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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Morrie Giaudrone, 81, of Gillespie, Ill., died peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Morrie was born April 9, 1941, the son of Morris and Helen (Ferrari) Giaudrone in Wilsonville. He graduated from Gillespie High School in 1959 and then earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Southern Illinois University Alton and Edwardsville. After graduation Morrie taught for over 40 years as an art and science teacher in the Gillespie School District. He loved teaching and his students, many of whom... Full story
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued updated public recommendations on Thursday regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) currently impacting some wild and domestic bird species. While HPAI has not been detected in songbird species (passerines), IDNR recommends the use of bird feeders and bird baths cease through May 31, or until HPAI infections in the Midwest subside, especially those that waterfowl may visit. During spring, wild birds will have ample food sources while bird...
The monthly meeting of the Macoupin County Historical Society will be held Monday, May 2nd, at 7 p.m. in the Ruyle Building on the Historical grounds in Carlinville, IL. The speaker for this month is Larry Mahan who will be sharing the story of Edmund Vancil and Vancil Point. The meeting is open to the public and the Ruyle Building is handicapped accessible....
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. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, April 27- Chili, All Meat Frank on Bun*, Slaw,Tropical Fruit,Cheesecake w/Cherries Thursday, April 28 - Ham and Beans, Cornbread, Pickled Beets Pears, Cookies Friday,...
One complicated afternoon I drew aside from the hurried crowds and stood alone upon a quiet hill by Silver Lake. In those moments of silence I remember vividly the touch of the soft gentle breeze as it blew across my face. Tender as the sweet kisses of breaking dawn falling over the small mourning dove eating low to the ground, I felt the spirit of the wind song in my soul. I called this a grace day. As the years go by, we all will need to measure the winds that blow over our days. Some will move around us with a kindness all their own. Others...
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. to raise money for a church van. They will be 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 Staunton High School Lady Softball Bulldogs were in Vandalia on April 19 and defeated the Lady Vandals 10-4. After 3 innings, Staunton held a 6-3 lead. The Lady Dogs added 3 runs in the 5th, bringing their lead up to 9-3. Vandalia was able to add one run in the 6th and Staunton came back with a run in the 7th to get the 10-4 win. Staunton runs were scored by Ele Feldmann 3, Lilly Bandy 2, Korryn Keehner 2; Kylie Lucykow, Evin Frank, and Taylor Nolan,1 each. Feldmann and Nolan led in hitting...
The Staunton High School baseball team traveled to Vandalia on Tuesday, April 19. The Bulldogs lost this game in extra innings. They scored 2 in the second inning and added 1 in the fifth to take a 3-0 lead but that was short lived as Vandalia scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Both teams added 1 in the 6th and at the end of seven innings, the scored was still tied at 4-4. Staunton was unable to score in the top of the 8th but Vandalia did cross the plate in the bottom to take the win....
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldog soccer team was in Litchfield on Thursday, April 21, and defeated the Panthers 5-1. Staunton 1 - 4 = 5 Litchfield 1 - 0 = 1 Goals by Staunton were by Lily Bruhn 3, Brooke Kinder 1, Breanna Freeley 1 and Haris Legendre had 3 assists. The Lady Bulldogs had 29 shots on goal. Valeria Cazaria was the Lady Bulldogs goalie for the entire game. She faced 12 shots on goal, allowed 1 and made 11 saves. The win at Litchfield brought their season record to 7-5-2. This week, the girls were scheduled to play EA/WR at...
Staunton Frosh/Soph boys and girls competed at a conference meet at Southwestern (Piasa) on Thursday, April 21. Teams were from Carlinville, Gillespie, Greenville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Pana, Southwestern, Staunton and Vandalia. Men’s Division Staunton won the men's division with 108 team points followed by Litchfield with 105.5. and Carlinville 94. Staunton men placed in the top 5 in the following events. 100 Meters- 3rd - Ethan Rantanen; 200 Meters- 2nd Braden Buffington; 800 Meters - 2nd Thomas Ogata; 1600 Meters- 3rd Nicholas Monahan; 3...
Two students were selected by the Staunton High School staff as the Students of the Month for March. The students who were honored are freshman Korryn Keehner (left) and freshman Eli Henke. Students were nominated based on criteria such as outstanding grades, good attendance, character, leadership, integrity and/or community involvement/service. Congratulations to the winners....
The Mt. Olive Union Miner's Cemetery Care Committee and supporters, including the Friends of Mother Jones Museum, will be placing a memorial bench near the grave of the legendary Irish firebrand, Mother Jones, in honor of her husband and four children who died of yellow fever and were buried in Pauper's graves in Memphis. The bench ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 1, with activities from noon until 5 p.m. The ceremony begins in the cemetery at noon with special guests, including Illinois...
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging vehicle owners to go paperless and visit ilsos.gov to sign up for email reminder notices for license plate sticker renewals. “This is an environmentally friendly initiative for customers that encourages online transactions with my office,” said White. “Those who sign up for this service will also save the state money by eliminating the need to print and mail annual post card reminder notices.” The one-time registration process allows vehicle owners to receive a series of three email n...
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 License Troy Jones, Girard; Charley Marie Sullivan, Girard Divorces Austin M. Conlee, Gillespie; Taylor A. Conlee, Benld Angela L. Wilkinson, Bunker Hill; Chad M. Wilkinson, Bunker Hill Court • Jacob R. Rogers, 34, of Virden, faces nine felony charges of child pornography from Sept. 1, 2021, to March 3, 2022. • Isaiah M. Johnson, 18, of St. Lou...
Secretary of State Jesse White’s Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. They will be offering the following services: Driver’s license renewal (including written and road tests), ID cards and vehicle registration renewals. They will be returning on Oct. 4. The library is located at 308 East Central Ave. For more information, please call the library at 217-835-4045....
April 19, 2022: Jake M.Reiter; DisobeyedStop Sign April 19, 2022: Anthony J. Rowel Jr.; No Valid Registration. April 21, 2022: John P. Pehrson; No Valid Drivers License April 21, 2022: Melissa J. Cuningham; In-Sate Warrant April 21, 2022: Lance M. Davidson; Disobeyed Stop Sign April 22, 2022: Katie N.Turner; City Ordinance- Disturbing the Peace April 22, 2022: Juvenile; Possession of Tobacco by a Minor April 22, 2022: Juvenile; Possession of Tobacco by a Minor...
President Gerry Cook called the meeting to order on April 21. The 27 members in attendance said the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no visitors or new members. The Mother's/Father's Day meal to be on May 19 was discussed. It was agreed to have R & B’s Restaurant to cater it. Linda Pike was the only birthday girl in attendance and she got a free bingo card. Attendance prizes went to Betty Zarges and Shirley Copeland. Pot of Silver winners were Toni Janus and Gerry Cook. Winners of The Glenwood prizes were won by Ed Hai...