A leadoff walk in the bottom of the 7th inning turned into the game winning run for the Jerseyville Panthers, as they beat the Miners in their season opener 1-0. Senior Trae Wargo got the starting nod opening day for the Miners and pitched almost a perfect 6 innings giving up just 1 hit and […]
Small Business: Free Marketing on the Internet
If you have a small business or want to start one you have probably already figured out that your marketing budget is going to be slim-to-none or at least it will be in the beginning. So the question is “how can your products and/or services be marketed without spending money?” My best answer is the […]
GHS Softball to Defend Regional Title
GHS Softball has begun and Coach Michelle Smith could possibly have the best team she has ever had. And that says a lot because not too long ago she coached Kelcie Matesa, now a star pitcher at St. Louis University. Coach Smith has high expectations for the girls this year and says the hard work […]
City Council Meeting – Employee termination, downtown building demolition, and more
Following a three-hour executive session, the Gillespie City Council voted on Monday night to dismiss George Mull, a Public Works Department employee, effective immediately. In other action, the council voted unanimously to hire a title search company to help the city determine whether or not it actually owns approximately 200 acres located on the northwest […]
Community Awareness – Recent Burglary
The following report has not been confirmed by the Benld police department. On Monday, March 14, there was a break-in at a residence in Benld. The burglary occured around noon while the family was out at lunch. Apparently, they had entered the home by kicking in the back door. A few months ago a team […]
Where are they now? Dustin Brown GHS ’01
He went from driving his toy Tonka trucks down Roland Drive in Gillespie to fixing one of the biggest trucks on the planet, Grave Digger. Dustin, a 2001 graduate of Gillespie High School, spent 19 years in Gillespie before heading off to South Carolina. There he joined a professional drag racing team in 2002 and […]
Letter to the Editor – Harry Cavanaugh
Since I will be unable to attend the “meet and greet” sponsored by the teachers’ union on March 20th because of a family obligation, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself and share my thoughts and reasons for running for the Board of Education. For the past 41 years, I have been […]
Death of Jack Lee Lehman
Jack Lee Lehman, 81, of Bunker Hill passed away at 6:59 pm on Sunday March 13th at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born June 20th, 1929 in Hartford, IL, son of the late George and Glenna Lehman. He married Pauline Maxine (Roberts) Lehman on December 12, 1953, in Woodburn, IL. He served […]
GHS Baseball in Search of Regional Title
GHS baseball is a right around the corner, and Coach Jeremy Smith has high hopes for a team that many are overlooking. Coach Smith, in his 2nd year of his head coaching tenure, played under Sam Stewart at GHS from 1999-2002 where he earned all-conference honors as a first baseman. With the help of Coach […]
‘Guys & Dolls’: Immense Success!
Cast and Crew of Guys & Dolls 4 Shows, 4 Unbelievable performances The play ‘Guys & Dolls’ presented by the GHS Choir and hosted at the Canna Theatre in downtown Gillespie turned out to be an awe-inspiring performance. With three sold out performances, this could possibly be the best turn-out the choir has had in […]
‘Guys & Dolls’: Immense Success!
Cast and Crew of Guys & Dolls 4 Shows, 4 Unbelievable performances The play ‘Guys & Dolls’ presented by the GHS Choir and hosted at the Canna Theatre in downtown Gillespie turned out to be an awe-inspiring performance. With three sold out performances, this could possibly be the best turn-out the choir has had in […]
Death of Mike Frinsko
Mike Frinsko, 91, of Benld died at 1:35 a.m., Sunday, March 13th at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. He was born January 6th, 1920 in Benld, IL, son of the late Michael Frinsko and Anna (Kolotila) Frinsko. He served in the US Army during WWII with the 2nd Armored Division under General Patton and […]
GHS Girls Soccer 2011 Season Preview!
For a lot of athletes in our area the thaw of spring means hitting the soccer field! At a time when most only dare to begin to venture out doors with the faint glimpse of summer coming, somewhere around 40 girls and 2 dedicated coaches are running around in the still almost frozen mud! Running […]
Death of Lena Kathleen Pinkston
Lena Kathleen Pinkston, 49, of Gillespie died at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, March 10 at her home. She was born July 6th, 1961 in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of the late Glen Chapman and Carol Schoefield Chapman. She was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include mother Carol Chapman of Nilwood, IL; companion Gary Mondhink of Gillespie, IL; […]
Business Directory on The BenGil Post
A recent e-mail from the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce to its members may have added a little confusion regarding the BenGil Post and its business directory. The BenGil Post is a for-profit business. It’s owned by G-Pie Media, LLC, which is a subsidiary of Ageless, LLC. It does not own the South County News, […]
School Board Elections are right around the corner!
The article below was featured in the upcoming issue of the South County News. Editorial comment: The upcoming school board election is probably one of the most important school board elections in the last 10-15 years. There’s a multi-million dollar school being built in Gillespie that not only affects the parents and children of CUSD […]
GHS Girls Track is Underway!
The GHS girls’ track season is quickly approaching, and according to Coach Burns this season could be a smashing success. Who will be your ‘star’ returners? Junior Loni Nicole Manalia will be the key star returner in the high & low hurdles and as well as the long jump. Senior, Stephanie Wernle will be the […]
Drew Ford Inc. Customer Appreciation Pancake Breakfast Thursday, March 17th!
On Thursday, March 17th from 7:00am-10:00am Drew Ford in Gillespie will be hosting their 9th annual Customer Appreciation Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. The event will be held at the dealership and catered by Chris Cakes. The Drew Ford crew would like to invite everyone to come out and enjoy a flapjack or two with them. […]
Small Business: Form Your Community!
We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and we all want to be part of something great. Think about it. That’s why we root for our favorite sports teams, and wear our high school’s colors long after we graduate and move on. Business works the same way. Pour your heart and […]
GHS “Guys and Dolls” Sure to be a Hit
Don’t miss out on a sure hit ! A group of GHS choir students have been busy practicing for their upcoming production of “Guys and Dolls.” Starting March 10 and running through March 13th, the show starts at 7 P.M. each night (March 10th-12th) at Gillespie’s own Canna Theater. A matinee show will be at […]