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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By Austin Grabow / STAR-TIMES On Saturday, Feb. 10, Worden held its revered and immensly popular tradition of Redneck Mardi Gras. Or better known as Wordi Gras. Thousands were in attendance and the parade lasted for almost the entire evening. The live music lineup at each establishment was as follows: Yellow Dog: Baywolfe played from 1 p.m. til 5 p.m and Cheers Band from 6 p.m. til 10 p.m. The Rustic: Ruby Leigh from The Voice played from 12 to 3 p.m., The Gusto from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Clueless...
By BETH HUNDSDORFER CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Capitol News Illinois photo by: [email protected]. In addition, at least three other lawsuits have been filed in Sangamon County. No criminal charges have been filed against Heinz to date. The Illinois State Police investigation is ongoing, a spokesman said. It’s been difficult to determine how to charge Heinz, one prosecutor said, under current laws. Beth Hundsdorfer Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, proposed his own legislation t...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council approved an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement among the City of Bunker Hill, City of Carlinville, City of Gillespie, Village of Royal Lakes, City of Staunton, and the County of Macoupin for the Macoupin County Enterprise Zone, and authorizing Mayor Neuhaus to sign the Certification Page. The municipalities listed have determined that it is in the best interest of the municipalities and the public that territory be added to the current enterprise zone b...
The City of Staunton will be undergoing and has already started on numerous projects around town so please be patient during this time period. Provided is a list of what will be going on in Staunton for the next couple of months: There will be a new sewer main extension heading East on Staunton Rd.. There have been some traffic slow downs, but overall, there should not be any street closures; The Ginseng Creek Box Culvert Project. This one will take several months and major road closures. As of...
Staunton High School encourages the class of 2024 and their parent/s or guardian/s to attend an upcoming FAFSA Completion Workshop. There will be an ISAC Representative, Catherine Throm, that will be present to assist in completing FAFSA and answering any questions. A FAFSA is not required in order to graduate high school. However, for those with college aspirations or some type of higher graduate education, FAFSA benefits are tremendous in their assistance in providing financial aid and also an Illinois State graduation requirement.. This...
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...
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. This funding is intended to boost local tourism and attract visitors to the historic Route 66, leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. “Like so many great things, Route 66 begins in Chicago, travels Illinois, and spreads across the country delighting millions and forming an essential part of our nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “These inves...
Robert Charles Werner, age 95, of Staunton, formerly of Millstadt, Ill., passed away on Jan. 13, 2024 at the Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born March 2, 1928, in St. Louis the son of the late Ernest-Hugo and Christine Ida (Toennies) Werner. Robert married his wife, Charlotte, on July 30, 1950 and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2021. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he earned the Korean Service Medal with a bronze service star. He is a member of the St. P...
Betty E. Heck, 89, of Gillespie, died on Feb. 3, 2024. She was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Gillespie to the late James Orville Kelly and Celia (Dillon) Kelly. Betty was a homemaker that enjoyed babysitting, going out to eat and playing cards. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennie Heck; granddaughter, Holly Heck; siblings, John Kelly, Bill Kelly, Junior Kelly, Ellen Clemonds, Arlene Griva, and Edna Audi. She is survived by her children, John R. (companion, Pamela Maxvill) Heck, Lelia L. Bertolis of Benld, and Roberta Haislip of...
Sherri Lynn Caveny, 61, of Gillespie, died on Feb. 4, 2024. She was born Feb. 11, 1962, in Litchfield to Simon Pomatto and Ruth Ann (Hartnett) Pomatto of Gillespie. Sherri was preceded in death by her father, Simon Pomatto and she is survived by her mother, Ruth Ann Pomatto. She married James C. Caveny of Gillespie, on July 15, 1989 in Gillespie and he survives. Sherri worked in maintenance for the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department. In her personal life, she enjoyed cats, dogs, and bingo. She is survived by her brothers, Dwayne Pomatto...
Dwight Farris, 97, of Bunker Hill, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Feb. 1, 2024. He was born April 25, 1926, in Madison, Ill., the son to the late Henry Martin Farris and Nellie Marie (Griffith) Farris. He married Mary Ruth (Hazelip) Farris on April 29, 1949 and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2017. Dwight was a veteran of the US Navy after having served during WWII and he was a retired carpenter. He loved gardening, flowers, reading his bible and praying daily. Dwight enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...
Bernice O. Stiegemeier, 97, of Staunton, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Feb. 3, 2024. She was born May 7, 1926 in Staunton to Fred Hefer and Emma (Walker) Mueller and they preceded her in death. She had married Billy Stiegemeier on Sept. 13, 1947 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, St Paul Women’s Fellowship, Staunton Junior Service Club, Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Volunteer at His Service Station in S...
Ronald L. Bray, 74, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 7, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1950 in Litchfield to Andrew Bray and Elizabeth Dunn Bray. He married Nancy Meehan Bray on Sept. 15, 1972, in Gillespie and she survives. He was retired after having been an inspector for Olin Brass. Ronald was a member of the US Navy Reserves. He enjoyed sports, especially football, horseback riding and camping. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Bray; mother, Elizabeth Dunn Bray; and brother, Andrew J. Bray. He...
Mary Jean Stolte, 77, of Worden, formerly of Carlinville, passed away at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Mo. on Feb. 10, 2024. She was born on Feb. 26, 1946 to Ross and Mary (Root) McGee in Edwardsville. Mary married Ray King on March 7, 1964 at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hamel, Ill. They were married 23 years before they divorced, and Mary married Kenneth Otto Stolte, Sr. in Carlinville. He preceded her in death April 16, 2018. Mary was a cook at the Carlinville West School for...
Wilburn “Wayne” DeBoard, 72, of Mt. Olive, passed away at his home on Feb. 5, 2024. Wayne was born April 18, 1951 to Andrew Jackson DeBoard and Adele Beatrice Cattlet in Trumann, Ark. Wayne was raised in Wilmington, Ill. He married Cindy Sue Alverson on Aug. 18, 1984 in Decatur and she survives. Wayne’s service spanned from 1970 to 1974 in the United States Army, where he bravely served in Vietnam. Wayne also served as a Lieutenant and Firearms Instructor at Graham Correctional Center in Hills...
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. 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day, Smothered chicken patty, Mashed potatoes & gravy, Corn, Rosy Applesauce Thursday, Feb. 15 - Pepper steak, Oven roasted potatoes, C...
Standing on the shoreline of time, we are called again to enter the deep rivers of God's love. Here in the Lenten season we feel the pull of the tides to go with God. At first the waters of grace barely cover our footsteps, but as we move slowly out into the fullness of them we find ourselves being lifted up and carried along into the heart of the waves and scarcely can we fathom the depth around us. We are a part of the churning sea, drawn into an arena of love so glorious, that surely none but the saved, shall know how deep and wide the...
Quad County Hospice in Pana has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “premier performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year. The annual SHPBest award program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently provide high quality service to families and caregivers of patients receiving hospice care. The 2022 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall CAHPS Hos...
Marriage Licenses Kelly Micheal Lyons of Benld, Brittany Mae Fillback of Benld Dissolutions Austin Frayer, of Carlinville; Kayla M. Frayer, of Staunton Court Jered R. Carlen, (39), of Worden, committed the Class four felony offense of unlawful possession and use of a debit card of another on Dec. 14, 2023. Said defendant obtained more than $150 in goods within a 90-day period through transactions at seven locations. Shane A. Smith, (48), of Girard, committed the Class three felony of aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon on Dec....
Feb. 4, 2024: Tyler J. Jones; Speeding (Radar) Feb. 3, 2024: Maria E. Elkins; Disobeyed stop sign Feb. 3, 2024: Kelly A. Stewart; Disobeyed stop sign Feb. 3, 2024: Thomas E. Scroggins; Suspend revoked drivers license, Failure to reduce speed/accident, Leaving scene-accident-vehicle damage Feb. 2, 2024: Janet L. Lewsader; In-state warrant. Feb. 1, 2024: Hannah L. Penelton; Operate motor vehicle w/susp registration Feb. 1, 2024: Paez H. Filiberto; No valid registration, Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 31, 2024: Matthew A. Sanchez; Cancel...
In the Jan. 24 newspaper, the wrong pricing informaton for Republic was published and compared to the prices of DC Waste and Recycling, Inc., in the city council meeting. Their website states it is $25.39 per month for one toter. Republic charges a base rate of $16 per month plus fees to equal the $25.39 per month....
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, around lunch time or 12 p.m., those present for the Staunton Health and Rehab Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony were welcomed with open arms from the friendly specialists and staff. Their excellent care and supportive environment is what allows this nursing home to feel like a home where residents feel like family. The center is located in Staunton at 215 W. Pennsylvania St. As Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon with Staunton Health and Rehab Center staff members, it op...
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Immanuel United Church of Christ Hamel, Ill., will be hosting a chicken dinner. Serving will begin 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drive thru carry out only at $12 for a chicken dinner. The church is located 1.5 miles south of Hamel, at 5838 Staunton Road, in Edwardsville. The chicken dinner includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, slaw, and applesauce. Quilt raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 will also be available. First prize: Quilt; Second prize: Smart TV; andThird prize: $50 Gift card. For any...
Staunton Post Prom is sponsoring a grocery raffle for Bill’s IGA for March 24, 2024. A donation of $10 for each ticket is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold and the winner does not need to be present to win. First Prize: $1,000 Grocery Certificate; and Second Prize $500 Grocery Certificate....
The Staunton Band Boosters is partnering with Little Italy’s Pizza on Feb. 17. The Staunton Band Boosters will receive a percentage of pizza sales to benefit the entire band program - grades 5-12. In order for the band program to benefit, the band needs to be mentioned when placing the order. Little Italy’s will deliver to Concordia Hall that night for anyone who places an order during the Staunton Band Trivia Night....