The adventures program at Gillespie Public Library met yesterday for some fun activities. Yesterday, July 6, children took part in building sand vases and decorating wind...
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...
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...
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...
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...
John Draper of Granite City, age 74, aced hole #17 on June 15th during his outing with his friends. John plays at Timberlake’s regularly, but this...
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...
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...
Betty J. Olive began her new life at 8:30 am on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Betty Olive, 76, of Gillespie passed away at 8:30 am on...
Joan Louise Lienard, 84, of Gillespie passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 9:50 AM at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. She was born on December...
Miss Kylie Frensko was crowned Miss Black Diamond Days 2011 queen on June 3, 2011 at Gillespie Civic Center. Kylie is the daughter of Mr. and...
County News: June 3, 2011 Carlinville – Macoupin County recently applied for a competitive grant with the Illinois Department of Transportation, seeking funding for a $700,000...