The local cub scouts of Gillespie Pack 51 have been busy learning about Scout Sunday and the duty and roles of the first responders in the...
A 34-year-old Macoupin County woman was killed inside her residence in the small Macoupin County village of Chesterfield Thursday afternoon, February 8, and the suspect is...
Gillespie Middle School announced on Tuesday their January leaders of the month. Chosen for last month include Gracie Snyder, Race Eccles, Zach Reiniesch, Michael Kain Pabon,...
Date range: January 30 – February 6, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Tammy L. Weffenstette, Virden,...
The wrestling Wildcats advanced four individuals last weekend to the Class AA Sectional Tournament scheduled to be played in Lincoln on February 9 and 10. Champions...
The winners at the “For the Love of Education” trivia night of February 3 were long-time supporters and perennial participants: the Drew Ford Team. They were...
Adam Tallman is the 21st scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation...
The following memorials and donations were received by the Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service during the month of January 2018: DONATIONS: Carol Pollo, Gaye Watson, and Jean...
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Captain Timothy Tyler, announces additional enforcement plans for the Super Bowl weekend. ISP Troopers will strictly enforce FATAL-4 moving...
Madison Communications is partnering with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) to offer a $2500 college scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Any graduating senior, with...
Advanced, 3D mammography equipment was recently installed at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. It features the latest imaging technology and offers the best opportunity to...
Three new lawsuits have been filed in Macoupin County Circuit Court seeking monetary judgments in excess of $50,000 for injuries allegedly sustained by students as a...
Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl asked for the public’s assistance on Tuesday to help find a missing 37-year-old Royal Lakes female. The sheriff’s office said Denita...
The Wildcats scored 105 points in the 16-team Rich Lovellette Litchfield Tournament on Saturday, January 26 and 27 to finish 6th. Finishing ahead of Mt. Olive...
A 48-year-old Gillespie man was arrested for domestic battery after a four-hour long standoff with law enforcement Tuesday morning. According to Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe,...
Date range: January 24 – January 29, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS A judgment has been...
Sydney Koniak Zippmann is the 20th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3...
Kalli Erwin, Gillespie Middle School/High School counselor, told members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night that she is spending...
Elizabeth Eaker, an eighth grade student at Gillespie Middle School, was chosen as student leader of the week by English Language Arts teacher, Ms. Allen. “Elizabeth...
Date range: January 17- – January 23, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Tim Loveless, Gillespie, has...
