Date range: June 6-14, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Jessica Ross, Gillespie, is suing Tyler E. Ross,...
Two area residents were named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade...
The children of Peter and Louann (Mattes) Brown are happy to announce their parents 50th wedding anniversary. Peter and Louann met while attending college at SIU-Carbondale....
Heath Wayman is the 36th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017-18. This education 501(c)3 foundation...
Gillespie High School released on Friday the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year. SENIORS (class of 2018) High Honor Roll William Bertetto, Jaiden...
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Fourteenth Annual Summer Concert Series will bring music to our area again this year on Tuesdays in June and July,...
Acting on the recommendation of Village President Jeff Rhodes, the Wilsonville Board of Trustees on Monday night approved the appointment of Kenneth Kallal, 47, Carrollton, as...
Date range: May 31 – June 5, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Megan Leitschuh has filed a...
Route 66 enthusiasts and car club members will be motoring on the Illinois Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor Saturday-Sunday, June 9-10, to celebrate the famous “Main...
FRIENDS of the Gillespie Library will begin the Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 6. Children 3 years old to 3rd grade are part of the Storytime...
A number of spring athletes from Gillespie High School are among honorees of the South Central Conference (SCC) to earn all-conference honors according to an announcement...
Contributed by a member of the Illinois House Democrats staff. Two area pharmacy owners, Michelle Dyer and Owen Sullivan, are working with State Senator Andy Manar...
A full 29 percent of Gillespie High School (GHS) graduating seniors were awarded $1,000 tuition scholarships by The Partnership for Educational Excellence at the culmination of...
Date range: May 23 – May 30, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Discover Bank is suing Bobbie...
John Fassero, Jr., president of The Partnership for Educational Excellence, accepts a $500 donation to fund the ADAM M. TALLMAN AGENCY, FARMERS INSURANCE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP. The...
Two local teachers were recipients of the Madison Communications Teacher of the Year awards receiving $500 to be used toward a future student advancement project and...
John and Mary (Ronald) Hicks of Gillespie will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 22. Father George Hobbs married them on June 22, 1968, at SS Simon...
Meet this year’s candidates vying for the title of 2018 Miss Black Diamond Days and 2018 Junior Miss Black Diamond Days. The pageant will take place on...
Gillespie Middle School announced on Tuesday the May leaders of the month. Receiving the award include Ethan McFadden, Bailey Cartwright, Erika Gill, Alyssa McDaniel, Chloe Segarra and Brianna Richardson....
Katie Herkert Ronald is the 35th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017-18. This education 501(c)3...