Area News
Acorn Counseling expands to include substance use services
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Acorn Counseling and Mediation has been helping Carlinville and Macoupin County residents access mental health services since 2016. Husband and wife team Wayne and Dr. Andrea Spicer, are both Licensed Clinical Social Workers. A. Spicer holds her degree as a Doctor of Social Work. The Spicer’s, along with the…
Read MoreStaunton School Board purchases equipment at August meeting
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Staunton School Board held its monthly meeting on Aug. 21. Several purchases were made and matters discussed at the meeting. The biggest purchases were the obtaining of two used school buses, both equipped with air conditioning from Midwest transit Equipment. The buses are reportedly in “good condition” and have…
Read MoreCarlinville Lions Club to host 79th annual Carnival
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The 79th annual Lions Club Carnival will be held on the Carlinville Square on Sept. 8 and 9. There will be a parade beginning at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 to kick off the carnival. The parade will begin at the Courthouse. The Carnival will run both nights from…
Read MoreExpert service offered at new jewelry store in Carlinville
Grand opening September 1 By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Long-time master jeweler Miguel Carillo and his wife, Carolyn, opened a new custom and repair shop in Carlinville Aug. 1. The Carillos previously ran the Jeweler’s Bench on East Main Street. Now, they are back in business at a new location on the other…
Read MoreRoundin’ up popular demand at local Gudgel Ranch
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Meanwhile, back at the Gudgel Ranch….big things are happening. The growing venue, located just outside of Litchfield, has only been open for a year. However, it didn’t take long for business to take off for Cody and Jennifer Gudgel. “We were completely booked throughout the first few months…
Read MoreBeaver Dam Smokehouse, BBQ and Grill open for business year-round
By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Beaver Dam is known as a place where visitors can dine while enjoying nature sceneries on lakeside shores. Now, hungry guests can come to that same place and treat themselves to a food favorite that has become a staple of the American culture – barbecue. United States’ Navy…
Read MoreCarlinville council meets, discuss Public Works report, equipment purchases and property sales
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville Council met on August 21 for a lengthy meeting as it was time for the yearly Operating Report from the Public Works Department. Annual Operating Report In terms of Health And Safety there was only one minor incident due to an employees run in with poison ivy. Dan…
Read MoreCarlinville buildings being renovated through facade grants
Heinz Furniture, Loomis House and CoCo Bongo completed; Studio 133 and Area Heating & AC in progress By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter Multiple Carlinville buildings recently received a new makeover after having been chosen as facade grant award recipients. Three projects are completed and there are still a couple in progress. Greg Whitler’s…
Read MoreCarlinville Casey’s robbed, suspect in custody
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville Police Department received a call at 5:05 a.m. on Aug. 11 that Casey’s General Store located on West Main Street had been robbed at gunpoint. The suspect, later identified as Dillan Weaver, 25, of Carlinville, wearing a mask robbed the store and fled to the west. Police…
Read MoreCarlinville School Board meets for final time before school year begins
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville School Board met on Aug. 14 for its final meeting before the school year began on Aug. 16. Several matters were discussed such as employment, handbook updates and district contracts. A brief public hearing over the E-Learning Plan was held, there were no comments from the public. Employment…
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