Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced Sunday evening that the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be closed until further notice but the closure is temporary. “This is being done out of an abundance of caution all the while balancing the interests of the public and our employees,” Duncan said. “In the meantime, e-recordings will […]
Staunton man suffers life-threatening injuries in weekend motorcycle accident
A Staunton man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday night after he wrecked a Buell motorcycle around 8 o’clock in the evening on East Olive Street in Staunton, according to Illinois State Police. Benjamin Schwandner, 35 of Staunton, was airlifted to a local hospital after police say he lost control of his motorcycle while traveling at a […]
Positive COVID-19 case exposes three Macoupin County Courthouse employees
Three county employees working at the Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville were exposed to COVID-19 after coming in close contact with a person who has since tested positive for the coronavirus, the Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) announced on Wednesday, May 6. No courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19 but all employees were […]
Macoupin County reports first COVID-19 death
The Macoupin County Public Health Department announced the first Macoupin County COVID-19 death on Monday, May 4 while also noting two more positive cases were added on Tuesday bringing the county total to 35 cases with 27 of them reportedly recovered. “It was with a heavy heart that the Macoupin County Public Health Department announced […]
Black Diamond Days, Macoupin County Fair canceled for 2020
Two more area celebrations are canceled for the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was announced on Monday that both Black Diamond Days and the Macoupin County Fair were canceled joining a number of cancellations including Italian American Days, which was canceled in early April. The Black Diamond Days committee and Macoupin […]
County health department announces first COVID-19 outbreak in long term care facility
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) announced on Monday the first long term care facility outbreak of COVID-19 in Macoupin County defining ‘outbreak’ status per the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as any facility which has two or more positive cases of COVID-19. The facility was identified as Heritage Health in Staunton. The […]
Beaver Dam State Park reopens after Manar lobbies governor
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BUNKER HILL – Under the state’s new modified Stay at Home Order that went into effect today, 60 state parks and historic sites in Illinois are now open for recreational outdoor activities, including Beaver Dam State Park. Last week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released an initial […]
IDES processes more than 830,000 unemployment claims in last eight weeks
Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now processed more than 830,000 initial unemployment claims from March 1 through April 25. This […]
Gillespie Lake campground and shower house will not open as scheduled
In an about-face, Gillespie Lake Superintendent Gary Thornhill announced the campground and shower house will not be able to open on May 1 despite previous announcements. The lake office remains open but the campground, shower house, beach, and pavilions remain closed until further notice. “Sorry about all of the confusion with my earlier post but […]
Dothager designated Gold Award and Trifecta Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) congratulates Rowan Dothager from Staunton, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned through her “Full STEAM Ahead” project. Rowan has also been named a Trifecta Award Girl Scout-a designation she received through earning all three Bronze, Silver, and Gold Girl Scout Awards during her service […]
Lawmakers push to double funding for local health departments
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. To help local health departments sustain their COVID-19 response efforts in addition to their basic functions, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and other Downstate Senate Democrats are pushing to double state funding to support local health departments for the coming year. Manar’s plan would increase funding for […]
Maple Street Clinic administers over 300 COVID-19 tests in first week, less than 5 percent test positive
The Maple Street Clinic in Gillespie continues to serve as a designated State of Illinois COVID-19 testing site and according to a press release made available on Tuesday morning, the clinic tested over 300 people in the first week with only nine new cases confirmed for Macoupin County. Individuals interested in testing must call […]
Gillespie Lake campground to open May 1, beach to remain closed
UPDATE APRIL 29: Gillespie Lake Superintendent Gary Thornhill said the campground and shower house will not be able to open despite previous announcements. The lake office remains open but the campground, shower house, beach, and pavilions remain closed until further notice. Gillespie Lake Superintendent Gary Thornhill announced Tuesday morning that the campground and shower house […]
Chamber cancels summer concert series
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce announced on Sunday they were canceling the annual summer concert series held at the Benld City Park citing concern for public health. This year would have been the 16th annual concert series which is comprised of nine summer concerts held weekly in June and July. The Chamber said they […]
State Rep rejects “One-Size-Fits-All” approach to modified stay home order
Contributed content from the Illinois House Republicans. On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced he will extend the Illinois Stay Home Order through May 30. In addition to the extension, the Governor announced some modest changes to the restrictions that accompany the Order. “While I was glad that some of the common-sense changes House Republicans asked […]
Healthcare facilities receiving a lot of support through Hearts for Healthcare
Local hospitals and senior care facilities are receiving a lot of support lately during this COVID-19 health crisis with some asking what they can do to further offer support. Following a nationwide trend, local facilities are offering an option that families can do to show their appreciation for health care workers. One thing that could […]
Police investigating fatal car, motorcycle accident in Mt. Olive
Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning their office and the Illinois State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal car versus motorcycle accident that happened Thursday evening in rural Mt. Olive. The accident happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, on Litchfield Trail in rural Mt. Olive when a 2014 Chevrolet […]
CUSD 7 hires Rosentreter as GHS principal
Meeting via the Zoom online conferencing system, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night to hire veteran Middle School Principal Jill Rosentreter as High School Principal for the coming school year. Board members, all seven of whom participated in the special meeting remotely, met in executive session […]
Monetti elected chairman of county Democrat organization
Contributed article by the Macoupin County Democrats. After holding the Macoupin County Democrats’ bi-yearly re-organization meeting by teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pamela S. Monetti of Bunker Hill was unanimously voted chairman of the Macoupin County Democrat Central Committee, succeeding long-time Chairman Mike Mathis of Gillespie. “I’m excited to continue the work started by […]
Maple Street Clinic designated a COVID-19 testing site
The Macoupin County Public Health Department announced today, April 21 that the Maple Street Clinic, which is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving a high-risk population, has been designated as a State of Illinois COVID-19 testing site. “Maple Street Clinic staff have been preparing in anticipation of receiving the designation. Prior to this announcement, […]
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