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Carlinville High School students celebrate prom
Klausing passes, daughter to fill vacant seat; County employee salaries discussed
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The county board room was full on Tuesday night for the May board meeting with county employees from multiple departments present to hear the results of several resolutions regarding employee wages. Lyndel Klausing The meeting began with a moment of silence for Lyndel Klausing, one of the board members for…
Read MoreCarlinville Library’s summer reading program packed with activities
By TOM EMERY Enquirer~Democrat contributor One of the most popular programs at the Carlinville Public Library returns this summer with a packed schedule of activities. “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” is the theme for the library’s Summer Reading Program for 2022, which features fun and enriching weekly activities for all ages. “We have a…
Read MoreGoodman Agency hosts open house for 45 year celebration
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Goodman Agency celebrated two milestones on Friday, April 30. The company hosted an open house at its new office on north Broad Street to celebrate the 45th year of the agency’s creation and to celebrate the one year anniversary of the new location. The company was started in…
Read MoreTensions rise at City Council budget hearing
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville Council met May 2 at City Hall to hold a budget hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. Norm Simrock was the only citizen in attendance at the meeting, though he brought several points to the council’s attention regarding their budget and budgeting process. Simrock pointed…
Read MoreFamily of Mother Jones has bench dedicated to their memory during Mt. Olive Mother Jones Day Festival
Buried with ‘her boys’ By ERIN SANSON Coal Country Times Reporter Mary Harris Jones, Mother Jones as she is often referred to, is a well-known figure in the history of labor and unionization. She is responsible for leading charges against several companies throughout the late 19th and early 20th century, fighting for workers and…
Read MoreHarvey Bettis to celebrate 101st birthday
Harvey Bettis will be 101 years old May 9, 2022 and will celebrate with a family gathering. He is a retired farmer, saying he became a full-time farmer at 12 years of age working on the family farm with his dad and brothers. He has spent his life farming in Macoupin County. He enjoys…
Read MoreEarth Week celebrated throughout Carlinville
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Carlinville celebrated Earth Week with special events around town. Earth Week kicked off with a proclamation by Mayor Sarah Oswald dedicating the week of April 20-24 as Earth Week in Carlinville. The proclamation, which was read by Alderman Dick McClain in Oswald’s absence, was followed by remarks and information…
Read MoreBrave Hazel Boutique opens on Carlinville Square
“We have more than one thing for everyone.” By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Brave Hazel and the House of Olde held its grand opening on Friday April 15. Brave Hazel is owned and operated by Laura and Jon Convery and has been a family business since its inception. Started five years ago at the…
Read MoreSchiens retire, sell Karmak to employees
Karmak had many reasons to celebrate last Tuesday evening, as founders Richard and Linda Schien were honored at a retirement dinner. Also honored was Jim Schien, who retired from Karmak’s sales team after 30 years of service. The celebration had exceptional meaning for the Schiens and employees, as Karmak commemorates its 40th anniversary this…
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