Area News
Earth 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…
Read MoreNew Animal Control Administrator hired at April County Board meeting
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The April Macoupin County Board meeting was held on a rare Wednesday night session at its usual time and location. The meeting was moved due to township meetings that took place on Tues. night instead. Animal control was once again a topic of discussion multiple times throughout the evening.…
Read MoreExtension request denied; salaries raised at Carlinville Council
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville City council met on Monday, April 18 to discuss several issues posing a threat to public safety, such as a nuisance property and a lack of street lights. They also discussed events happening in Carlinville in the upcoming week as well as added events to the calendar over…
Read MoreCarlinville School Board elects new officers, discusses upcoming projects
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The first order of business for the Carlinville School Board meeting was to re-organize the board and elect new officers into position April 13. Board member Bobbi Bates immediately suggested a slate of candidates to fulfill the positions. Bates nominated Sam Harding to fill the position of President, Dan…
Read MoreMacoupin County Public Health releases heart smart winners
The month of February was National Heart Month. The Macoupin County Public Health Department invited the schools of the county to participate in a “Healthy Heart” contest to make students aware of heart disease. Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death. Kindergarten, first and second graders were invited to participate in a…
Read MoreLester Bettis to celebrate 90th birthday
Lester Bettis’ family is celebrating his 90th birthday. Lester has lived in Carlinville for over sixty years, so if you know him from driving the fuel truck or the school bus or “because he’s a great guy,” come and wish him a happy birthday. An open house will be held on Saturday, April 23,…
Read MoreRives to celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. James Rives of Carlinville will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on April 9, 2022. James and the former Anna Mae Bellm were married April 9, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Anna is the daughter of the late John and Helen Bellm of Carlinville. James is the son of the late…
Read MoreCarlinville council meets with Safe Passage employees, discuss traffic light maintenance contract
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville council meeting on Mon., April 4 saw three visitors from a new program, run by the Macoupin and Montgomery County public Health Departments. There was also discussion over the traffic signals around town, the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company (IARWC), and events that will be held on…
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