County Board authorizes public safety tax referendum
By Daniel Winningham This April, Macoupin County voters will get the opportunity to choose whether or not […]
Belleville Achieves Strength In Character honors Jeff Price
The fifth annual Belleville Achieves Strength In Character (BASIC) Initiative Dinner, held Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, honored […]
Sewer issue needs ‘immediate attention’
Nicholas/Oak main three-quarters clogged By Rick Wade The 28-feet gap in a single-lined brick sewer that runs […]
Refuge Coffee House is Chamber of Commerce’s Business
When driving through Carlinville 13 years ago, Marsha and Bobby Stieglitz fell in love with the unique, […]
Music in the air as students perform
In spite of an unseasonably warm day outside, it was Christmas indoors at the Carlinville High School […]
Congressman elect, Rodney Davis, not optimistic about a
Editor’s note: This interview is the first in an ongoing series of articles about newly elected officials. […]
Shopping spree spreads season’s sentiments
Annual effort provides cash for Christmas By Rick Wade “It’s for the children” is a phrase oft […]
Christmas Market comes once, but impact felt all
Main commentary Dec. 6, 2012 The issue: Christmas Market is an opportunity for Carlinville to reap the […]
Blackburn welcomes new president
Comerford bullish on liberal arts college By Rick Wade Blackburn College’s new president Dr. John Comerford said […]
Crimestoppers-Help sought for solving burglaries
Crimestoppers brief Nov. 26 Help sought for solving burglaries The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help […]
