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April music flourishes
This has been an incredible month of live music as the outdoor venues heat up with all kinds of activities. Next comes May and on into summertime, where we behold the onslaught of fairs, festivals, homecomings, burgoos, gatherings, celebrations, jamborees and other variously titled events featuring music-makers of all kinds. But first let's see what the final days of April offer.
Unknown remains buried in Prairie Lawn Cemetery
On Apr. 19, the unknown remains retrieved from Heinz Funeral Home were buried in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery just outside of Carlinville. The burial site is marked with four gravestones that read “Unknown 1,” “Unknown 2,” “Unknown 3” and “Unknown 4” in honor of the unrecognized individuals that had passed away years ago. Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe led family members and public officials in a word of prayer and delivered an inspirational message prior to the official burial. Enquirer~Democrat photo by Jackson Wilson.
Springfield-area man who is part-time police officer slams Jeep into school, leaves scene
A Waverly man who serves as a part-time officer for the Virden Police Department was cited for failing to report an accident after his Jeep Wrangler slammed into Waverly High School on April 12. Donald J. McIntire, 53, of the 400 block of West Tremont Street has a May 6...
ISP squad car hit by driver who didn’t switch lanes on I-55
LITCHFIELD, Ill. (First Alert 4) - An Illinois State Police Department squad car was hit on Interstate 55 in Macoupin County on Saturday night, marking the 13th Move Over Law-related crash of the year. According to the Illinois State Police Department, the squad car was parked and blocking traffic on...
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