Area Sports
Advanced EyeCare’s 9th annual Eye 5K was Most Successful Yet
Title IX Was Felt at First Macoupin County Girls’ Track Meet
By TOM EMERY Enquirer~Democrat Contributor Tuesday, June 23 marks the anniversary of the passage of Title IX in 1972. The winds of change were quickly felt in central Illinois. Just eleven months later, the first Macoupin County Girls Track Meet was held. Within a few years, girls’ track in the county, and across…
Read MoreTour De Donut Returns to Staunton July 11
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Staunton will once again host its most unusual cycling event when the Tour de Donut returns Saturday, July 11, starting at Staunton City Park. Organizers describe the race as a lighthearted spoof of the professional cycling race, Tour de France. The event has been held since 1988 and typically…
Read MoreCops ‘n Bobbers Youth Fishing Event
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter Even though it rained off and on, over 70 area youth enjoyed fishing with Police Officers on Wednesday, June 17, during the Cops ‘n Bobbers Youth Fishing Event. Children ages 6 to 12 years old from the Macoupin County area, along with their parents, participated in the…
Read MoreCHS Cheerleaders Sell Out Quickly During Fundraiser
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville High School Cheerleaders were hard at work June 17, selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. In just two and a half hours, the team sold all 350 boxes of doughnuts raising $5,600. The money will go toward a variety of cheer-related expenses throughout the year including cheer camp, poms,…
Read MoreCarlinville Police Department participated in Torch Run
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter The Flame of Hope moved across Illinois on Wednesday, June 10. The Carlinville Police Department had the honor to participate in the annual Torch Run for the Special Olympics. Several officers from the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement agencies across the state ran. The journey…
Read MoreSouth Central Conference softball players
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter Some of the South Central Conference softball players were selected for the 2026 Illinois Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Softball Team. Chosen for the second team were: Kennedy Bowker from Pana for Outfielder; Peyton Chappelear from Hillsboro for Infielder; Lainey Lessman from Hillsboro for Pitcher and Infielder;…
Read MoreCarlinville Defenders earn Championship during GMB Tournament
The Carlinville Defenders played in the Greater Midwest Baseball (GMB) Tournament held at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, IL on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. The boys scored 43 runs and only allowed 5 runs in 4 games to earn their championship rings! Kroix Hutson was selected as the tournament MVP after hitting…
Read MoreMacoupin County Fair
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter It was fair week in Carlinville for the Macoupin County Fair, June 2-6, with record attendance. The fair has been in existence since 1852, making it one of the oldest County fairs. Luckily, the weather was perfect, unlike last year, when it rained almost every day. There were carnival…
Read MoreOpening Day for the Carlinville Pool honored Aiden Gunning
By RUTH GILL share his signature muscle- ex pose. Pretty much everyone was exing their muscles, all in memory of Aiden, and it was a beautiful reminder of the joy, fun, and spirit he brought to those around him. Enquirer Democrat Reporter Monday, June 1st, was open- ing day for the Carlinville Pool, with the…
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