‘We need to get into the mindset that we are going to have to spend a lot of money down there’ Wilsonville village officials are bracing to spend substantial sums of money to retrofit an undersized lift station this year regardless of whether a federal grant application to fund the project is successful. Trustee John […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 30, 2015 – January 4, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS In a complicated, multi-count lawsuit filed in Macoupin County Circuit Court an heir to a sizable Macoupin County estate is suing her sibling and his children on her behalf and the behalf […]
Ross sworn in as new Circuit Clerk
With about 100 supporters, friends, elected officials and co-workers watching, Circuit Judge Ken Deihl administered the oath of office to newly appointed Macoupin County Circuit Clerk Lee Ross Monday morning in the main courtroom of the Macoupin County Courthouse. Ross, who previously served as Deputy Circuit Clerk under outgoing Circuit Clerk Mike Mathis, was appointed […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 22-29, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Patrick D. Pintar, Gillespie, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Sherri Martin, Gillespie, seeking $2,666 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 700 block of Adams Street in […]
Soap box derby, audit and mine subsidence top agenda for Benld Council
Members of the Benld City Council discussed the possibility of hosting a soap box derby in the city and learned of possible mine subsidence damage at the Benld City Hall complex during the council’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. It was the annual city audit, however, that dominated the discussion, consuming more than 90 minutes […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 15-21, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS A Mexico, Mo., man is suing an Indiana trucking company and a driver employed by the company for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries the plaintiff claims to have sustained in a Nov. 18, 2014, […]
Gillespie Council approves $280,000 tax levy, debates absenteeism
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved a tax levy totaling $280,140, but it was the routine matter of approving meeting dates for 2016 that provoked the most heated discussion. The council also accepted the city’s annual audit and approved the purchase of workers compensation insurance and liability insurance on the dams impounding the […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 9-14, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Nathan Health Care Center, LLC, East St. Louis, is suing Cozette Carlisle, rural Alton, for $46,564.50, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for nursing home care provided for Carlisle’s […]
Ross appointed to serve as interim Circuit Clerk
Long-time Macoupin County Circuit Clerk’s office employee Lee Ross of Gillespie was appointed by the Macoupin County Board Tuesday night to serve as interim Circuit Clerk after the retirement of current Circuit Clerk Mike Mathis becomes effective on Dec. 31. Ross is a candidate in the Democrat primary election for the office, which is up […]
Wilsonville hires ordinance enforcement officer, approves annual tax levy
Members of the Wilsonville Village Board voted unanimously Monday night to hire Bob Reimann of Sawyerville as an ordinance enforcement officer, and approved the Village’s annual appropriations ordinance and tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. On a motion by Bob Carr, seconded by John Veres, the board voted unanimously to hire Reimann at a […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: December 2-8, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Rick Verticchio, doing business as Verticchio & Verticchio Law Office, Carlinville, is suing Gerald Lippold, Carlinville, individually and as trustee of the Gerald Lippold Revocable Living Trust, for $10,816.25 allegedly owed for legal services, plus interest […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 24-December 1, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Consumer Collection Management is suing Nick and Stacey L. Miller, Carlinville, for $11,668, plus court costs, for allegedly delinquent medical bills assigned to the plaintiff. The suit seeks $2,334.07 allegedly owed for medical services provided […]
School board signs on to seek sales tax support
The Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a resolution calling for a March referendum to impose a one percent sales tax in Macoupin County to support school facilities. The board also accepted the district’s annual audit, which projects that the district’s financial designation with the State Board […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 16-23, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Steven R. Pruden II, Staunton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against James Bebout and Michelle Nasalroad seeking possession of residential premises in the 400 block of East Lafayette Street in Staunton. The suit […]
Benld Council approves tax levy, motor fuel tax program
Damage to residential properties on the city’s southwest side is playing a role in a projected property tax rate increase for the 2015 tax year for Benld residents. The increase will be likely to appear on tax bills mailed from the County Treasurer’s office in 2016. Members of the city council voted unanimously Monday night […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 10-16, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. SMALL CLAIMS Discover Bank is suing Samantha C. McDermith, Gillespie, for $6,719.20, plus costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account. Hometown L.P., Inc., Rockbridge, is suing several area residents seeking judgments for money the plaintiff […]
Gillespie Police Department to move into new quarters
The Gillespie Police Department will soon move from its cramped quarters on East Walnut Street into the former Grandone Building in the 100 block of West Pine Street as a result of a contentious vote by the Gillespie City Council Monday night. The council voted 4-3 to authorize the move with alderpersons Jim Alderson, Janice […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: November 1-10, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Angela Meyers, Carlinville, is suing Kimberlee Wills, also known as Kimberlee Prueet, Carlinville, for damages amounting to less than $50,000 for injuries Meyers claims to have sustained in a Nov. 3, 2013, vehicular collision in Carlinville. […]
Wilsonville Community Center will get new sign
Wilsonville’s Community Center will get a new sign to identify the building as a result of action taken Monday night by the Wilsonville Village Board. The board also approved a resolution calling upon state government leaders to release motor fuel tax funds currently held in limbo by the state budget stalemate, cited a village resident […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: October 27-November 1, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS MACO Management Co., Inc., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Sharon and Patricia Hopper seeking $1,130 in alleged back rent and possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Broadway […]