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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Girl Scout Service Unit 107 began their Twilight Camp at Camp Hugh on Memorial Day. The girls spent the first night of Twilight Camp decorating flower pots and planting butterfly attracting flowers thanks to the generous $750 donation from the H.E.I.D.I. Association. Girl Scout Service Unit 107 is composed of Girl Scouts from Bunker Hill, Benld, Gillespie, Mt. Olive, Staunton and surrounding areas. There are approximately 194 registered Girl Scouts in this Service Unit. It was the perfect...
BY TOM EMERY Sitting in the choppy waters of the English Channel the day before D-Day, twenty-year-old Private James R. Lambeth wondered what would happen on the beaches of Normandy. "We had no idea what we were getting into," recalled Lambeth. "I'd never seen combat before, and had no idea what it would be like." June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of the massive D-Day invasion and Lambeth, a member of the 37th Amphibious Combat Engineers, was one of 156,000 men on Omaha Beach at Normandy on...
On Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:29 p.m., the Macoupin County Dispatch Center (MAC911) received a call from a juvenile in distress. Two juveniles were driving on Lake Ka-Ho Road over Cahokia Creek in rural Macoupin County when the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu they were in was swept off the road by fast moving flood waters. The occupied vehicle was washed downstream approximately 450 feet into the outside of the tree line along the east bank where the car became submerged. The two juveniles were able to escape the car and they were swept another 250 feet...
Staunton community members invited to help guide future facility improvements in Staunton CUSD No. 6 by attending an Open House in the High school’s old gym on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or June 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. to share ideas and suggestions for improving district facilities. Attendees can stay as long as they like, ask questions and provide feedback on potential solutions. Attendees will be able to tour the high school and learn about the challenges facing the district’s facilities. The tours are hosted by Bulldog Blueprint, a team of...
An addition and correction to the 2024 Staunton Sportsman Club’s Kids Fishing Derby. The Staunton Sportsman Club would like to recognize the sponsors for this years 2024 Fishing Derby: Staunton’s Knights of Columbus; T.D.S. Transport; Craig Neuhaus; Auto Sound and Security; Andrew and Allie Brown of Edward Jones; Robert Gregory Law Office; McKay Auto Parts; Roosters Pub; Jeffery Thompson of Country Financial; Luketich Designs; Luketich (Tarrant Harman); Concordia; Russell Furniture; Ahring Inspections; Fire Solutions; Hillsboro Bank; Age...
By Kelly Costa During the city council meeting last week, the city council voted to pay Invoice #26121925-050824 to Southwestern Illinois College for Police Academy Training for newly hired police officers Ethan Hoese and Xavier Zaragoza for $13,480. In Finance and Claims, the city council also voted to pay Invoice #846996 to Sandberg Phoenix for professional services rendered for Special Projects in the amount of $2,586.93. The city council agreed to pay Invoice #122890 to Fehr Graham for professional services rendered regarding the North...
Frank Jesse Castillo, 54, of Wood River, Ill., passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born on Aug. 10, 1969 to the late Albert III and Frances (Vasques) Castillo. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and barbequing. He was a very innovative person. He is survived by a daughter, Aelainea Castello, Staunton; grandson, Bryson Welburn; two brothers, Jerry Castillo, St. Jacob and John Castillo, Collinsville; two sisters, Juanita Maldonado, Granite City and Margaret Byrd, Breese; several nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of life...
Sharon Patricia Scheller, 83, of Brighton, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born on Jan. 27, 1941, in Staunton, to the late Andrew and Nedra (DeSart) Kosowski. Sharon married Larry Scheller on June 3, 1960, in Mt. Olive and he survives. She is survived by her son, Loren Scheller, Gillespie; daughter, Cheryl (Rick) Williams, Brighton; three grandchildren, Loren Jr. (Brianne) Scheller, Jordan (Jicky) Li, and Jeremy (Amanda) Williams; daughter-in-law, Maggie Scheller; sister-in-law, Betty Kosowski. She was preceded in death by her...
Nancy J. Scroggins, 76, of Bunker Hill, died at La Bella of Alton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born May 12, 1948, in Alton, to Lylburn Cagle and Josephine Glass Cagle Bewig. She married Randolph David Scroggins on June 17, 1967 at the First Congregational Church of Bunker Hill and he survives. She was a school teacher. Nancy was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bunker Hill, the Bunker Hill Library Board, Bunker Hill Beautification Committee and Alton Teachers Union. She enjoyed birds, sewing, cooking, flowers, gardening,...
This summer Zion Lutheran School in Staunton will host Summer With A Purpose (SWAP) camps. Zion offers both fun and educational camps to children entering Kindergarten through age 11. Camps are held Monday-Thursday from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. throughout the summer and are taught by Zion’s certified teaching staff. Each camp costs $45 and registration forms must be received by the Wednesday prior to the week of a camp, so that adequate supplies may be purchased. Registration forms may be obtained at Zion Lutheran Church or School and at the S...
Like almost everything in the nation these days, the national anthem has become a polarizing issue. But on one occasion 75 years ago, the anthem helped end a brawl in a minor-league baseball game. It happened in Cedar Rapids, where the hometown Rockets were playing Kewanee, a Philadelphia Athletics affiliate, in a Class C Central Association game on Sunday evening, July 24, 1949. Prior to 1963, most minor leagues were classified, in descending order, as Class AA, A, B, C, and D. Tensions came to a head with Cedar Rapids leading 16-1 in the top...
BY LYNN AND NANCY NEUHAUS/STAUNTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Neal’s N-Gauging Trains and Sidetracked Hobbies is located in downtown Staunton at 100 W. Main St., and Neal Carnaby is the owner of the small business hobby store. He has been at this current location for approximately ten years. N-Gauge is a play on the size of the trains that Carnaby specializes in. When it comes to selling model trains to model train enthusiasts, he deals in a small scale track and train. For as long as he can r...
Staunton American Legion Post 362 will be holding a cook-out on Saturday, June 8. It will be located in the parking lot of Duda Ace Hardware where they will be serving Brats, Hot Dogs, and Pork Burgers. The cook-out will begin at 10:30 a.m. and plans to last until they are sold out. Please come out and support the Veterans that served in this great nation's military....
United to Revive invites all to experience their event, Under The Tent, which is a free area-wide two-day event located at J.C. Niemann Park in Mt. Olive. June 7 consists of a free dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m. On June 8 at 1 p.m. there will be a Youth Rally and a Free PS5 Giveaway for youth in between the ages and grades of Sixth up to Seniors. Finally, the event concludes with the Baptisms at 6 p.m....
Marriage Licenses Luke Andrew Lehnen of Chatham, Ill., Jillian Danielle Johnson of Springfield, Ill. Katerina Leigh Emmons of Carlinville, Jasmine Elena Rose Verduzco of Carlinville. Dissolutions Rhonda L. Miller, of Gillespie; Douglas J. Miller, of Gillespie Grace Thursby, of Carlinville; Howard Thursby, of Palmyra, Ill. Kenneth L. White, of Staunton; Dawn M. White, of Staunton Randy Redmon, of Gillespie; Amanda Redmon, of Gillespie Quenton Bartony, of Staunton; Mariya Bartony, (no residence listed) Court Larry E. Conlee, (40), of Mount...
May 25, 2024: Deanna J. Schultz, Speeding (Radar) May 25, 2024: Blake M. Loveless, City Ordinance Dogs (Restraint/Leash) May 28, 2024: Lan B. Noel, City Ordinance Weeds (tall grass) May 29, 2024: Nicole H. Teeske, In-State Warrant May 30, 2024: Madison S. Exton, Speeding (Radar) May 31, 2024: Richard J. Williams; Dangerous Unsafe Building, City Ordinance Inside Furniture Outside, Inoperable motor vehicle/motor equipment/trailers, City Ordinance-Aaccumulation of Debris/Junk, City Ordinance-Tires, mounted or dismounted, City O...
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, June 5 – Pepper Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Tropical Fru...
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes will be held on Monday, June 10 until Wednesday, Aug. 14. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the hours are 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Class size is limited and the cost of $900 is due on the first day of class for those that wish to participate. Upon completion of the course, one may test for the National EMT. All interested parties please Contact Staunton Area Ambulance Service at (618)-635-3290, which is located at 401 Ash St., Staunton....
Attention Staunton Families: The School District will be offering meals as part of the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are available to anyone 18 years old and under. The Summer Food Service Program will run from June 3, 2024 to June 27, 2024 and meals will be served Monday through Thursday. However, there will be no meals served on June 19, 2024. Also, these meals have no cost. The breakfast service will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Elementary Community Room. The lunch service will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the same room. For...
The Eighty-Third Annual Staunton Volunteer Fire Department's Homecoming Celebration will be here sooner rather than later. It is scheduled for Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Staunton Recreation Park, which is located 900-998 Montgomery St., Staunton, Ill., 62088. Rides will open on Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m.; Jilly the Clown will be there Saturday, June 29 at 2 p.m.; The parade is Saturday at 4:30 p.m.; Finally, there will be live music both Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m....
Staunton Area Ambulance Service hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, May 29. They were also joined by their friends from Bells and Whistles Coffee. Bells and Whistles Coffee served during the time of the blood drive. Staunton's Area Ambulance Service is thankful and appreciative for all those that came and donated blood....
The American Legion Post No. 362 Has Four Scholarships Total: In Memory of American Legion Commander Pete Matesa: Cole Sternickle; George Oehler Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Blake Moore; Larry (Fox) Bellovich Memorial Scholarship: Breanna Feeley; Robert Vojas Memorial Scholarship: Sarah Wright. Band Merit Scholarship: Mason Horton and Max Eldred. Barbara Yakos/Patricia Long English Scholarship: Blake Moore and Presley Rantanen. Bob Price Memorial Scholarship: Cole Sternickle and Sarah Wright. Brandon Margaritis Scholarship: Jack Gagnon. Coach Cal...
The Fifth Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at the track located at Staunton's High School on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at 8 a.m. For any community members and local area businesses wanting to participate as a Sponsor for the Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run, the Sponsorship fee is $50. The Sponsor names will be put on the back of the event shirts, however, this does not buy a shirt. The entry and shirt fees are separate. To become a Sponsor, send the the following information: Company Name (as it will...
By: Jill Pertler I recently wrote a column about dating after a certain age – 50 to be exact. At the start, I planned on a brief column. How much could there be to write about such a dire subject? Turns out I was wrong. There are myriad factors to dating – at any age, but especially after 50. Remember dating? Most people dabbled in the sport during their teens and 20s. The lucky among us ended it there. We found our special someone and left the dating pool to the tadpoles. But then, some of us – too many of us – are thrown back in, much la...
Issue of June 2, 1999 The Staunton High School graduation ceremony was held May 28. Six valedictorians, Danielle Atwood, Kristi Brown, Christin Cavoretto, Julia Kays, Mickey Schutzenhofer and Megan Sievers, and two salutatorians, Beth Moore and Tom Stewart, were recognized. Lois Ann Ruehrup and John Bradley Simpson were married Nov. 21, 1998, in Sappington, Mo. Elton and Norma Best announced plans to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13. Martin and Thelma Golden of Bethalto...