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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The SHS soccer team celebrates with Lily Bruhn #7 after she broke the school record for goals in a single season....
Seven SHS seniors were the recipients Thursday evening at Lewis and Clark Community College for this year's Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Award. The banquet honors and recognizes the top 8 percent of graduating seniors in the Riverbend area who have attained the highest standing in their classes as a means of encouraging all students to strive for high academic achievements. Pictured (back row, L to R) Teagan Lorenz, Koral Keehner, Joseph Cisler, Sam Best; (front row) Jackie Vercoglio,...
Staunton's Junior Girl Scout Troop recently visited La Bella Fiori in rural Staunton to earn their gardener badges. Pictured (L to R) are Finley Dugger, Lucy Rucker, Lainey Weller, Kenlee Wieseman, Audrey Podwojski, Aleah Wyatt, Anna Mosser, Leah Rhodes, and Audrey Stairs. They'd like to extend their thanks to Abby Dillon in sharing her nursery and expertise with them to earn this badge....
Photos at Forest Park were part of a full day of prom day activities for this group of friends before the Staunton High School prom....
The Livingston/Williamson Fire Department will hold their annual chicken fry dinner this Saturday, May 7, at the Livington Fire Station located at 422 Nicholls Street in Livingston. They will begin serving at 11 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m or until sold out. Dinners are $11 and include a quarter chicken, fries, applesauce, coleslaw and two pieces of bread. You also have the option of getting just a sandwich for $9. Sandwiches include a quarter chicken, fries and two pieces of bread....
Boy Scout Troop 8034 will be having a lunch at Ace Hardware on Saturday, May 7, starting at 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until sold out. They will have Texas Road House peanuts, (includes card for a free appetizer), hamburgers, brats, nachos, dirty nachos, barbecue sandwich, chips and water/soda....
–Capitol News Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of bills last Wednesday aimed at easing the state’s shortage of teachers and other education professionals. “In Illinois, schools still have more than 2,100 unfilled teaching positions statewide,” Pritzker said. “With new funding at their disposal, districts all across the state are working to find new ways to bring people into this profession and to encourage them to stay there.” Pritzker signed four bills Wednesday, including House Bill 4246, which lowers the cost of renewing a lapsed...
The Civil War in Illinois will be the topic of a free discussion at the Carlinville Public Library on Thursday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the one-hour discussion, which will be presented by Tom Emery, a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville who has earned 15 awards from the Illinois State Historical Society. The program is based on Emery’s book of the same title, which he released in various editions in 2014 and 2018. He originally developed the program in 2011, for the beginning of the Civil W...
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 Eric Scott Moler, Mt. Olive; Danielle Marie Buneta, Mt. Olive William Clarence Parker, Mt. Olive; Tambra Lee Furmanski, Mt. Olive Cheyenne Mauria Wickenhauser, Hettick; Ryan Thomas Bloomfield, Hettick Brett M. Morton, Virden; Savanna B. Cloyd, Virden Divorces Jennifer Rister, Brighton; Joseph Rister, Brighton Jacqueline Yingling; David...
The Elbon Shrine Club in Staunton will be conducting a party wagon raffle that includes everything for a July 4th celebration. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support the work of the Elbon Shrine Club as well as Shrine and local charities. Tickets are one for $5 or three for $10. The raffle will be held Sunday, June 26, at the Fireman’s Park. Raffle prize includes drinks, gift certificates, Lotto tickets, Webber grill, charcoal and grill set. Look for Elbon Shrine Club members out and about around town or at one of their u...
April 27, 2022: Gary W. Fuller; Unlawful display of registration,Violation of classification - motorcycle, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle April 28, 2022: Aakash Patel; Flee or Attempt to Elude Police Officer, Speeding (Radar)...
Derick is the son of Jason and Rosie Williams. While in high school, Derick was a member of Nerd Club. He served as vice president of the club his senior year. He has had a job at McDonald's for the past two years, leaving briefly for Walmart before returning back to McDonald's. Derick's future plans include attending a trade school and moving out of state....
Caidy is the daughter of Shane and Kami Tuetken and Courtney and Jason Vowels. Throughout high school Caidy received an academic letter and was on the honor roll all four years. She has been a member of both the Bulldog Business Club and the Bulldog Extracurricular Committee, and she was selected to be on the National Honor Society. Caidy has been on the varsity golf team all four years; she was a member of the all-conference team for the past three. She has also been a member of the basketball...
Kate is the daughter of Patrick and Melanie Wineburner. While in high school, she was a member of the volleyball team and the trap team her freshman and sophomore years. She was also a member of the band all four years of high school. Kate was inducted as a member of the National Honor Society, where she was elected as speaker her senior year. She was an active member of the Bulldog Business Club her junior and senior years, where she was elected president her senior year. She participated in...
Adrian is the daughter of Vernon Wikinson. During her time at Staunton High School, she was a member of the color guard team for four years. She was also a part of Nerd Club for four years. After graduation, Adrianna plans to enlist in the United States Navy for five years and go to school afterwards to become an air traffic controller....
Jackie is the daughter of Lance and Mary Beth Vercoglio. While in high school, she was a member of the golf team for three years. Her senior year, she was named to the all-conference team. She was a member of the Red Roses dance team for four years and was named captain her junior and senior years. Jacqueline was a member of the soccer team for four years. She also was a member of the color guard, and she was named captain her senior year. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and she...
Marie is the daughter of the late Edward Lee Williams and Sarah Williams of Staunton. While in high school, Marie participated in track and volleyball. She also works as a teacher's aide. In her free time, Marie enjoys cooking and learning new recipes. Upon completion of high school, Marie plans to attend community college and study interior design....
Zack is the son of Bradley and Jennifer Young. While in high school, Zack was a member of the football team for four years and the track team for two years. Zack's future plans include attending Western Kentucky University to study Computer Science and Game Design....
Rachel is the daughter of Sandy and David Voss. During her years at Staunton High School, Rachel was a member of FFA, choir, and was a teacher's aide. After graduation, Rachel plans to attend Blackburn Community College in Carlinville to study Psychology and Criminology....
Gavin is the son of Desiree Schlichtig and Paul Schlichtig. During his time at Staunton High School, he was a part of Nerd Club, choir, and Chess Club all four years of high school. He was a part of the 2018-2019 spring musical "Alice in Wonderland" He joined STEM club this year as it was just founded. After high school, Gavin plans to attend Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville....
Whitney is the daughter of Josh and Holly Weller. During her high school years, Whitney was a member of the volleyball, golf, and softball teams. After her junior year of softball, she made the first all-conference team for center field. Whitney has played club softball all four years of high school, balancing this sport with her grades. She has kept up good grades for all four years, continuing to stay on the honor roll and high honor roll. She was a member of the National Honor Society and...
This week's photo was sent to us by JoAnn (Mihelcic) Hansen of Las Vegas, Nev. It features the Staunton High School Student Council for the 1971-72 school year. They are - Top row (L to R): Mr. Ronald Rull (sponsor), Steve Link, Marthee Chura, Bill Vogt, Sally Straub, Jim Sitko, and Mrs. Laverta Rotsch (sponsor); Third row: Beverly Pesavento, JoDee Fritz, Del David Stiegemeier, Paul Heitte; Second row: Mary Pat Link, Bill Marcuzzo, Randy Best, JoAnn Mihelcic, Lisa Brodie, Mark Tiburzi; First...
By: Jill Pertler I don’t know if this column will ever be published. Or better put, if I’ll have the nerve to publish it. It’s about divorce and I have no experience in that arena. I never divorced. In fact, I had a beautiful and wonderful marriage. My parents never divorced. No one in my immediate family has (so far) divorced. So basically, I have no experience speaking on this subject. Still I had a bit of a eureka about it today. And when I have a eureka, I often feel compelled to share. So share I will. I am a widow. Sometimes people I kno...
Issue of May 1, 1997 The senior play “Hollywood Hillbillies” was performed April 25 by the Staunton High School class of 1997. Gary and Cheryll Sievers of Staunton will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 6. Stephanie Sciutto and Nathan Calcari were married Dec. 21, 1996, in Orangeville, Ill. Frank F. Intihar (89) of Staunton died April 27 at Community Memorial Hospital. James Gordon Chronister (67) of Gillespie died April 25 in Gillespie. Issue of May 2, 2007 An arrest was made in the murder case of Angela Lee of East Gil...
Thursday, March 29, 1990 -- RESIDENCY OF STAUNTON STUDENTS QUESTIONED -- Decreased Livingston school enrollment and subsequent loss of state aid has spurred a taxpayer with property in both districts to ask questions about students residency. Illinois gives financial aid to a district based on the number of children enrolled. Due to financial problems and cutbacks in programs, Livingston has experienced a drop in enrollment and loss of state funds. Livingston resident Alan Libbra estimates more than 20 former Livingston students are now...