Shop BenGil is the first online e-commerce site in Macoupin County that will benefit the shop local initiative as well as support the community. The site,...
The Area Rotary met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6th at Toni’s Restaurant in Benld. Kenny Cordum, who runs the local food pantry, gave...
Geraldine Stewart is our resident spotlight at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Center. Geraldine has been a resident at Heritage Health since August 11 of this...
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011 Officer found a vehicle parked close to a residence in the 300 block of Fillmore and it came back to a subject...
The following position is available in Community Unit School District #7 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year: Elementary Aide Position Applications are being accepted...
The following position is available in Community Unit School District #7 for the 2012-2013 school year: K – 8 Counselor Applicants must have a...
Andy Manar Makes State Senate Bid Official Manar files petitions with the State Board of Elections SPRINGFIELD, IL- Andy Manar (D – Bunker Hill) made his...
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...
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...
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....
Savant chooses to uphold supervisor position The Benld City Council met for a special meeting on Monday, November 21 to discuss personnel issues. On the last...
Area Youth are Shown Recording a Message The program is sponsored by Reality Illinois & the Department of Public Health. Shown are Michael Halpin and...
Small Business Saturday was proclaimed by Andy Manar Macoupin County Board Chairman, Andy Manar, with Shop Local Supporters signed a Proclamation recognizing Small Business Saturday throughout...
At Gillespie’s regularly scheduled city council meeting on November 14th Jim Alderson expressed concerns over the Clark Street water line. Alderson presented some of the past...
Jim Savant, Supervisor of the streets and alleys in Benld, informed the City Council that he is resigning “from all supervisor duties” during a regular scheduled...
The Village of Mt. Clare is hosting its 10th Annual Christmas Dinner For the senior citizens of Mt. Clare (62+). The Dinner will be held on...
Little Dancers at Ageless Fitness Center is back by popular demand! We cannot share with you what is in store, but let us just say we...
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 Officer was called to the CUSD #7 Superintendents Office to pick up a student who was found to have cannabis and paraphernalia...