GILLESPIE, IL (Nov. 10, 2022) –Shibui Studio Art Gallery located at 119 S. Macoupin St. in Gillespie presents “Stillness, Beauty & Grace” art exhibit that is scheduled to take place November 26, 2022, through December 28, 2022. Call for Art online submission between November 10-16, 2022. To learn more and submit work: https://shibuistudio.com/call-for-art. This exhibit […]
Madison donates to food pantry
During their Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the employees at Madison were challenged to donate non-perishable items for the local food pantries as part of a team bonding exercise. The Madison employees collected a total of 10 milk crates and multiple boxes of food. The items were then divided evenly between the Mt. Olive […]
Benld city officials host open house, dedication for newly remodeled events center
With upward of 50 local residents attending, Benld city officials hosted an open house and dedication for the newly remodeled Benld Civic Center, now renamed the DeStefane Events Center, on Saturday afternoon at the renovated facility. Benld native Rick DeStefane, 64, Creve Couer, Mo., who financially subsidized the project, was a guest of honor. “I […]
Michelle’s Pharmacy suddenly closes
Michelle’s Pharmacy customers were surprised and confused last week when the business announced they have closed all three locations in Gillespie, Carlinville and Bunker Hill. The locations did not open as scheduled on Thursday, October 13 leading customers standing outside the Gillespie location confused and asking neighbors if they knew anything. Later in the day, […]
Shibui Studio Art Gallery opens in Gillespie
Shibui Studio Art Gallery, the first commercial art gallery located in Macoupin County, will open September 12 at 119 S. Macoupin Street, Gillespie next to the Illinois Coal Museum. The gallery will have its grand opening reception on Saturday, October 1, from 12 noon to 6 pm. Everyone is invited to this open house in Gillespie […]
Benld bank to shut its doors in November
The only bank in Benld will close its doors for good on November 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Associated Bank notified its customers of the closure at 218 East Central Avenue in Benld in a letter dated August 18. The bank cited customers’ banking preferences to digital services and drive-thru options. The bank purchased First […]
Amore to host buffet on September 22 for Benld Library
Amore will be open one night only from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 22. For $15, patrons can purchase a ticket in advance for the buffet which includes chicken spiedini, pork, mashed potatoes, pasta con broccoli, green beans, salad, rolls, iced tea, and cupcakes. A cash bar will also be available. There will be no […]
MJM’s Operation Round Up provides funds for local not-for-profits
MJM Members are providing project funds for a variety of local not-for-profit organizations by just rounding their electric bills up a few cents each month. MJM adopted the 30-year-old Operation Round Up program in January of 2021 and since that time has provided over $25,000 to not-for-profit organizations in Macoupin, Montgomery, and Jersey counties. These […]
Local Country Financial agent supports police department
COUNTRY Financial Representative Tina Olroyd is pleased to support the Gillespie Police Department as a 2021 recipient of a COUNTRY Financial Operation Helping Heroes donation. Olroyd presented $1,500 to Detective R. Simpson at the department on November 23, 2021. “The Gillespie Police Department has an amazing force that is always ready to respond to needs […]
Randy’s Market in Gillespie to close
Randy’s Market will close its Gillespie grocery store location by the end of the month, a sign at the entrance said, although they hope the closure will be temporary. Randy and Loretta Troutwine of Gillespie own the two grocery store locations in Gillespie and Benld after purchasing them in 2004. The decision is based on […]
Peace Corp Fellow allied with Grow Gillespie for community development efforts
A 28-year-old Peace Corps Fellow from Western Illinois University has moved to Gillespie to begin an 11-month internship to bolster community and economic development efforts undertaken by Grow Gillespie, the local volunteer group focused on Gillespie’s economic growth. “What I’m going to be doing is help them get on the path to achieve their long-term […]
Chamber welcomes massage business to Benld
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Amanda Harshbarger and her business, Knead to Relax Massage Therapy, to the community. Knead to Relax is located at 210-B East Central Avenue in downtown Benld. Harshbarger can be contacted at 217-343-3424 for appointments. Pictured is (front, L-R): Olivia Munro, niece of Amanda Harshbarger; Caroline Schmitt, daughter; (second row; […]
Gillespie business donates $800 to caring center
A Gillespie business donated $800 to the Gillespie Caring Center last week saying the community is lucky to have such good people volunteering their time to a great cause. The business that made the donation was the Village Toy Chest owned and operated by Bill Toprani at 106 South Macoupin in downtown Gillespie near Gotcha […]
Griffel family in Gillespie named Great American Family of the Year
The Dave and Mary Griffel family in Gillespie was recently named the Great American Family of the Year, an annual award presented by the Illinois Association for Home and Community Education to an Illinois family based on their professional accomplishments, community involvement, and family dedication. “We are are very humbled to receive the award as […]
Macoupin mine could close soon
Shay No. 1 Mine between Gillespie and Carlinville is scheduled to be shut down due to its inability to operate profitably and ongoing issues with coal quality. The disclosure was announced last week when Murray Energy released more documents related to its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization. Among the documents released included an internal […]
Public notice: The Hair Shack
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME: Publication notice is hearby given that on February 28, 2020, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Macoupin County, Illinois setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting, and transacting business known as The Hair Shack located at 315 North Macoupin, […]
New owners of Fema’s recognized
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new owners of FEMA’s in downtown Benld with a Ribbon Cutting. Pictured from left to right are: Ron and Lydia (Dee) Reid of Reid’s Heating, Cooling, and Electric of Gillespie; Kim Schardan, Administrator of Heritage Health of Gillespie; Jessika Page. CRT of Heritage Health; Peggy Nelson, Pastor […]
Police Chief issues warning of circulating counterfeit money
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe issued a warning on Monday that multiple counterfeit money transactions have been used during business transactions. DePoppe said the Gillespie Police Department has received multiple complaints from businesses of counterfeit money being used including counterfeit $20 bills and counterfeit $50 bills. He reminded businesses and residents to be extra cautious […]
Coffee shop opens in downtown Gillespie
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gotcha Latte with a ribbon cutting at their grand opening in downtown Gillespie. The coffee shop owned by Kim and Mark Henderson is located at 102 South Macoupin Street in the old dime store near Ageless Fitness. The location was formerly Furniture Rescue by Ruth Loveless. The business […]
Availability on Gillespie Church’s Branson Christmas tour
The First United Methodist Church of Gillespie is accepting reservations on its third annual Christmas in Branson tour scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 14, 15, and 16th 2019. The three-day trip includes a two-night stay at the Grand Victorian Hotel located on the Branson Strip, four class A shows, a drive-thru Christmas lights […]
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