The storied entertainment venue that once hosted the likes of Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Fats Domino was destroyed by a fire that broke out about...
Back Row – Coach Jill Rosentretter, Liz Nance, Rachel Boeck, Shelsie Timmermeier, Miranda Spencer, Kelly Clark, Ashley Greff. Middle Row – Karlie Libbra, Jordan Rosentretter. Front...
Michelle’s Pharmacy in Gillespie, located on Macoupin, is having a sidewalk sale starting Thursday and ending Saturday. 40% off merchandise outside 20% off gift items inside...
CUSD #7 school board met on the evening of July 25 for their regular scheduled meeting. Assistant Superintendent Joe Tieman replaced Superintendent Paul Skeans while he...
After CUSD #7 elementary school collapsed after a mine subsided underneath it, the district is well on their way to designing and constructing a new school...
Sweltering temperatures associated with a week-long heat wave in the Midwest may have contributed to at least one death in Macoupin County on Tuesday, according to...
Find out about creative financing tools for local projects. Meet with State, Federal, and Local agency representatives. Network and share strategies with other community/business leaders in...
You are cordially invited to attend a Caribbean Event Hosted by Dona Rauzi (Damar Travel) & Sandals Resorts Come meet our Business Development Manager, Abby Ujhelyi,...
When his wife found a document recording the history of Gillespie among the couple’s papers in a file cabinet, Gillespie resident Lindell Loveless regarded it as...
A 25-year-old man arrested in Bond County and charged with six counts of residential burglary in Madison County may have links to unsolved burglaries in Macoupin...
A large crowd of children and adults were on hand at the Benld Public Library to see story teller Robin Shuda perform as Junie B. Jones....
Macoupin County’s 53rd annual Fair Queen Pageant and 4th annual Junior Miss Fair Queen Pageant was held Tuesday, July 19th. Despite the unbearable heat, over 300...
Macoupin County’s 53rd annual Fair Queen Pageant and 4th annual Junior Miss Fair Queen Pageant was held Tuesday, July 19th. Despite the unbearable heat, over 300...
After 3 hours on Monday, July 18, at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds, the Little Miss & Little Mister Pageant finally wrapped up. The Pageant coincided with...
After 3 hours on Monday, July 18, at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds, the Little Miss & Little Mister Pageant finally wrapped up. The Pageant coincided with...
Minutes after a heavy downpour, Five and Dimers took center stage at the Benld City Park as the Coal County Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth...
The adventures program at Gillespie Public Library met yesterday for some fun activities. Yesterday, July 6, children took part in building sand vases and decorating wind...
The adventures program at Gillespie Public Library met yesterday for some fun activities. Yesterday, July 6, children took part in building sand vases and decorating wind...
Last night, more than 250 turned out for the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s concert in the park. Bobby Remack Band was playing the tunes as...
Saint Louis University Softball team member, Kelcie Matesa, Benld, was recently named to the Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the fourth straight semester. Matesa,...