Richard Emil Jubelt of Benld, Illinois died at his residence Wednesday, July 6th at 1:05 am. Richard was born January 11, 1943 and was 68 at...
Last night, more than 250 turned out for the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s concert in the park. Bobby Remack Band was playing the tunes as...
Saint Louis University Softball team member, Kelcie Matesa, Benld, was recently named to the Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the fourth straight semester. Matesa,...
After two and one half years as chief of police, Dean Plovich has resigned effective immediately according to Plovich himself. “I spoke with my wife about...
Early yesterday morning, someone set cardboard boxes and trash on fire behind Hicks Maytag in downtown Gillespie. The fire then spread and caught roofing materials on...
William Mike Komanetsky (Collinsville, IL) was a Navy Veteran from WWII and recently passed Wednesday, June 29 at 9:25am in Christian Hospital North East in St....
In memory of Norman “Poppy” Halpin July 30th and 31st at Welfare Park Dust off your gloves, gather your “old” team, and join us in celebrating...
The state of Illinois has proposed that 95% of the state’s population have access to broadband services within five years. We support this initiative, but how...
Jonathan Griffel, a recent 2011 graduate at Gillespie High School and current resident in the Gillespie community, has been awarded Star Farmer of Illinois. The American...
The Gillespie and Benld Rotary met for their weekly meeting yesterday, but they did not have a speaker. The meeting was a special meeting for Mike...
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County News: June 28, 2011 Macoupin County – The tax extensions for Macoupin County’s 128 taxing districts have been completed according to County Clerk Pete Duncan....
Gillespie School District #7 met for their monthly meeting last night. Everyone answered present to Kathy McDaniels roll call. The members first approved the agenda and...
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a $1.9 million appropriation ordinance for the current fiscal year, accepted a certificate of substantial completion...
When: Thursday, June 23rd 6:00pm-8:00pm, Friday June 24th 8:00am-2:00pm Where: 604 N. Hard Road in Benld Items for Sale Will Include: Baby, children’s, and adult clothing...
Agnes (Lesko) McGrady, a resident of Heritage Manor since August 2010, is our Resident Spotlight for the month of June. Proud of her Czechoslovakian roots, Agnes, 87...
MEDP Annual Dinner sells out first fundraising event Carlinville – The who’s who of Macoupin County made their way to the Gillespie Civic Center Thursday night...
BENLD – this Friday: Free Bike Safety Clinic & Bike Ride – Friday, June 17th at Benld Memorial Park, beginning at 630pm. Free bike inspection for...
Elsie Grace LaRosa, 86, of Gillespie passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:00 pm. She was born January 12, 1925, in Olmitz, IA, daughter of...
To the Community, Another Black Diamond Days has come and gone and we have successfully crowned a new Mini Miner and Mini Miss. I first would...
