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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John Pfalzgraf of Staunton donated his winnings from U.S. Steel's Volunteer of The Year Award to the Staunton Fire Department. Pfalzgraf volunteers for the Staunton Boy Scout Troop and has done so for the past 12 years. In 2021 he volunteered over 670 hours. Through his work program at U.S. Steel he was nominated as a finalist for volunteer of the year. He was recognized as one of the top volunteers throughout all of the U.S. Steel Corporation. U.S. Steel donated a check in John's name to the...
Culinary herbs are a favorite of many gardeners. They are easy to grow as they require little care, have few insect and disease problems, and generally prefer moderate fertility levels. In addition, they add fragrance and beauty to the garden. Many herbs such as lavender, sage, and purple basil, are very ornamental and combine nicely in flower or vegetable gardens. "Now is the time to plan what herbs you will plant this spring," says Jennifer Fishburn, University of Illinois Extension...
Children eagerly scoop up Easter eggs during the Staunton Lions Club Easter egg hunt on Saturday morning. The temperature was chilly, but kids ignored the weather and were only interested in the fun of the hunt....
Kids are off and running at the Easter egg hunt in Livingston sponsored by the Livingston Park Association. Each child received an attendance prize, and the ground was covered with small and medium sized toys as well as eggs for the kids to collect....
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce Glow Ride is set for 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Participants can begin to sign-in at the Ralph and Josephine Oltmann Community Center, 101 W. Pearl, Staunton, at 6 p.m. that evening. You can register at stauntonglowride.com. Everyone is invited to participate in the Glow Ride. Just decorate your bike, add lights or glowing fun, dress crazy or just wear neon. The ride starts and ends at the Ralph and Josephine Oltmann Community Center. Adding to the fun and glow – the Chamber will have hot dogs, chips a...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a warning on Thursday that CO- VID-19 case rates are slowly rising in many areas of the state and that members of the public should be paying close attention to conditions in their local com- munities and staying up-to-date on their vaccination status. “While hospitalizations and deaths tied to COVID-19 remain stable at this time, we are see- ing a slow increase in cases in many areas of the state,” said Acting IDPH Director Amaal Tokars. “This is a reminder that we all need to remai...
High Honor Roll Seniors: Ashley Boyer, Jonathan Daugherty, Caroline Goldasich, Koral Keehner, Teagan Lorenz, Savannah Missey, Peyton Montes, Noah Partridge, Matthew Sievers, Jordan Staggs, Alivia Taylor, Jacqueline Vercoglio; Juniors: Valeria Cazares, Andrew Dustman, Grant Neuhaus, Mary Rensing, Emma Saracco, Emma Tjaden, Allison Weller; Sophomores: Cole Aberle, Victor Buehler III, Katie Cook, Maxwell Eldred, Breanna Feeley, Eliza Feldman, Evin Frank, Alison Fritz, Jessica Futrell, Alexis Hester, Paige Horstmeyer, Kylie Lucykow, Taylor Nolan,...
Aubrey Boyd of Dorsey was named to the College of Our Lady of the Elms fall 2021 Dean's List. To qualify, a full-time student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher, without incompletes. Elms College is located in Chicopee, Mass....
The following area students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Natalie Landreth of Bunker Hill at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Emily Martin of Gillespie at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership....
Back by popular request, the Benld Library is taking orders for the Big Cinn Cinnafun, perfect for Mother’s Day Breakfast. The Big Cinn is a large cinnamon roll covered in a brown sugar schmear that will feed four to five people for breakfast or eight for a snack. Baked fresh, they have a shelf life of three to five days and freeze well. Four varieties are offered: regular iced, bacon, apple pie, and chocolate chip. Order securely online at the bigcinn.com and select the Benld Library. Orders can be picked up at the library from 8:30 to 9:30 o...
The month of February was National Heart Month. The Macoupin County Public Health Department invited the schools of the county to participate in a "Healthy Heart" contest to make students aware of heart disease. Heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death. It is important to let people, including children, know what they can do to keep their hearts healthy and strong. The Health Department is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 "Healthy Heart" contest. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd...
First United Methodist Church of Gillespie will be having a youth group fundraiser on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at Nature's Bliss, 104 North Hard Road in Benld (across the highway from Randy's Market and Family Dollar). Hot Dogs, chili, chili dogs, lemonade shake-ups and tea will be sold, along with a 50/50 cash drawing and five door raffle drawings to win Gotcha Latte gift cards. The group is trying to earn money for a church van....
Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is one such food that turns up regularly this time of year in many shapes and forms. Traditional potato salad is delicious, but it may not be so great for health-conscious individuals, as it's typically...
By Daniel Grant, FarmWeek The pandemic greatly accelerated online food purchases and created a new revenue stream for many restaurants in the form of curbside sales. And now, even as masks come off with the lifting of mandates at many locations around the U.S., those trends in the food industry are expected to continue or even grow. Andrew Harig, vice president of tax, trade, sustainability and policy for the Food Industry Association, and Hudson Riehle, of the National Restaurant Association,...
There will be a drive-up food giveaway on Friday, April 22, at 12 noon while supplies last. This food giveaway is for Macoupin County residents and no registration is required. There are also no financial eligibility requirements. The location is Cross Church in Carlinville located at 1030 W. Main Street. Please clear space for the items in your back seat or trunk....
On Saturday, May 28, the Doug Behme Foundation will host their 4th annual Run/Walk in Remembrance 5K and Rev It Up In Remembrance car show. Proceeds from both events are used to provide assistance and opportunities to those who have been affected by burn injuries, as well as to their children and their families. The day's events kick off with a 5K at 9 a.m. at the Worden Public Library, 111 E. Wall Street. Individuals are encouraged to register in advance and to wear T-shirts in memory of their loved ones. The registration fee is $30 (shirt...
Ashley is the daughter of Jennifer Boyer and James Boyer. While in high school, Ashley was a member of the Bulldog Betterment Club her freshman and sophomore years and in the Bulldog Business Club for three years. She participated in choir all four years and was a part of the Spring Play cast her freshman year. Ashley made honor roll all four years of high school and received academic letters her freshman and sophomore years. Ashley's future plans include attending Lewis and Clark Community...
Teagan is the daughter of Jason Lorenz and Gail Sies. During her years at Staunton High School, Teagan was a member of the cheerleading team, where she was named captain her senior year. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and was elected secretary in her final year of high school. Teagan participated in the student council, as well as the Bulldog Betterment Club. She was in band all four years of high school, and she served as drum major her senior year. Teagan has been on the...
Cayden is the son of Mike and Deborah Newman. While in high school, Cayden was a member of the football team for three years and the trap team. Cayden has had a job at Bill's IGA for the past year. Cayden's future plans include attending Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield to become a welder....
Jason is the son of Jason and Rachel McNaughton. While in high school, Jason took eight art classes and was on the honor roll all four years of high school. Senior year was a big year for Jason. Jason took Ag Engineering and got Coach Cal's generator running and almost smoked out the whole school. In the second semester of senior year, Jason signed up for the co-op program run by Mr. Davin. Jason currently works as a part-time mechanic at Aljets Automotive where he learns new skills and...
Kade Penrod is the son of the late Matthew Penrod and Beth and Jules Bartony. While in high school, Kade was a member of the football team and was selected to the All-Conference team. He also participated in the high school trap team. Kade made the honor roll all four years of high school. His future plans include becoming a heavy machine operator....
Gracie Raymond is the daughter of Chris and Aimee Raymond. While in high school, Gracie was a member of the Bulldog Betterment Club and National Honor Society. Gracie was also involved in band her freshman year. Gracie was on the honor roll all four years of high school. Gracie was also a class officer her junior and senior years. Gracie was an office and teacher's aid her senior year. Gracie was involved in the craft show that her class had put on her freshman, sophomore, and senior years....
Noah is the son of Arthur and Sandra Partridge. While in high school, he actively participated in football and trap shooting all four years. He was also an honor roll student throughout high school. Noah was selected to be on homecoming court his senior year. He participated in FFA his last two years in high school going to farm progress shows and dinners. He was heavily involved in scouting since he was very young. He obtained the rank of Eagle Scout to end his last couple of years. Noah is a...
Caleb is the son of Artie and Sandra Partridge. As a student of S.H.S., Caleb has participated on the football team for all four years. He also participated in band during his freshman year. Caleb was nominated as a homecoming king candidate his senior year. He was on the honor roll all four years of high school and was awarded National Honor Society his junior year. He was part of FFA his senior year. He was part of the trap team for all four years of high school. Caleb was a member of Boy...
Shelby is the daughter of Kimberly Alnwick and Jason Schuette. While in Staunton High School, Shelby was an office aide and a teacher's aide. She made honor roll three years of high school. Shelby's future plans include attending Paul Mitchell in Chicago and getting her license to do hair, as well as getting her license to be an esthetician....