Area News
Carlinville School Board discuss fees for 2022-23 school year
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The May 16 Carlinville School District meeting featured discussion of several topics including project updates, employment, and fees the district charges. Most heavily discussed was the technology fee that Carlinville typically charges for students’ computers. Technology Fee The technology fee for the 2021-22 school year was waived by the board…
Read MoreRe-zoning request causes push back among neighbors
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The council room was full at the Monday May 16 Carlinville City council meeting. Multiple people were recognized and honored at the meeting including members from the Carlinville Fire Protection District. There were also multiple visitors present at the meeting to discuss a zoning issue. Re-Zoning request James Sr. and…
Read MoreBlackburn College celebrates 2022 Commencement
By ERIN SANSON Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Blackburn College celebrated its 153rd graduating class on Sat. May, 14. Dr. James Bray, College Marshal, led the procession of Graduates and faculty through Hudson Quad. Bray, as the College Marshal, led the procession with the Mace in hand. He was followed by a student carrying the Blackburn Flag…
Read MoreCAH Auxiliary blood drive produces 41 units
Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary’s May 4 blood drive generated 30 units of whole blood, eight red-cell (“Double Reds) units, and three platelet donations. Those donations will go on to help 101 potential patients in the Springfield area, including Carlinville, according to Springfield-based ImpactLife. “We always set our drive goal high,” said Auxiliary drive leader…
Read MoreCarlinville 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…
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