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  • 30-year anniversary

    Jul 26, 2023

    Shari Ferry started at Benld Loan Association in 1988. Then five years later, Benld Loan Association was acquired by First National Bank in Staunton in 1993. Shari's first role at FNB was a bank teller in Benld and over time, she moved into other roles such as teller supervisor, training officer, operations officer, and senior operations officer, prior to FNB being acquired by Associated Bank in 2020. She is currently managing the Staunton location, which is the largest location in our St....

  • Macoupin County Courthouse News

    Jul 26, 2023

    Marriage licenses Derek S. Megenity, Hettick; Mary Jo Powers, Hettick Carol Bryant, Mt. Olive; William Viehweg, Mt. Olive Casey Louise Buske, Litchfield; Roger Pollard, Litchfield Jason Griggs, Eureka; Karla Baker, Dorsey Daniel Hopkins, Collinsville; Isabelle Wolff, Brighton Divorces Sean Higgins, Bunker Hill; Amber Higgins, Bunker Hill Timothy Gauntt, Brighton; Robyn Gauntt, Wood River Court Shawn T. McCullough (42) of Homer Glen faces Class 4 felony charges for transmission of a false report on July 10, in that defendant transmitted a...

  • Tree causes damage

    Jul 26, 2023

    Almost all of the damage in the Staunton and Livingston area on Thursday morning was from fallen trees. This tree damaaged a house on Nicholls Street near the Olive Fire Department and took down some power lines.....

  • Staunton Police Blotter

    Jul 26, 2023

    July 17, 2023: Bernice D. Westbrook; In-State Warrant July 17, 2023: Denise M. Lemons; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Speeding (Radar) July 19, 2023: Michael J. Pratt; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Speeding (Radar) July 19, 2023: Katelyn N. Greenberg; Speeding (Radar) July 21, 2023: Robert E. Rosenthal; Speeding (Radar) July 22, 2023: Kenneth R. Townsend; Speeding (Radar) July 23, 2023: Jeffrey L. Herron; Domestic Battery July 23, 2023: Paul J. Ayers; Speeding (Radar) July 23, 2023: Juvenile; Criminal Trespass to Residence July 23,...

  • Jr. High baseball tryouts Monday

    Jul 26, 2023

    Staunton Jr. High will hold tryouts for the Jr. High Baseball program at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 31. Tryouts will be held at the Staunton High School baseball field. If you are interested in playing Jr. High baseball, please be at the baseball field by 4 p.m. on Monday....

  • ISP combats major motor vehicular theft and hijackings theftinfractcombatsmotorvehicular crimes

    Jul 26, 2023

    The Illinois State Police (ISP) is targeting vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violence crimes using a $10 million Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council grant from the Illinois Secretary of State. “The Illinois State Police is focusing on solving and stopping vehicular theft and hijacking crimes using an increased patrol presence, air operations support, automated license plate readers, investigations, and forensic services,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. From April thr...

  • Dorchester 63rd annual homecoming celebration

    Jul 26, 2023

    Mark your calendar for the annual homecoming celebration in Dorchester the weekend of Aug. 4, 5, and 6. Dorchester is known for its river fish, so they will be serving buffalo on Friday, and during the daytime of Saturday and Sunday. Catfish fritters will be served Saturday evening following the parade. Other offerings throughout the weekend include barbecue sandwiches, burgers, homemade pies, and much more to satisfy your hunger. Enjoy live music all three nights as well as nightly bingo. Family fun includes inflatables and a multi-unit...

  • Nutrition Center

    Jul 26, 2023

    Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, July 26 - Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole, W/G Garlic Bread, Asparagus, Oranges Thursday, July 27 - Vegetables Beef Soup, W/G Wheat Roll,...