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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Volunteers were kept very busy on Saturday during the Livingston/Williamson Fire Department's annual chicken fry dinner held at the fire station in Livingston....
Hamburgers, brats and barbecue were on the menu when the Staunton Boy Scouts held a fundraiser on Saturday in the Duda Ace Hardware parking lot. Pictured (L to R) are Kaleb Million, Matthew Niehaus, Dakota Hupp, and Mason Hamby manning the food stand....
After a reduced level of structure due to CO- VID-19, the Staunton Chamber of Commerce has returned to full function. Events are back in action and monthly meetings have returned. The Staunton Chamber of Commerce (SCC) works together to strengthen the community and promote the vast number of local businesses. Last month, the SCC worked with the City of Staunton to create the first ever Glow Ride. At the end of this month, SCC members will plant flowers in the planters on Main Street. The...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved a resolution adopting a Conflicts of Interest Policy for the city.. This newly adopted policy is to protect the city’s interests when it is considering taking action or entering a transaction that might benefit the private interests of an elected official or city employee, or otherwise violate state and federal laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to municipal organizations. The resolution was amended during the meeting to include city employees. A cer...
St. Paul Second Chances: A Mixture of This and That will take place on the third Saturday of each month from May through October at St. Paul UCC (corner of Union and Mill streets) in Staunton. The flea market will be set up on the front lawn from 8 a.m. to noon. You can rent a 10' x 10' spot for $25 each day and sell any “junk,” products or creations. A limited number of tables are also available for rent at $10 each. To register, call the church office at 618-635-2386 or email Jess Larsen at jlarsen@staunton schools.org....
Staunton High School will celebrate commencement for the Class of 2022 on Friday night, May 13, at 7 p.m. The plan is for the graduation ceremony to be held on the football field, weather permitting. Graduating seniors will be recognized for their achievements. Recipients of scholarships and awards offered by various organizations and groups will also be recognized....
The VFW Post 1241 regrets to announce that the Poppy Days originally planned for May 13 and 14 had to be postponed due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control. They will announce the new Poppy Days as soon as possible when they will be back on corners selling their Buddy Poppies to show remembrance, honor and respect....
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 Michael R. Adcock, Carlinville; Kristina Marie Barnard, Hannibal, Mo. Albert James Stilwell, Carlinville; Jessica Lee Rabich, Carlinville Chase Allen Seago, Atwater; Isabel Beth Barnes, Atwater. Divorces Jazmin N. Lewis, Carlinville; Colton Matthew Whitley, Carlinville Court • Jacob D. Edwards, 27, of Hillview, faces felony charges of a...
The Illinois Department of Transportation has released the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates as well as a new feature that shows mileage between towns and marked route junctions to help residents and visitors alike plan their travels throughout Illinois. While smartphones for directions are widely used, paper maps remain an important resource for directions, when your phone dies or you drive out of range, paper maps will show you the way. They also provide valuable information about Illinois to help you make the...
May 4, 2022: Richard J. Williams, In-State Warrant May 4, 2022: Nicholas A. Williams; No Valid Driver’s License May 6, 2022: Brian A. Scheller; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Suspend Revoked Drivers License May 6, 2022: Zachary Hoffstot, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol Liquor, In-State Warrant May 6, 2022: Nicholas R. Hupp; In-State Warrant...
The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently opened its fourth Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Kiosk to help Illinoisans apply for and update their FOID card and Concealed Carry License (CCL). The Metro East now has a kiosk located in District 11 headquarters to assist individuals without access to online devices (computer, smart phone, tablet) or who are experiencing difficulties online. Illinois residents can visit one of four kiosks around the state to receive one-on-one assistance. “The Illinois State Police has worked diligently to i...
April was colder than normal in Illinois, with freezing temperatures occurring into mid-month and as far south as St. Louis Metro East, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey. Rainfall in April was frequent but averaged near normal statewide for the month. The preliminary statewide average April temperature was 49.6 degrees, 2.7 degrees below the 1991–2020 average. April average temperatures ranged from the low 40s in northern Illinois to the mid-50s in southern Ill...
This photo shows the 6th, 7th and 8th grades at Zion Lutheran School in Staunton from 1952-53. Students are identified by row (front to back). Row 1 - Don Kasubke, Janet Stogstill, Billy Probst, Ruth Brauer, Donna Walz, Charlotte Hageman; Row 2 - Dick Ficker, Rollie Lorenz, Georgia Sies, Sandra Arzig, Margie Cool, Nancy Probst, Kenny Haustein; Row 3 - Beverly Lich, Sandy Bondy, Sandy Jung, Alfred Hagemann, Dick Baima, Jim Oettel, Wayne (Spud) Zude; Row 4 - Bev Westhoff, Maxine Paschen, Homer...
Thursday, April 5, 1990 -- Elmore's Retirement Marks 38 Years in Education -- Describing himself as not overly sentimental, retiring Staunton High School Principal Gil Elmore says his 38-year career has given him "a lot of headaches, and a lot of fun." He noted a number of significant changes in society over the years which affected education such as the information explosion, changes in the American family, and increased record keeping demands. Elmore said early in his career he was "a teacher and a coach, having a good time. Being a...
Issue of May 8, 1997 Retiring city council members Danny Masinelli, Norm Ruffini and Betty Sternickle were given plaques of recognition for their community service. Outgoing mayor Wayne Heinemeyer was also honored. Donna Machuga and Joseph Eddington were married Dec. 28, 1996, in Staunton. Angeline Patla (84) of Livingston died April 29 at Community Memorial Hospital. Pearl Sarah Basso Norberg (78) of Port Charlotte, Fla., died April 1 at a senior facility. Josephine M. Grandame (80) of Highland, formerly of Gillespie, died May 2 at Faith...
By Tom Emery Inflation is a frontline issue in America today, and has driven down approval ratings for the Biden administration. It’s one of several periods in the nation’s history when rising prices have hammered consumers, especially the working class. The current inflationary pressures are the strongest in decades, but at times, they’ve been even worse. Inflation in the World War I era was particularly severe, as the period from late 1916 through 1920 sent prices skyrocketing. Inflation reached double digits in every month from October 1916...
By: Jill Pertler On November 16, 2020, my life changed forever. And since that day, each 16th of the month is an anniversary for me. It marks another month since my husband left this physical world. As such, each number 16 on the calendar comes as a reminder of the day, of my loss. Of his absence. It’s one month longer that he’s been gone. One month longer of me missing him. April marked 17 months. It seems like such a long, long, very long time. But, in months, it’s less than half of the time in years that we had together. Still, the 17 month...
Disapproves of Livingston mayor's comments Letter to the Editor: I recently sent a letter to the Attorney and Clerk for the Village of Livingston. In my letter, I expressed my concern over comments that were made by the Mayor of Livingston regarding members of the community that did not grow up in town. I asked that a copy of my letter be presented to the board members so that they would know how I felt about the Mayor's comments. It is my understanding that my letter was not presented to the board members, nor were my concerns communicated to...
Ruth Ann (Steinmann) Sievers, 94, with her family by her side at the family farm, passed peacefully from her earthly home into her heavenly home on the 3rd of May, 2022. She was born on Jan. 21, 1928, on her family's farm in the Hamel, Ill., township to parents Walter and Bertha Steinmann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (formerly New Gehlenbeck) in Hamel. Ruth was married to her beloved husband Walter Sievers on September 19th, 1948 also at St. Paul...
Anneliese Fuchs, 101, of Staunton, Ill., died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born May 21, 1920, in Saxony, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Max and Frieda Anna (Richter) Ritschel. She married Raymond Fuchs on Feb. 25, 1945, at St. Paul Evangelical Church in Staunton, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1984. Anne graduated from Staunton High School in 1939. For 10 years after high school, Ann worked as a clerk at the Mt. Olive Milling Company (1939 to 1949). Being a housewife and mother followed in time....
Jeffrey Scott Bertolis, 52, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born July 31, 1969, in Litchfield, to Mike and Donna (Campbell) Bertolis. He was a foreman for Tubular Steel after having worked there for 26 years before they closed. Jeff enjoyed bird hunting, Mopar cars, working in the yard, but he enjoyed and loved the most watching his son play sports. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Donna Bertolis of Gillespie; son, Trenton Bertolis of Wilsonville; siblings, Mike D. Bertolis of Mt. Olive,...
Vernon Robert "Bob" Loveless, Jr., 75, of Mt. Clare, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Litchfield to Vernon Sr., and Marybeth (Archibald) Loveless. He married Ann Marie Schneider, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2018. He was a tow motor operator for Olin Corp. Vernon was a member of the National Rifle Association, Olin Shooting Club, and he was a board member of the Village of Mt. Clare for 25 years. He is survived by his mother, Marybeth Loveless of Gillespie; childr...
Kathleen I. Silvester, 102, of Staunton, Ill., died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born Dec. 1, 1919, in Moline, she was a daughter of the late John and Nellie (Croxton) May. She married Alex Silvester on Dec. 1, 1940, in Carlinville, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1996. She and her husband owned and operated the family business, Standard Oil Distributors, for many years. She was a loving mother, homemaker, and worked in sales at Russell Furniture in Staunton. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of...