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 Friday, the 2nd grade classes at Staunton Elementary School enjoyed an Accelerated Reader rewards party at Edison's Entertainment Complex in Edwardsville. The arcade and bowling lanes offered lots of fun activities for the kids. The Accelerated Reader program helps motivate children to read and monitors reading progress and comprehension....
Dennis W. Ahrens is celebrating 50 years of auction service this month. His Ahrens Auctions LLC is a multi-generational family enterprise that involves his sons Kevin and Steven and his wife Kathy. Coincidentally, they are also celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2022. Since his graduation from the Missouri Auctioneers' School on March 17, 1972, Dennis has continually worked to bring the best prices for his clients, primarily in Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, and Bond counties, while treating...
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the second annual Shop Hop this Saturday, March 26. Simply visit participating businesses on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tickets to win prizes including gift certificates and gift cards to local retailers. No purchase is necessary to receive a ticket, but purchases will get you more tickets. The ticket drawing will be held at 4 p.m. on the day of the event. Participating businesses include Brick House Florist, Max B. Mullins & Mayfield Landscaping, Mercantile on Main, Pearl Essence Studio,...
In a special Staunton Board of Education meeting held on Monday, March 14, Educational Services Coordinator Nancy Werden asked the board of education to approve Staunton High School’s participation in three Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. One of the CTE courses partners with Southwestern CUSD #9, in offering virtual classes for students choosing to enter into a pathway toward becoming an educator. Werden recommended that the board approve the addition of Certified Nursing Assistant classes offered at the Litchfield Lincoln L...
Students from Staunton High School and Staunton Junior High School have been preparing for their 2022 Spring Musical production of Starmites, Lite. The show revolves around a shy teenager, Eleanor, who creates a fantasy world involving science fiction characters from her comic book collection. She escapes into her fantasy world where the Starmites are the protectors of Innerspace. She meets Spacepunk, the Starmites' gallant leader, Diva, the Queen of Innerspace, and the Banshee warriors, who all work together to protect their world from Shak...
The Top 10 Staunton Zoning Code violations for 2021 are listed below from a list compiled by Brad Miller who is in charge of code enforcement. 10. No camper can be used as living quarters 9. Dangerous building/fences or any man made structure 8. No open burning of trash/garbage 7. No camper on public street for more than seven days 6. Furniture by road for no longer than 48 hours 5. No scrap tires – both mounted and dismounted 4. Accumulation of junk/trash 3. Leaves in ditches must be burned or cleaned up in order to keep storm sewers and d...
Petition packets for the upcoming 2022 Primary Election on June 28 had to be filed by March 7. There are no city elections this year, but there are several county seats that will be decided. The voter registration deadline for the primary election is June 1. The general election will be held on Nov. 8. Democrat Pete Duncan is running unchallenged for Macoupin County Clerk. For county treasurer, Democrat Roger Anderson and Republican Lillian Amber McGartland are running. For sheriff, Democrat Shawn Kahl and Republican Jared DePoppe are running....
After having brunch at the Miners' Restaurant in Gillespie, members of the Alpha Tau Chapter gathered in the meeting room of the Coal Museum for their March hybrid meeting. Jackie Klaus, chair of the professional affairs committee, spoke about the candidate for the recruitment grant. Her name is Natalie Landreth who provided a wonderful resume, including that she was valedictorian of her class. As to family history in education, her grandfather taught in Staunton, her grandmother taught in...
The Macoupin Art Collective of Staunton is celebrating their 5th anniversary on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The MAC, located at 115 E. Main, will be hosting an entire day of events and crafts and will unveil their new ArtBus to extend their community ArtReach. Events of the day will include a silent auction, raffle, screen printing, and bus tours. In addition, they will be hosting eight different craft classes, each open to five students, first come/first serve. All classes are...
–Capitol News Illinois Seven teams of Republicans and one team of Democrats have lined up to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the 2022 elections. Monday was the deadline for candidates to turn in their nominating petitions to the Illinois State Board of Elections to get their names on the June 28 primary ballot. Candidates who were in line at 8 a.m. on the first day of filing, March 7, will enter a lottery for a chance to have their names listed first on the ballot. But those who filed in the final hour before 5 p...
It is time to obtain or renew your hobby aniamal permit for 2022 (chickens, ducks, quail, pheasant, pigeons, rabbits). Please read City Ordinance #1759 (Animals in the City). Remember - no free range and only hen chickens in the pen. The fee is $25 and is payable at city hall. Brad Miller Code Enforcement...
The Student Knights of St. Patrick have been selected to represent Missouri University of Science and Technology's student organizations during the 114th St. Pat's celebration in Rolla, Mo. A local student, Jacob Geringer, was chosen as a 2022 student Knight of St. Patrick. Geringer, of Livingston, is a senior engineering management major and a member of Sigma Tau Gamma. The students were knighted during a coronation ceremony on Friday, March 18. Honorary Knights and the Queen of Love and Beauty was also honored during the coronation. The...
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, April 5, 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 may qualify for need and...
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 Devon Wesley Pendegraft, Benld; Kaitlyn Marie Brown, Benld Bryan Wayne Wheatley, Mt. Olive; Leah Marie Goldacker, Mt. Olive Jeffrey James Bates, Hettick; Madison Lynn Cox, Hettick Court • Johnathan A. Young, 40, of Virden, was charged with escape after allegedly failing to report to Macoupin County Jail on Tuesday, March 1. • Kat...
March 16,2022: Lonnie G. Ziegler, In-State Warrant March 17, 2022: Eric Streeb; In-State Warrant March 20, 2022: Eric G. Selander, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle March 20, 2022: Richard J. Williams; In-State Warrant...
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Friday that I-70 from the Madison County line east to Sugar Loaf Road near Pocahontas in Bond County will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Wednesday, March 30, weather permitting. Work can be anticipated at any time Monday through Saturday and is necessary to complete pavement repairs. Work is expected to be completed by late June 2022. Motorists should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to construction...
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $1.4 million in FY 22 School District Library Grant Program awards to 672 public school districts. More than 1.5 million Illinois students served by school library programs will benefit from the grants. “As a former public school teacher and administrator, I know our school libraries are critical in helping students learn and prepare themselves for the future,” White said. “Illinois was the first state to implement a school district grant program, and I’m pleased that we...
Sam is the son of Greg and Sarah Best. At S.H.S., Sam is the president of the National Honor Society and the Student Council treasurer. Sam participated in football all four years and was named a captain in his junior and senior years. He was also on the baseball, basketball, and golf teams. Sam made the S.H.S. honor roll all four years of high school. He was also an Illinois State Scholar. Sam plans to attend the University of Missouri to pursue a career in Journalism....
Savannah is the daughter of Scott and Mary Beth Billings. While in high school, Savannah received an academic letter and was on honor roll all four years of high school. She was a member of the student council all four years, where she was elected as the secretary her senior year. Savannah was a member of the Student Council Leadership team, the Bulldog extracurricular committee, the student advisory committee, and National Honor Society. She was also part of Bulldog Business Club and Bulldog...
Lucas is the son of Rick Birdsell and Heather D'hanis. While in high school he enjoyed the classes that John Davin, and Larry Calderaro taught. For his early years he enjoyed playing football his freshman and sophomore year. He also enjoys working at Bill's IGA from his junior to his senior year....
Hunter is the son of Chris and Ellen Mathenia. While in high school, Hunter participated in football and trap all four years of high school. He was a member of the FFA. During his senior year, he participated in the workplace experience program and worked at Brubaker-Schmitt Chevrolet. His plans after high school are to attend Ranken Technical College to get an associates degree in General Motors mechanics....
Lily is the daughter of Meg Bruhn. While in High school, Lily was a member of the soccer and volleyball teams all four years. Her junior year she was named all-conference for soccer. Lily was chosen to be represented to be on homecoming court her senior year. After graduation, Lily plans on attending SIUE to achieve a degree in exercise science....
Kristen is the daughter of David and Julie Chepely. While in high school, Kristen was part of the National Honors Society program. After high school, Kristen will attend SIUE majoring in the medical field....
Izabella is the daughter of Collette and Kerry Claussen. While in high school, Izabella was a member of the color guard team, the dance team, and the cheer team. Izabella has been on the honor roll all four years of high school. Izabella has had a job working at Zion Lutheran School in the preschool and the day care. Izabella's future plans include attending Lewis and Clark to complete her general education classes, and then she will transfer to take classes to become a child...
Joseph is the son of David and Susan Cisler. As a student at S.H.S, Joseph was a member of the golf team for four years. He also participated in Scholastic Bowl where he was named captain his junior year. Joseph also participated in Track and Field for four years as a thrower. He was a member of the band, where he was a part of the low brass as a baritone. Joseph participated in the ILMEA district band and the SIUE Bi-State band for three years. Joseph served on the Student Council all four...