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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Madison Communications Technicians, Bryan Huffstutler, Myron High, Randy Miller, and Erick Goode attended the SCTE Lincoln Chapter Cable-Tec Games in Bloomington, Ill., on Thursday, June 27. The SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) is an international organization that is split up between 68 chapters. The four technicians did an outstanding job representing Madison Communications and the SCTE Gateway Chapter competing against eight other teams consisting of technicians from...
The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that roadside mowing is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15. “Timely, strategic mowing is an essential part of IDOT’s green efforts,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “As you see our maintenance crews while traveling across the state, remain alert for slow-moving heavy equipment and remember to reduce...
BY CAMERYN BARBEAU/ STAR-TIMES During the city council meeting on Monday, July 8, the city council highlighted the annual ‘Tour de Donut,’ race this Saturday, July 13, 2024. It is said to be a pretty good day for the race. The motion has been approved to close the following streets for the ‘Tour de Donut’ race this Saturday, July 13. From the times of 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Montgomery Street From Easton Street, Ash Street (including all intersections) and all of Park Lane. From 8:50 a.m. until all ‘Tour de Donut’ riders have passed to c...
The community of Staunton has received, and hopefully will continue to receive, a love of very good publicity thanks to an annual Tour de Donut bicycle race. But an event such as this does not run automatically by itself – it needs the very real support of local volunteers. Past races have drawn over 1,000 participants. This years race is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at 9 a.m. Sullivan Drugs in Staunton is still looking for people willing to donate some time for this event. Hopefully, Staunton will respond the way they always have and g...
Betty Jean Craddick, 88, of Benld, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born June 7, 1936 in Gillespie to Jeanie Steed and she preceded Betty in death. She married Harry Craddick on Sept. 25, 1954 at the Gillespie Methodist Church and he survives. She was a homemaker who enjoyed anything involving her family especially doting on her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-children. She is survived by her two sons, David (Betty Lynn) Craddick, Litchfield, and Robert (Anna) Craddick, O’Fallon, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Jenn...
James E. "Jimbo" Cox Jr., 70, of Mt. Olive, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born Oct. 23, 1953 in Granite City the son of James E. Sr. and Mary (Seeba) Cox and they preceded him in death. He married Paula (Basham) Cox on Dec. 4, 1971 in Granite City and she preceded him in death on June 15, 1993. James married Linda (Morgan) Cox of Mt. Olive, on Sept. 10, 1993 in Paris, Tenn., and she survives. James was a member of the Local 520 Operating Engineers. He was retired after having been a heavy equipment operator. He...
Jerry Don Van Hooser, 81, of Alton, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born April 2, 1943, in Whitwell, Tenn., the son of Ernest L.Van Hooser and Lucille (Pennington) Van Hooser and they preceded him in death. He married his wife Frances G. (Russell) Van Hooser on June 19, 1963 in Waterlooo, Ill., and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2008. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after having served on the USS Albany. He was a material man for Dome Railway Services in Wood River for over 30 years. He enjoyed Nascar,...
Michelle A. Ripperda, 33, of Trenton, Ill., died at St. Joseph's Hospital located in Highland on Monday, June 24, 2024. Visitation services were held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Meridith Funeral Home in Highland. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland and interment was held at Highland City Cemetery. Meridith Funeral Home of Highland was in charge of the arrangements....
Tami Ann Biggerstaff, of Urbandale, Iowa, formerly of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 due to a short, but strong fight against lung cancer. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church located at 600 1st Ave. N., in Altoona, Iowa at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Following the memorial service, a celebration of life amongst family will occur. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Urbandale Performing...
Anette Boatman, 90, of Riverton, Ill., passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born May 8, 1934, in Germany the daughter of Gustav Drefs. She married Kenneth Boatman on Aug. 10, 1957 in Carlinville and he preceded her in death. She had worked for Weatherford Nursing Home in Carlinville and she had her own bakery out of her house. Anette was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her two children, Gene (Velma) Boatman, Sandia, Texas, and Linda Boatman, Riverton; four...
Kenneth M. Beerup, 73, of Bunker Hill, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born July 29, 1950 in Jacksonville, Ill., the son of Audie and Imogene (Pitchford) Beerup and they preceded him in death. He married Gala Danette (Kruemmelbein) Beerup on Jan. 14, 1969 in Carlinville, Ill. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after having served during Vietnam. He was also a retired CPA. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, reading, hunting and spending time with friends. He is survived by his son,...
Penny Osborn, 64, of Fidelity, Ill., passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 25, 2024. Penny was born on Aug. 30, 1959 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill., the daughter of John and Helen (Musgrove) Clore. Penny married Kenneth Melton, and they divorced. She married Gilbert Gene Osborn and he preceded her in death. Penny attended grade school in Staunton and Bunker Hill, then finished at Gillespie High School. She was employed as a CNA. Becker and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Anyone wishing to leave an...
With the Presidential Election just under fout months away now, later this summer, state law requires the Election Office mail all registered voters a voting plan postcard. But Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan says that voters have options on receiving one. State law requires all voters not on the permanent vote by mail list to be mailed a postcard application to join the list if they desire to do so. In Macoupin County, the postcard has been expanded to include additional election information to remind voters of their polling place on...
The Magnificent God who saved the party was the Lord's way of entering into the heart of life's reality. He wasn't ready to declare his ministry, but the need was there, and ministry begins out of human need, so he used this as his place of beginning miracles. And what a start it was. It had within it all the joy and celebration of his ministry. The changing of water into wine; of making out of nothing that which is; that which changes and stimulates and brings transformation. He is saying to us that he will create the best kind of life, the...
One of the rewarding things about being a community hospital is getting the chance to “give back” to the community. Anderson Hospital medical staff does that every year through the scholarship program they created for area students seeking education and careers in healthcare. This year, a total of seven students earned scholarships worth $1,500 each, including one of Staunton's own: Mackenzie Sievers of Staunton - University of Illinois College of Medicine, Medical Doctor; Jaelyn Camden of Car...
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. Marriages Licenses Jakob Dylan Stanley of Staunton, Stefinee Kay McAfee of Staunton Jeffrey C. Denney of Girard, Ellen Dawn Denney of Pawnee Zachary Braden Moore of Gillespie, Bailey Ann Jarman of Gillespie Gabriel Lee Fry of Palmyra, Tobias Rose Harrison Williams of Palmyra Grace Marie Thompson of St. Louis, Mo., Thomas Clifford Homeier of St. Louis, Mo....
July 1, 2024: Nicole K. Warnes; Suspend Revoked Drivers License. July 2, 2024: Jonathan R. Eaves: Expired Registration Sticker. July 5, 2024: Jennifer L. Roberts; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Suspend Revoked Drivers License. July 5, 2024: Blake R. Laskach; In-State Warrant. July 6, 2024: Kelly S. Giles; Speeding (Radar). July 7, 2024: Walter E. Friesner; Speeding (Radar)....
Zion Lutheran church will be hosting their annual golf classic at Timber Lakes golf course Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Registration for Four-person scramble teams, will begin at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. will be the shotgun start. Sponsors are still needed for anyone interested it is $100 per person ($400 per team) includes skins and mulligans. Fees include a sack lunch and a BBQ dinner at the conclusion. Flight Payouts: Prizes will be awarded for the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. In the unlikely even there are no skins, proceeds will go to Zion...
By Lynn and Nancy Neuhaus Madison Communications has been an evolving company since its inception. Owners Len Schwartz, Mary Westerhold and Stephen Schwartz have created a business plan and management philosophy for the company to grow. The owners also sit on State and National Boards to make sure the rural voice is heard and have the same capabilities of urban areas. With the steady increase of remote jobs, remote education, and artificial intelligence on the horizon a reliable communication...
By: Jill Pertler When my kids were babies, I took lots of photos – always hoping to get the one perfect shot. This was during the prehistoric, pre-digital age, when cameras required film and film required developing. You couldn’t take a million pictures and preview them on your screen. You had to send them away and pay to have them printed. One by one by one. Back then, I couldn’t tell a megapixel from a winning lottery ticket, but I knew I’d be able to recognize the perfect shot when I saw it. Trouble was, after hundreds of developed photos,...
Issue of July 7, 1999 Jennifer Forbes of St. Louis and Michael Hegel of Mt. Olive were married June 18 in St. Louis. Delmar Melm (53) of Staunton died July 1 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Betty Jo Geason (61) of Staunton died July 2 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. Barbara Pacchetti (53) of Alhambra died June 30 at Hampton Nursing Care in Alhambra. Richard N. Helm of Westminster, Colo., formerly of Staunton, died June 11 at Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge, Colo. Abbigail Marie Slecka, infant daughter of James and Lori Slecka of Staunton...
Thursday, Dec. 6, 1923 -- TWO KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS -- Chris Rigoni and Pete Delpazzo are Dead and Six Others Hurt -- The worst automobile accident on record in this part of the state occurred at the East Mill street crossing of the Wabash railroad in our city Sunday evening at about 7:40 o'clock, when Wabash fast train No. 2 ploughed into a bus carrying a load of eighteen passengers. Chris Rigoni, driver of the bus, was killed outright and Pete Delpazzo sustained injuries to which he succumbed a short time later. Other injured were: Bert...
The top picture shows the Progressive Associated Grocers warehouse on East Mill Street long after it had been abandoned. PAG was organized in 1928 and served 11 stores in Staunton and four in nearby towns. In 1954 a new building was constructed on Route 4, now Livingston Pipe and Tube. The grocers association was dissolved in 1986 with the fading of neighborhood stores. The East Mill building was enpty for a long time. It caught fire in 1989, revealing the original Staunton Light and Power...
Two Lane Highway is the third album by American country rock band Pure Prairie League, released in 1975. The line-up of the band was drastically changed from their previous albums. It was the first album without founding member Craig Fuller, who was the primary songwriter, and vocalist, on their two previous LP's. In addition to the usual 2-channel stereo version the album was also released by RCA Records in a 4-channel quadraphonic sound version in 1975. Despite significant personnel changes,...
L & W Mattress Direct- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. All mattresses except Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litchfield (217) 324-3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport fishing boat, one of a kind, customized in Green Bay Packer colors. Very low hours. Stored inside in winter, always, covered in summer. Includes trailer, trolling motor, GPS system, and 90HP mercury engine. $25,000, obo. Call 217-710-7319....