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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Clinton M. Spickerman, 94, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. He was born April 15, 1927, in Bunker Hill, to Edgar and Clara (Smith) Spickerman. He married Ethel Oriene Partridge on Aug. 23, 1948. She preceded him in death in 2006. He was self employed in the Bunker Hill area working with electricity, heating and air. Clinton was a member of the U.S. Army and served in World War II in Germany. He is survived by his children, Linda Parish of Sawyerville, Ronald Spickerman of Bunker Hill, Clifford Spickerman... Full story
Loralee F. Sciranko, 87, of Gillespie, Ill., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. She was born July 26, 1934, in Harvel, a daughter of the late James W. and Mary Eileen (Floyd) Pickerill. She married Andrew “Duce” Sciranko Jr. on July 25, 1953, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2009. She was a homemaker. Over the years, she also worked at Sears Catalog Store in Staunton, the Ben Franklin store in Staunton, Staunton Country Club, and at City Package Liquor in Staunton. She also worked the ele... Full story
Robert Lee Koniak, 88, of Sawyerville, Ill., died at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care, Hillsboro, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. He was born March 18, 1933, in Benld, to Paul and Mary (Bella) Koniak. He married Patricia H. Fenwick on Jan. 13, 1957, in Mt. Olive, and she survives. He was retired after having been an inspector for McDonnell Douglas. He enjoyed John Deere tractors and classic cars. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Koniak of Sawyerville; children, Linda (Keith) Satterlee of Rosamond, Robert P. Koniak of Columbia, Carol (Jeffrey) Hamb... Full story
Donald Gene Clark, 83, of Crestwood, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Town and Country, Mo. Born Jan. 18, 1939, in Wood River, Ill., he was the son of Raymond and Bonnie Marie (Tilton) Clark. On Dec. 22, 1974, in St. Louis, he married Faye Langley of Staunton. She survives. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a diesel mechanic for EJ Motor Transport in East St. Louis before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Faye Clark of Crestwood; a son, Donald Clark of Roxana;... Full story
Like the wings of the seagull, dipping down into the water, touching its coolness here and there, I sat with those who had come to honor and grieve one human life. Walking softly, privileged to be there, I remembered the goodness of a humble man, who found the key to eternal secrets, and with a simple kindness he wing tipped his earthly days with a silver lining. In the Psalms it tells us that one shall rejoice in the yield of his labor, and surely as the time goes by there will be peace and joy in the hearts of those who knew him best. It’s a... Full story
Raymond and Dorothy Arzig Stoddard of Mt. Olive celebrated their 70th anniversary on Jan. 12, 2022. The couple was married on Jan. 12, 1952, at the home of Eugene “Jeep” and Dolores “Pete” Niehaus of rural Litchfield by Rev. Karl Heuchert. Raymond then served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954. His military service included a tour of duty in Korea. He was employed by the Olin Corporation for 42 1/2 years prior to his retirement. Ray and Dorothy became the parents of two children, Donald “Don” who is now deceased and Carol. In a...
The Illinois Sheriff’ Association announces that it will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. Sheriff John Lakin, Madison County, will award two scholarships, and Sheriff Shawn Kahl, Macoupin County, will award one scholarship, all valued at $500. The only limitations are as follows: • Applicants must be a permanent Illinois resident. • Scholarship must be ut...
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon-related health risks are preventable with a simple home detection test. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium and radium in the soil. This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is found in the air that we breathe in buildings, homes, offices and if not prop...
The 74th annual sausage supper sponsored by Salem Churchmen’s Fellowship will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. Dinners cost $12 each and include fresh homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, gravy, green beans and applesauce. Serving will be drive-thru only from 1 to 7 p.m at the church, 1117 West North Street in Alhambra....
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, is offering an opportunity for students enrolled in area colleges and universities to apply for paid internships in the 2022 School Year Internship program. Several 11-week internships will be awarded. Students can choose to work five, 10, 15 or 20 hours per week, which can vary depending on the student’s needs. “We are excited to announce the expansion of the school year internship program that will serve students from the Gre...
Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, Dean's List - Joseph Fisher of Staunton Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., President's List - Nicole Knackstedt of Alhambra University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., President's List - Kirsten Halverson of Worden Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., Dean's List - Alaina Bozarth of Worden...
The University of Alabama awarded degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10-11, 2021. Local students receiving honors: Kirsten Halverson of Worden received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration Sara Meyer of Staunton received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences...
The following area students have been named to the honor roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the second quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Honor roll with high distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 10 Avah Jones, Bunker Hill 10 Deagan Jones, Bunker Hill 11 Leticia Bennasar-Lluy, Worden 11 Alexandra Bozarth, Worden Honor roll with distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) 9 Kate Jose, Worden 10 Mary Curtis, Worden 11 Sophia Ball, Worden 11 Joseph Bowers, Hamel 11 Silas Curtis, Worden 11 Marcus Gerling, Bunker Hill 11 Ryton Miller, Alhambra Honor Roll...
On Jan. 20, president Gerry Cook called the meeting to order. The 15 members in attendance said the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Since the first meeting of the month was cancelled due to the weather,this meeting was our business meeting. The secretary read the minutes from the last meeting and the treasurer gave the treasurer’s report. Ruby Hering, the past treasurer, thanked everyone for honoring her with the cake that was served in her honor. Today our new treasurer, Toni Janus, was welcomed and took over. There was a sym...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men GPaMoose and the Boys 14 Luketich Arms 13 R & B's 8 JM Power Washing Svcs 7 Tim Copeland, 211 & 524; JM Power Washing Svcs, 891; Luketich Arms, 2494 Wednesday Night League Deplorables 19 1st Place 12 Hump Day Ladies 11 R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks 0 Dean Bertels, 255, 191 & 605 Deplorables, 975 & 2699; Dillon Bertels, 196; Moose Schemann, 191 & 523 Friday Nite Ladies Staunton VFW 7 Dirty Tramps 5 Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning 2 ALP Cleaning 0 D. Scroggins, 199 & 449; Staunton VFW, 544 & 1516...
According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, in 2017, 399 people died of unintentional non-fire carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2016, local fire departments in the U.S. responded to 79,600 carbon monoxide incidents, or an average of nine such calls per hour. In 2018 according to National Fire Incident Reporting System, Illinois fire departments responded to 8,965 incidents related to carbon monoxide. CO is found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, s...
The Staunton Helping Hands Center would like to thank all of the community individuals, businesses and churches that supported a successful holiday season. Here is a look at the donors that made it all possible: November donations Rich Fiori, Chris Taylor, Madison Communications, Susan ODonnell, Aiden & Abby Gruhlke, Barb Brown, Cisler Spooky Homes, Lyndel Klausing, Associated Bank, Susan Miller, Gary Fuller Sr. & Family Thanksgiving dinner donations Nancy Prange, Brian Lotter, Anthony Saracco,...
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. 26 - Chili, All-Meat Frank on Bun*, Slaw, Tropical Fruit, Cinnamon Roll Thursday, Jan. 27 - Ham and Beans, Cornbread*, Pickled Beets, Mixed Fruit, Cookies Friday,...
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 Nicholas Santel and Jillian Wright, both of Bunker Hill Lacey Best and David Noll, both of Benld Terry Klockenkemper of Batchtown and Angela Gisy of Medora Kenneth Wyatt and Pamela Hausman, both of Shipman Divorces Damien Nance of Benld and Chelsie Nance of Hillsboro William Pierce of Waverly and Raquel Pierce of Carlinville Court Sally...
The Zion Men’s Club and Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton will hold their 63rd annual country sausage supper on Sunday, Feb. 6. Due to continuing COVID restrictions, the full meal will be served as a carry-out and will be picked up by drive-thru only. Dinners are $11 each. Donations will also be accepted for Zion Youth Group to attend the July 2022 “In All Things” youth gathering. The dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. You will be driving north on Hoxsey Street for meal pick-up. Traffic on Wood and Union streets will...
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) began accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Jan. 24, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file their taxes electronically and choose direct deposit, as early as possible in the tax season, to ensure the fastest processing and issuance of any refunds,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “Taxpayers may file their electronic returns for free with MyTax Illinois, our free online account manag...
Jan. 20, 2022: Jamie L. Crouch; Speeding (Radar) Charge amended to Ordinance and Paid Jan. 21, 2022: Jasen R. Ferratto; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Obstructed Windshield/ Tinted Windows Jan. 21, 2022: Jonathan M. Miller; Driver’s View Obstructed, Failure to Reduce Speed/Accident....
January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox or inbox. Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs are starting to arrive frequently and en mass. “It used to be you would get either a vegetable catalog or a fruit catalog or flower catalog,” says Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Many catalogs now contain something for everyone, including the garden gadget addicts.” Illinois gardeners should start by looking for plants that thrive in USDA Hardine...
Zion Lutheran youth group will be holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the big game on Sunday, Feb. 13. The public will have an opportunity to pre-order football snacks that will be available for pick-up from Zion Lutheran School on ÅÇ, Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be selling a dozen sliders on Hawaiian rolls for $15, small charcuterie board (feeds 3 -4 people) for $30, 16 oz. chili and a piece of cornbread for $10, 1/2 lb. of buffalo chicken dip for $8, and a chocolate chip cheeseball for $6. All orders must be received b...
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be able to help qualified veterans and their families with claim work and assistance such as shelter, food, utilities, etc. The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. The Commission provides aid to those military veterans and their families that reside in Macoupin County and that may qualify for need and...