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 Staunton PTO School of Rock fund- raiser, which was hosted last Saturday, Feb. 11, at Concordia Hall, raised around $5,000. The money raised will directly benefit the students in a multitude of ways including field trips, reward incentives, classroom funding, and playground improvements, just to name a few. Community support for the event was outstanding. From early in the evening, Concordia Hall's parking lot was filled to capacity, and extra tables had to be brought out to accommodate...
Local election is April 4; Register to vote by March 7 While the 2022 Midterm Election doesn’t seem that long ago, Illinois will soon have its next election for local offices across the county. County Clerk Pete Duncan advised voters that now is the time to begin forming your voting plan for the April 4 Consolidated Election. Consolidated elections are for local offices in Illinois. Voters will soon be electing their school board members, council members, library board trustees, park district commissioners, water district members, and fire d...
An enthusiastic crowd lined Wall Street in Worden for the Wordi Gras parade on Saturday. This extremely popular event is family friendly and kids and adults are treated to beads, candy and lots of other items that are tossed into the crowd....
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldogs basketball team accomplished a feat never achieved in the history of the school when they became Regional Champions. The team defeated Alton Marquette on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Wood River/East Alton Regional by a score of 44-31, putting them in Sectional play....
Mark W. Leckrone, 73, of Edwardsville, formerly of Staunton, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, with his family by his side. Mark was born on March 17, 1949, in Alton, to William E. and Shirley M. (Luckert) Leckrone. On Nov. 26, 1971, in Belleville, he married Linda S. Wise, who survives. Mark grew up the son of a Methodist pastor, moving from Thompson, to Pocahontas, to Caseyville, where he met Linda. Upon graduating from Collinsville High School in 1967, he entered the United States Coast Guard. He attended college at Southern Illinois... Full story
Sandra J. Salvati, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at her daughter's home in Staunton, Ill. She was born in Radford, Va., on May 18, 1941, to John Lewis Roop and Hattie Louise (Simpson) Roop. She married Richard S. Salvati on June 10, 1971, in Washington, N.J., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 2007. Mrs. Salvati was a homemaker and a retired babysitter. She is survived by her only daughter, Laura (Thomas) Heigert of Staunton; and a sister, Rose Roop of Roanoke, Va.; and many nieces... Full story
Betty J. Sauerwein, 78, of Plainview, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. She was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Alton, to J.W. Gregory and Velda Manahan Gregory. She married James Sauerwein, and he preceded her in death. She was a CNA for Heritage Health in Carlinville. She is survived by her son, Jason (Miranda) Sauerwein of Gillespie; grandchildren, Paige, Justis "Bear", Kleesey; and siblings, Bernard "B.J." (Darleen) Gregory of Gillespie, Joan Page of Gillespie, Kathy Robinson of Shipman, Deborah (Randy) Hagen of... Full story
The third grade Child Faith Formation (CFF) students at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton received their Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield on Saturday, Feb. 4. Pictured are (front row, L to R) Kennedy Hemken, Alyssa DeVries, Kai Monolo, Patrick Chapman; (2nd row) Jessica Gerecke, Emma Duggar, Colton Hamby, John Caldieraro IV, and Johnny Davin. Also pictured are Betsabet Cazares, who received her Confirmation, Fr. Tom...
Thursday, July 3, 1975 -- Injured in Tractor Mishap -- Charles Hooks, 17, of Staunton was injured Wednesday, June 25, when the tractor he was driving on his father's farm turned over, pinning him under the fender. Sheriff's deputies, Staunton Police and the Benld Rescue Squad were called to the scene, however, construction crew members working on the Bunker Hill Road near the farm released Hooks from under the tractor before the Rescue Squad arrived. He was taken to Staunton Community Memorial Hospital where he was listed in satisfactory...
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This week's Looking Back photo is the property of Phil Blotevogel. This is the Zion Lutheran Church confirmation class of 1974. Pictured are (back row, L to R) Tom DalPozzo, Tim Williamson, Pastor Kittle, Randy Foster, Robert Leetham; (middle row) Jane Lotter, Kristy Treadway, Susan Bagaglio; (front row) Phil Blotevogel, Todd Neuhaus....
Issue of Feb. 19, 1998 Ervin and Vivian (Vesper) Johnson of Staunton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 24. Juanita P. Morgan (69) of Staunton died Feb. 9 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. Nadean A. Hemann (85) of Staunton, formerly of New Douglas died Feb. 15 at St. Mary's Health Center in Clayton, Mo. Frank Weber (77) of Staunton died Feb. 14 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Florence C. Sharp (86) of Worden died Feb. 11 at her residence. Richard DalPozzo (58) of Staunton died Feb. 11 at Doctor's Hospital in...
Mt. Olive Area Seniors recently met on Feb. 15 at the Mt. Olive VFW located on Route 138 just west of Mt. Olive. Along with four new attendees, a very special visitor also attended. President Marquerite brought her little granddaughter. This little baby brought much joy and spirit to our gathering. While mostly sleeping, she also enjoyed her bottle as Marquerite took time out for necessities and others watched. This little baby is such a beautiful gift to our event and world. Another precious mi...
Are you interested in learning about boating? Do you need a boater’s education card? The City of Litchfield’s Lake Lou Yaeger has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to bring the 2023 “Boat America” class to Litchfield. The auxiliary will hold the class on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lake Lou Yaeger’s Milnot Beach House at 4932 Beach House Trail. This course will cover general boating terms, laws and regulations, safety and safety equipment, navigation rules, locks and dams, anchoring and more. While it is intended...
The 10th Night of Trivia and Games will be held on Saturday, March 4, to benefit Gillespie Public Library. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Gillespie Civic Center. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Join them for a fun evening. Tables will be spaced to accommodate social distancing. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. There will also be a 50-50 drawing. Other assorted cash games and prizes will be part of the evening. There will not be a silent auction. But there will be plenty of laughs and fun. They want you to take the cash....
Congratulations to 5th grade teacher Tim Smiddy for receiving the Citizenship Education Award from the VFW. This well-deserved honor is due to Mr. Smiddy's creation and continued tradition of the Patriot Club Program at Staunton Elementary School. Quartermaster Wayne Bruhn (left) with Staunton Post 1241 presented the certificate....
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldogs basketball team played their first game in the 2023 State playoff competition on Monday, Feb. 13, when the girls defeated Roxana 32-22. Roxana 2- 11 - 2 - 7 = 22 Staunton 12 - 5 - 4 - 11 = 32 This win advanced the Lady Bulldogs to the Wood River Regional title game where they would play Alton Marquette. Marquette had advanced to the Regional final by first defeating EA/WR 63-32 and then narrowly eliminating Gillespie, 48-45. This set the stage for one of...
The Staunton High School boys basketball team traveled to Salem on Saturday, Feb. 18, and lost 41-57 in Regional competition. Staunton ..11 - 7 - 8 - 15 = 41 Salem 4 - 16 - 15 - 22 = 57 The Bulldogs end their season with a 13-17 season record and 2-7 in conference play....
Mar. 10 - End of 3rd Quarter April 3 - 10 - Spring Break (classes resume April 11) Jr. High Girls Volleyball Feb. 22 - Edwardsville Liberty, H 6 p.m. Feb. 24 - Greenville, H, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25 - 8th Tourney at Carlinville, TBA Mar. 1 - 7th Grade Regional, TBA Mar. 7 - 8th GradeRegional, TBA Track & Field Mar. 11 - Jerseyville Indoor Thaw Mar. 21 - Vandalia, Hillsboro at Staunton, 4:30 p.m Girls Softball Mar. 13 - Nokomis, T, 4:30 p.m. Mar. 14 - at Auburn Girls Soccer Mar. 13- Maryville Christian, H, 4:30 p.m. Mar. 23 - 25 - Spring Cup at...
Divorce James Burns, Brighton; Megan Burns, Plainview Court • Ricky M. Starr, 42, of Gillespie, faces a felony charge of domestic battery after allegedly striking a household member in the face with his fist on Sunday, Feb. 5. • Thomas J. Painter, 45, of Virden, faces a felony charge of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender on Dec. 2, 2022. • Stephanie K. Skeldon, 21, of Wilsonville, faces a felony charge of delivering a controlled substance containing fentanyl on Oct. 10, 2022. • Kellen T. Kolesar, 38, of Benld, faces a felony...
David Buck, Jr., age 39, of Medora, was sentenced last week in Macoupin County by the Honorable Joshua A. Meyer to 66 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the first degree murder of Rachel Warren of Chesterfield. Buck was found guilty by a jury in January of 2023. At the sentencing hearing, evidence was given as to the defendant’s criminal history showing Buck had been previously convicted of seven felonies, mostly out of the State of Texas. At the time of the offense Buck had been released from the custody of the State of T...
Zion Lutheran Church located at 609 East Warren Street in Bunker Hill is hosting their 27th sausage dinner. The dinner is drive-thru only on Sunday, March 5, from noon to 5 p.m. (or while supplies last). The cost is $15 per meal. The menu includes their delicious pork sausage links, sauerkraut, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, cranberries and dessert. Fried links will be available for purchase on Sunday only. Fresh meat sales will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, March 5,...
Feb. 13, 2023: Juvenile; Battery Feb. 15, 2023: Joyce E. Bailey; No Valid Driver’s License, Driving Without Lights...
The Livingston/Williamson Fire Department will be having their cabbage roll dinner on Saturday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they sell out. The dinner is carry-out only at the Livingston Fire Station at 422 Nicholls Street in Livingston. The meal is $10 and includes two cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, corn and bread. If you want to purchase cabbage rolls only, they are two for $4. Customers are encouraged to arrive early because they sell out fast....
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Chili, All-Meat Frank on Bun*, Slaw, Oranges, Krispy Treat Thursday, Feb. 23 - Beef Vegetable Soup, Pickled Beets, Peaches, Brownie Friday, Feb. 24- Chicken Fried Steak,Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Dessert Bar with Fruit Monday, Feb. 27 - Sausage Patties, Biscuit* and Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Peaches and Pears, Pudding Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Hamburger on Bun*, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Cinnamon Applesauce, Fruit Crisp...