Wanda Lee Tormino, 81 of Benld, died at her residence on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 8:46 p.m. She was born on February 13, 1942, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Harold Thompson and Helen Banks Wilkinson. She was retired after having been a home health care attendant. She is survived by her children, Anthony (Betty) […]
Pod of pelicans spotted at Eagarville pond
A pod of American white pelicans flew into an Eagarville pond on Monday, March 20. There were nearly 50 of the large, graceful birds who appeared to enjoy themselves while grabbing dinner. The pod were still at the pond at the time of publication. Donna Prevedell and two of her granddaughters caught a glimpse of […]
Benld Council eyes development at former Benld school site
Meeting in a relatively brief session Monday night, the Benld City Council briefly discussed the future development of the former Benld Elementary School site as a sports park and recreation area, approved $6,150 in masonry repairs at the Civic Center and directed City Attorney Rick Verticchio to write to Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe regarding […]
Gillespie church baptizes and confirms six youth
Great joy took place on Sunday, March 12, 2023, as members of the United Methodist Church of Gillespie witnessed and celebrated six young people being baptized and/or confirmed at the 10:30 a.m. church service. The students professed their faith in Jesus and became members of the church. The new members include Clayton Bethard, Izzy Manus, […]
Deadline for Partnership Raffle approaching
The drawing for The Partnership Grand Raffle for 2023 will occur on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. Ticket sales have been brisk, but there are still a few left. If you are interested in winning the $5,000 grand prize, you can drop by Hicks Maytag Appliances in Gillespie or contact Tammy at the Hicks store […]
Death of William Nolan Logue Jr.
William Nolan Logue Jr. passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home in Hamel. He was 75 years old. William was born on February 5, 1948, the son of William Logue Sr. and Mary (Manning) Logue. He attended Mount Olive High School and graduated in the Class of 1966. He […]
Death of Roger D. Quarton
Roger D. Quarton, 66 of Findlay, IL, died at Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:35 a.m. He was born on January 15, 1957, in Carlinville to Donald Lee Quarton and Carolyn Rees Quarton. Roger graduated from Lincoln Christian College with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. He was a missionary […]
Death of James R. Wright
James R. Wright, 82 of Gillespie, died at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 9:58 p.m. He was born on July 11, 1940, in Alton to Clyde Wright and Freda Boker Wright. James graduated from Marquette High School in Alton in 1958. He married Ann Marie Cox on July 23, 1965, at SS Peter […]
Gillespie Police Report: March 12-18, 2023
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 600 Block of Edwards Street in reference to a burglary. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to child abuse. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a […]
Death of Mary Catherine Legge
Mary Catherine Legge, 62 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 9:50 am. She was born on February 2, 1961, in Litchfield to Daniel B. Fraelle and Anna Mary Luketich Fraelle. She married Paul W. Legge on September 24, 1988, in Normal, IL. She was a social worker for […]
Death of Jacqueline C. Coyne
Jacqueline C. Coyne, 80 of Staunton, passed away at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on August 20, 1942, in Litchfield the daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Borsch) Streeb. She married Richard E. Coyne and he survives. She was employed as a secretary at Echlin […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during March 12-18, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Terry Sloan, 34 of Girard, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth in connection with a March 12 incident. Dakota Arndt, 22 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery of a […]
Gillespie man receives 10-year sentence for meth delivery
A Gillespie man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for methamphetamine delivery, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison. Garrison announced on Thursday that Frank D. Ashmore, 29, of Gillespie was sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine delivery, 10 years for possession of ammunition by a felon, as well as five years […]
Death of Merry L. Callovini
Our beloved best friend Merry L. Callovini, 66, of Staunton passed away at 4:36 AM on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. She was born on August 7, 1956, in Alton the daughter of the late Shirley (Geisler) Hansel Buehler and the late Kenneth Buehler. She married Phil Callovini Sr. on […]
Gillespie Council continues campaign against derelict properties
Members of the Gillespie City Council approved a resolution on Monday night declaring 301 E. Maple St. a public nuisance and directed the City Attorney to prepare a similar resolution for property a 106 Henry St. as the city continues its crackdown on derelict properties. Additionally, the council voted unanimously to convey property at 204 […]
Death of Carol Fern Schoeneweis
Carol Fern Schoeneweis, 78 of Plainview, died in Plainview on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:21 p.m. She was born on April 10, 1944, in Alton to Karl King and Leona Clark King. She married Rolland Allen Schoeneweis on November 26, 1969, in Meadowbrook. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2013. She was a […]
Death of Judy Main
Judy Main, 67 of Bunker Hill, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Christian Northeast Hospital surrounded by her family. Judy was a retired registered nurse and loved to shop for bargains. She loved sewing, doing craft projects, spending time with her family, friends, and cats, who meant the world to her. She was […]
Death of Rose M. McCrady
Rose M. McCrady, 97 of Litchfield, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 8:30 am. She was born on January 2, 1926, in Pomona, IL to Ausba Miller and Cora Miller. She married Charles W. McCrady. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2020. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafts and […]
Death of Dale Eugene “Geno” Hughes
Dale Eugene “Geno” Hughes, 61 of Illinois, passed away on February 25, 2023. Geno grew up in Gillespie and became an over-the-road truck driver. He loved to drive and see as much of God’s country that he could with his fiancée, Nancy, that he loved by his side. He has one daughter that he loved so […]
Applications being accepted for hospital scholarship
The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary offers three scholarship awards to students whose principal residences are in Montgomery or Macoupin counties. The scholarships are awarded to applicants who have completed one year of college and who are pursuing degrees or diplomas in health-related occupations. Three awards of $1,000 are given. Award recipient selections are based […]
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