Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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As harsh winter weather settles in, the outside construction of the new Sanks Machining building on State Route 4 south of Staunton is complete allowing the crew to work on the inside of the 20,000 square foot machine shop....
–Capitol News Illinois Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets. Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year. The minimum wage increase is actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 an hour. Workers under 18 years old and who work fewer than 650 hours in a year will earn a m...
The SHS Lady Bulldogs have been enjoying an outstanding season. Last week the girls won the Winterfest Tournament held at Christ Our Rock Lutheran HIgh School in Centralia. Caidy Tuetken #24 was named the Most Valuable Player....
Part 2 July 7, 2021 Gov. Pritzker warned of threats posed by the Delta variant and urged caution when going out. The SHS Class of 1970 held their 50+1 reunion. Obituaries: Mildred M. Pervinsek (103) of Staunton died June 12; Kenneth Leroy Sterner (64) of Bunker Hill died July 1; Steven George Fosnock Sr. (59) of Gillespie died June 29. July 14, 2021 The Tour de Donut returned to Staunton after a one-year absence. Weather threatened but over 630 riders completed the course before the afternoon storm came through. Land of Lincoln Honor Flights...
The Illinois State Museum announces its Route 66 collecting initiative focused on expanding the museum's holdings of related historic objects in preparation for an exhibition opening in 2026 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road. The museum seeks items that help illuminate Route 66's history, both during its glory days before the interstate system and objects from those who continue to add to its story today. Bob Waldmire's family has donated a significant collection of his art...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage licenses • Julie Denise Daniken, Wilsonville; John Lawrence Jackson, Wilsonville. Divorces • Susan E. Sauzek, Gillespie; Curtis G. Sauzek, Ruma. • Michael E. Davidson, Eustis, Fla.; Miki Lynn Davidson, Staunton. • Mark J. Yudinsky, Carlinville; Julie D. Yudinsky, Carlinville. Court • Jesse J. Shirley, 24, Virden, faces misdemeanor charges of domes...
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments will not conduct in-person transactions – including Driver Services facilities – from Jan. 3 through Jan. 17, 2022. All departments and Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18. White is encouraging the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. Online transactions will remain open for all departments to conduct office services, including, but not limited to the following: • Renew...
Dec. 28, 2021: Cheyanne N. Hein; Disobeyed Stop Sign Dec. 29: Elizabeth J. Hart; Disobeyed Stop Sign Dec. 29: Jason M. Ray; Resist, Obstruct a Peace Officer, Firefighter Dec. 30: Cory J. Eulberg; Speeding (Radar) 26-35 over posted limit Dec. 31: Illegal consumption by Minor Dec. 31: Juvenile; Illegal Consumption by Minor Dec. 31: Juvenile; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Jan. 1, 2022: Taylor Richards; Possession of Drug Equip., Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Trespass to Residence...
Macoupin County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection distr...
Eagles are returning to their winter homes in southwest Illinois and the region is preparing for the upcoming eagle season with a full schedule of events including a kick-off festival on Saturday, Jan. 8. To celebrate the return of this majestic bird, the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau along with the Audubon Center at Riverlands and National Great Rivers Museum will host the annual Eagle Ice Festival, Saturday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event has been expanded to include additional activities in downtown Alton during the...
Music trivia with Big Papa G will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Concordia Hall at 709 South Union Street in Staunton. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person with a maximum of 10 players per table. To reserve your table, send a text to Becky Painter at (618) 614-3121. There will be games, raffles, music, trivia, and more. The event is sponsored by the Staunton Sports Boosters....
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Jan. 5 - Unstuffed Pepper Casserole, Butter Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Cheesecake with Cherries Thursday, Jan. 6 - Potato Soup, Ham Salad Sandwich*, Cucumber Salad, Pears, Coo...
The Mid-State Collectors Club first meeting for 2022 will be Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. at Maverick restaurant at Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. to eat dinner before the meeting begins. Anyone interested in antique tractors and farm-related items is invited to attend the monthly meetings held the second Wednesday of each month from now until April. An interesting program will be presented following the meeting. All are welcome....
This week's photo is a wintertime of the old South School. There is no indication of the year the photo was taken. The South School operated many years on Henry Street until the new grade school was built at the present location on Deneen Street. After demolition of the old school building, the Henry Street location was home to The Alleys for years and is now the location of RP Lumber....
Benld Adopt-A-Pet's shelter at 807 Stewart in Benld is open Wednesday through Monday and closed on Tuesdays and holidays. Please call 217-835-2538 for an appointment....
By: Jill Pertler Turning the calendar over to a new year is often a time of reflection, not only to look backward but also to look ahead. What can happen to make the future bigger and brighter? The past year has been overflowing with lessons for my life. It’s been a year of change and challenges, struggles and success. Simply put, I’ve learned a lot – about myself and the world. I like to play with words and decided it might be fun to put together an ABC guide encompassing some of the eurekas I’ve experienced that might help create a bigger...
Issue of Jan. 2, 1997 Roosevelt Financial Group Inc., the holding company for Roosevelt Bank, announced on Dec. 23 that they will merge with Mercantile Bank. The merger will be completed in mid-1997. Staunton resident Elmer C. Bruce decided not to run for a county board seat after serving for 34 years on the Macoupin County Board. The bell at Zion Lutheran Church tolled 150 times on New Year’s Day to usher in their 150th anniversary year. The old KC Hall was remodeled and owner Barbara Hayes has opened the establishment as a restaurant, S...
Sharon Kay Hainaut, 69, of rural New Douglas, Ill., died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1952, in Litchfield, the daughter of the late John Robert and Mildred Marie (Brakhane) Leetham. She married Edward W. Hainaut on March 28, 2015, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livingston. He survives. Sharon worked, loved to travel, and was very proud of being an airline stewardess for 10 years with TWA (Trans World Airlines). She also worked as a travel agent, in real... Full story
Mary Linda Morey, 77, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. She was born Aug. 15, 1944, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Golda (Hampton) Withrow. She married John Leroy Morey on June 16, 1963, in Alton, and he preceded her in death. She was a home health caregiver. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her three sons, Eric (Shauna) Morey of Bunker Hill, Darrell Morey of Bunker Hill, David Morey of Bunker Hill; two daughters, Melinda Stauffer of Brighton, Wanda Lucas... Full story
Donald D. Tieman, 83, of Gillespie, Ill.,died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. He was born Feb. 14, 1938, in Carlinville, to Chester and Irene (Lueking) Tieman. He married Alice Wilson on July 20, 1988, in Camdenton, Mo., and she survives. He was an adjuster after having worked 10 years for McDonnell Douglas and 33 years for Olin Corp. Donald was a member of the Machinist Union Local 660. He enjoyed westerns with John Wayne and Hee Haw. He is survived by his wife, Alice Tieman of Gillespie; children, Ronald (Ann)... Full story
Kim Ottis Turner, 64, of Grafton, Ill., died Dec. 29, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 2, 1957, in Alton, to Cecil and Denise (Denny McAfoos) Turner. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1975. He had a long career in construction. He along with Pam owned and operated Green Roof Kennels in Grafton. He enjoyed quail and pheasant hunting, guiding those types of hunts and training hunting dogs. He was well-known for owning and training some of the most decorated hunting dogs in the area. Kim was a member of the National... Full story
There will be a memorial service for Bill Knop on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Visitation will be 9 - 11 a.m. The memorial service will start at 11 a.m. A lunch will be served after the service at Concordia Hall.... Full story
Larry Louis Cunningham, 80, of Alton, Ill., formerly of Gillespie, died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at River Crossing of Alton with his family by his side. Larry was born on May 19, 1941, in Sorento, a son of Louis and Margaret (Radae) Cunningham. He married Judith Ann Wilson on Oct. 14, 1961. She survives. Larry graduated from Gillespie High School in 1959. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Larry retired as a supervisor from Monsanto. He was avid car enthusiast and collector. He celebrated his 80th birthday with his family. He is survived by... Full story
Kenneth Eugene Klaus, 88, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Carlinville Rehab Center in Carlinville on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. He was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Womac to Otto and Clara (Bouillon) Klaus. He married Jacquelyn Fuess on June 10, 1972, and she survives. Kenny was a graduate of Carlinville High School class of 1950. He was in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War from January 1952 until December 1953. While Kenny was in the military he served as a cryptographer having the distinction of being the soldier who sent the first top secret... Full story