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Carole M. Allan

  Carole M. Allan, 90, of Palmyra, IL passed away Sunday evening, May 24, 2026, at her home in rural Palmyra.   She was born March 17, 1936, in Havana, IL a daughter of Ewald and Josephine (Davis) Trimpe.   Carole graduated from Havana High School in Havana, IL.   She married John D. Kromer…

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Betty J. Adams

    Betty J. Adams, 86, of Carlinville, IL, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, at her home in Carlinville, IL, surrounded by her family.   Betty was born January 31, 1940, in Atwater, IL, a daughter of Rolly Giberson and Cora (Goodwin) Giberson.   She attended Carlinville Schools.   She married Michael…

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Carlinville Girls’ Soccer Advances to Regionals

The Carlinville Cavaliers girls’ soccer team won their home regional semifinal match against the Richland County Tigers of Olney, IL on Tuesday, May 19, by a score of 1-0. Mylee Ribble scored the goal with an assist by Blakely Swan. Goalie, Savanna Siglock, made 7 saves in the win.   Carlinville went on to face …

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Spring Festival held at MCHS

  By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter   The Macoupin County Historical Society (MCHS) in Carlinville celebrated 50 years of festivals over the weekend. They held their Spring Festival Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24. This festival is free to attend and is a great place for a family to experience items from the past.…

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Carlinville City Council Meeting held May 18

By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter   Correspondence   The Rotary Club is planning their Ice Cream Social which will be held in conjunction with the Muni Band Concert on Friday, July 24. The event will be held in the center of the Square from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.   Dan Kallal from the Macoupin…

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Andrew “Andy” Joseph Rothe

  Andrew “Andy” Joseph Rothe, 34, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.   He was born on January 25, 1992, in Alton, the son of Larry and Roseann (Rhymer) Rothe.   Andy married Tracy Kroeschel on October 19, 2024, in Brighton.   He had so much pride…

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Maryalice C. Cooper

  Maryalice C. Cooper, 41, of Gillespie, IL, passed awat at her residence on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:14 a.m.   She was born June 15, 1984 in Thailand to Avery Cooper and Patricia Ann Pimentel Cooper.   She worked for Illinois Valley.   She is survived by her brother, Ted (Shannon) Cooper of…

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Wilma Corinne Adcock

  Wilma Corinne Adcock, 95, of Girard, IL passed away on Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, at her home in Girard, IL.   Wilma was born May 10, 1931, in Findlay, IL, a daughter of Erwin Landgrebe and Cuba (Stevens) Landgrebe.   She graduated from Girard High School with the class of 1949.   She…

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Carlinville Cavies Softball holds Senior Night

  The Cavies lost to Jacksonville 17-6 on May 14. Several players had multiple hits–Hallie Gibson, Lexi Fenton (2 RBIs), Molly Carriker (3 RBIs), and Ashlyn Killam. Gibson started the game and pitched 1 inning before Carriker came in to finish the game. The Cavies battled Hillsboro on Senior Night but came up short, losing…

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