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Bikers and Backpacks Ride

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:31:43 CDT
Band of Brothers MC X-Ray Co. will hold a Bikers and Backpacks ride on Sunday, July 21, starting at the Superbowl in Gillespie at 11. Kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Gillespie CUSD #7. Read more...

Adoption Clinic

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:29:27 CDT
Pleasant Hill Residence in Girard is hosting a Macoupin County Animal Shelter adoption clinic on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the residence's court yard. Animal professionals will be on site to assist with the adoption process. Read more...

All You Can Eat Salad Luncheon

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:01:18 CDT
The women of the Mt. Olive First United Methodist Church are hosting an all you can eat salad luncheon on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The price is $7 and includes sandwiches, salads, dessert and a beverage. A bake sale and handmade items will also be available. Read more...

Muni Band Concert

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:46:05 CDT
The Carlinville Municipal Band will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19, on the Carlinville Square. The band will play music reminiscent of the circus Big Top and the world's Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum. Read more...

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Litchfield Closer to Sports Complex with Grant Application

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:53:51 CDT
Litchfield is one step closer to adding a sports complex after the city council approved a resolution on Thursday authorizing the submittal of a grant to help fund the project. The IMPACT Soccer organization approached the City requesting assistance in locating a site for the development of fields. Read more...

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Ohlman Man

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:36:52 CDT
An Ohlman man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly having firearms while his FOID card was revoked. Brett Stokes, 54, was charged with Possession of Firearms with a revoked FOID, and was taken to the Montgomery County Jail pending a formal arraignment. The charge is a Class 3 felony. Read more...

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