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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On Saturday March 16 the SHS Shooting Sports Team participated in the Illinois Pioneer Quail Forever Banquet at Brittany Shoot Park. The money used from the event promotes youth shooting sports in multiple towns, the preservation of the wildlife areas and getting the youth to participate in events outdoors. The banquet consisted of many raffles, live auction and a general raffle. The Quails Chapter presented a Veteran Firearm, First Responder Firearm (won by Art Partridge coach and Staunton FD...
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that two projects in Macoupin County will be receiving a combined $1,300,000 in federal funding. The funding was requested by Congresswoman Budzinski during the House of Representatives’ Community Project Funding process and signed into law this weekend in a bipartisan government funding bill. In total, Congresswoman Budzinski secured $136.1 million for projects throughout Illinois’ 13th Congressional District in the package. “Last week, I was proud to join colleagues on both sides of the aisle...
By Tim Tarter The top 51 boys’ and girls’ basketball seniors from South Central Illinois will be playing in the 20th Annual Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic, presented by Prairie Farms Dairy and CNB Bank & Trust on Sunday, March 24th at Carlinville High School. A total of 17 high schools will be represented in the event that includes 18 girls and 33 boys. Players on the girls’ West squad are Lauren Bertagnolli, Becca Crays and Erika Gill of Gillespie; Karleigh Prose and Abby Hendricks of North Mac; Claire Woods, Jenna Dicke...
Equipment for utility work was parked on numerous streets for this project and started early morning and finished late into the evening. The following streets had equipment and service trucks on it: Pearl street, Elm street, W. Mills street, S. Union street, and E. Mills street. Please use caution when travleing or driving around this area in Staunton....
In Carlinville, on March 14, 2024, Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced today that 24-year-old Matthew J. Brown of Jerseyville was found guilty of Criminal Sexual Assualt and aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after a one day bench trial in front of Honorable Joshua A. Meyer. At trial on March 4, 2024, it was shown that in early Sept. of 2020, a 15-year-old minor reported to the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department that she had been sexually assaulted by Brown while he was a house guest at her home. Evidence was...
Peter Joseph Matesa, 76, of Williamson, passed away at the Community Hospital of Staunton. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born Oct. 14, 1947 in Litchfield to the late Peter Matesa and Betty Maguire. He married to Vickie Cagle on Nov. 29, 1969 in Livingston and she survives. Peter was a Union Carpenter Local No. 633 in Granite City. Pete was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Livingston, Past Chief of Williamson Fire Department. Post Commander Staunton American Legion Post No. 362. A...
Nicholas William Novosel, 61, of Mt. Olive, passed away at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro on Monday, March 11, 2024. Nick was born on Oct. 1, 1962 in Madison, Ill. to late Nicholas Novosel and Dorothy May (Pospieshel) Novosel and they preceded him in death. Nick married Rushelle Lou Allen at Holy Trinity Church in Mt. Olive. She survives. He attended high school in Granite City. He was employed in metal manufacturing and as a lab tech. Nick was an active member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of...
Marie G. Mindrup, age 86 of Alhambra, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Staunton Health and Nursing Rehab in Staunton. She was born on Saturday, October 30, 1937, in Staunton the daughter of Edwin H. Ahrens and Gertrude (nee Arnold) Ahrens and they preceded her in death. On May 9, 1959, she married Vernon I. Mindrup at the Braunschweig Lutheran Church, South Staunton who survives. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ; ATA Auxiliary, Leef Township Homemakers, Alhambra Community Club...
LaVonne S. Dustmann, 85, of Staunton, passed away at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was born August 8, 1938 in Staunton to the late William F. Ficker and Alvina M. Faulstich. She married Marlen L. Dustmann on July 9, 1966 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton by Pastor Meyer and he survives. After graduating from Staunton High School, she worked for the U. S. Government as a payroll clerk for several years, then gave up her career to raise her family. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton. LaVon...
Nancy Ilene Weller, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born June 4, 1949, in Litchfield, to Charles Giller and Margaret Whitman Giller. She married Kenneth Raymond Weller, Sr. on August 17, 1968 in Litchfield and he preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2011. She was a caregiver. Nancy loved horses, reading and her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Chester (Katina) Weller of Gillespie, Luke Weller of Gillespie, Spring Weller (spouse, Phillip Benner) of Fowler, Ind.; six...
Ronald, Craig Tuey, 65, of Livingston, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born, Feb. 6, 1958, in Staunton. He was the youngest son of Clement and Helen (Sethaler) Tuey. He married Alecia Bachelor, on Sept. 18, 1981. From that union on March 5, 1984 they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Tina Michelle Tuey. They later divorced. Ron had a few truck driving jobs the most recent was Goendyke Transport in the Wood River. At a young age, Ron became an avid hunter, often sharing his bounty with family and friends. He also enjoyed...
Palm Sunday: Service at 8:15 a.m. at Dorchester Methodist Church; Service at 9:30 a.m. at Staunton Methodist church; Maundy Thursday: Service with Communion at Dorchester Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Good Friday: Service at Staunton Methodist church at 6 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service: At 7 a.m. at Staunton Methodist church with a pancake breakfast following the service. No services will be held at Dorchester that morning....
Egg Hunt will be on Sat. March 30 at the Fireman's Park for infants up to 10 years of age. Prize baskets for each egg group will be awarded with winning egg Raffle for fun baskets will also be available for purchase if one so chooses. Hunt begins at 11 a.m. sharp so please come early. Lions will be there beginning at 10;30 a.m. and the Easter Bunny will also be there too....
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. Call local center to learn about events and activities. Make checks payable to: IVEDC PO Box 431, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Wednesday, March 20 - Bingo 10:30 a.m.: Chili with Beans, All Meat Frank on Bun, Slaw,...
The Gillespie Public Library is hosting their annual quilt show during the month of April. The Library welcomes all quilts to be displayed for viewing. Please drop off quilts during the week of March 28- 30. Viewing would be available during the entire month of April. Any questions call the Library at 839-3614....
Marriage Licenses Patrick Joseph Daugherty of Virden, Mallory Kathleen Dorn of Virden Jacob Thomas of Benld, Tiffany Thomas of Benld Kelley Dawn McGinness of Alton, Emerson Jude Davis of Nashville, Ill. Chevelle Gweniver Crawford of Mount Olive, Isaiah James Mitchell of Mount Olive Dissolutions James A. Schwallenstecker, of Bunker Hill; Tina M. Schwallenstecker, of Bunker Hill Jeremy Michael Whys, of Carlinville; Melissa mae Wyhs, of Medora James Lee Herendeen, of Staunton; Jamie S. Herendeen, of Staunton Jimmy D. Woosley, of Saint Charles,...
March 11, 2024: Juvenile; Speeding (Radar) March 11, 2024: Robin L. Ebersohl; Speeding (Radar) March 12, 2024: Daisy J. Stevenson; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration Sticker March 13, 2024: Juvenile; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration March 14, 2024: Abby L. Evans; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration March 14, 2024: Kourtney L. Holcmann; Domestic Battery March 15, 2024: Jamie R. Peck; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration Sticker and Speeding (Radar) March 16, 2024: Scott W. Keehner; Disobeyed Stop...
The SHHC would like to thank the community for their continued support. With rising food costs, the support is more helpful than ever. There were many special donors in January and February. Special food drives and grants received: $547 was received from Zion Lutheran School from Chapel offerings in addition to a large food donation from their "Soup-er Bowl" Collection. A grant was received from Phillips 66 for $2,666 as a company match for the volunteer hours submitted by retired employee, Robe...
The Prairie Youth 4-H Club will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Prairietown Fireman’s Hall and only children 10-years of age and younger are allowed to participate. There will be games and prizes for all participants and a special appearance will be made by the Easter Bunny. Please come out and show support....
Palm Sunday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m., Revelation Study with Wayne Staten; At 10:30 a.m., Worship Service At 5 p.m., Youth Group and Evening Service Resurrection Revival Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m., Speaker Joe Amos Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m., prepackaged communion Speaker Asela Jayarathne Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m., Speaker Wayne Staten Resurrection Sunday Sunday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m., Revelation Study with Wayne Staten; At 10:30 a.m., Worship Service At 5 p.m., Youth Group and Evening Service Everyone is welcome in all services. For more...
The April 2024 Rummage Sale and Vendor Fair, Sponsored by Livingston Street Fest Association, will be held Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, located at 188 Livingston Ave, Livingston. There will be a Face Painter for the children and food available for purchase. Donations are accepted and please contact LaVaughn Pavlotich at 618-920-6485....
By: Jill Pertler “It is what it is.” I’ve said this phrase quite a few times – many even. So much so that now, when I hear someone else fall back on these five words, I understand their secret, sorrowful, message. It is what it is. What it means: I can’t change my current circumstances, but I desperately wish I could. Life isn’t fair, and right now it feels very unfair. I feel defeated. Empty. Up against all odds. I want to cry, but don’t want to right now because I’m all cried out. I feel very, very alone. I need a hug. And so on. (You get th...
Issue of March 17, 1999 A daughter was born to Bruce and Mary Ann Kasubke of Mexico, Mo., on Feb. 19. R. Marie Lesich (82) of Staunton died March 10 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. Chester G. Dooley (81) of Worden died March 8 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Verne Eldon “Bummy” Brines (73) of Mt. Olive died March 9 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Stella (Popelar) Sievers Zipprodt (92) of Litchfield died March 9 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Clarence Martin Steinhauser (94) of Mt. Olive died March 11 at his hom...
Thursday, Sept. 20, 1923 -- KLAN MET NEAR WORDEN SATURDAY -- Quite a number of Staunton people on Saturday evening attended an open air meeting of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, held in a pasture just east of Worden. During the early part of the evening the crowd easily numbered 1000 persons, but as the evening was rather chilly some did not remain throughout the ceremonies. At the opening of the meeting "Fighting Rob" Evans of East St. Louis was introduced and spoke for some time on the aims...
Steal Your Face is a live double album by the Grateful Dead, released in June 1976. It is the band's fifth live album and thirteenth overall. The album was recorded Oct. 17 through Oct. 20, in 1974, at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom, during a "farewell run" that preceded a then-indefinite hiatus. It was the fourth and final album released by the band on their original Grateful Dead Records label. The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack, a second album from the same run of shows, was released in...