STAUNTON, IL – Quilter extraordinaire, Jodi Barrows, wants to break the stereotypes that surround quilting. She knows many people view it as a tedious, intensive task...
Prepare for an onslaught of shooting stars tonight and tomorrow because the 2013 Perseid meteor shower is on its way. NASA estimates the stunning light show...
West Nile virus was recently found to be present in a dead bird collected in Champaign County, bringing to 25 the number of counties in Illinois...
Guest speaker is puppy raiser and Plainview resident Pat Sims The Macoupin County Historical Society’s next meeting will feature the presentation “Making Miracles Happen One Puppy...
Will Benefit Macoupin County Track Teams A new publication that covers the long and rich history of the Macoupin County Boys Track Meet is still available...
Riders of all ages participated in the Unit 18 4-H Horse Show on Saturday, July 13th at the Gillespie Wild Riders Saddle Club near Gillespie, Illinois. ...
A fine selection of books and booklets of area interest are now available at Michelle’s Pharmacy locations in Carlinville and Gillespie. The selection includes the works...
Historian and environmental activist Richard Worthen recounted the events surrounding the fight to stop a big corporation from dumping toxic waste in Wilsonville during his presentation...
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Adult Education department is hosting a GED to College Fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 18...
As part of the Summer Concert series hosted by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, Fireproof UMC will perform at the Benld City Park tonight, Tuesday,...
Guest speaker is historian and environmental activist Richard Worthen The Macoupin County Historical Society’s next meeting will feature a presentation entitled “Earthline Battle in Wilsonville.” Guest...
Summer Basketball Skills’ Camp Instructed by Zak Allan and Mike Koniak If your child loves basketball and wants to improve his/her skills, this camp is designed...
SPRINGFIELD – May 24, 2013 – On this Memorial Day weekend, Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is asking Illinois residents to take a moment to check...
Gail Niehaus, retired pre-kindergarten teacher from the Gillespie school district, was recently honored as the 8th annual American Red Cross Education Hero. The awards take place...
In recognition of his speaking program on Illinois in the Civil War, Carlinville writer Tom Emery has received the Certificate of Excellence from the Illinois State...
Macoupin Economic Development Partnership is looking to honor one young leader, under the age of 45. The individual worthy of this recognition is one working to...
STS Foundation, a 25-year old non-profit organization that promotes Global learning and leadership through cultural exchange and leadership programs for high school students, is looking American...