The City of Gillespie and Holiday Sparkle group welcomed the holiday season by hosting a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday. The event attracted hundreds of spectators downtown to witness the lighting and take part in the ceremony. The tree, situated on the empty lot between United Community Bank and the former Randy’s Market location, stands […]
Bremer Sanctuary launches membership campaign
The Stewards of Bremer Sanctuary are surprised at the number of hikers, picnickers, photographers and families that have taken advantage of our beautiful grounds in this past year. Our trail monitoring system tells us that our trails held more walkers, joggers, nature enthusiasts and families pushing strollers or pulling wagons than in past years. Local […]
Death of Penny Marie (Crowder) Pulley
Penny Marie (Crowder) Pulley, 65 of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Community Hospital of Staunton. Penny was born on November 9, 1957, in St. Louis County, Missouri, to the late Charles and Ada (Zumwalt) Crowder. She is survived by her daughters, Christy (Pulley) Ferguson (wife Emily), Kassia (Pulley) Wright (partner Jason), Rachel […]
Community invited to live drive-thru Nativity at St. Francis Hospital on Dec. 8
LITCHFIELD — HSHS St. Francis Hospital invites the community to view a live recreation of the night of our Savior’s birth at a live drive-thru nativity scene on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the circle drive in front of the hospital. Attendees will also receive free hot cocoa kits and Christmas activity bags for […]
Girl Scouts to host holiday trivia night on Dec. 10
Girl Scout Troop 6106 will be hosting a family-friendly holiday trivia night in the Staunton School District’s multipurpose room on Saturday, December 10 starting at 6 p.m. Troop 6106 are seniors in high school from Staunton, Mt. Olive, and Litchfield. They have been in Girl Scouts together since many were in kindergarten and are raising […]
Death of Sarah Margaret Chestnut
Sarah Margaret Chestnut, 96 of Bunker Hill, died at her residence on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 10:40 a.m. She was born on April 3, 1926, in Alton to Bijah Hodge and Anna Catherine Hausman Hodge. She was formerly married to Elmer G. Chestnut and they had four children, daughter, Sarah Jane; and sons, Elmer Russell, […]
Death of Geraldine Ann Wright
Geraldine Ann Wright, 81 of Benld, died at her residence on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1941, in Carlinville to Charles Michael Norbent and Frances Mary Turigliatto Norbent. She married Andrew J. Wright on May 21, 1960, in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2005. She was a retired […]
Death of Gayle Marlene Weichbrodt
Gayle Marlene Weichbrodt, 76 of Bunker Hill, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 7:49 p.m. She was born on May 15, 1946, in Alton to Robert Wieseman and Ruth Joyce Wieseman. She married Edward J. Weichbrodt on August 22, 1964, in Bunker Hill. She was a homemaker. Gayle was […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during November 13-19, 2022. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Courtney Wilson, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a November 13 incident. James Licklider, 53 of Mt. Olive, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with a […]
Macoupin man dies in Jersey County accident Monday
A Macoupin man died Monday afternoon around 2:43 p.m. following a two-vehicle accident that happened on Oak Rest Road near Illinois Route 16 in Jersey County, according to Illinois State Police. Illinois State Police said Wayne Moore, 60 of Piasa, was driving a 2022 Polaris Ranger on Oak Rest Road when he attempted to make […]
County named inaugural U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence Finalist for 2023 program
Macoupin County is a finalist in the nonpartisan U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence inaugural cohort of Centers for Election Excellence, a recognition that Macoupin is committed to leadership in election administration and looking to develop even more resilient, trustworthy, and voter-centric election administration practices. As a Center for Election Excellence, Macoupin County will have an […]
Three Macoupin County State’s Attorneys oppose release of 1985 murder
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Monday that documents have been filed opposing the release of Robert Turner for the murder and sexual assault of Bridget Drobney. The documents filed have the support of Garrison, former State’s Attorney Ed Rees and former State’s Attorney Vince Moreth. Drobney was in Gillespie for a wedding […]
Blackburn celebrates 14 new inductees into honor societies
CARLINVILLE, IL- During a ceremony held on November 9, Blackburn College inducted its newest members in the College’s honors society chapters. This year, 14 Blackburn students were recognized for their exceptional achievements in three distinct academic areas: Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Society; Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s Honor Society; and Psi […]
Gillespie Police Report: November 13-19, 2022
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2022 An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment. An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to disorderly conduct. A 14-year-old male was issued a citation for disorderly conduct. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference […]
Death of Betty Ann Sherman
Betty Ann Sherman, 70 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 2:35 p.m. She was born on October 18, 1952, in Litchfield to Lawrence Enrici and Minette Harms Enrici. She married Robert Dale Sherman Sr. on September 16, 1972, in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2016. […]
Death of Roleen B. Gregory
Roleen B. Gregory, 94 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 3:09 p.m. She was born on July 28, 1928, in Mt Olive to Henry Louis Gehner and Bertha Marie Schwing Gehner. She married Charles A. Gregory Sr. on August 3, 1948, in East Saint Louis. He preceded her in […]
Holiday Sparkle gets off to early start Sunday with tree lighting
Featuring shopping opportunities, children’s activities and festive holiday decorations, Gillespie’s Holiday Sparkle will return to the downtown business district on Saturday, Dec. 17, according to members of the Holiday Sparkle Committee. Once an annual tradition under the sponsorship of the now disbanded Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, the last Holiday Sparkle was held in 2018. […]
Death of Amber Nichole Roston
Amber Nichole Roston, 45 of Springfield, formerly of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1976, a daughter of Alvin Eugene and Candace Sue (Prior) Garst. Amber graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1995 and obtained her Associate of Nursing degree from […]
Back in time: Frank “Lefty” Chappell
Written by the late Andy Easton, Sr. for the Gillespie Area News contributed by the Gillespie Public Library Frank “Lefty” Chappell was a graduate with the class of 1944. He was an outstanding all-around athlete who shined on the football field as well as the running track. “Lefty” also had two brothers, Dale (1941) and […]
Death of Norma J. Mahanay
Norma J. Mahanay, 87 of East Alton, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at her residence in East Alton after many years of loving and caring for others. She was born on March 12, 1935, in White City the daughter of the late Harley F. and Edna M. (Muck) Colbert. She was […]
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