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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Join Blackbird Bakery and Cafe at 123 E. Main in Staunton on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. for the opening reception of the photography of Dennis Garrels. Garrels has been a photographer for over 40 years, most notably as a travel journalist, documenting many different places, lifestyles, and cultures in all 50 states, Europe, Africa, South and Central America, Mexico, Cuba, and soon in Asia. Garrels says of his work, “I am naturally curious, and that’s what it takes to be a good tra...
This month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is launching the Preserve Route 66: Share Your Story campaign, an effort to collect stories about the people and places that make America’s “Mother Road” so special. The campaign aims to gather 2,026 public story submissions in time for Route 66’s centennial in 2026. These stories will then be used to develop an interactive online map that highlights the quirky roadside attractions, beloved small businesses, family histories, and persona...
M County Title, located at 206 W. Main St., in Staunton, would like to thank all of the surrounding communities for their support and business since their opening in Aug. of 2023. They are locally owned and operated, and giving back to the community is their passion. Because of the constant business and support, they can continue giving in 2024. The Christmas season was enjoyable when they set up a stand for hot chocolate and refreshments during Staunton's seasonal festivities. They enjoyed the...
Staunton High School is inviting the students in the Class of 2024 and 2025 as well as their parents or guardians to join in on a FAFSA informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in Masinelli's Room No. 22, which is located on the second floor of Staunton's High School. To RSVP, please email [email protected]. It is not an Illinois State graduation requirement to complete a FAFSA, however, Staunton High School has set aside an evening to help anyone complete it and to answer any questions that...
New copays and coinsurance for existing enrollees in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) programs will go into effect on Feb. 1, as the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) previously announced. Most services covered by the HBIA and HBIS programs, which provide health care coverage for individuals who would be eligible for Medicaid coverage if not for their immigration status, will continue to be free for customers, including primary care visits, prescription...
Applications for Farm Credit Illinois’ annual agriculture scholarship and community improvement grant programs are open until Feb. 29, 2024. Agriculture Scholarships High school seniors pursuing an ag-related curricula or trade in a college or vocational school next fall in pursuit of a career on the farm or in the industry are invited to apply for a $2,500 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty scholarships will be awarded in 2024 with two applicants of color to be designated “Diversity in Agriculture Scholars.” Recipients are s...
On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, Worden, Ill., will host the 18th Annual Wordi Gras Celebration and Parade. Wordi Gras is Worden's redneck take on Mardi Gras. The parade will kick off at 3 p.m. and run on Wall Street from Park Street to Drummond Street. The Wordi Gras Parade is an all ages event. Food and merchandise vendors will be located on Wall Street and will feature fare ranging from barbeque to cajun.Food and other vendors will start serving around 11 a.m. and service will continue throughout the day. Yellow Dog Café and Bar, The Rustic and...
Ronald Craig Tuey, 65, of Livingston, died at his residence on Jan. 30, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1958 in Staunton, the son of the late Clement Tuey and Ellen Sethaler. He married Clara “Jane” Haggard and she survives. He was a truck driver for Groendyke Transport, Inc., in Wood River. He also enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, landscaping, remodeling, and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his four children, Michael Alberts Sr., David (Jennifer) Alberts, Katie (Roger) Carter, and Tina Carter; eight grandchildren, Han...
Mark Wayne Mathenia, 64, of Staunton, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 28, 2024. He was born Mar. 28, 1959 in East St. Louis, Ill., to father, G.L. Mathenia and mother, Imogene Smith and they preceded him in death. He married Claudia Robinson and she survives. Mark served in the Army National Guard from 1977 to 1985. He also served as a Pastor at First General Baptist Church in Staunton for several years and he was a member of the Patriot Guard. He loved spending time with h...
Lester R. Bertels, 87, of Dorsey, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Feb. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Dorsey to the late Benhardt Bertels and Mary (Aljets) Bertels. He married Betty J. Grizzle Bertels on July 20, 1957 in Dorsey and she survives. He was retired after having been a farmer and an electrician for the steel mill. Lester enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, playing cards and working on puzzles. He is preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bertels; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Louis Enke. He is...
Virginia E. Greff, 63, of Benld, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo., on Jan. 31, 2024. She was born July 25, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo. to Arthur Damouth and Pearl Vincent Pruden. She married Charles J. Greff on Jun. 9, 1979 in Benld and he survives. She was a medical assistant for Staunton Clinic and she enjoyed babysitting for her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Damouth; mother, Pearl Vincent Pruden; step-father, Ralph Pruden; brothers, Gary Damouth and Larry Damouth. Virginia is survived by her children,...
Mary Lynn Carter, 77, of Benld, died at her residence on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Carlinville to the late Charles Norbent and Frances (Turigliatto) Norbent. She married William J. Carter Jr. on Feb. 14, 1970 in Carlinville and he preceded her in death. She retired in 2012 after having worked for UCB for 19 years. Mary had lived in Japan for three years and she loved being from Benld and living through the Italian-American days. She enjoyed cardinal birds, sports and playing cards. Her treasures were her family and being with...
Todd Louis Meyer, 66, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Todd was born on Mar. 17, 1957 to William Edward Meyer and Patricia Lee (Dively) Meyer in Litchfield. He attended Mt. Olive High School and served in the United States Army; stationed in Frankfort, Germany as a Chemical Specialist. He was Honorably Discharged as a Specialist 4th Class (SP4). He studied Instrument Calibration at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo., and he was employed at E...
Charles Petroline, 94, passed away at Litchfield Health and Rehab in Litchfield on Feb. 3, 2024. He was born on Dec. 1, 1929 to the late Andrew Petroline and Theresa (Frey) Petroline in White City. He married Florence Phyllis Grippi on May 9, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo., and she preceded him in death. He attended White City Grade School and Mt. Olive High School. He served in the United States Marines and participated in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged. After his service, he worked in construction and was a serviceman for Illinois Power...
Frank E. Root of Benld was born May 4, 1947 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Howard and Louis (Moenster) Root. He had many interests, especially sports. He was a player, a coach and a mentor. He was also the promoter and owner of the RCW wrestling organization. Frank developed and trained many wrestlers during his 30 plus years as a promoter. His ability to develop characters and story lines made him one of the best. In his spare time, he loved going to junk stores where he found many treasures. Later in life, his broadcasting ability led him to...
Judy Ellen Conlee, 73, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born April 30, 1950, in Litchfield, to the late Edward Price and Geneva (Wilkerson) Price. She was a homemaker that married Roger C. Conlee Sr. on Aug. 10, 1968 in Gillespie and he survives. Judy is survived by her six children, Geneva (Herb) Ellington of Benld, Judy Holbert of Gillespie, Roger (Kendra) Conlee Jr. of Gillespie, Mike Conlee of Gillespie, Steven Conlee of Mt. Olive, and Charles Conlee of Gillespie; sister, Terri Cook of...
Sherylyn "Sherry" K. Buhrmester, 75, of Edwardsville, died on Jan. 31, 2024 at Edwardsville Care Center. Sherry was born on April 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Lester D. and Kathleen M. (Cheney) Buhrmester. Sherry was an elementary teacher in Staunton, teaching first grade for 34 years. She was a life member of Immanuel United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the United Women in Fellowship. She was also the Edwardsville coordinator for Serving Area Kids (SAK) for eight years. She loved her Boston terriers and had many...
On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Staunton's Band Boosters will be hosting a Trivia Night at Concordia Hall in Staunton. The inspiration in doing so is for all the proceeds from this event will go to support the Staunton Band program grades 5-12. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia is set to start at 7 p.m. It is encouraged to bring ones own snacks, however, there will be no outside drinks allowed. To combat that, as well as the bitter, February cold weather that's assumingly on its way, Concordia's bars will be open. So one musn't have to...
It was usually in the evening hours, as the heat of the day had subsided and touches of a night gave an air of mystery to the tiny fireflies as they took flight from their hiding places to ignite my world with sweet shadows, when from the corner of the kitchen I would hear the churning begin. It is such a tender memory as I see her soft graying hair, neatly locked into a bun at the back of her small head, slightly bent now, while her arms move up and down, up and down, with the lifting and lowering of the wooden paddle. Rich pure cream could...
Marriage Licenses Jon David Sander of Bunker Hill, Dana Ashlea Lewis of Springfield. Dissolutions Linda Jo Mock, of Macoupin County; Donald Scott Mock, of Macoupin County. Cherry Beth Potthoff, of Girard; Amy Lynn Potthoff, of Girard. Court David A. Depper, (38), of Hettick, committed a Class three felony offense on Jan. 5, 2024, being a sex offender, the defendant failed to register as a sex offender with the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department. Matthew W. Stoops, (32), of Bunker Hill, committed two counts of crimes committed on Jan. 23, 2024...
19-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2023, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Feb. 2. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year need the 1099-G tax form to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called ‘Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments,’ this form is necessary for individuals who received state or federal UI benefits. This includes claimants who received regular UI benefits or benefits under any of the expired federal pandemic r...
Jan. 21, 2024: Kimberly L. Oglesby; Speeding (Radar) Jan. 20, 2024: Heather R. Kirkwood; Speeding (Radar) Jan. 20, 2024: Michael W. Kampmann; Cancel suspend revoked registration, Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 19, 2024: Anna M. Harris; Disobeyed stop sign Jan. 19, 2024: Douglas W. Guennewig; Speeding (Radar) Jan. 19, 2024: Steven C. Ishum; Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 19, 2024: Brayden M. Hydron; Criminal trespass to real property-building, Resist obstruct a peace officer firefighter, Obstructing identification Jan. 18, 2024:...
February is here already. There are so many things happening this time of year: Ground Hog Day, Black History Month, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and the big football game, just to name a few. Most of these events last just one day, but Black History Month has time to shine for 29 days this year. Staunton Public Library updated much of its collection last year to feature famous works of art from important and iconic authors and historical figures. For example, updates involve the additions of James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes, F...
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, Feb. 7 - Goulash, Garlic bread, Spinach salad, Pears Thursday, Feb. 8 - Potato soup, Ham salad sandwich, Three bean salad, Fruit cocktail Friday, Feb. 9 - BBQ Johnny rib,...
By: Jill Pertler I was sick last week. It felt like a long and miserable 12 days – and that was just Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I’m not good at being sick. Thankfully, I don’t get much practice. I’m one of those robust and healthy types. I like to joke that I’m too crabby to get sick; germs know it’s best to steer clear of me. So, when illness pounces, it catches me off guard. My biggest problem (aside from the obvious one of being sick) is I have no patience for being a patient. I lie on the couch and convince myself I’m feeling better – b...