South 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 MoreCarlinville School Board Meeting June 11
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter District Spotlight The Carlinville school board honored the students who earned straight A’s for the 2025-2026 school year. Each student was given a certificate, a pin, and a letter, if they had not already received one. Dr. Schuchman, the Superintendent, said the School District wanted to…
Read MoreCelebrating a Decade on the Mother Road
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter This month, Mother Road Antique Mall is celebrating a milestone as the store reached its 10 year anniversary on June 2. Owners, Virginia Brown and Perry Brown, reflect on a journey that began long before the store opened. The history of family antiquing traces back decades. Perry…
Read MoreHistoric Carlinville Business to be Featured on Great Day St. Louis
By MELISSA LYNN Enquirer~Democrat Reporter A piece of Carlinville history will soon be showcased to a regional audience on Great Day St. Louis this month. The television segment will feature Heinz Furniture, a business that traces its roots back to 1854 and has operated from the same location on Carlinville’s historic square…
Read MoreMacoupin County Board Meeting June 9
By RUTH GILL Enquirer Democrat Reporter The meeting began with recognizing Rachel Leggett, a graduate of Carlinville High School, who received the Girl Scouts Gold Award last August, the highest honor one can earn in Girl Scouts. Her project consisted of planting native plants in the berms at the Carlinville Hospital to assist…
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 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…
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…
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