Southwestern Journal News

17/07/2025

Pet of the Week: Charlie has been with us for a good long while. He is actually a forever puppy, look at his eyes and see for yourself! Charlie is a sweet, sweet, sweet boy. He just wants all of the attention and those eyes of his will make you melt. Charlie is a hard place; he does not do well with male dogs and female dogs would need a meet. Charlie used to be part of a breeding operation so he lived well with other dogs at one time he just is not doing well with other dogs in the shelter.

Charlie is available at Macoupin County Animal Control & Adoption Center (217) 854-4024.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by April's Dog Grooming (618) 409-2188 - look her up on Facebook.

16/07/2025

Village of Medora and Brighton Township Board Meeting minutes in this week's Southwestern Journal.

Also, get the details of the Shipman Annual Homecoming Set for this weekend!

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10/07/2025

Pet of the Week: Sally was found running loose in a field. She came to us terrified and it took us a week before we could touch her. Sally has come such a long way. She loves people and she is great with other dogs.

Sally is available at Macoupin County Animal Control & Adoption Center (217) 854-4024.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by April's Dog Grooming (618) 409-2188 - look her up on Facebook.

09/07/2025

Pick up this week's Southwestern Journal for a full-page spread on the Shipman Homecoming happening July 18-19!

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03/07/2025

03/07/2025

Pet of the Week: Ben has been with us for several months. He has spent the majority of his puppyhood in our shelter and that’s tragic. Ben is a fun boy; he has a lot of energy but is not out of control. He would settle down nicely in a home environment. Ben seems to do well with other dogs. He is curious about cats but not aggressively so. Ben can meet a child and be excited to see him but still not knock him to the ground. Please give Ben a chance and come in to Macoupin County Animal Control to view him for adoption.

Meet Ben at Macoupin County Animal Control & Adoption Center (217) 854-4024.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by April's Dog Grooming (618) 409-2188 - look her up on Facebook.

02/07/2025

Front page of this week's Southwestern Journal

26/06/2025

Pet of the Week: Bella is a happy go lucky girl. She is on the smaller side & appears to be some sort of beagle mix. She has a beagle bark for sure. Bella wants to play, play, play with you but she would also enjoy sleeping in your lap later. Please come to Macoupin County Animal Control & give Bella a chance.

Meet Bella at Macoupin County Animal Control & Adoption Center (217) 854-4024.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by April's Dog Grooming (618) 409-2188 - look her up on Facebook.

25/06/2025

See pages 1 & 8 of this week's Southwestern Journal for information on Brighton Independence Day at the Park planned for July 5! Shipman Firefighters Association will also host a fireworks show on July 3.

Also, information on the Southwestern School Board meeting and Village of Medora's May meeting.

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19/06/2025

Pet of the Week: Rocky is our longest resident. He is a handsome black and tan Doberman mix. He really enjoys spending his time laying out in the sun. Rocky spent a little time with the dog trainer at an adoption event and was thought to be very trainable. Rocky does not outright act aggressive towards other dogs but would do best with a meet and greet. He would do best in a home without small animals. Please come out to Macoupin County Animal Control to view Rocky for adoption!

Rocky is available for adoption at Macoupin County Animal Control & Adoption Center (217) 854-4024.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by April's Dog Grooming (618) 409-2188 - look her up on Facebook.

18/06/2025

Pick up this week's Southwestern Journal for 4-H show results at the Macoupin County Fair.

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18/06/2025

Pick up this week's Southwestern Journal to read about this SWHS graduate's journey to being a Drum Major at WIU.