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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The sun rises over the Albrecht farm in rural Worden on Friday morning, making a pretty scene on a frosty winter morning....
During the city council meeting on Monday night, the first reading was given of an ordi- nance that declares a parcel of land as surplus property and authorizes the city to sell the land and all structures that are on it. The property is adjacent to residential properties on Walnut Street. It is now up for bid with the bid opening on Monday, Feb 13, at 7 p.m. The minimum bid is $10,000. The property is being sold as-is. The successful bidder will be responsible for all costs incurred by the city for publication notices, closing costs and deed...
Millions saw Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapse from cardiac arrest earlier this week. “This was traumatic for everyone, especially Hamlin’s family and teammates but also for so many others involved and witnessing the event. More than 70 percent of cardiac arrests that do not happen in the hospital, occur in a home where access to medical professionals and an AED is not as readily available,” said Mariell Jessup, M.D., FAHA, chief science and medical officer of the American Heart Association. “Recognizing a cardiac arrest, calling...
On May 9, 1723 in the small village of Kaskaskia, Diron d' Artaguiette, the Inspector of Troops for the French Commandant, drilled the first militia in the Illinois Country. What is today known as the Illinois National Guard arose from this humble beginning. Then, as now, the Illinois National Guard was part of the community and drew its strength from the community. The National Guard is the oldest component of the U.S. military and the only military component with both state and federal...
Helen Joan "Jody" Zarr, 86, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at her home. She was born on Feb. 8, 1936, in Shoal Creek Township to Herman J. Schweppe and Goldie B. (Seeger) Schweppe. She married John Andrew Zarr at the home of Ferdinand and Pauline Girardi in Benld on Feb. 16, 1963, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2013. She attended school in Livingston. Mrs. Zarr was a self-employed beautician and owned and operated a business that sold crafts, furniture and offered...
Randall Herman Caldwell, 88, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. He was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Mattoon to Elwood Caldwell and Jessie Patrick Caldwell. He married Joy Lee Mansholt, and she survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during Korea. He was a retired operating engineer for Local 520. Randall was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 520. He was former road commissioner for Dorchester Township. His favorite saying was "Oh My." He is survived by his wife, Joy Caldwell of Bunker Hill; children,...
Janice Marie Kern, 67, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born June 20, 1955, to William E. and Shirley Jean (Logsdon) Hopper. She was a bookkeeper. Janice adored Bichon dogs. She is survived by her children, Timothy Clotfelter, of Gillespie, Cole Kern of Gillespie; grandchildren, Demi, Gabe; siblings, Nancy Hopper of Gillespie, William (Jeana) Hopper Jr. of Arkansas, Stephen (Terrie) Bloomfield of Mt Olive; several step-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Janice was...
William Steven Meyer, 75, of Hamel, Ill., passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was born Jan. 9, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of the late Wilbur and Lucille (nee Meyer) Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Jennifer Meyer-Ashauer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Amy (Pohlmann) Meyer; daughters Julie (Aaron) Fish and Billie (Guy) Robinson; six grandchildren, Ethan, Morgan, and Peyton Ashauer, Meila and Willow Robinson, and Gabriel Fish; and a sister, Sue...
Arthur Michael Mriscin, 57, of rural New Douglas, Ill., died as a result of an automobile accident near his home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1965, in Staunton, the son of Edward Alfred and Nina Mae (Bishop) Mriscin. Arty was a 1984 graduate of Livingston High School. He was employed at Worksaver in Litchfield as a welder for 30 years. He was owner and operator of Mriscin Furs. Arty was a wild fur trapper, hunter, and fisherman. He enjoyed the farm life, with his...
Helen M. Maedge, 95, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. She was born on March 5, 1927, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Warren and Nellie (Malloy) Lyerla. She married Robert E. Maedge, Sr., on Feb. 20, 1946, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2015. Helen was an administrative assistant for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Michael...
Flora L. "Flo" Clark, 96, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. She was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Mt. Vernon, Ind., to Elmer Green and Esther Bradley Green. She married Donald R. Clark on May 24, 1947, in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2012. She was a homemaker. Flora was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, United Methodist K Group where she was also communion steward 37 years and she was also in...
Anita Mae Vaughn, 79, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Kenneth Neale Webb and Florence Estelle Sawyer. She was raised by her aunt, Eileen Webb. She married Larry Dean Vaughn on May 4, 1983, in Columbia, Mo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2020. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a homemaker. Anita was funny, kind, strong and interested in knowing the happenings of the world. She led a Christian life and loved...
Knop Lindell D. Knop, 69, of Hillsboro, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Hillsboro. Lin was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Murphysboro, to Charles Albert and Oleta Roberta (Griffin) Knop. He married Jacqueline Unterbrink in Hillsboro in November of 1984. They were happily married for 38 years. After graduating from Staunton High School, Lin entered the National Guard and was honorably discharged. As a young man he worked for various automotive businesses and the phone company as a...
Charles "Chuck" Alan Oliphant of Livingston, Ill., died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Chuck was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Spencer, Ind., to Mary Catherine (Kiser) and Frank Oliphant. He married Alice Marie Augustine on Feb. 27, 1954, in Paris, Ill. Alice preceded him in death on May 31, 1999. Chuck served during World War II in the Army Air Force from 1945 to 1948. He was a member of the New Douglas Masonic Temple and Staunton VFW Post #1241. He was employed as a technician for Madison Communications...
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 Vicki J. Mileham, Chestnut; Jerry L. Dronenberg, Chestnut Laura Marie Fortado, Staunton; Jon Lowell Drennan, Staunton Court • Christian T. Johnson, 20, of Standard City, faces felony charges of aggravated battery of a child under the age of 13 years after allegedly striking the minor, causing bruising under the minor’s eye, and dom...
Adam C. Orscheln, 33, of Worden, was charged last week with aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony, and resisting arrest. Court documents show that on Dec. 29 Orscheln allegedly struck Hamel Police Chief Terry Buhs multiple times in the face and head and resisted Worden Police Chief Barbara Wheat’s attempt to place him under arrest, causing injury to her. Bail was set at $100,000. The case was presented by the Worden Police Department....
Jan. 4, 2023: Dakota G. Arndt; Suspend Revoked Drivers License, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Jan. 5, 2023: Candace L. Saathoff; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Suspend Revoked Drivers License. Jan. 6, 2023: Callie J. Wilson; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Expired Registration Sticker...
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center 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. 11 - Goulash, Garlic Bread*, Spinach Salad Oranges, Fruit Crisp Thursday, Jan. 12 - Ham and Beans, Cornbread*, Pickled Beets, Pears,...
The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois - Service Unit 107 went caroling at Heritage Health in Staunton on Dec.15....
An American Red Cross Blood Drive was hosted at the Mt. Olive VFW on Thursday, Jan. 5, and was a great success. Potentially 105 lives will be saved from the selfless act of the 36 donors that presented to donate at the drive. Thank you to the donors, the Mt. Olive VFW for sponsoring the drive and to Pizza Man for partnering and offering donors a buffet coupon for donating. Your support is greatly appreciated....
The fence along the property at 603 West Main Street in Staunton was damaged during the early morning hours of Dec. 31 and parts of the vehicle were left behind. The property owners ask that anyone with information contact the Staunton Police Department....
This is a photo of the Staunton Public School Room 3 in the early 1900s. It is one of those old postcard pictures and was addressed to a Mrs. James Dean of Staunton. We do not have any other identification for this picture....
Thursday, April 10, 1975 -- GOLDEN JUBILEE FOR ST. MICHAEL'S -- On Sunday. April 13, St. Michael's parish will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the present church which was constructed in 1924-25 and dedicated on November 11, 1925, and the Centennial-plus of the parish. It was in 1867 that the first St. Michael's church was built. The celebration will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4:00 celebrated by the Most Reverend William A. O'Connor, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, during which the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to...
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Issue of Jan. 8, 1998 R.P. Lumber announced that Bart Yakos is the new store manager for their new facility in Staunton. A son was born to John and Michelle Scroggins of Staunton on Jan. 5 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A son was born to Travis and Jennifer (Williamson) Gibson of Hudson on Jan. 5. Joe and Jessie Buehling celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 30, 1997. Vernon and Gisele Hemann celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Jan. 6. Harold and Marilyn Schumacher will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan....