Carlinville South Central Conference Track
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The South Central Conference Track and Field Meet was held Wednesday, May 6 at Gillespie High School. The Carlinville boys track and field team were team champions while the girls team captured second place. For the boys, Carlinville had 109 points to clinch 1st place, 2nd place was…
Read MoreCarlinville Macoupin County Track Meet
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Macoupin County Track and Field Meet was held Thursday, April 7 at Staunton High School. Athletes from Piasa (Southwestern), Mt. Olive, Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, North Mac, and Bunker Hill competed in a variety of different events. The Carlinville Boys Team won the team County championship and the…
Read MoreCarlinville High School Softball
The Cavies fell to Carrollton 13-3 on May 7. Ashlyn Killam (2 RBIs), Lexi Fenton, Hallie Gibson, and Molly Carriker each had a hit for Carlinville. Hallie Gibson started the game and pitched 4 innings, giving up 1 ER on 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 10. Molly Carriker pitched 2 innings…
Read MoreCarlinville High School baseball results
The Cavaliers fell to Vandalia 15-5 on May 1 at Vandalia. Noah Convery hit a 2-run homer in the top of the first to give CHS the early lead. Paxton Walch went 1-2 with 2 runs scored and a walk. Ian Ronald went 1-3 with 2 RBI’s and Michael Kaganich was 1-2 with…
Read MoreElks End of the Year Awards
The Carlinville Elks Lodge ended their year by celebrating members who went “above and beyond” this year for the Lodge. Exalted Ruler Dawn Sanson presented awards for the following Citizen of the Year, Elks member of the Year and Elk Officer of the Year. This year’s citizen of the Year was Anne Kibbe, chosen for…
Read MoreCarlinville High School Prom held May 2
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter On Saturday May 2, the Juniors and Seniors of Carlinville High School and their guests traveled to a tropical island. The theme for this year’s prom was “Swept Away.” The gym was decorated like an island paradise with a waterfall, tropical plants, palm trees and tiki torches. The…
Read MoreCarlinville Council discuss TIF projects at May 4 meeting
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Correspondence Carlinville Elks Lodge #1412 is requesting the use of the town square for the Elk’s Flag Day Ceremony. The Carlinville Municipal Band will also be present for the Ceremony. The Flag Day observance will take place Sunday June 14 at 7:00 p.m. Jeremiah Goltz with the…
Read MoreCarlinville High School 2nd annual Spring Carnival and Clash of the Classes
Carlinville schools have long demonstrated how students can be supported in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to sustain a strong democracy. From the primary grades through high school, the district has built a culture in which civic learning is embraced as a central part of the educational experience. In addition, we…
Read MoreInteract Club Students planted flowers
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville High School Interact Club received a grant from Rotary District 6460 for $200 to carry out a service project in their community. The Carlinville Rotary Club matched the amount. For their community project, the CHS Interact Club planted flowers at the library on April 26.…
Read More3rd annual Seth Egelhoff Memorial Turkey Hunt
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Campground House, owned by Randall and Danita Suhling located outside of Carlinville, had the honor to once again host the Seth Egelhoff Memorial Turkey Hunt on Saturday April 25. It was a huge success with 10 veterans who were able to shoot a turkey each. Seth Egelhoff…
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