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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On July 16, 2024, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) visited the Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled and presented the Center, MCDD Director Debi Lyons, MCDD Development Coordinator Kim Wing, with a $500,000 check to build a new facility and expand its offerings to the community. Budzinski secured the funding in a recent bipartisan government funding bill after submitting a request for the resources during the House of Representatives’ Community Project Funding process. In t...
By CAMERYN BARBEAU/ STAR-TIMES During the city council meeting on Monday, July 22, the council recognized the courageous and heroic act of Andrew Cisler by his quick thinking and heroic actions, saving Jadien Huhsman, his 21-year-old cousin. On Sunday, June 30, Cisler saved Huhsman, his cousin, from a potential tragedy that was brewing. Huhsman had a seizure in the deep end of her family’s pool which caused her to disappear under the water. Luckily, Cisler was there not only to save the day, b...
By Brett Allen On Monday, July 15, Staunton's Board of Education held their July meeting where two outstanding students were recognized. 2023 SHS graduate, Riley Kessler, presented a plaque to the Board of Education and shared her recent experience serving as the FFA Secretary for the state of Illinois this past year. Also, recent SHS graduate, Max Eldred, was recognized for earning the Commendation of Biliteracy, which is awarded because he demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in...
Pets generally may seem like carefree animals with nary a worry, but the truth is that companion animals may suffer from many of the same mental health issues that affect humans. ASPCA® Pet Insurance says that pets experience certain mental health issues, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors and fears or phobias. Some pets also experience depression, with similar symptoms of social withdrawal, lethargy, loss of interest in food or activities, and more. Some animals are predisposed to mental health conditions. For example, small...
By: Jill Pertler When my kids were little, they often came to me with “what ifs.” What if the school bus starts to fly? What if we ate dessert first? What if God never invented rabbits? Or ice cream? Or trees? Or bikes? Or the rain? What if my hair turned into spaghetti noodles? What if all the grass turned purple? What if broccoli tasted like candy and candy tasted like broccoli? What if the person we see in the mirror isn’t the same as the person everyone else sees? Attending to these what ifs often proved difficult because they were, for t...
By Christian Hasselberg Registration started at 7 a.m. and all was well. We had a large group from Staunton and the Boeing Bike Club! We set about things as normal until we realized that some of our numbers were missing a barcode. Fleet feet jumped in a solved that problem for us. At the last second, we had the Star Spangled Banner right on time! The race was off! The start was largely ceremonial and uneventful. We hit Reservoir Road and the racing commenced. Things got gnarly very quickly when a turtle crossed the road! With terrible timing,...
The Library of Congress provided the following information: On July 19, 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention convened. Heralded as the first American women’s rights convention, the two day event was held in the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York. The convention had been advertised on July 11, 1848 in the Seneca County Courier. Despite the minimal amount of publicity , there were an estimated 300 attendees at the inaugural meeting. It is not surprising that many of the convention attendees lived locally, as there were a number of a...
Issue of July 21, 1999 The 11th annual Tour de Donut bicycle race was held July 17 in Staunton with a record 388 bicyclists participating. A.A. and Dorothy Ross announced plans to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24. Shirley M. Kuethe (70) of Staunton died July 15 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Mary Magdeline Karlovic (91) of Mt. Olive died July 16 at Litchfied Health Care Center in Litchfield. Issue of July 22, 2009 Staunton is to receive $1.07 million in grant...
Dear Star-Times, I was surprised to see so few spectators watching the Tour De Donut this year. I can remember seeing people lining the streets from St. Michael's Church and Bill’s IGA to the turnoff at Sullivan’s. I was one of maybe 50 spectators this year. Many bike riders still talk about how nice and motivating it was to ride with all the spectators and the Rib Fest contestants cheering you on. I’m not sure why the Rib Fest was moved to a different day and location. I would like to suggest to the different committees in charge of these...
When the Black Pumas made their self-titled debut in 2019,the Austin, Texas duo set off a reaction almost as combustible and rapturous as their music itself.The Black Pumas', Capitol Cuts (Live From Capitol Studio A), album, along with earning a career total of seven Grammy Award nominations, singer/songwriter Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada achieved massive success as a live act and delivering a transcendent show Burton aptly refers to as "electric church." As they set to...
Overview 1980-1989 The 1980s witnessed the emergence of basketball (boys) and volleyball (girls) as the marquee sports programs at Staunton High School. The basketball program overcame two decades of struggles to capture six South Central Conference titles during the era, not to mention multiple Macoupin County and Regional crowns. In fact, at one point the program experienced four straight 20-win seasons. The volleyball program was even more impressive, capturing numerous conference, county and postseason titles, capped off with a trip to the...
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE Olive Township Assessor, Margie Lamore, would like to notify residents of Olive Township (Madison County) that 2025 is a quadrennial reassessment year. She will be visiting each parcel beginning in August 2024 in order to record and photograph any changes such as new construction, demolition, or changes in the condition of a structure on the property. Should you desire to bring a change to her attention feel free to call her at 618-637-2716. ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT OLIVE TOWNSHIP AND ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2...
The City of Benld is looking for the right candidate to fill a vacancy at our City Office. Duties include: -Answering phones -Waiting on customers -Processing bill payments -Filing and other basic office tasks -Attending meetings and taking minutes when needed -Other duties as needed *Position is part-time. *Must be able to work a variety of shifts when needed: Mon/Wed/Fri from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tue/Thu 2 - 6 p.m., and Sat 9 a.m. - Noon. *Must have experience working with a wide variety of computer programs. *Must pass a criminal and employment...
Ricky Dale Goldman, 70, of Dorchester, Ill., passed away at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Aurora, Ill., the son of the Late Dale and Jean (Castner) Goldman. He married Karen S. (Graham) Goldman, of Dorchester, on Feb. 21, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nev., and she survives. He was a truck driver and he grew up farming with his dad. Ricky collected tractors and watched racing. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed old cars, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time...
Glenda Rae Robertson, 85, of Benld, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born Aug. 18, 1938 in Staunton the daughter of the Late William and Marie (Stieglitz) Probst. She married Kenneth E. Robertson on Feb. 1, 1958 in Staunton and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2005. She was a nurse's aide for St. Francis Hospital. Glenda enjoyed bowling and she loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Terry (Debbie) Robertson, Benld, and Tina (Bob) Link, Gillespie; three...
Lloyd E. Schaefer, 96, of Prairietown, passed away on July 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Schaefer, Prairietown; two daughters, Alicia (Todd) Kelly, Edwardsville, and Jennifer (Dean) Halusan, Prairietown; four grandchildren, Olivia Halusan, Ian and Evan Kelly, and Owen Halusan; many family members and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, and two sisters. According to his wishes, a private family funeral and committal service will take place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in P...
Le Roy E. Carney, 63, of Litchfield, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. He was born March 3, 1955 in Litchfield the son of the Late Earl and Della Mae (Henry) Carney. He married Laura Mae (Rolland) Carney, of Litchfield, and she survives. He was a retired steel worker. Le Roy enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, riding his motorcycle and being with family. He was a member of the Road Riders for Jesus of St. Charles, Mo. He is survived by his five children, Robert Conway, Bunker Hill, Brian (Kara) Conway, Bunker Hill, Ted...
Debra Kay Fritzsche, 71, passed away at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born in Litchfield on April 26,1953 the daughter of the Late Roy “Scotty” and Mildred (Niehaus) Fritzsche. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and Mt. Olive High School graduating with the class of 1971. She was employed at Roller Derby Skate Corporation and Schutt Manufacturing as a laborer in Litchfield. Debra was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. She loved to go fishing in her free tim...
Nancy Sue Showalter, 72, of Gillespie, passed away at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born Nov. 16, 1951 in Granite City to the Late George Emerson and Georgia M. (Ruble) Reisinger. On July 22, 1969, she and Michael E. Showalter were married in Madison, Ill., and he survives. Nancy was a member of the Assembly of God church. She had a special heart for people with special needs. She worked with developmentally disabled and neurodivergent individuals throughout her career at a residential facility, a workshop...
Richard "Dick" Wayne Shreve, 83, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born July 9, 1941 the son of the Late Glenn and Harriet (Plopper) Shreve. He married Cynthia (Fyfe) on Aug. 6, 1965 and she survives. He served his country as a proud U.S. Marine from 1960 to 1964 with the last two years being spent overseas in Atsugi, Japan. He attended and graduated Mt. Olive High School with the class of 1959, where he later served on the school board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Litchfield where he gave his life to our Father...
Linda Kay Stiller, 70, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1954 in Litchfield daughter of the Late Oscar and Willa (Smiley) Tretter. She was married to James Stiller and he precedes her in death. Linda worked as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart in Glen Carbon for over 20 years. She was a member of Net Community Church in Staunton. She enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed and was a big fan of butterflies. Linda is survived by three sons, Dennis (Deawn)...
George Perry Harbaugh, 84, of Dorchester, Ill., passed away at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born May 23, 1940, in Hettick, Ill. to John Lester and Iva Mae (Clark) Harbaugh and they preceded him in death. He married Darlene (Klein) Harbaugh on Jan. 5, 1962 in Appleton, Wis., and she survives. He was an Agricultural Mechanic for Heyen's Farm Implement and then Sievers Equipment. He also worked as a Chainer and in the Maintenance Department at Laclede Steel. George was a member of the...