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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On Friday, May 10, Madison Communications honored three teachers in the Annual Teacher of the Year Contest in Staunton, Ill. Rural broadband is more than making an Internet connection, it’s about connecting people and giving back to our local communities. This year marks the 19th year that Madison Communications has sponsored the Teacher of the Year Awards contest! Madison has proudly contributed over $30,000 to local area schools through this program. The Teacher of the Year program annually p...
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Post Prom was held at Staunton's High School from 11 p.m. Saturday night until 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Over 100 kids participated in the event that was filled with food, games, prizes, and a good time for all. They even had a mechanical bull in place. Activities were set up in each of the three gyms and kids were able to move about throughout the night. Thank you to everyone who provided donations for the event and supported the committee throughout the...
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) awarded $1.7 million in grant funding to 40 small and mid-sized manufacturers across the state through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. The Made in Illinois program provides up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to local Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and strategic advancements in manufacturing. IMEC served as grant administrator for this program....
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city received correspondence from the Staunton Area Honor Guard and Scout Troop 34. They will be honoring Veterans on Monday, May 27th at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the City Hall Complex at 11 a.m. They will also be making appearances that day at the Glenwood (8:30 a.m.), Livingston (9 a.m.), Old City Cemetery (9:30 a.m.), Heritage Health (10 a.m.), Memorial Park Cemetery (10:30 a.m.), Main Street (11 a.m.), Benld (1 p.m.), and Gillespie (2 p.m.). The city also received the 2024 p...
On Wednesday, May 8, State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) released the below statement in response to the U.S. Postmaster General’s decision to move the Springfield Post Office’s distribution to St. Louis: “The decision to convert the Springfield Post Office into a local processing center is extremely disappointing and will have lasting effects on residents across Central Illinois. There is no reason for our mail to be diverted out of state, but sadly this is our new reality. “I joined hundreds of residents, postal workers and local e...
Sylvia A. Bort, 86, of Prairietown, Ill., passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1938 to the late Theodore and Cordelia Heine Bunte. Sylvia married Fred G. Bort on June 13, 1959. Sylvia grew up in Prairietown on a farm with her sisters. She attented St. Peter’s Lutheran School and church in Prairietown. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1956. She worked as a secretary for St. Peter’s Lutheran Sunday school for 25 years, a member of Ladies Aid, Choir, and became a stay at home mother soon after hav...
Sean H. Mason, Sr. 55, of Benld, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born Feb. 10, 1969, in Alton, to Terry L. Mason and Lois A. Barnett Drury. His father preceded him in death. He was an over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed professional football and baseball. He is survived by his mother, Lois A. Drury; ten children, Rachel Mason, Natasha Mason, Tyler Mason, Brenden Mason, Sean Mason, Jr., Austin (Haley) Mason, Justin Mason, Dylan (Jordan Fuller) Mason, Alicia Mason, Ryan Mason, and Scott Mason; 11 grandchildren;...
Timothy P. "Tim" Zenner, 53, of Staunton, Ill., died at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Mo., on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born July 12, 1970, in Staunton to Arthur Zenner and Doris (Pitt) Zenner. Tim was a truck driver and he served as a police officer. He is survived by his three children, Quentin (Kaylee) Zenner, Dorchester, Ill., Libby Zenner, Edwardsville, Ill.,, and Blake Zenner, Benld, Ill.; former wife, Nikki Zenner; siblings, Robert (Connie) Zenner, Staunton, Ill., Howard (Lori) Zenner, Staunton, Andy Zenner, Staunton, John Zenner,...
Georgia Diane Reeves, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born April 1, 1950, in East St. Louis, Ill., to William Homer Long and Rue Ann Mitchell Long. She was a sales cashier and she married Bobby Ray Reeves of Gillespie on March 20, 1983 in Granite City and he survives. She is survived by her son, Frankie Scott Sims, Greenville; and grandson, William Scott Fenton. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Long; two sisters, Dorothy Long and Roberta Hull. A...
Edwin W. “Sonny” Sievers Jr. of Worden, Ill., passed away at his residence in Worden on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born April 28, 1933 in New Douglas to the late Edwin W. Sievers Sr. and Esther Sievers. He married Carmen (Oehler) Sievers on June 23, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton and she survives. He served in the U.S. Army. Sonny worked as a farmer on the family farm for many years. He loved his family more than anything. He is survived by his three children, Nadine Sievers, Lit...
Karen Rose Smith, 77, of Carlinville, Ill. and formerly of Gillespie, Ill., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born in Litchfield, Ill., on March 8, 1947 to Karl Jr. and Stella (Turco) Guna. She married Larry Smith on Feb. 7, 1986 and he survives. Karen graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1965. She was a mother, wife, and homemaker and later worked a few part-time jobs. Karen was a member of the Federated Church in Carlinville, where she was a deacon and served over the years on the Federated...
Bonnie Lee Mihalic, 79, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on May 7, 2024. Bonnie was born on May 24, 1944 in Edwardsville, to Leland and Delores (Moore) Scott. She married James E. Mihalic on July 7, 1986 in Corning, Ark., and she was a homemaker. Bonnie is survived by her husband, James E. Mihalic; three children, Rosa Coultas, Jessi Coultas, and Tony Gagliardo; and five grandchildren, Jack Hayes, Breanna Gagliardo, Quenton Gagliardo, Gerogia Gagliardo, and Liberty Gagliardo. No services are scheduled. Williamson Funeral Home of Staunton is in...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital located in Litchfield, Ill., is collecting worn and faded American flags through Wednesday, June 12. The collected flags will be disposed of in a proper flag retirement ceremony. Flag collection boxes are located in the main lobby of HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 1215 Franciscan Dr. in Litchfield, and in the hospital’s cafeteria. For more information, contact Mary Meyer at [email protected]. For more information about HSHS St. Francis Hospital, visit stfrancis-litchfield.org....
Educators are invited to join for the June 17 and June 18 Educator Agventure Summer Agricultural Institute from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Carlinville. Investigate Illinois’ number one industry, agriculture. While employing nearly 1.5 million people, agriculture generates more than $25 billion annually to Illinois’ economy. Come explore firsthand some of these many careers and aspects of the industry. They will help those in attendance learn how agriculture can help address the standards. During this institute, educators will try hands-on mul...
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, May 15 – Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, P...
Happy Birthday, Mary E. Bruhn. Mary will turn 100-years-old on May 28, 2024. Mary’s family would like to invite any and all to help shower her with 100 cards. Her address is 215 W. Pennsylvania St., Staunton, Ill., 62088. Mary was married to Elmer Bruhn Jr. and they had three sons: Dale, Roy, and George. Before retirement she was employed at the First National Bank of Staunton....
The Illinois First Baptist Church located at 410 W. 3rd North St., in Mt. Olive, will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday on May 19, 2024. There will be three different times scheculed for services including the folloiwng: 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; and 5 p.m. services. Acts Chapter Two will be the special text and special music will include "Holy Spirit, you are welcome here." Everyone is welcome in all services. For more information, call 217-299-0508....
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 Logan Thomas Falter of Witt, Rachel Anne Trimble of Witt Thomas Lee Burrow of Mt. Olive, Nancy Lea Niehaus of Mt. Olive Matthew Darwin Crays of Carlinville, Angela Marie Anderson of Carlinville Cole Edward Econie of Godfrey, Kyrstin McKenzie Coley of Godfrey Alexis Marie Freytag of Carlinville, Matthew David Robison-Harbaugh of...
May 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024 May 6, 2024: Joseph P. Boyer; Disobeyed Stop Sign May 7, 2024: Arthur S. Zumwalt; No valid drivers license and no valid registration May 7, 2024: Tabitha M. McCormick; Speeding (Radar) May 7, 2024: Howard S. Bradshaw; Speeding (Radar) May 9, 2024: Jasen R. Ferratto; Suspend Revoked Drivers License May 10, 204: Shelby R. Morgan; In-State Warrant May 12, 2024: Georgianna M. Lorenz; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle...
Staunton Area Ambulance Service is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday May 29 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Staunton's Ambulance Service is located at 401 Ash St. in Staunton. There is a critical need for blood, please consider donating. To schedule a donation time use website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time....
Staunton area Honor Guard and Scout Troop 34, will be honoring Veterans on Memorial Day May 27, 2024 at the following locations and times: At 8:30 a.m., The Glenwood; At 9 a.m., Livingston.; At 9:30 a.m., the Old City Cemetery; At 10 a.m., Heritage Health; At 10:30 a.m.,the Memorial Park Cemetery; At 11 a.m., Main Street in Staunton; At 1 p.m., Benld; And at 2 p.m., Gillespie....
Macoupin County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).\The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier," is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g., school districts, junior college districts, fire protection...
The Livingston-Williamson Fire Department hosted their Annual Chicken Dinner on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Shown in the photo above are some of Livingston-Willamson volunteer firefighters. In the front from (L to R): Deanne Busch; Dakota Kreger; Kyle David; Troy Albertina; Kaity Kingery; and John Ziegler. Pictured in the back from (L to R): Tom Royer and Trenton Kingery....
By: Jill Pertler It was a serious day in the garden. Various vegetables gathered to witness the much-anticipated criminal fraud case against corn. Corn had filed a countersuit claiming defamation of character and vegetative discrimination. These historic proceedings would hopefully answer the question plaguing the human and plant kingdoms since the dawn of time: Is corn a grain or vegetable? Corn entered the courthouse amid chants of, “Grain, grain, grain,” from the other vegetables in attendance. Broccoli and cauliflower threw quinoa at him...
Issue of May 12, 1999 Jerome (Jere) Karl, Jr. (41) of Benld died May 9 at his residence. Donald "Jock" Sawyer (75) of Gillespie died May 8 at his residence. Homer U. Van Hooser, Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) (79) of Colorado Springs, Colo., died May 3 at his residence. William F. Leitschuh (97) of New Douglas died May 6 at Utlaut Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Viola H. Sattovia (81) of Gillespie died May 7 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Norman E. Felchner (73) of Rockport, Mass., formerly of Staunton, died April 29 at Addison Gilbert...