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Gillespie to host blood drive on Feb. 17

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Gillespie Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, February 17 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym.

To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60020 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Appointments are requested.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate.  For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/23/24 are eligible to give at this drive.

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Gillespie teen wins drive safe Chicago video contest

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Wins $2,000 Prize and Video She Created will Air on 160 TV Stations Nationwide

CHICAGO – Emily Bergen, 16, a student at Gillespie High School in Gillespie, has won the annual Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest.  Antonio Knott, 15, of Merrillville High School in Merrillville IN, placed second in the voting, and Noelani Elizalde, 17, also from Merrillville High School, was third. 

Sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show, teens from Illinois and surrounding states were invited to submit ideas for a 30-second PSA about sharing the road with other passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians.

Three finalists were selected and each worked with an Emmy Award-winning producer to transform their PSA submissions into 30-second TV public service announcements.  The public was then able to vote for their favorite online.  More than 1,400 online votes were cast.

The winner received $2,000 and will be featured on nationally-syndicated Teen Kids News, reaching more than 160 TV stations across the country. The first runner-up got $1,000 and the second runner-up won $500.  All three finalists’ teachers received $100 gift cards.

Bergen’s winning PSA shows a young driver starting her car and pressing a “share the road” button.  As she drives, an AI voice warns her of a bicyclist, a pedestrian and children in a school zone. The voice then reminds her, “Cars don’t come with devices like me, which is why you need to know how to share the road.”

“The carnage on our roads can be reduced if drivers remain aware of others who share the road,” said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving. “We think the creative ideas about sharing the road from our Drive Safe Chicago winner and runners-up convey that message effectively.”

“Although today’s new cars are safer than ever, with technological advances that are proven to help avoid crashes,” said Chicago Auto Show Chairwoman Kelly Webb Roberts, “drivers must still be aware of others they are sharing the road with, whether it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrians.”

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The National Road Safety Foundation says driver error accounts for 94 percent of all fatal crashes, with speeding and driver distraction among the leading factors.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 40,990 people died on U.S. roads and highways in 2023, with hundreds of thousands of injuries and an estimated annual cost of more than $340 billion.

View Bergen’s winning video below:

Bergen’s video is also featured center on the National Road Safety Foundation’s website with the runners-up videos to the right and to the left: https://m.shortstack.page/NLxMqT

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L&C announces fall 2024 honors lists

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Lewis and Clark Community College

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

Further requirements are listed in the college’s online catalog at http://catalog.lc.edu. All questions should be directed to the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222. Below is an excerpt containing students residing in Macoupin County.

President’s List

BENLD – Ryleigh L. Phillips; Zander E. Rieffer; Emily R. Schoen; Tristen B. Wargo;

BRIGHTON – Brandon M. Adams; Ike D. Austin; Lainie L. Behrends; Reagan Beilsmith; Ian C. Brantley; Tina M. Brass; Lane Cox; Madison P. Fenstermaker; Hunter D. Gillis; Hailey Gula; Alexis R. Harrop; Gavin Humm; Thomas D. Kunz; Nicholas O. McGee; Audrey A. Perkins; Ava J. Pulley; Alyssa J. Schuchman; Addison Strohbeck; Sydney A. Valdes; Abby Van Doren; Piper L. Voorhees; Madelyn E. Zarges;

BUNKER HILL – Alex Betts; Grant J. Burch; Kayleigh K. Butler; Abigayle L. Collins; Denise Deias; Braden T. Fulton; Dillon M. Guess; Maya R. Henfling; Hannah J. Herrmann; Madalynn Hilyard; Madelyn Landreth; William Manar; Kaylee L. Richert; Andrew Sanner; Abby N. Spraggs; Noah A. Thyer;

CARLINVILLE – Jack E. Beard; Matthew J. Eldred; Jack Goby; Stephanie K. Harding; Gabriel R. Henson; Alexsis A. Kalaher; Weston E. Kuykendall; Lillian McCurley; Emerald Ondrey; Joanna M. Roemer; Jessica N. Strubbe; Karleina J. Tipps; Samuel L. Wilson;

GILLESPIE – Lauren E. Bertagnolli; Ean L. Davis; Lanie G. Doty; Kennedy G. Helmkamp;

MEDORA – Aubrey M. Reno; Anneliese M. Shatley; Haleigh Sinclair;

SHIPMAN – Alyssa L. Beck; Gracie B. Darr; Addison A. Jeffers; Tyson Kahl; Josiah A. Schuette; Bailee A. Sorgea;

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SOUTH ROXANA – Lyndsey M. Johansen; Caden O. Lara; Savanah M. Stogsdill;

STAUNTON – Julie A. Aloisi; Samantha R. Anderson; Zane P. Anderson; Shane Baker; Lilly M. Bandy; Grace Bekeske; Gianna Bianco; Carson G. Buffington; Kiersten L. Carlson; Karla J. Castillo; Izabella Claussen; Lillian Dothager; Olivia M. Favre; Eli J. Henke; Alexis A. Hester; Samantha D. Hoffman; Harold I. Irvin, III; Dylan Jarden; Korryn O. Keehner; Nicholas L. Raphael; Alexis P. Schaaf; Brady Seelbach; Carli L. Skinner; Cole Sternickle; Tyler J. Thompson; Lilly Trettenero; Lillyan S. Troeckler;

Dean’s List

BENLD – Ridge A. Braundmeier; Kaitlynn E. Conner; Elizabeth M. King; Alyssa S. McCollum; Marria D. Middleton; Alyssa F. Schuette;

BRIGHTON – Garrett R. Beuttel; Troy J. Brooks; Emily Y. Cambron; Jacob G. Carpenter; Lucy Childress; Olivia Cody; Logan T. Crane; Tristyn N. Ditterline; Kaylin G. Gerard; Cooper J. Hagen; Ashlyn K. Hall; Evan Hanold; Samuel J. Harshbarger; Amelia R. Hines-Pattan; Ella J. Kadell; Daylin M. King; Kayla A. Lemarr; Tucker Mayhew; Elizabeth L. Milford; Stacey M. Mynatt; Blythe E. Roloff; Jordan R. Short; Shiann Vinson; Grace A. Wylde;

BUNKER HILL – Cole T. Burch; Hanna N. Heeren; Madelynne K. Heflin; Taylor Miklavic; Katelyn J. Miller; Abigail G. Scott;

CARLINVILLE – Boedy E. Baker; Emily A. Barbre; Zachary Chapman; Ella R. Clevenger; Alana N. Dixon; Alison J. Dixon; Nathan Dyer; Addison Eldred; Saralynn I. Joiner; Henry S. Kalaher; William G. Meyer; Chloe A. Payne; Amy L. Pocklington; Jack Rives; Lanna P. Vanderpoel; Ella C. Wise; Braley M. Wiser;

GILLESPIE – Reese E. Bussmann; Regan E. Bussmann; Addie M. Hayes; Karter Mix; Adrianne B. Niemeyer; Grace J. Vandoren; Shannon L. Wright;

MOUNT OLIVE – Libbie M. Nowell;

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PIASA – Anna C. Fink;

SHIPMAN – Kaden G. Cottingham; Rocky Darr; Kathryn M. Mueller; Sayuri Owada; Rocky J. Rose;

STAUNTON – Rylee K. Baugh; David S. Dann; Belle M. Darte; Jacob A. Dillon; Vivienne Dothager; Sean T. Fleming; Kennedy L. Legendre; Zander MacHota; Savannah M. Missey; Nicholas Monahan; Nicole M. Narup; Kelley Perrine; Christopher S. Pritchett; Alivia Royer; Katie N. Schalk; Lakesi Settles; Priya E. Siegfried; Justin A. Smith; Kylie A. Tomso; Whitney Weller;

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Gillespie Police Report January 26 – February 1, 2024

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning.

An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Route 16 and Lake Road. Ciara L. Cook, 29 of Elsah, she was issued citation for expired registration.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a medical assist.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Jaiden J. Johnson, 19 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for speeding.

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An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass to property in the 200 block of West Spruce in Benld.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Cody S. Vannoy, 36 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Abba Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to an alarm call.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to found property.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil standby.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Gregory L Dioneda, 58 of Maryville, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Clinton Street in reference to a noise complaint.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Easton Street and Abba Street. Steven A. Kroll, 33 of Eagarville, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for resisting an officer.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henry Street in reference to a suspicious person.

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Adam M. Miller, 36 of Edwardsville, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for burglary.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a 911 call.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Route 138 in front of Benld Cemetery in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Trolley in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

   THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025

An officer was out with a vehicle in the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld. Ashleigh K. Bethel, 41 of Benld, was arrested for driving on suspended driver’s license and resisting / obstructing a police officer.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Central Avenue in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie reference a suspicious person in the store. Nicholas O. Landolt, 37 of Gillespie, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on drug charge and Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Easton Street in reference to a suspicious person. A 15-year-old male from Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for aggravated battery.

An officer was dispatched to Francis Street and Plum Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was out at Route 16 and Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a motorist assist.

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An officer was dispatched to Route 16 and Lake Road in reference to traffic control.

An officer initiated a traffic stop a Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Halley M. Schmidt, 25 of Worden, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clair in reference to a report of ATV riding on the roadway.

An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue. 

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Olive Street in reference to a death investigation.

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An officer went to the 300 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to a male subject having a warrant. Logan M. Billings, 35 of Benld, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for drugs.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a fire call.

An officer was dispatched to North 7th Street in Benld in reference to illegal parking.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 between Benld and Gillespie in reference to a juvenile on a bike with no lights on his bike.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Bike trail in reference to a suspicious person.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to domestic battery.  Joshua M. Maloney, 28 of Wilsonville, was arrested for domestic battery.

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An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to an alarm call.

An officer was dispatched to Route 16 West in reference to a report of a reckless driving coming into Gillespie

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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