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Witnesses testify about intervening in Madison County roadside murder
They could not save her life, but a former marine and his wife were key to quickly finding the accused killer. Witnesses testify about intervening in Madison County …. They could not save her life, but a former marine and his wife were key to quickly finding the accused killer.
Taylorville Fire Department assists in vehicle rollover
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — The Taylorville Fire Department assisted in a one vehicle rollover late Wednesday morning. According to a Facebook post from the department, responders were on the scene around 11:23 a.m., where they found one person entrapped in a vehicle that had rolled over. TFD managed to...
Madison County civil docket June 5-9
ROBERT C WILLIAMS VS PREMIER CDL TRAINING SERVICES LLC. FRANKLIN FAIR VS SSM HEALTH BUSINESS GERALD SCATURRO VS OCONNELLS PUB INC. JAMES P MURRAY VS THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING LLC. 17-L-1720, SMITH. STEVEN M RIPPY VS JEREMY SPIROFF. 18-L-94, SMITH. THOMAS DENNIS VS SUNCOKE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT LLC. 18-L-376, SMITH.
Man found in Wood River Creek Identified
The man found in Wood River Creek Friday evening has been publicly identified by the Madison County Coroner’s office. 33-year-old Trever J. Oliver of South Roxana was pulled from the water near where the creek intersects with East Broadway after being discovered just after 6pm. Alton Police officers pulled...
Letter: Drobney family thanks the community
To the great people of Macoupin County. Although several months have past, the family of Bridget Drobney would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the overwhelming love and support that we received during the recent attempt to secure the release of one of Bridget’s rapist/murderers. We are truly grateful for the numerous letters that were written and sent to the Governor of our state, the Illinois Prison Review Board, and the personal outreach to our family; all of which demonstrated your unwavering love and support. Your efforts were instrumental in persuading the Governor and members of the Prison Review Board to deny clemency for Bridget’s murderer.
Sights & Sounds From Greenville Memorial Day Service
Beautiful weather was the rack drop for the 2023 Memorial Day Program at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville Monday morning. A big crowd gathered to honor past veterans and those currently serving in the military. Retired Air Force Colonel Tom Klincar of Greenville was the featured speaker for the ceremony. Click...
Gillespie Police Report: May 21-27, 2023
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street. Donald E. Ruyle, 50, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for domestic battery. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to...
Madison County real estate April 17-21
$290,000 - 224 FRONT ST - WILLIAM EDWARD MOYER TO MICHAEL A KELLY. $137,000 - 1000 MCPHERSON - SCOTT G DARR TO SYDNEY A MOSSMAN. $90,000 - 1112 LOGAN ST - KITTY ANNETTE STUPPERICH, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE V STUPPERICH TO CONNOR PATRICK MCCRACKEN. $95,000 - 1308...
Fayette County woman killed in weekend ATV crash
A 63-year-old Brownstown woman was killed in a Sunday afternoon ATV crash in rural Brownstown. Fayette County Coroner David Harris says Terri Davison was pronounced dead at the Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. The sheriff’s department reports only a single side-by-side was involved in the crash. No other details...
Area students named to Greenville University Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, Ill. – The following students were placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the Spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above.
8 southwest Illinois infrastructure projects get $41 million in funding
“All of these projects are basically serving the manufacturing, logistics industries. ... Investment in this infrastructure is going to allow those companies to remain competitive.”
Garage Fire On Monroe Street
A garage on Monroe Street in Greenville was a total loss in a fire Friday afternoon. Greenville firefighters were paged to the 500 block of Monroe just before 2 PM Friday to a report of an unattached garage on fire. Fire Chief Denny Wise told WGEL the garage was a...
A look inside Tallulah Jane's, Taylorville's newest young girls boutique
Stores in Taylorville are gearing up for the weekend's Customer Appreciation Days. As we get closer to the big events, one dream boutique is soon to open its doors to the public. Located in Downtown Taylorville Tallulah Jane's is a boutique destination for young girls of all ages and styles.
For Whom the Bell Tolls: Madison County Bar Association holds memorial service for deceased members
The Madison County Bar Association hosted a ceremony remembering and honoring five members who died in the past year. The event was held at the Madison County courthouse in Edwardsville. Attendees honored attorneys John Gibbons, L. Thomas Lakin, Gordon Maag, William Mateyka and Philip W. Weber. Former Madison County State’s...
Alhambra news, May 31 edition
Hitz Home Tasting Bee Hitz Home Annual Tasting Bee will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 2, in the Hitz Home activity/dining room. Guests are asked to bring a favorite appetizer, dish or dessert. Chicken salad, ham or roast beef sandwiches will be provided. Tickets to the event are $7 each. Raffle prizes include hand-quilted quilt, afghan; 10 winners will take home $25 gift cards from one of the following businesses: DK’s Market, Rural King, Amazon, Fainting Goat, Scooters, Rulers, Walmart, Maedges, Books-A-Million and Diamond Mineral Springs.
Gilpin, Starks and Reinhart become state medalists
Gilpin runner-up in pole vault, Starks fourth in discus, Reinhart ninth in shot put. Carlinville’s Mason Gilpin, plus the North Mac duo of Cooper Starks and Joe Reinhart not only earned a second day at the Illinois High School Class 1A Association state track meet. All three Macoupin County representatives became medalists.
Greenville Athletic Boosters Annual 5K Numbers Up
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Athletic Boosters held its Second Annual Catch the Wave 5K race through the Saturday morning streets of Greenville under sunny skies. “We’re kicking off Memorial Day weekend with our Catch the Wave 5K,” said booster board member and event organizer Christy Bugher. “We’ve grown from last year so we are really excited about that. Beautiful weather and we’re raising some great money for our student athletes.”
American Legion honors Veterans with Memorial Day program
The Carlinville American Legion Guy Baird Post #554 held its traditional Memorial Day Service on Monday at 7 p.m. The Carlinville Municipal Band, in its first performance of the summer season, began and ended the program. Delmar Buske of Litchfield gave the memorial address to the gathered crowd. Bill Link...
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