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 Tour de Donut bicycle race took off from Staunton on Saturday morning, July 13, with extremely humid weather with the month of July starting to find its groove of providing abnormally hot and humid temperatures. Bicycles could be seen for miles as the riders embarked on their round-trip donut-eating circuit. For some of the top finishers of their age and overall groups, there was not an adjusted time recorded due to many riders choosing to ride without eating a single donut. The majority of...
At the July Board of Education meeting, two outstanding students were recognized. The one pictured above holding the plaque is 2023 graduate, Riley Kessler. She presented a plaque to the Board of Education and shared about her recent experience serving as the FFA Secretary for the state of Illinois this past year....
Blackbird Bakery and Cafe's America’s Best Restaurants episode is complete and they are excited to share the experience with everyone. Be sure to tune in when it premieres on Blackbird's Facebook page on July 19, 2024. The owners of Blackbird Cafe posted this on their Facebook page: "We are a locally-owned, family-run artisan bakery and cafe located in downtown Staunton, Illinois. At Blackbird Bakery and Cafe, you will find a variety of from-scratch French and American pastries and sweets, c...
Melvin “Mel” L. Davis, 80, of Litchfield, Ill., passed away at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Divernon, Ill., the son of the Late Walter Davis and Opal (Bandy) Davis. He married his wife of 58 years, Merry Vath, on June 18, 1966 at the Litchfield Assembly of God Church and she survives. Melvin graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1961. As a young boy, he taught himself to play the guitar and he loved country mus...
Ronald H. Ooton, 87, of Staunton, died at his residence in Staunton on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born Oct. 21, 1936 in Worden, Ill., the son of the Late James L. Ooton, Sr. and Ardelia (Albrecht) Ooton. He married Robin (Williams) Ooton and she preceded him in death. He was a Superintendent for Shell Oil Refinery. Ronald was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a life long member of the Worden Christian Church. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed golf and watching Nascar. He is survived by his two sisters, Beth E. (William) Finke and...
Doris J. Thomas, 97, of Staunton, died at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Westervelt, Ill., the daughter of the Late Jessie Skiff and Florence (Martin) Skiff. She married Gaylord H. Thomas on Jan. 5, 1944 in Wood River and he preceded her in death Sept. 1984. She was a Postal Clerk at the Worden Post Office and at the Edwardsville Post Office. She was a member of the Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary and she was proud to have raised four boys. She is survived by four sons, Gary L....
Joseph A. Wotchko, 81, of Collinsville, Ill., passed away at Autumn Meadows of Cahokia in Cahokia Heights, Ill., on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born Sunday, Aug. 9, 1942 in Livingston, Ill., the son of Sylvester Wotchko and Frances (nee Ocepek) Cirar Wotchko Polovich and they preceded him in death. He married his wife Judy Wotchko of Collinsville and she survives. Joseph was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a Private and commercial licensed Pilot. Joseph worked as a Boiler Operator for...
Michael Joe Stewart, 69, of Benld, Ill., passed away at his residence in Benld on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born Feb. 22, 1955 in Staunton, Ill., the son of Jack Stewart and Pauline (Montgomery) Stewart and they preceded him in death. He married Terri Tomso of Benld on Nov. 12, 2000 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and she survives. He worked for the railway. He was a lover of his family and friends, his music, cooking and was a man of faith.. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer J...
Denny (McAfoos) Turner, 88, of Bunker Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born Jan. 19, 1936 in Alton, Ill., the daughter of Herbert McAfoos and Lucille (Cole) McAfoos and they preceded her in death. She married her spouse of 69 years Cecil M. Turner of Bunker Hill on March 12, 1955 in Alton and he survives. She graduated from Alton High School in January with the class of 1955. Not only was she a wonderful wife, Denny was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Denny was a faithful believer of Jesus...
Cheryl Ann Whitten, 66, of Hillsboro, died at her residence on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born Feb. 2, 1958 in Hillsboro the daughter of William “Bill” and Theresa (Jagosh) Whitely. William preceded her in death on May 12, 2011 and mother survives in Hillsboro. She married Mike Whitten on Feb. 26, 1977 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Hillsboro and he survives. She graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1976. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro and she...
Joseph A. Bushrow, 62, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was born May 13, 1962, in Highland the son of the Late Harvey Bushrow and Eileen Ann (Johnson) Bushrow. He married Patricia Marie (Kirkwood) Bushrow on June 11, 2000 in Carlinville and she preceded him in death on June 17, 2016. He was a Sales Associate Manager for Parts Stop. Joseph was a hardworking, ambitious guy who loved his family and working on cars. He is survived by his two children, Shawnee Bushrow, Benld, and Devin (Jodi) Bushrow, Indiana; two...
Working smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire in its early stages, providing the warning needed to escape safely. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires nearly in half. However, smoke alarms don’t work forever. Staunton firefighters are concerned that the presence of smoke alarms in local residents’ homes (most U.S. homes have at least one) may give them a false sense of security. Oftentimes, people don’t know how old their smoke alarm...
For those that may have a child entering the following grades, they may need required immunizations for school: Kindergarten, Sixth grade and Twelfth grade. At the Mobile Medical Unit in the Maple Street Parking Lot located at 109 E. Maple Street, Gillespie, Ill. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registration is preferred but it is not mandatory. Walk-ins are definitely accepted as well. There will be Pop-Up Immunization Clinics on the following dates as well: Monday, July 29; and...
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 Jacob Micahel Haley of Chatham, Ill., Taylar Rae Berola of Chatham, Ill. Dissolutions Jonathan E. Gillespie, of Gillespie; Kimberlee A. Gillespie, of Benld Troy Jones, of Centralia; Charley Jones, of Girard Stephanie Zoller, of Glen Carbon; John F. Zoller, of Girard Court Shauna M. Whitten, (48), of Brighton, committed the Class four...
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...
The Staunton Band Boosters will be having an Aluminum Can Fundraiser. They are asking the community to save aluminum cans to help support the Staunton Band Program. They have one drop-off day set up for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The location for drop off will be the corner of Deneen St. and W. Prairie St. To donate aluminum cans at any time between now and Aug., contact Jennifer Daugherty, the Band Booster President, at [email protected] or (618) 910-4153....
July 8, 2024: Karyn Lawrence; Dangerous/Unsafe Building, City Ordinance Weeds (High Grass), Grass and Weeds in ditch/sidewalk area, and Dangerous Trees. July 10, 2024: Juvenile; No Valid Drivers License (Graduated hours) July 10, 2024: Hakima El Bardi; City Ordinance Weeds (High Grass), Grass and Weeds in ditch/sidewalk area July 12, 2024: Andrew J. Westbrook; In-State Warrant July 12, 2024: Latisha L. Conner; In-State Warrant...
By Roger L. Kratochvil Back in 1995, I had just retired from Mt. Olive school district after 34 years and I wanted to do something for the students after I left. School Board President Mike Favre, Superintendent Art McCormich and I got together to see if it was feasible to form an educational foundation. I agreed to organize it, but I had two conditions that had to be agreed upon: 1.) Was to not give any scholarships because those funds would only help a few people at a time; and 2.) Second was that I did not want any fundraisers. The board...
Issue of July 14, 1999 Scott Whitworth became the State Farm agent in Staunton on July 1. Florence E. Kramer (82) of Staunton died July 8 at the family home. William J. Allen I (82) of Bridgeport, formerly of New Douglas, died July 6 at Good Samaritan Hospital Extended Care Facility in Vincennes, Ind. Michael Albert Breza (84) of Mt. Olive died July 11 at Bohannon Nursing Home in Lebanon. William “Bill” Delich (83) of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Mt. Olive, died July 8 at the home of his daughter. Iva Syniski of Staunton died July 10 at St. Lou...
Pictured is an original sketch of Molly Russell, Staunton Star-Times Reporter, drawn in 1905....
Will O' The Wisp is the sixth studio album by Leon Russell. The album was released in 1975 on Shelter Records. It peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard albums chart and remained on the chart for 40 weeks. The album cover was designed and illustrated by artist and actor Gailard Sartain. It features the hit single, "Lady Blue", which reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the album was certified gold in 1976. The ultimate rock and roll session man, Leon Russell’s long and storied c...
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. FOR SALE: Futon tan...
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: McCormick, LS Tractors, Grasshopper, Ferris Lawn Equipment, BIGHORN UTVs. Bodner Equipment, 1203 West Frontage Rd, 1-55 & Exit 41, Staunton, 618-635-5600 #33/y24 - #33/yr25p...
FOR RENT: Self Storage 10 x 10 and 8 x 20 Units and Fenced in Boat and Camper Storage Available at S & K storage. 1100 S.Union 618-635-5306 37-t...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Macoupin County, Illinois will receive sealed bids for: New Parking Lot for Macoupin County Elections Office, Carlinville, Illinois Bids shall be delivered in a sealed bid envelope to the Macoupin County Jail, 215 South East Street, Carlinville, Illinois 62626, prior to 2:00 p.m. prevailing time July 30, 2024 Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Project Site Meeting will begin at Elections Site, 227 East First South Street, Carlinville, Illinois (weather – Macoupin C...