Bunker Hill Gazette

10/09/2025

Pet of the Week: Apollo is a large, gentle boy with a large attractive head. He is an older, mature gentleman and should settle in quickly to your home and routine. Please don't be turned away by his age, this boy still has plenty of get up and go to play fetch with your children!

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

Pet of the Week is sponsored by My Dog's Spa (217) 615-3703 - by appointment only.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

Temporary Burn Ban Notice
Effective immediately, the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District is issuing a temporary burn ban for all areas within our jurisdiction. BHFPD jurisdiction includes Station 1 (Bunker Hill Area) and Station 2 (Shipman Area). Including: City of Bunker Hill, Village of Woodburn, Village of Royal Lakes, Village of Shipman, Plainview, and the surrounding rural areas. This ban is necessary due to extreme fire danger conditions, ongoing drought, high winds, increased fire incidents, and is being implemented to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
Effective Date: October 2, 2025 · Expiration Date: Until Further Notice
Prohibited Activities:
· Open burning of any kind, including brush piles, leaves, trash, and yard waste
· Agricultural field burns
· Use of burn barrels
Permitted Activities:
· Outdoor cooking on gas or charcoal grills with appropriate safety precautions
Penalties:
Violations of this burn ban may result in fines, citations, or liability for suppression costs as allowed under IL state ordinance 70 ILCS 705/8.20.
We appreciate your cooperation in reducing the risk of wildfires. For updates or to report violations, please contact the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office or dial 911.
Issued by: Jacob Schwegel, Fire Chief, Bunker Hill Fire Protection District

10/08/2025

So many activities this month in the area - pick up this week's Gazette News to read more. Available at the Gazette office (M-F, 9a-4p), Short Stop, and Country Mart.

10/02/2025

Pet of the Week: Rafiki is a super fun and playful boy. He loves toys and running crazy around the play yard. Rafiki would love a family to call his own. He came to us with his brother Simba from a neglect situation and the boys are discolored on their bodies.

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

Pet of the Week is sponsored by My Dog's Spa (217) 615-3703 - by appointment only.

10/01/2025

Pick up this week's Gazette News for information on the September school board meeting, the Library Crawl, and more!

09/18/2025

Pet of the Week: Emerald is a sweet, sleek, all black female cat. She enjoys attention and really likes to escape from kitty city.

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

Pet of the Week is sponsored by My Dog's Spa (217) 615-3703 - by appointment only.

09/17/2025

Newspaper Office Closed Sept. 23
The office for the Bunker Hill Gazette News, Southwestern Journal, and Madison County Chronicle will be closed on Tues., Sept. 23. This will not affect any deadlines. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

09/17/2025

Quilts of Valor held another ceremony - pick up this week's Gazette to read more.

09/17/2025

Pick up this week's paper for the annual Farm & Home Improvement section!

09/11/2025

Pet of the Week: Zeus is a wild & crazy young boy! He is a ton of fun & would love an active family to play with him & spend his mass quantities of energy on. He is a very unique looking dog with a sunshine colored coat & enormous stand up ears. I can’t even venture a guess at what breed of dog I think Zeus might be. Zeus does well with other dogs & can be cat tested upon request.

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

Pet of the Week is sponsored by My Dog's Spa (217-615-3703) - by appointment only.

09/10/2025

Don't miss it this Saturday!