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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Staunton FFA took a bus full of excited students to the Jersey County Fairgrounds on Thursday, April 4 to compete in the Section 15 Livestock Judging CDE. Students placed classes of swine, sheep, goats, and cattle on this chilly afternoon. The Discovery Team placed Seventh in their division. The Greenhand Team placed First with Kelsey Wempe coming in Second, Anna Machota as Third, Sydney Black in Seventh, and Alex Lyday in Eighth place. The Varsity members were also successful, ranking Third as...
April is state testing month. On April 17, Nineth through Eleventh grades will be taking the PSAT/SAT. These tests are required and if students miss the testing date, they will have to make it up. It is important that students be on time and that they have a good breakfast. This year the test will be taken on Chromebooks, so it is important that they are charged and ready on April 17. Seniors will not be in attendance and have been told that they are to use the day to visit a college or trade school, job shadow, or volunteer. They were given a...
The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. Services that will be offered are new and renewal of identification cards and driver’s license, sticker purchases and the Read ID. The Benld Public Library is located at 308 E. Central Ave. For more information, please call the library at 217-835-4045....
Norman Emmons of Benld is the winner of the Partnership for Education Excellence 2024 Grand Raffle. Norm’s prize is $5,000; he has donated $500 of his winnings back to The Partnership to fund a future scholarship. Norm and his wife Judy, both retried, have set five daughters through the CUSD7 schools. Currently three of the five are educators, two of them in the district: Lori Emmons and Amy Reiniesch. “Education is important to our family, and we are proud of CUSD7,” says Norm. “They are doi...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city received correspondence from Norfolk/Southern Railroad that notified the city of the railroad company’s intention of closing the crossings at Mill Street and 4th Street for track improvements on April 15th. The closing should last approximately one week. In Correspondence, the city received a letter from Madison Communications notifying the city of their success in exceeding customer protection requirements for 2023 year. The city also received an email from Zion Lutheran Sch...
Fentanyl Anti-Drugs Awareness and Prevention Seminar will be May 11, at 10 a.m. The seminar will be located at Net Community Church, 1255 South Hackman St in Staunton. Guest Speakers will include: Derrick Taylor-Lead Pastor/Lieutenant Illinois State Police; Drug Enforcement Administration; Lindsey Minor-Recovery Care Coordinator, St. Francis Way; Jim Wilfred-President/Founder a Second Chance at Life-Missouri State Rep Drug-Induced Homicide; Jessica Hawkees-Gun Violence Survivor; and Precious Jones-Breaking Generational Poverty. If you have any...
Steven Wayne Foster, 70, of Mt. Olive, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born in Germany on Oct. 26, 1953 to Stanley and Jessie Lorraine (Greemore) Foster. He graduated from Mount Olive High School. Steven was employed as a painter and a laborer. Steven is survived by his mother, Jessie; two sons, Stevie Foster and Brett Foster; one granddaughter, Jada Foster; three sisters, Vickie Laughlin, Karen (Bill) Hinz, and Kathleen Laboray; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Alberta Marie Schunk, 71, of Litchfield, died at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center in Litchfield on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Also known as “Cookie,” Alberta was born Dec. 4, 1952, in East St. Louis, Ill. to Frank and Virginia (Gillespie) Schunk. She was a home health care assistant. Alberta was a strong Christian and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her four children, Zane (Trinity) Jones, Michael (Lissette) Jones, Cody Jones, and Ethan Jones. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents and son, Adam Jones. Vis...
Sharon Kay Nessl, 77, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born March 23, 1947, in Alton, Ill. the daughter of Leonard Garret and Florence Lorraine Davis Garret Ussery and they preceded her in death. She married Roger G. Nessl of Gillespie, in Bunker Hill on Dec. 31, 1966 and he survives her. She worked at Walmart and she enjoyed doing crafts, helping plan parties, and riding down the river road. She is survived by her two children, Travis Nessl and Melinda (Scott) Roeske, Gillespie; five...
Dr. Laurence (Larry) Bradley Sharos, 71, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born to Hyman Chon and Jeane Kochinski and lived in Chicago on Kimball Ave until 1957 when his family bought a new home in Evergreen Park, Ill. Dr Sharos attended SIU School of Dental Medicine before practicing dentistry both as a sole medical professional, and for the US Army reserves retiring with rank of Colonel. Larry enjoyed being outdoors, going on runs, and later taking walks. Larry learned to play the violin later in life. He loved his dogs and took care of...
Robert "Bob" Bono, 77, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on March 30, 2024, following a hard-fought battle against Parkinson's Disease. he was born June 24, 1946, in Litchfield, Ill. the son of the late Victor and Ruth (Smith) Bono. He married Laurel Schuette on Nov. 17, 1979 at St. Michael's Church in Staunton. After high school, Bob worked at International Paper in Litchfield. Bob served in the Navy from 1966 to 1969 on the USS Grand Canyon and was a member of the VFW. Bob was employed by...
Jeanne Heather Eckhardt, 60, of Staunton, died at her residence on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born Sept. 16, 1063, in Alton to Ronald Ooton and Robin (Williams) Ooton. She married Dennis Charles Eckhardt, Staunton, on March 18, 1989 in Worden and she was a homemaker. She is survived by her father, Ronald Ooton, Staunton; spouse, Dennis Eckhardt, Staunton; daughter, Emily (Jessie Smith) Eckhardt, Staunton; grandchildren, Levi Eckhardt and Mikayla Smith. Jeanne was preceded in death by her...
Paul Jay Stroud Jr., 76, passed away in Independence Mo. On March 31, 2024. Paul was born in Granite City, Ill. On December 28, 1947 to Paul and Verna (Loemker) Stroud. Paul was a cherished father, husband and friend. Paul’s life was marked by remarkable courage and dedication. Serving his country with honor, he bravely navigated the challenges of the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army, embodying the values of courage and commitments throughout his service. Following his m...
Norma Jean Franke, 89, of Staunton, Ill. passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born on Oct. 4, 1934 in Bunker Hill, Ill. to the late Emil and Christina (Dubbelde) Johnson. She married Edwin E Frank on April 27, 1957. Norma and Edwin had two daughters. Norma worked at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield, Ill. for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton. Norma enjoyed her flowers, shopping with her daughters, playing Euchre, and watching game shows on TV. Norma is...
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, April 10 – Pepper Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, T...
Hill Talk Across the lowlands of life, shadows weave their webs along the landscape. In these wearied places one is destined to search for sunlight, as the mystery of things lay low in the mind. Anointed only by grace, one survives these unadorned cycles of soul time where thoughts fail to climb skyward and hearts feel under nourished by such a few portions of hope. Still, man cannot fall from the infinite fingers of a loving God and beyond all lowlands the mountains raise to finer higher life. Ours is to complete he journey wherever it leads,...
Dissolution Karen Sundborg, Concrete, Wash.; John Potter, Staunton, Ill. Court Shane J Lomelino, (42), of Palmyra, committed multiple offenses on March 21, 2024. Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint in that said defendant knowingly and without legal authority detained and secretly confined victim with in his residence in Palmyra, Ill. Defendant took victims phone and threated to harm them if they attempted to leave the residence. Travis M West, (26), of Carlinville, on March 22, 2024 defendant committed the offense of Aggravated Battery in that...
April 3, 2024: Dakota J. Christians; Speeding (Radar) April 4, 2024: Jarrod A. Perry; Criminal Trespass to Land; Domestic Battery April 5, 2024: Wesley R. Zumwalt; Registration Sticker April 6, 2024: Mitchell S. Henson; Expired Registration Sticker April 7, 2024: Frannie M. Combs; In-State Warrant April 7, 2024: Kyle E. Corrington; Expired Registration Sticker...
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By: Jill Pertler When my husband died three years ago one of the first thoughts I had was, “I’m not going to be a widow.” What that meant, to me, was that I wasn’t going to let widowhood define me. Now I realize that was a naive belief, because widowhood literally defines who you are and who you are becoming. How could it not? It is your past, present and future – all in one simple word. Yeah, it sucks. Widowhood is all-encompassing. You don’t just lose a person. You lose a way of life. You lose your daily schedule – the person you eat meals...
Issue of April 7, 1999 City and school board election candidate profiles were published from Mike Arnold and Barry Deist for mayor and Rick Fey for Ward 4 alderman; and Tom Allen, Hulda Black, Rebecca Bohlen, Reva Bowen, Barry Hainaut, Karen Margaritis and Tim Williamson for school board. Carrie Weber and Bill Viehweg were married Oct. 24, 1998, in Mt. Olive. A son was born to Anthony and Heather Masinelli on March 13 in Litchfield. Larry Joe Price (53) of Florissant, Mo., formerly of Mt. Olive...
Thursday, Oct. 4, 1923 -- GRADE SCHOOL NEWS -- The enrollment in the Staunton grade schools on October 1 was 1106 with 621 at the North school and 685 at the South. An interesting fact is that there are more boys than girls, there being 559 boys and only 547 girls. Attendance this month was fair, though it might have been better. The average percentage for the whole school was 95.77, that of the North school 95.45 and that of the South school 96.1. The room with the highest percentage is 8A, of which Miss Howell's is the teacher. Their...
Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) is the first compilation album by the American rock band the Eagles, released by Asylum Records on February 17, 1976. It contains a selection of songs from the band's first four albums, which were released from 1972 to 1975. On the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, the album reached number one, where it stayed for five weeks. The album has the distinction of being the first album to receive a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) platinum certification, w...
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FOR SALE: April 2024 Rummage Sale/Vendor Fair, Sponsored by Livingston Street Fest Association, on Friday April 12 and Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, at 188 Livingston Ave., of Livingston. Face Painting, Food Available for Purchase. Donations accepted. Contact, at 618-920-6485. FOR SALE: Stove and over the range microwave. Call 314-570-0789 42-43p For Sale: Chocolate Lab German Shorthair puppies. Born March 8 will be ready for their forever homes May 3. Shots and wormed,...