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  By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter “Make Carlinville Beautiful,” along with sponsors, Apex Energy, Lotus Wind, Goodman Agency, Illinois Humanities and Carlinville Winning Communities, held another “Spruce It Up” event on April 22. Though the day was cold about 25 individuals, including Boy Scouts, business owners, Public Safety Officers and individuals, both young and old,…

By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville city council meeting held April 17 was short two aldermen. Both Bill Link and Dick McClain were absent from the meeting. Ordinances The zoning code ordinance changes first discussed at the April 3 council meeting were tabled again. There were still questions in regards to the height of…

  By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The 19th Carlinville Queen Pageant was held Saturday, April 15 at the Carlinville High School Gym. Royals from around the region came out to support the 18 young ladies competing for the crowns this year. The scene after the winner was announced might have looked familiar to those who…

  By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville Fire Protection District held its annual Award banquet at the Carlinville American Legion on March 25. Several firefighters received awards. Two firefighters were promoted along with six probationary class graduates and many years of service recognition awards were handed out. The Firefighter of the Year award went…

By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The 19th annual Carlinville Queen Pageant will be held on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. There will be 18 young ladies competing in three age groups, Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss. Little Miss contestants will compete in four segments, on stage introduction, dance, What I Want to be…

  By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter On Apr. 7, Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat General Manager Randy Bohlen presented a check to the Macoupin County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Money was raised through a subscription drive that was held by the newspaper throughout the month of March. This included a variety of subscriptions, new and…

“He was so proud of me for following in his footsteps.” By JACKSON WILSON Enquirer Democrat Reporter The community of Carlinville bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its cherished servicemen Mar. 29. A large crowd of general public members, city officials and law enforcement officers gathered at Cross Church to pay their respects for…

By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Few of the races in the Macoupin County consolidated election on Tuesday, April 4 were contested. Most races had only one candidate and some had no candidates at all. With few choices to make, the voter turnout for Macoupin County was very low. Only 3,594 ballots were cast out of…

By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter There were several guests to the Carlinville City Council meeting held April 3. Carlinville “Winning Communities” and members of the “Our Market” board were present to update the council on some of the projects each group is working on. Carlinville “Winning Communities” also had a few items on the agenda…