Macoupin 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…
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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…
Read MoreNewspapers in Girard, Virden, Palmyra last issues were June 3
By Tom Emery The newspapers of the northern Macoupin County towns of Girard, Virden, and Palmyra have come to an end. The Girard Gazette, Virden Recorder, and Northwestern News ceased publication last week. The final issue of each paper was June 3. Readers were informed with a front-page letter in each edition, as well as…
Read MoreCOUNTRY Financial Grandstand Unveiled at Fairgrounds
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter COUNTRY Financial and the Macoupin County Fair Board officially unveiled the newly named COUNTRY Financial Grandstand during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, June 5, at the fairgrounds. The day was also designated as ‘COUNTRY Financial Friday’ at the fair. Founded by farmers for farmers more than 100 years ago, COUNTRY Financial…
Read MoreNew Queens Crowned at Macoupin County Fair Pageant
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter New royalty was crowned at the the Macoupin County Fair Pageant Wednesday, June 3. 18-year-old Ruby Lowder of Girard was crowned the 2026 Miss Macoupin County Fair Queen. Lowder was selected from 10 contestants and will represent Macoupin County at the 2027 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield…
Read MoreDorothy Mae (Varner) Bomkamp
Dorothy Mae (Varner) Bomkamp, 95, of Carlinville, IL, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Mount Olive, IL. Dorothy was born September 18, 1930, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Shirley Varner and Anna (Flynn) Varner. She graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1948. She married Robert Bomkamp,…
Read MoreMary V. Cavanaugh
Mary V. Cavanaugh, 74, of Gillespie, IL, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, IL on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12:12 am. She was born September 9, 1951, in Litchfield, IL to Harry M. Cavanaugh & Barbara “Bibs” Fuderich Cavanaugh. She was an administrative assistant for the Illinois State Police of Litchfield, IL. …
Read MoreJames R. “Bob” Reid
James R. “Bob” Reid, 79, of Shipman, IL, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born December 29, 1946, in Litchfield, IL to James Reid and Lillian Ellen Ray Reid. Bob married Patricia Sue “Pat” (Bates) Reid on April 26, 1969 in Litchfield, IL. She preceded him in death on…
Read MoreMary V. Cavanaugh
Mary V. Cavanaugh, 74, of Gillespie, IL, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, IL on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12:12 am. She was born September 9, 1951, in Litchfield, IL to Harry M. Cavanaugh & Barbara “Bibs” Fuderich Cavanaugh. She was an administrative assistant for the Illinois State Police of Litchfield, IL. …
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