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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A group of boys try their hand at a dart game at the Firemen's Homecoming Celebration over the weekend. The rides, games and carnival food were great fun for kids of all ages....
There was a large crowd on hand for the Firemen's Parade on Sunday afternoon. The parade celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Staunton Fire Department with fire departments from not only surrounding districts taking part but from all across the region....
For the first time in 11 years, Staunton Elementary will offer an art class to all elementary students. Students will participate in art weekly as one of their "special area" classes which currently include physical education, music, and library. The return of art is due to the diligent efforts of the board of education, administration, staff, and students of the Staunton CUSD #6 School District. Second grade teacher Ava McNally stated, "People who do art get higher grades and are focused on...
By Kelly Costa A resolution was approved at Monday night's Staunton City Council meeting that allows the city to advance the cost and expenses for probationary police officers for the Staunton Police Department to receive training at the Illinois Police Academy. In consideration for the city paying for the candidate to attend the police academy to become a certified police officer for the city, the candidate must agree to serve as a police officer for the city for no less than three years from the date of his/her actual employment as a police...
A public hearing was held for the amended budget for fiscal year 2023 prior to the Staunton Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 20. Superintendent Brett Allen presented information about the amended budget related to changes in both revenues and expenditures from the approved September budget. The projections indicate that all fund balances will end with a positive balance to close out the year. During the regular session, the board approved the amended budget. During the regular school board meeting the board appointed Robert Lietz to...
The explosion that took place on Thursday afternoon, June 22, at the Winchester ammunition plant at Olin Corp. in East Alton killed a Bunker Hill man. Oscar "Zeke" R. Bettorf, age 60, a truck driver was pro- nounced deceased by Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn. Bettorf was the driver of a semi loaded with shotgun shell primers that exploded while being transported inside the Winchester ammunition plant, Nonn said. The explosion was heard throughout the town and many homes were rattled by the blast. Winchester’s manufacturing operations are l...
The parishioners of St. Michael The Archangel in Staunton generously donated many wonderful items to the Catholic Charities in Carlinville for the annual Newborn Baby Drive. This is St. Michael's third year of participation. Pictured (L to R) are Betsy Hemann, SMWC co-president; John Kelly, Ph.D., LCPC Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, Catholic Charities Area Director; and Billie Caveny – SMWC Member....
First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mt. Olive will be celebrating "I Love America" Sunday on July 2 in the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. services. There will be special patriotic music. Military uniforms are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information call 217-299-0508....
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Thursday, July 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township office. He will be able to help qualified veterans and their families with claim work and assistance such as shelter, food, utilities, etc. The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. It provides aid to those military veterans and their families that reside in Macoupin County and that may qualify for need and assistan...
Joseph Fisher of Staunton graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and exercise science and rehabilitation health sciences from Buena Vista University in spring 2023. Buena Vista University is located in Storm Lake, Iowa....
Eleanor June Dubetz, 93, of Benld, Ill., died at Calhoun Nursing & Rehab Center on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born March 19, 1930, in Mt. Olive to Michael Sr. and Eleanor (Hefner) Jatcko. She married Alex Dubetz on Sept. 5, 1953, in Benld. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2012. She worked at Brown Shoe Factory, East Side Bakery and Rice Stix Dress Factory. Eleanor was a member of the Mt. Olive VFW Auxiliary and Green Oaks Garden Club. She was a former Girl Scout leader. Eleanor was a volunteer at Heritage Health of Gillespie. She is... Full story
Ruth Marie Gillespie, 100, of Shipman, Ill., fought a heroic battle to the end of 100 years. She died peacefully on June 23, 2023. Ruth was was born on March 8, 1923, the daughter of Sidney William and Marjory (Leak) Reno. Marjory died following childbirth. Sidney married Genevia Leak who soon became the mother Ruth would know and love. On Aug. 24, 1940, Ruth married Lloyd Gillespie. He preceded her in death in 1988. Ruth's life was not only a homemaker, but following the return from war, Lloyd and Ruth were active with the American Legion.... Full story
Jason Daniel Hanner, 39, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 30, 1983, in Alton, to Robert "Danny" Hanner and Dee Anna Schuetz Hanner. He was a welder. Jason was a volunteer for the Gillespie Minor Soccer Association. He loved fishing and enjoyed being with his family. He is survived by his grandmother, Delores Schuetz of Bunker Hill; mother, Dee Anna Hanner of Bunker Hill; sisters, Dea (Dusty) Bennett of Bunker Hill, Sara (Justin) Paul of Bunker Hill, Tara Provaznik of Bunker Hill; nieces and... Full story
Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield conferred more than 1,700 degrees and certificates at a commencement ceremony held on May 12. Area graduates are listed. Gillespie - Associate in Applied Science – Blane L. Lancaster, Chase A. Redmon Certificate of Completion – Ashley R. Andrews, Parley Chatwin, Megan L. Waterman Mt. Olive - Associate in Applied Science – Brianna I. Henke, Sabrina Korunka Associate in Arts – Stephanie D. Carle*, Alexis M. Fenton, Deanna M. Weaver, Lorelai Wilson Certificate of Completion – Jo Bertolis (3), Madi...
The amount of guests that are being served at the pantry has been increasing. Over 400 people were impacted in May (and this is the first time that numbers have been that high since December of 2020). The pantry remains extremely stable with inventory, volunteers and a welcoming environment. One hundred five families were served in May, with 11 families being new to the Staunton Helping Hands Center. The SHHC is open to serve guests on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m....
Marriage license Christian Stephen Curtner, Carrollton; Cassandra Lynn Dolen, Winchester Divorces Zachariah D. Pruden, Staunton; Cheyenne R. Crain, Staunton, Lee W. Turner, Bunker Hill; Malissa A. Turner, Bunker Hill Court Tonya L. Dickerson (54) of Sorento, on March 12, was charged with possession of meth, less than 5 grams. Dickerson also received two DUI tickets in that on March 12, she did unlawfully operate a 2012 Ford passenger car on Staunton Bunker Hill Rd/Bond Lane. William Nakoneczny (51) of Elgin on April 24, 2022, was charged with...
Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan Garrison and Montgomery County State's Attorney Andrew Affrunti announced on Monday that Elizabeth A. Willis, age 47, was sentenced to 20 years for possessing fentanyl with the intent to deliver in Macoupin County to run concurrent with a 15-year sentence for possessing methanphetamine with the intent to deliver out of Montgomery County. Willis entered a plea of guilty Monday afternoon to one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a class 1 felony, in front of Judge Joshua...
Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor announced the release of a custom smartphone application last week. The app will serve as an innovative way for the Sheriff’s Office to connect with Madison County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. Search: Madison County Sheriff’s Office, IL on your app store to download the application for free. The app offers quick access to items of public interest and is easy to use. In just a few clicks, users can access features such as: • Breaking news...
The Village of Livingston is hosting a community shred event that will take place on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. This is a free event. People in the community are invited to bring documents that need shredding to the south side of Village Hall....
Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan Garrison and Montgomery County State's Attorney Andrew Affrunti announced on Monday that Elizabeth A. Willis, age 47, was sentenced to 20 years for possessing fentanyl with the intent to deliver in Macoupin County to run concurrent with a 15-year sentence for possessing methanphetamine with the intent to deliver out of Montgomery County. Willis entered a plea of guilty Monday afternoon to one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a class 1 felony, in front of Judge Joshua...
Thursday, January 4, 1923 -- GILLESPIE MAN SHOT BY OFFICERS -- William Dann, Insane, Killed After Attacking Officers -- One man dead and a policeman injured marked the close of the first day of the new year at Gillespie. William Dann, who became violently insane while eating dinner, was shot when he defied Night Patrolman Thomas Long and Deputy Sheriff Jack Duffy in their attempt to arrest him. As the officers approached the Dann home, the insane man leveled a revolver through the doorway and told them that he would kill them if they took...
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Issue of June 25, 1998 A daughter was born to Brett and Christy (Lilley) Ruehrup of Staunton on June 8 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A daughter was born to Mike and Lori Beatty of Holiday Shores Worden on June 6 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A daughter was born to Tom and Jayne (Verticchio) Cioni of Staunton on June 18 at Christian Northwest Hospital. Melvin and Venita (Lovejoy) Horky of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Staunton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 19. Joseph J. "Joe" Odorizzi (80) of Staunton died...
This week's Looking Back photo shows Staunton's Main Street in 1907. The building to the far left is George and George Hardware. This is the current Star-Times building. We couldn't make out what the next business is, but it is currently Community Title. Across Elm Street at that time was the bank followed by Quade Hotel then Faulstich, a men's wear store, at the current location of Russell Furniture....
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