Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced today that Patrick D. Greer (9/7/1985) of Mt. Olive was sentenced to thirteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for methamphetamine delivery, and burglary. Greer had been held in the Macoupin County Jail since February of 2025 when he was initially charged with the burglary offense.  

On March 14, 2024, Greer was driving on Route 66 in Mt. Olive when he was observed driving while not wearing a seat belt. Sgt. Roger Diveley from the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office was called in for a assistance and his K9 partner Mac indicated on the vehicle. A search found approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine, 4 grams of cocaine and 11 grams of fentanyl. The investigation was passed onto Insp. Matt Marburger of the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department who was able to determine Greer had brought the drugs into Macoupin County to deliver them.  

In an unrelated matter, Det. Lt. Ryan Dixon investigated a burglary that occurred at Hickory Grove Farms in Macoupin County. Surveillance video identified Greer as one of the suspects. During the investigation Lt. Dixon and Insp. Marburger were able to obtain consent to search Greer's vehicle where they located the stolen property.  

"Dedicated law enforcement officers were able to work methodically to take another career criminal off the streets," Garrison said. "Those who seek to sell drugs and profit on the addiction of others can expect to see the same fate. I would like to thank the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office and the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force for their work in this matter, particularly Detective Lt. Ryan Dixon, Sgt. Matt Marburger, Sgt. Roger Diveley, and Deputy Jake Zimmer for their stellar work in this matter."  

The Montgomery County Circuit Clerk’s office is in the process of updating our Jury Server and Software.
If you are trying to call, text or log in to the web portal and respond to a postcard you received and are told your
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mailed to you. This is the best time for us to update due to trial schedules. Again my apologies.
I thank you for your patience and I thank Curtis Watkins, Montgomery County IT department head and his
team.

Public Works advised that water will be shut off to Hurricane Dr, Prairie Trail, Gordon Circle, Timberlake Circle, and Quarry Trail for water main repair around 9am today (Wed Feb 11).

Jury trial for next week February 9 Thru 13 is cancelled in Montgomery County. Jurors are released from service. Do not call and do not report. Thank you.
Daniel Robbins
Montgomery County Circuit Clerk

The Macoupin County Fair is excited to announce a dynamic lineup of grandstand entertainment for the 2026 event, happening in Carlinville, Illinois, from June 2 to June 7, 2026. Attendees can look forward to a wide range of attractions, including fast-paced harness racing, a thrilling demolition derby, the dazzling Queens Pageant, energetic live music, a lively carnival, delicious food vendors, and many more memorable experiences! 

  

On Thursday, June 4, the fair is thrilled to welcome country music star Aaron Lewis to the grandstand. Known as the acclaimed frontman of the 2000s rock band Staind, Lewis made his mark with the band's distinctive, thoughtful sound. While Staind continues to thrive, Lewis has carved out an impressive solo career in country music, earning two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts with “Town Line” and “Sinner.” His collaborations with legends George Jones and Charlie Daniels resulted in the PLATINUM single “Country Boy,” and in 2021, he achieved GOLD certification and a Billboard No. 1 with “Am I The Only One.” Lewis’s 2022 solo album, “Frayed at Both Ends,” became the best-selling country album in America, cementing his status as a powerhouse in both rock and country genres. 

  

Illinois-based Josh Holland Band will be opening the show. 

  

In addition to the spectacular concert, attendees can experience grandstand events every night of the fair, offering a diverse lineup of entertainment for all ages. Below, you'll find a detailed schedule highlighting the exciting festivities awaiting visitors at this year’s fair. 

• TUES, JUNE 2: Twilight Harness Racing (starts at 5PM) 

• WED, JUNE 3: Miss, Jr. Miss, Little Miss Macoupin County Fair Pageant (Starts at 7PM) 

• THURS, JUNE 4: Aaron Lewis with Josh Holland Band (Starts at 7PM) 

• FRI, JUNE 5: Tractor & Truck Pull (Starts at 6:30PM) 

• SAT, JUNE 6: Demolition Derby (Starts at 7PM) 

Tickets for fair entry, armbands, and all grandstand events can be purchased on the fair website (www.macoupincountyfair.org) starting at 8AM on Friday, February 6, 2026.