Virginia Irene Banister, 95 of Carlinville, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville. Virginia was born on December 11, 1925, to Dallas and Adeline (Wilson) Bristow in Atlanta, IL. She graduated from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, IL. Virginia married Vernon Leo “Bo” […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during January 3 – January 9, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Enrique Sanchez, 38 of Springfield, is charged with use of a firearm as a felon in connection with a January 1 incident. MISDEMEANORS Breanna Livingston, 24 of Alsey, IL, is charged with […]
Death of Shelby Jean Masinelli
Shelby Jean Masinelli, 84 of Staunton, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on January 9, 1937, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles & Julia (Smith) Broderick. She married Robert Masinelli on April 4, 1959, and he passed away on June 6, […]
Governor activates 200 National Guard members for presidential inauguration
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has ordered the activation of approximately 200 Illinois National Guard members in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The District of Columbia requested additional support from the Guard in advance of the upcoming event. “In the wake of the recent incident at the Capitol, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to […]
Mobile driver’s unit to be at Benld Library on Feb. 2
Secretary of State Jesse Whites Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, February 2 with the Rules of the Road Class being offered from 9 am to 11 am. Space is limited. To reserve a place in the class please call the library. The Mobile Unit will be available from […]
State Rep. Avery Bourne sworn into House
SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined other lawmakers from around the state on Wednesday as they took the oath of office and launched Illinois’ 102nd General Assembly (GA) in Springfield. The ceremony took place at the Bank of Springfield Center a few blocks away from the Illinois Capitol. Bourne’s legislative district includes portions of Christian, Macoupin, […]
Death of Sandra Kay “Sandy” (Carty) Bomkamp
Sandra Kay “Sandy” (Carty) Bomkamp, 74 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 10, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Sandy was born on January 11, 1946, to Dallas and Mildred (Helms) Carty in Black, MO. She graduated from Lesterville High School with the class of 1963. Sandy married Paul R. Bomkamp on […]
Death of Norma (Moore) Schroeder
Norma (Moore) Schroeder, 93 of Carlinville, passed away on January 10, 2021, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville with her family at her side. She was born on January 26, 1927, in Carlinville, the only child of Dr. William G. Moore and Lydia (Kuester) Moore. When she was quite young, the family moved to Edwardsville […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 3-9, 2021
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Laura Street regarding recovered property. An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of South Macoupin Street regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Macoupin Street regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of […]
Death of Gary L. Mondhink
Gary L. Mondhink, 77 of Gillespie, formerly of Raymond, passed away January 9, 2021, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He was born on March 12, 1943, to Earl and Estell (Weller) Mondhink. He was a graduate of Raymond High School and was a lifelong farmer. He married Jean Polston and they later divorced. He […]
One thousand vaccinations complete in Macoupin County
Vaccination distribution for Phase 1A continues throughout the State of Illinois while Macoupin County recently completed their 1,000 vaccination. Procedures are in place to provide the second dose to those persons in Phase 1A who have received the first dose and plans are underway when Phase 1B is announced. Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies are contracted […]
Macoupin County Clerk now accepting vote by mail requests for April election
Carlinville – Macoupin County voters may now apply for a vote by mail ballot for the April 6, 2021 Election, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced on Monday. Voters have been able to apply since January 6th and ballots will be sent out starting February 25th. “Although the Election is still just under 80 days away, voters […]
Death of Virginia Kloss
After a long and vibrant life, Virginia Kloss, 91, passed away on January 7, 2021, from heart failure. She was born in Mt. Olive in 1929 to Joseph and Anna Yancik, the third oldest of eleven children. After graduating from Mt. Olive High School in 1946, she worked in Springfield as a secretary before returning […]
Death of Larry E. Graves
Larry E. Graves, 85 of Staunton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on March 6, 1935, in Syracuse, KS, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Henrietta Graves. He married Shirley A. Mathias on December 23, 1961, in Syracuse, KS and she passed away […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Angela Wiser, 40 of Virden, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an August 26 incident. Raven Fabry, 31 of Omaha, NE, is charged with possession of meth in […]
Death of Charles E. Hall
Charles E. Hall, 80 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 9:40 p.m. He was born on August 16, 1940, in St. Louis, MO to Gilbert Hall and Ruth (Sadler) Hall. He married Karen J. (Martin) Eaves Hall on October 16, 1999, in St. Charles, MO. He was retired […]
Death of Michael Alan Fahey Sr.
Michael Alan Fahey Sr., 75 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 3:20 p.m. He was born on May 20, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL to Bernard Fahey and Martha (Hays) Fahey. He married Kathy (Rickert) Fahey on June 25, 1964, in Belleville. He was retired after having […]
Death of James Richard “Dick” Neunaber
James Richard “Dick” Neunaber, 70 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence in Carlinville. Dick was born on February 18, 1950, to Millard Martin “Cap” and Anna Louise (Green) Neunaber in Carlinville. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1969. Dick worked as a mine examiner for Monterey […]
Kasarda named to Columbia College 2020 fall semester dean’s list
COLUMBIA, Missouri (January 5, 2021) – Columbia College of Missouri recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall Semester (August – December, 2020.) To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Among those […]
Gillespie Police Report: December 27-January 2, 2020
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld regarding a missing person. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Lane regarding a domestic disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld regarding a suspicious noise. An […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 374
- Next Page »