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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Kids and adults lined up for the Staunton Lions Club Halloween parade on Sunday evening. The parade started at the police station then down Main Street before turning to end up at the Staunton VFW where snacks were served....
The 3-year-old boy who died Thursday, Oct. 20, has been identified as Hunter Drew of Carlinville. Ashley N. Bottoms, age 33 of Carlinville, was arrested on Oct. 20 and felony charges were filed on Saturday, including involuntary manslaughter and endangering the life of a child causing death. Bail was set at $250,000. A preliminary hearing for Bottoms is scheduled for Nov. 10. Charging documents indicate that the 3-year-old boy was thrown by Bottoms in an attempt to break up a fight between two...
“They’re baaack.” That’s the famous line from what ghostly movie? It’s also the plan for Adopt-A-Pet Trivia Night 2022. After three long years without a chance to show your trivia knowledge and support for the shelter, your opportunity is coming back. On Saturday, Nov. 5, doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 6:30 p.m. As usual, there will be a large silent auction, attendance prizes, food, and fun. The entry fee is $15 per person with a maximum of eight players per table. The event will be held at Concordia Hall in Staunton. Call Connie an...
During the city council meeting held on Oct. 24, a letter of resignation was received from Ward 2 Alderman Rick Johnson dated Oct. 14, 2022, effective immediately. Johnson’s resignation is due to health reasons. Aldermen Chad Plenske and Randy Hanks also submitted their letters of resignation at the end of the meeting under new business. City Treasurer Cindy Pirok reported that the annual treasurer’s report for the city of Staunton has been completed for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022. The council voted to accept the treasurer's rep...
–Capitol New Illinois Student test scores continued to fall last year but new data shows Illinois’ students are on the path to recovering from the learning loss that occurred dur- ing the pandemic. Numbers from standardized tests administered last spring show steep declines in the per- centage of students who met or exceeded state standards in English language arts and math compared to 2019, the last year tests were administered before the pandemic. Those numbers were re- ported in the latest state report card, which the Illinois State Boa...
Elmer Herbert "Bert" Moehle, 97, from Worden, Ill., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Meridian Village Senior Living. Elmer was born in Worden, on Dec. 16, 1924. He graduated from Edwardsville High School and then went on to work at Granite City Steel while working on his family farm and serving as a member of the Army Reserves. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict during which he was assigned to the Intelligence and Reconnaissance unit. He attained the rank of... Full story
Christopher M. Whitlock, 49, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Oct. 22, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., surrounded by his family. Even through two battles with cancer and an accident that left him paralyzed, Chris exhibited an immense amount of courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile and stayed strong to the end. Chris was born on May 3, 1973, to Michael Whitlock and Darlene Robinson Gregory. He pursued a career in animal agriculture, working most recently for Jarden Farms in Bunker Hill as a farm manager where he o... Full story
Mary Evelyn Anglin, 68, of Benld, Ill., died at her residence on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. She was born March 16, 1954, in East St. Louis, to Clarence Eveart and Minnie Lee Scholes. She married William E. Anglin, and he preceded her in death. She was a CNA. Mary enjoyed collecting knickknacks and matchbox cars. She enjoyed Elvis, NCIS, CSI and mysteries. Mary enjoyed being with her family. She is survived by her children, Melissa Kay Anglin, William (Courtney) Anglin; and grandchild, Jasmine Anglin. Mary was preceded in death by her parents;... Full story
Frederick "Ted" George Behrens, 77, of Gillespie, Ill., passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at 8:16 p.m. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born in Waukegan on Oct. 7, 1945, to Dr. Frederick A. "Ted" and Mary (Haddad) Behrens. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Ted was preceded in death by a niece, Krista Schaefer, Uncles Carl (Harriet) Behrens and Alfred (Irene) and Alex (Margaret) Haddad, Aunt Vanita Haddad, and several cousins. Ted is surv... Full story
Alice Eleanor Schaller, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Staunton, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. She was born Dec. 12, 1936, in Shipman, to Howard and Eleanor (Schoeneman) Newby. She married George Franklin Schaller, and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2014. She was a farmer's wife. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Doug) Johansen of O’Fallon; one niece; four nephews; and special cousins, Bill and Mary Lou Schoeneman. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Marilyn Benjey. Public g... Full story
Edward J. Schmidt, Jr., 71, of Livingston, Ill., died in Wood River on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. He was born Jan. 10, 1951, in Belleville to the late Edward J. Schmidt and Jacqueline Lillian Knight. He was a maintenance manager for Hebenstreit Apartments. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served during Vietnam. He is survived by his special friend, China Marie Kovar and family. A potluck was held Nov. 1, at Benld Civic Center, to celebrate his life. Condolences may be left at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie,... Full story
The Yellow Dog Saloon in Worden was built approximately 1873 and is still a popular gathering place today. It is located on the corner of Wall and Gilbird streets. This picture is from about 1900 and the Yellow Dog facade hasn't changed all that much throughout the years....
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1975 -- FORMER RESIDENT FACES BURGLAR -- Howard Mull, a custodian at Fairview School, 2200 Ridgety Ave., Springfield, told police there that at about 7:15 p.m. he confronted a burglar in the office of the school just prior to his phone call to police. Mull told officers he had been called to the school by the answering service which told him the burglar alarm was ringing in the office. When Mull arrived at the scene reports said he confronted the intruder in his office and a scuffle ensued. The burglar got away, Mull said,...
Issue of Oct. 30, 1997 The SHS Bulldogs completed a perfect 9-0 season and will host Red Hill in the first round of playoffs. A daughter was born to Dwayne and Angie (Rantanen) Heim of Staunton on Oct. 17 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Carli Marie Tallman, 4-month-old daughter of former residents Karl and Sheila (Banovz) Tallman, died Oct. 21 at her home in Mishawaka, Ind. Viola M. Landers (70) of Bunker Hill died Oct. 23 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. G. Isabel Voyles (89) of New Douglas died Oct. 22 at her home. Mary Grace Espero...
A seemingly innocent fictional radio broadcast caused panic in the streets in 1938. Sunday, Oct. 30, marked the anniversary of the national radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, which was misunderstood by many listeners as an actual attack on Earth by Martians. An estimated 9 to 12 million Americans were frightened by the broadcast. The broadcast on CBS Radio was a dramatic interpretation of the 1898 novel of the same name by British author H.G. Wells. In an era before television, radio was a prime form of entertainment, and millions of...
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The HSHS St. Francis Foundation Leadership Council and its agriculture committee delivered 60 healthy box lunches to area farmers on Friday, Oct. 21. The group delivers the lunches twice per year, once during spring planting and once during harvest season. Friday's lunch distribution was held to also honor the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of St. Francis Hospital. Victory Lane Ford sponsored the cost of the lunches. Paula Endress, St. Francis Hospital's director of...
PFC Haileigh Marie Lenger enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and has completed basic training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) specializing in Bridge Crew Member Engineering at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on Sept. 23, 2022. She plans to attend SIUE majoring in electrical engineering in the spring of 2023. Haileigh is the daughter of Ryan and Natasha Lenger of Brighton, granddaughter of Denny Lenger of Livingston, Diane (Smith) and Kent Tallyn of St. Louis, Mo., and Richard and Debra Rowlee of Brighton....
Making spiders and skeletons were some of the craft projects at the Halloween party held at Staunton Public Library last week....
Marriage licenses Joseph Allen Kline, Bunker Hill; Mary Frances Daum, Springfield Kathleen Marie Pearl Kirk, Carlinville; William Thomas Dunn, Carlinville Alex Keith Huff, Carrollton; Kacie Catherine Green, Carrollton Stephanie Lee Foster, Carlinville; Brenton James Beard, Carlinville Jacob Wayne Lamb, Carlinville; Taylor Nicole Hannig, Pana Clayton James Heimlich, Gillespie; Emily Kori Hohn, Gillespie Divorces Renetta Dian Holmes, Gillespie; Walter Ray Holmes, current inmate, Vienna Christine M. Bruley-Hill, Virden; Robert L. Hill, Pawnee...
Illinois State Police District 18 Commander, Captain Mark Gillock, announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Macoupin County during December. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving and occupant restraint violations especially between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The number of unrestrained drivers killed in traffic crashes is significantly higher at night and combined with impaired driving means even more traffic deaths during...
Oct. 25, 2022: Nicholas A. Streeb; Battery Oct. 26, 2022: Ashleigh K. Bethel; Suspend Revoked Drivers License Oct. 27, 2022: Michael J. Sullivan; Expired Registration Sticker Oct. 28, 2022: Juvenile; City Ordinance, Possession of Tobacco by a Minor...
On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Staunton High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle will be holding a "Warming Up Staunton" Event at Duda Ace Hardware from 1-4 p.m. Members of the FCA will be on hand to collect new and gently used coats, hats, mittens, and any other warm winter clothing that anyone wishes to donate. All items collected will be donated locally to help people in our community....
The monthly meeting of the Macoupin County Historical Society will be held Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Ruyle Building on the historical grounds in Carlinville. The speaker this month is John Alexander who will be sharing about the Virden Mine Battle of 1898. The meeting is open to the public and the Ruyle Building is handicapped accessible....
Do you have questions about what your kids are doing on social media? Would you like information about how to keep your kids safe online? If so, please plan to attend the social media parent forum on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Ben Tracy from the Safe Social Network will be presenting information and answering questions....