Around three hundred twenty-five people turned out for the HEIDI dinner and auction that was held Saturday, October 22 at Gillespie Civic Center in Gillespie. “It is great to see this many people come out and support us,” Artie Herron, who serves on the board of directors for HEIDI, said, “The community never fails.” HEIDI, […]
CUSD #7 board turns down 2 consolidation requests
On Monday evening, October 24, school district #7 school board denied two requests to consolidate high schools. The school board received their first reorganization request from Litchfield and their second one from Carlinville. Carlinville sent the same request three years ago when the Benld Elementary was condemned. Mark Hayes opened the discussion up for board […]
GPD Blog: October 17th-22nd
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011 Officer was called to the middle of the 300 block of Park Ave. where it was reported that a red ATV was down in the creek and tearing up the sides of the creek. Charges are pending. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011 Officer was called to the schools Superintendent’s office for an […]
Death of Mary “Toni” Gobble
Mary I. “Toni” Gobble, who was the oldest resident in Dorchester, IL, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at 11:05 pm at her residence. Mary was 93 years old and was born on April 17, 1918, in Staunton, IL. She was the widow to to Arthur Gobble on July 3, 1936, Dorchester, IL. He preceded her […]
Local fitness center hoping to expand this August
A local business in Gillespie may just be getting a little bigger this summer. According to Pete Visintin, Ageless Fitness and Tanning, located at the old Curry concrete plant, is in the process of lining up financing for a new 11,000 square foot multi-sport gym that will be adjacent to the current building. If all […]
Technology bake sale brings in $646
The Gillespie Middle School and Benld Elementary School combined forces and held a bake sale on Saturday, October 22 at 8:00am in front of Dee Dee’s Flower Shop in downtown Gillespie. The bake sale benefited both schools as the bake sale attracted numerous citizens and was able to profit $646. The money made will be […]
Death of Rena M. Crookston
Rena M. Crookston, long time resident of Mexico, Missouri, passed away at 亚洲真人娱乐视讯home in Sedona, Arizona where she has lived near family for the past sixteen months. She was born in Benld, Illinois, on October 13, 1920 and died on September 30, 2011 in her sleep from natural causes. She lived independently until just the […]
SEIU Illinois Council endorses Andy Manar
SEIU Illinois Council endorses Andy Manar for State Senate Uniting more than 170,000 working families, the SEIU Illinois Council announces its endorsement of Andy Manar for the 48thState Senate District. “Andy Manar will be a strong voice on the issues that matter most to working families in the State Capitol in Springfield,” said Tom Balanoff, […]
Build Benld Art Contest is a Plain Success
Despite the cold weather, the World Series game, and the girls volleyball game in North Mac, over 70 people attended the Second Annual Build Benld Art Contest and Auction. Area youth have been working for numerous weeks on original pieces that were featured in this year’s “FALL FLAIR” theme for the contest that was held […]
IVEDC give insight to Area Rotary
The Area Rotary met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18th at Toni’s Restaurant in Benld. Two key note speakers addressed the Rotary after the luncheon. Frank Schwab, the director of Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation, informed the Rotary of the community action agency and then introduced Joe Broers to explain the heating assist […]
Macoupin County Board Renews Support for Clean Coal
Board Members Sign Bi-partisan letter to Governor and state legislative leaders supporting Taylorville Energy Center. Carlinville – At the October 11th meeting of the Macoupin County Board, the 26 members present signed a letter to Governor Pat Quinn and the four state Legislative leaders asking for support of legislation to help facilitate the building of […]
GPD Blog: October 8th-October 14th
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Pine for a residential burglary. The residence had been broken into and change along with several items were taken. This case is under investigation. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2011 Officer was called to a business in the 500 block of E. Elm, where […]
School Board Approves Foundation Bid
The school district approved the foundation and structural steel bid package on Monday, October 17 during a special board meeting as they continued discussion about the five year plan. The board approved Korte & Luitjohan’s bid of $1,104,560 for the foundation and structural steel. Under Tom Hyde’s recommendation, the board approved the $1.1 million bid […]
Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Gillespie is holding their 5th Annual Trunk or Treat. It will take place on Saturday, October 29th at 6pm. As always, it will be a family friendly event where children can come trick or treating, receive an activity bag and enjoy a snack. For more information call Julie Heyen at 839-1639
GMS/BES Slates Bake Sale for Technology
The Gillespie Middle School and Benld Elementary School are combing forces and holding a bake sale. The bake sale will take place Saturday, October 22 at 8:00am in front of Dee Dee’s Flower Shop in downtown Gillespie. The bake sale will benefit both schools and the money made will be used to purchase a Promethean […]
Build Benld Art Contest
The public is invited to attend and support our area youth; students, families, relatives, friends and neighbors are encouraged to participate in Second Annual Build Benld Art Contest and Auction. Area youth have been working this fall on original pieces that feature this year’s theme “FALL FLAIR” for the contest to be held on Thursday, […]
Benld Public Library Closed October 17
The Benld Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 17 when they are doing the mud jacking in the parking lot and inside the building. Repair work on the Benld Public Library will be done October 17 to 21. During the week the parking lot will not be available. At this time we are […]
Fields of Faith: Immense Success
Due to inclement weather, the Fields of Faith concert was moved to the United Methodist Church instead of being held at the Gillespie High School football field, where it was intially planned. The United Methodist Church of Gillespie, ministered by Pastor Steve Friese, was not large enough to hold the massive amount of people who […]
Joyful Angels hosts Silent Santa again this year
Joyful Angels is hosting the “Silent Santa Program” again this year for area children. Applications may be picked up at several local businesses: Frank & Sons Station in Wilsonville, TJ’s in Benld, and Sullivan’s Drug Store in Gillespie. All information is on the applications, and the volunteers ask participants to “please read carefully”. The application […]
Benld City Council Accepts Two $1,500 Checks
The Benld City Council accepted two $1,500 checks from Monte Jones from Maryan Mining LLC. The checks, totaling $3,000 together, was strictly a donation to the city. “I think the money should go into the city property fund since we have property we are going to have to address with bulldozers in the future,” Mayor […]
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