The Wrestling Wildcats moved their record to 2 and 5 this past week withvictories over Carrollton and Carlinville and losses to Waterloo and Carlyle. On Tuesday...
Mary T. Basso Male of Litchfield, IL died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Walshville, Illinois. Mary was 100 years old at the time...
The 8th grade Gillespie Indians traveled to Staunton to play in the 53rd annual 8th grade tournament. The tournament was held last week and featured 8...
Roy Leon Tucker of Benld, IL died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 3:15 am at Heritage Health of Staunton, IL. Roy was 79 years old at...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of November 27
Jerry Saracco presents $500 to the Frank Bertetti Public Library The Italian Club of Benld presented a $500 check to the Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library...
Who? Gillespie Ministerial Association (GMA) What? Christmas Carol sing-along When? Sunday, December 4 Time? 3pm Coffee & cookies to follow. Everyone welcomed!
After taking 8th place in the Edwardsville Metro Lutheran Thanksgiving tournament, the boys basketball team played their first game at home court Tuesday evening. The Miners...
Vernon G. Whitehouse of Chesterfield, MO died November 30, 2011 at 6:55 am at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Vernon was 90 years old at...
Mr. Rauzi opened discussion up on the New Elementary School when he was recognized during the ‘Public Recognition’ session by the board. Rauzi asked, “I want...
The Gillespie Lady Miners played their first game after taking fourth place in the Southwestern tournament. The ladies faced off against Carlinville Cavaliers Tuesday, November 29...
Mary Pietrzak of Mt. Clare, IL died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 8:58 pm at Heritage Health of Gillespie, IL. Pietrzak was 93 years old at...
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011 Erica G. Cravens, 17, Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, no insurance, operating outside of permitted restriction time...
Holiday Sparkle will be in downtown Gillespie on December 2 and 3 The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce has activities planned for Friday, December 2 and...
On December 8 from 6-7 pm at Ageless Fitness Shop Gpie, a newly developed e-commerce platform, will be revealed to existing and potential Coal Country businesses....
Nevaeh Marie Morgan of Gillespie, IL died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. Nevaeh was the 3 month...
Joseph William Petrak of Gillespie, IL died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 7:00 AM at his residence. Joseph was 70 years old and was a retired...
The Gillespie Miners opened their basketball season up on Thanksgiving week at Metro East Lutheran High School. Metro East Lutheran hosts an annual Thanksgiving basketball tournament...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of November 20
Gillespie Lady Miners made their second appearance at the Southwestern Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday, November 22 to face off against Southwestern. Southwestern, who had the home...
