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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Kassidy Abernathy Ty Abernathy Aaron Allen Jaci Anderson Gregory Baker + Grace Bandy + Samuel Best +++ Savannah Billings ++ Lucas Birdsell Hunter Booth Ashley Boyer ++ Lily Bruhn ++ Kristen Chepely Joseph Cisler +++ Izabella Claussen Jaden Clemons Luke Crosley Jonathan Daugherty +++ Holly DeVries + Drake Dufrain Devon Edwards Ashley Ellis +++ Cassidy Eyman Ambrielle Gilmer Caroline Goldasich Joseph Gosss Brianna Hainaut Nicholas Harbison Isabella Henning ++ Koral Keehner +++ Brooke Kinder +...
On Wednesday, May 11, Community Hospital of Staunton honored Bernice Henke with the ground breaking of the Bernice Henke patio. The new patio will be a relaxing place for employees and visitors to enjoy a break. Bernice's entire nursing career was at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was the director of nursing and retired in 2000. She continued to serve CHS as the secretary of the board of trustees from November 2002 to April 2022. Everyone at the hospital is so thankful for Bernice and her...
The McKay Cruise-In Car Show benefitting Make-A- Wish Illinois is this Saturday, May 21, at the Firemen’s Park in Staunton. The event is open to all street legal vehicles with a $20 entry fee. Dash plaques and goody bags will be awarded while supplies last. Cruise-in participants may start at any of the 22 McKay NAPA locations beginning at 9 a.m. Visit each McKay location for an extra entry to win the grand prize, a 3.5 ton Carlyle Floor Jack valued at $499. Additional prizes will also be awarded. After you have visited the McKay locations a...
The Staunton Sportsman Club will sponsor their 2022 Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, May 22. The fishing derby is open to all kids age pre-K through 8th grade. They will be divided into five divisions according to age. Adult supervision is required. You do not have to be a mem- ber of the Sportsman's Club to participate. Registration will be open that day from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Staunton Sportsman’s Club grounds. Fishing starts at 1 p.m. Grades pre-K, 1stand2ndwillfishfrom1-2 p.m. Third through 8th grades will fish from 1 - 3 p.m. A...
Mayor Craig Neuhaus presents a certificate to Eagle Scout Caleb Partridge recognizing his earning of the Eagle Scout award and his dedication to the city of Staunton....
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 Cassandra Breann Tate, Virden; Kenneth Russell Hedges, Virden Paeton Veeann Conaway, Virden; Jay Levi Clark, Palmyra Kayla Marie Thoron, Chatham; Catherine Mary Ryan, Chatham Gavin Anthony Stoops, New Baden; Samantha Renee Mistoler, New Baden Divorces Tessa C. Cameron, Piasa; Jack T. Cameron, Shipman Brandon Michael Ralston, Bunker Hill;...
May 12, 2022: Denver R. Cunningham; Out of State Warrant...
The collector’s report from the May 9 Staunton City Council meeting included the following: Illinois Public Risk Fund - Workers Comp Audit Refund $4,162.00; Staunton Police Department - Ordinance Violations $100; Reports $5; Ameren Illinois - Utility Tax $29,603.05; Southwestern Electric Cooperative - Utility Tax $818.72; Staunton Super 8 Motel - Hotel/Motel Tax $2,930.82; Staunton Area Ambulance Service - April Dispatch Fees $500; Madison Communications - Franchise Fee $3,177.45; Macoupin County Circuit Clerk - Fine Disbursement $399.25; S...
The Staunton Education Foundation has recently issued the following scholarships to graduating seniors at Staunton High School: Noah Partridge received the Scholarship from an anonymous donor. Noah will be attending the St. Louis Community College to study diesel mechanics. Jonathan Daugherty received the Melissa and Kevin Euler award. Jonathan will be attending SIUE to study civil engineering. Sam Best received the Judy and Jarid Ott Memorial Scholarship. Sam will be attending the University of Missouri to study journalism. Jordan Staggs...
Illinois State Police, District 18, responded to a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash on Wednesday, May 11. The crash took place on Illinois Route 108 at East 2nd Road in Montgomery County at 5:40 p.m. Ronald C. Schaaff, age 49, from Carlinville was operating a 2008 red Yamaha motorcycle and died at the scene. A preliminary investigation indicates that Schaaff was traveling behind two other vehicles westbound on Illinois Route 108 at East 2nd Road in Montgomery County. A 2013 blue Dodge truck pulling a box trailer was the lead vehicle. It was d...
A newly signed law aims to increase police officer retention and recruitment across Illinois. “This law gives police departments extra tools to recruit and retain quality officers to better protect and serve their communities,” said State Senator Doris Turner. “We must work to ensure our communities have quality officers that have a clear path of advancement.” Police departments across the nation have experienced a drop in officer retention, caused by a large hiring wave in the 1990s. Officers hired then are now at retirement age or just ye...
Quenton and Mariya Bartony of Staunton are parents of a son, Ohlen Robert. Ohlen was born at 8:22 a.m. on April 8, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville He weighed 10 lbs. and was 22 inches long. Ohlen’s siblings are Drayvin (11), McLean (8), Winnie (3) and Sister in Heaven, Valorie (2). Maternal grandparents are Donald and Sally Gilliam of Staunton. Paternal grandparents are Lee and Eva Bartony of Staunton. Paternal great-grandparents are Janet Massimino of Burbank, Calif., and Judy Wotchko of Collinsville....
There will be a drive-up food giveaway on Friday, May 20, 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. Participants are asked to clear space in their back seat or trunk for the food items....
There will be no parade this Memorial Day. However, the Staunton Honor Guard will conduct Memorial Day services at the following times and places on Monday, May 30. 8:30 a.m. - The Glenwood 9:00 a.m. - Livingston Park 9:30 a.m.- City Cemetery 10 a.m. - Heritage Health 10:30 a.m. - Memorial park 11 a.m. -Veterans Memorial at Staunton City Hall 1 p.m. - Benld 2 p.m. - Gillespie The public is invited to attend any or all of the planned services. It is hoped that everyone will take the time to attend at least one of these Memorial Day services...
Katherine Vaughn of Bunker Hill was among over 600 students who graduated from Bob Jones University on Friday, May 6. She graduated with a BS in Elementary Education. Vaughn was also named to the spring 2022 President's List. The President's List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, S.C....
Jeffrey Vaughn, a freshman Chemistry major from Bunker Hill, was named to the spring semester Dean's List at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester....
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, May 18 - Hamburger and Potato Casserole w/Corn, Peas and Carrots, Pineapple/Orange Jello Thursday, May 19 - Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuit*, Tomato Salad, Fruit Cocktail,...
The Staunton American Legion will be selling brats, porkburgers and hot dogs this Saturday morning, May 21, at the corner of Elm and Main streets in Staunton. Serving starts at 10 a.m. and continues until supplies are sold out....
William E. Myatt, 81, of Maryville, Ill., died at Elmwood Nursing and Rehab in Maryville on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born Sept. 13, 1940, in Bunker Hill to James Lee and Alta Marie (Wooldridge) Myatt. He married Shirley May Spinner, and she survives. He was retired after having been a construction superintendent. William was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1958 to 1962. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Myatt of Maryville; daughters, Kim Myatt of Maryville, Tammy (Rick)...
William D. Bumgardner, Sr., 73, of Staunton, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born May 19, 1948, in Lincoln to Glenn and Juanita (Ellegood) Bumgardner. He married Brenda J. Doeller on May 9, 1967. They were married for 55 years. He was retired after having been a maintenance welder for Alton Steel. William had an interest for classic cars, and he enjoyed rock and roll music. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bumgardner of Staunton; children, William...
Jean Kay Doty, 81, died at her home in Mt. Olive, Ill., on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Jean was born on Dec. 11, 1940, in Litchfield to Melbourne and Mabel (Hunsinger) Bohlen. She married Ken Doty on Feb. 12, 1960, and they later divorced. She married Russell Miller on June 29, 1987, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1990. Jean remarried Ken Doty on Nov. 21, 2002, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2017. She attended Mt. Olive Schools and graduated with the Class of 1958. After graduation, she attended nursing training doing...
Peter Edward Brown, 79, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born Nov. 5, 1942, in Pekin, to Lawrence and Margaret (Kohlbacher) Brown. He married Louann Mattes, and she survives. Peter was a graduate of Pekin High School. He began his career as a fashion illustrator and television art director in Peoria. After he served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army, he returned to complete his degree in Art Education at SIUC and SIUE. He taught for 25 years in the Mt. Olive Schools. After...
Charles Steven "Chuck" Baima, 85, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was born Dec. 9, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., to Louis and Isabelle (Miller) Baima. He served in the U.S. army from 1956 to 1958. He was the owner/operator for Baima Distributing from 1965 to 2015. Charles was a member of the Italian American Club, CFU Lodge 217 and Mt. Olive VFW. He played bocce and Koniak's and bowled in Gillespie and Mt. Olive. He is survived by his children, Elise Sherman of Gillespie, Jason...
On Sunday, May 15, St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton held a Celebration of Music worship service in honor of Dennis Stiegemeier's 50th anniversary as church organist. Every part of the service was musical featuring the following instrumentalists: Matt Bittles, trumpet; Brian Lotter, flute and saxophone; Victor Buehler III, piano, and Kaliana Buehler, clarinet. Dennis and his grandson, Griffin Stiegemeier, performed a special piano duet. Vocalists included Richard Walker, Drew...
Benld Public Library is hosting local author Ashley Sarver for a reading and book signing of her children's book Trax the Tractor & His Farming Friends on Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. Ashley, a 2011 graduate of Gillespie High School, self-published Trax the Tractor & His Farming Friends in January 2022. It is her first published book. "I grew up on a farm," Ashley said. "I saw first hand how much hard work and passion goes into farming. I think it is so important to share the farmer's story....