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Rain or Shine, Tour de Donut Pedals On for 36th Year
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (197+ words) Participants gather at the start and finish line in Staunton City Park before the 36th annual Tour de Donut race, ready to take on the 34-mile course. Hundreds of cyclists didn’t let the rainy weather stand in the way of the…...
Macoupin County Board holds Meeting July 14
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (110+ words) Enquirer Democrat Ryan and Simon Kilduff and Larry Schmidt. The Board recognized Simon Kilduff, son of Ryan Kilduff, a County Board member from Staunton. Simon just completed his project and received the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in…...
“Big Boy” Locomotive Visited Macoupin County – Enquirer Democrat
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (288+ words) “Big Boy” Locomotive Visited Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, journeyed on a historic coast-to-coast tour. On Saturday, July 18, Big Boy traveled through Macoupin County after…...
Advanced EyeCare’s 9th annual Eye 5K was Most Successful Yet
1+ week, 3+ day ago (13+ words) Enquirer Democrat...
Freddie Lee Griffiths
1+ week, 3+ day ago (256+ words) 74, son of Robert Lee and Velma LaVerne (Broffey) Griffiths, was born September 7, 1951 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. He departed this life on July 6, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Carlinville, Illinois. Freddie was raised and educated in Girard, IL…...
Macoupin County reading of the Declaration of Independence, Celebrating America @ 250
1+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) Enquirer Democrat The setting is the main courtroom of the Macoupin County Courthouse, with its cast iron, ornate decoration, and one is about to hear the words that set us free. Bobbi Bates, with the City of Carlinville, said, “Imagine…...
Kibbles N’ Klips Grooming Celebrates 20 Years in Business
1+ week, 3+ day ago (334+ words) Kibbles N’ Klips celebrating 20 years in business during a special anniversary event featuring giveaways, raffle baskets, and activities for people and their pets. Twenty years ago, the lot where Kibbles N’ Klips Grooming now stands, was once nothing but a…...
Big Boy Steam Locomotive to arrive in Macoupin County – Enquirer Democrat
2+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) Big Boy Steam Locomotive to arrive in Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat On Saturday, July 18, train enthusiasts and others from the area will have the opportunity to witness the world’s largest and most powerful steam locomotive. In commemoration of America’s 250th birthday,…...
Carlinville Public Library Receives Community Partner Award
2+ week, 3+ day ago (221+ words) Kate Harding and 4-H Federation Member Anna Cloninger presenting Carlinville Public Library staff with the 2026 Community Partner Award for Macoupin County. From left to right, Carol Miller, Anna Cloninger, Kate Harding, Hannah Miller, Lisa Davenport, and Hannah Crawford. Edited By…...
Lions Queen Candidates Announced for 2026
3+ week, 3+ day ago (142+ words) Enquirer Democrat Lions Queen candidates from left to right are, Isabella Alepra, Avery Troutwine, Hallee Kaburick, Charlee Dugger, Ruthie Reels and Payton Elizabeth Harding. Isabella Magdalene Alepra is the 17 year old daughter of Matt and Shelly Alepra. She has one…...