Pamela Allen, Shipman, for the sum of $8,000. The property, located at 300 East Central Avenue is commonly known as the Cordera property. The city acquired the parcel in September 2013 as […]
Dorchester to celebrate 57th annual homecoming
Fall-like temperatures will welcome the 57th annual Dorchester homecoming celebration that takes place this weekend, August 4, 5, and 6, with fireworks both Friday and Saturday evenings. The annual celebration is known for its river fish, kittenball tournament, live music and bingo with all proceeds benefitting the Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department. Volunteer firemen will start […]
One killed after Amtrack train collides with vehicle in Macoupin County
Officials with the Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Wednesday evening, August 2, at approximately 10:00 p.m. in Macoupin County. The crash occurred on railroad tracks near the Brighton Village Hall. According to a press release issued by Macoupin County Coroner Brad Targhetta, Targhetta and Chief Deputy Coroner Anthony […]
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