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 garden shed at Duda Park was recently updated as part of an art project with funds provided by the Illinois Art Council, Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Program and in conjunction with The MAC. Supporting the work were Mayor Craig Neuhaus and Parks and Recreation Alderman Terry Tipler. Several local artists and painters participated in the project. This was their first day on the job. Pictured (L to R) are Sarah Walker, Anna Simms, Lauren O'Neill, Sarah Lesko, Chase Bodner and Nancy...
The Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund donated two automated external defibrillator (AED) devices to the Staunton High School Shooting Sports Team and the Staunton Soccer and Baseball/Softball organization. Greg Holthaus was a seemingly healthy 18-year-old graduate of Highland High School where he played football and baseball. He died suddenly from cardiac arrest in 2013. His mother, Gail Holthaus, presented the two AEDs to the Staunton organizations in his memory and explained about Greg's condition...
On Feb. 2, 1923, the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department officially came into existence with a vote of the Staunton City Council. A 1923 REO fire engine with an open cab and 250-gallon-per-minute pump had already been purchased, so now they just needed the manpower to respond to fires. At that same meeting, Mayor Paul D. Weiss appointed Tony Safko as fire chief. Chief Safko then appointed Charles Franz and Walter Stiegemeier as assistant chiefs. A total of 20 members signed on as the initial...
The Staunton firemen have put in a lot of time and effort into planning this coming weekend in Staunton. They have put together all the carnival rides, music, food, parade, and fireworks needed to make this weekend lots of fun for all. The Staunton Fire Department is also marking their 100th anniversary during the weekend festivities. Now it’s time to enjoy the results of all that planning as we celebrate Staunton’s 82nd annual homecoming celebration. The park will open Friday, June 23, with Rides by Egyptian Exposition starting at 6 p.m. and...
A tow truck driver was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Friday, June 9, and accused of falling asleep at the wheel before a crash that killed an 82-year-old Staunton man. Charges allege that on Oct. 18, 2022, Shawn D. Millfelt, 26, of St. Charles, Mo., was driving a tow truck loaded with two U.S. Postal Service mail trucks when he fell asleep while driving in West Alton. Millfelt's 2020 Hino truck was traveling on northbound Highway 67 at Richard Drive at about 1:30 p.m. when he failed to stop at a red light and went through the...
Year Award Winner 2006 Lt. Danny Mosser 2007 Firefighter Jim Aljets 2008 Firefighter/Chaplain Nathan Meador 2009 Firefighter Ryan Ray 2010 Firefighter David Wells 2011 Firefighter Greg Birk 2012 Firefighter Brad Legendre 2013 Lieutenant Bill Miller 2014 Assistant Chief Danny Mosser 2015 Firefighter Mike Maedge 2016 Lieutenant Alex Ocepek 2017 Lieutenant Greg Birk 2018 Lieutenant Steve Carlson 2019 Firefighter Art Partridge 2020 Firefighter Ron Maedge 2021 Firefighter Andy Fritz 2022 Lieutenant Kirk Simpson...
26/28/23 - Residential Fire – Dripp Residence, 215 East Olive 1924 16 07/01/34 - Commercial Fire - Creamery/Warehouse, South Union 1925 21 03/01/25 - Commercial Fire - Apartment/Pool Room, 319 West Main 1926 14 12/06/26 - Commercial Fire - #2 Coal Company, Rural Route 1927 14 03/02/27 - Commercial Fire - Grocery Store, 506 South Maple 1928 25 08/29/28 - Residential Fire – Bond Residence/Garage, 106 East Pearl 1929 21 09/29/29 - Residential Fire - Higgins Residence, 523 West Henry 1930 28 02/01/30 - Commercial Fire – Fritz Wareh...
This week's Looking Back picture was taken in May of 1925 during construction of Staunton's reservoir. See Days Gone By for more details....
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Thursday, December 25, 1975 -- Commentary on Looking Back photo -- In April of 1925, the city of Staunton began surveys of how best to supply the growing city with clean water. After studying the alternatives, it was decided in October, 1925 to build a dam on the Cahokia-East Fork site as recommended by Illinois State Department of Health. In December, 1925, the city council approved an ordinance authorizing construction of the reservoir, water tower, and filtration plant and naming Cole & Fauber as general contractors. Cole & Fauber sublet...
By Tom Emery This summer has been drier than normal in parts of the region. Fortunately, it’s nowhere close to the historic droughts that have hammered the region. One of the worst was in 1953-54, when much of the Midwest was parched amid one of the most brutal heat waves on record. Rainfall in some areas in 1953 was as much as sixteen inches below normal. In Missouri, 1953 is the driest year on record, with a statewide average of 25.35 inches. It was especially severe in the Alton area, where the Alton Telegraph reported that rainfall in the r...
Ham radio operators from the Macoupin County Amateur Club will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. on Saturday until 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 and 25, at The Macoupin County Fairgrounds. The event is ARRL Field Day an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States. Hams from across North America ordinarily participate in Field Day by establishing temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate their skill and service....
Bentley Eugene Beer passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Bentley was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., at 8:30 a.m. on June 10, 2023, to parents Justin and Amanda (Lemke) Beer. He was baptized in Christ on June 11. During his five short days here on earth he touched many lives and was loved tremendously by family and friends. Bentley experienced lots of... Full story
Winford Earl Boulch died June 9, 2023, in Portland, Ore., one day before he turned 91. Win was born June 10, 1932, to James and Lura Boulch in the township of Good Water, Mo. He married his wife, Vivian, on Jan. 5, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives. His family moved to a farm in New Douglas, Ill., where he graduated from high school. He enjoyed returning to class reunions and visiting with classmates throughout the years. Win lived in Staunton, Ill., and worked as a machinist at Olin in Alton, Ill., and Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Wash.,... Full story
The Tour De Donut is scheduled to return to Staunton on Saturday, July 8. This year marks 35 years for the event being staged in Staunton. Each year, as the plans for the race are developed to be held in Staunton, a lot of pre-event work as well as day-of-the race activities are required to be sure everything goes off as scheduled and as smoothly as possible. To accomplish this, there is a definite need for volunteers - many volunteers! If you have helped in any of the previous races or would like to get involved with this year’s event, p...
The city collector’s report given at the most recent city council meeting included the following: Utility tax - M.J.M. Electric Cooperative $191.16; Southwestern Electric Cooperative $798.67; Hotel/Motel tax - Staunton Super 8 Motel $2,433.92; April & May Dispatch Fees - Staunton Area Ambulance Service $1,000; Staunton Police Department - Ordinance Violations $300; Reports $10; Macoupin County Circuit Clerk - Fine Disbursement $653.38; Arrest Agency Fee $162; E-Citation Fee $14; Police Vehicle Fund $1; Restitution $200; State of Illinois - MFT...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following donors for memorials given in memory of Don Best: Dean Schulmeister, Sandy Compton, Cindy Rigoni, Judith Minkanic, Kathy & Jim Sloan, Judy Yarnik, Sandy Bond, Melissa Matesa, Deidre & Michael Burke, Nancy & Jerald Loeh, Anne Fratzke, Carla Moore, Gloria Hemken & Carla Anschutz, Barbara Brown, Julie & Stan Tjaden, Marge & Gene Feldman, Barb & Gene Lotter, Alva & Jon Tevini, Barb & Steve Augustine, Deanna & Charles Taylor, Peggy & Kevin Kuethe, Nancy & Gary Goldasich, Josie &...
The members of the Staunton Senior Citizens sat down to a catered luncheon at 12 noon on June 15. The June 15 meeting was then called to order at 1 p.m. by President Gerri Cook. There were 25 people attending including two visitors. There were three birthdays for June and the group sang Happy Birthday. A card request was made for a member who is under the weather. Attendance prizes went to Dennis Williams and Nancy Johns. The pots of silver were won by Dee Masinelli and Shirley Copeland. Gerri Cook announced that at the July 6th meeting, all...
Marriage licenses Samantha Marie Kahl, Gillespie; Scott Anthony Shardan, Gillespie Gabriell Faith Foster, Bunker Hill; Nathan James Krsul, Bunker Hill Court Brandon J. Edwards (25) of Staunton was charged with domestic battery in that on May 29 said defendant made contact of an insulting or provoking nature with Avina Bridges, ex-girlfriend of the defendant, in that he punched her in the head with a closed fist, previously having been convicted of domestic battery on July 12, 2022. Daniel R. Gooding (34) of Carlinville was charged with...
June 12, 2023: Jessika J. Leatherberry; Fraud, Theft Over $300; Forgery June 15, 2023: Lynne M. Goodwin; Criminal Trespass to Land June 16, 2023: Terry W. Tipler; Improper Lane Usage,Charge Amended to Ordinance and Paid June 17 2023: Matthew A. Sanchez; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle...
The Staunton Sports Booster would like to thank the following for memorials in the memory of Don Best: Tim & Julie Scheller, Mark & Katrina Sievers, Brian & Tami Kershaw, Louie & Cathy Crook, Greg & Merissa Ury, Mary Lynn Fyalka, Brian & Julie Sievers, Michael & Justine Pintar, Gary & Karen Fyalka, Ted & Erin Frank, and Gary & Karen Crosslin; UMWA Local 1613, Kevin & Sarah Meyer, Anthony & Donna Bagaglio, David & Penny Jones, Jerry & Marsha Fones, Greg & Cindy Watters, Jimmie & Patricia Peterson, Raymond Spudich, Robert & Karen Bodner, Jim &...
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the third of six drive-thru dinners on Monday, July 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the Auxiliary’s scholarship fund. Dinners must be ordered by July 3. Orders can be placed online at nelsonscatering.com/hshs-st-francis-hospital, in the hospital gift shop, or by contacting Jeanne Banovic at 217-273-6716 or Nancy Hyam at 217-254-4442. The July 10 drive-thru dinner pickup will take place in front of the main hospital entrance. The meal will feature a pulled pork dinner, cheesy potatoes, s...
Another great day at the Staunton Country Club for the women's league. The low gross was the team of Sue Stiegemeier and Karen Crosslin (41). The low net was the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Linda Rohe (20). Bev Kramer and Martha Riley had a chip-in on #6 and low putts (10). We had a good group of women that stayed for lunch and then also enjoyed the pool. Thanks once again to Stephanie for providing lunch and the grounds crew for doing such a great job....
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have 12 hours calculated (B is equivalent to 3.0; A to 4.0) Area students include: Alhambra - Zachary Bluhm, Undeclared; Brooke Kinder, Undeclared; Abraham Koch, Construction Management BS; Erica Pickerill, Criminal Justice Studies BS; Benld - Ruby Savant, Speech Lang Path & Audiology BS; John Wyatt, Business Administration BS; Matthew Weidner, M...
Alexander Jasper of Mt. Olive graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Social Science Education: History from Blackburn College during the institution's 154th commencement ceremony in May 2023. Jasper was awarded with the Senators Vince & Deanna Demuzio Award in Education recognizing the graduating senior majoring in the field of education. It recognizes leadership, the ability to be a successful teacher, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor others. Jasper also received department honors in his...