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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They are hosted by the Illinois Digital Archives, which is operated by the Illinois Secretary of State. “Picturing Lincoln” was made possible by a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, funded through the Illinois State Library. “These photos represent a virtual treasure trove that tells a rich and vibrant story of one of our nation’s most influential leaders,” said Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who also serves as State Librarian and State Archivist. “Digitizing records and making them available o...
BY WILLIAM BECHEM The Staunton Wall of Honor, which recognizes and celebrates those individuals and groups of individuals, past and present, whose accomplishments have brought pride, distinction, benefit, and honor to the community. The highly coveted and revered wall is located within the Ralph and Josephine Oltmann Community Center at 101 W. Pearl St. in Staunton. Honorees should have been born, educated, or resided in Staunton. They have excelled in their field of endeavor with singular, significant contributions to the community and/or...
In an effort to better inform the Staunton area about their operations, the Staunton Fire Protection District has instituted a monthly public education program to answer residents questions. This is the another article outlining several routine questions SFPD personnel have been asked recently. How many full time firefighters are on duty at the Staunton Fire Station at any given time? The Staunton Fire Protection District (SFPD) has no full-time firefighters. The SFPD is currently staffed by approximately 30 volunteer firefighters who respond...
The Village of Alhambra, Illinois was founded in 1849 and will be celebrating its 175 year old Anniversary and Homecoming. From Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the festivities will include parades, live music, food and beverages, old fashioned games, a vendor fair, raffles and attendance prizes, a fashion show, fireworks, and much more for everyone in the family to enjoy. On Friday, Aug. 2: Food stands will be selling burgers, fish, chicken, fries and more; a beer and soda stand; bounce houses will be filled with air and ready to be...
A new “Picturing Lincoln” initiative by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum means more than 1,000 high-resolution photos – many of which have never been online before – are now available to people around the world. Thousands more pictures, posters and paintings related to President Lincoln will be added in coming months. The first batch of images includes: 129 pictures of Lincoln; 178 of Lincoln’s Tomb, including some of Lincoln’s coffin when it was unearthed during a construction project; Rare pictures of Lincoln’s g...
The Twenty-sixth Annual Co-Rec Kittenball Tournament will take place at the Dorchester Homecoming event from Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4. Friday’s games start at 5:30 p.m. with the Kids Game (Buffalo Skins vs. Anti-Buffalo Skins). All games are free. Friday: 6:30 p.m. – Beach Towels vs. Staunton Dogs 7:15 p.m. – Plainview Pirates vs Prestige WorldWide 8:45 p.m. – First Place Game Saturday:1 p.m. – Buffalo Club vs. DeLaurent SweetThings 1:45 p.m. – Prestige WorldWide vs. Ball Busters 2:30 p.m. – #4 Coal Mine vs. Staunton Dogs 3:15 p.m. - U...
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, three gentlemen walked into the Staunton Star-Times and offered and sing to a song. All three appearing to be in their '20s, one of the gentlemen was carring and started to play his guitar as the group who call themselves "The Serenaders" sang an Irish shanty to the following Staunton Star-Tmes staff members: Barbara McDonald, Advertising Director; and Austin Grabow, Manager and Editor. Star-Tiimes staff members not present for the musical presentation were the following: Debbie Hoog, Secretary and Office Assistant;...
Richard Leon Evanick, 73, of Raymond, formerly of Benld, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born July 23, 1951, in Litchfield to Leo William and Rose Marie (Murphy) Evanick and they preceded him in death. Richard was a veteran and he was retired after having been an over the road truck driver and a laborer for Asarco. He is survived by his children, Tawnya (Jeffrey) Shrum Elsberry, Mo., and Martin Evanick, Seagoville, Texas; step-daughter, Tina (Tim) Fidduci, Rockford; grandchildren, Alexis, Ryan, Madilyn, and...
Fern Amellia Massey, 82, of Eagerville, formerly of Worden, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born March 20, 1942 in Highland, the daughter of the Late Clarence and Alberta (Otto) Hoffman. She married James Massey and he preceded her in death in Jan. 1970. Fern was employed as a Dietary Aide at Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville. She was a member and confirmed at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. She enjoyed cooking and baking and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Gary (Candy) Otto, Mt. Olive,...
Larry T. “Shotz” Scheller, 87, of Brighton, passed away at Alton Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 22, 2024, He was born on May 28, 1937, in White City, Ill., the son of the Late Alfred and Mary (Yaeger) Scheller. Larry married Sharon Kosowski in Mt. Olive. on June 3, 1960 and she preceded him in death on May 26,2024. Together they raised two children, Loren Scheller, Gillespie, and Cheryl (Rick) Williams, Brighton; three grandchildren, Loren Jr. (Brianne) Scheller, Jordan (Jicky) Li, and Jeremy (Amanda) Williams; daughter-in-law, Maggie Sch...
Cheryl Ann Matesa, 69, of Benld, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born Dec. 30, 1954 in Litchfield the daughter of the Late Arthur W. and Dolores (Homeier) Eickmeyer. She married David P. Struebig on Feb. 24, 1973, and they later divorced. She then married Robert Matesa on March 23, 2002, blending their families. Cheryl worked as a Bank Teller in Staunton. She was a member of Staunton's Zion Lutheran Church and New Horizon Band of Godfrey, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Robert Matesa; five children,...
Mark all calendars for the an- nual homecoming celebration in Dorchester the weekend of August 2, 3, and 4. Dorchester – known for its river fish – will be serving Buffalo starting Friday afternoon around 4:00pm. Serving time starts Saturday at noon. Unfortunately, the high river level is limiting the availability of Buffalo. Plans are to serve Buffalo until Parade time or until it’s gone, at whichever time, the switch will be made to our Catfish Fritters for the remainder of the afternoon/eve- ning. Frying will begin at noon on Sunday. Our f...
The Macoupin County Historical Society will be having their monthly program at the handicap-accessible Ruyle Building located on the Macoupin County Historical Society’s grounds in Carlinville, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. The speaker for this month's program is award-winning author, Cheryl Eichar Jett. Her topic will be"From Adventurers to Entrepreneurs: Legendary Women of Illinois Route 66." From the adventurous Gypsy Coeds to the crusading Mother Jones, as well as the inclusion of amazing stories regarding female theater and ballroom o...
Macoupin County Carlinville, Devon R. Passalacqua, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business; Dorchester, Sydney K. Henrichs, Master of Science, Speech Pathology; Mount Olive, Daniel Scott Lesko, Master of Arts in Teaching, Alternative Teacher Licensure Madison County Bethalto: Mary E. Pearson, (Summa Cum Laude), Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry...
It was hard to keep my eyes off of her beautiful face. The beauty was soft and enchanting and I felt the very joy of her as she stood with her husband. The white gown sparkled in the candlelit room and I knew I was standing very close to wonder. I thought about her after the ceremony was over and somehow, this small piece of grace, so full of happiness, became for me the accumulation of the many sweet brides I have seen come through the doorway of love. I reached out to touch them and to say, "Have a good life.!" I knew it would be possible...
Events and activities are available to the public for all three days. By showing up, there is a chance to win prizes from a vendor fair; raffles and silent auction; and the Alhambra History Museum will be offering its services for a $2 admission fee. The International Harvester Club Chapter 32; John Deere Club of Lebanon; other gas engine and tractor collectors or clubs will be present. The History of Alhambra Museum and Local Model Train Collectors will be in the Firemen's Hall....
Dissolutions Randolph Gene Blass, of Brighton; Roberta E. Blass, of Brighton Peter Enrico Libbra Jr., of Girard; Linda Kay Libbra, of Carlinville Court Josh S. Tucker, (29), of Staunton, committed the following two crimes on July 15, 2024: count one is a Class two felony for aggravated domestic battery, in that said defendant knowingly pushed his girlfriend through a residential door causing lacerations to the victim’s arms and it required sutures to repair; count two is a for domestic battery with physical contact, in that he knowingly g...
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris will attract spectators from all corners of the globe. Whether fans are in the City of Light for the competitions or watching at home, there will be plenty of awe-inspiring athleticism on display in Paris this summer. Organizers of the 2024 Summer Games are promising a bold opening ceremony on July 26, and between now and then fans who can't wait for the Games to commence can consider these unique facts about this time-honored and beloved tradition. · It's an understatement to say the Olympic games have...
By Julie Jarman Happy August everyone! This month signals the last few weeks of summer vacation before school starts again. Life can be a bit stressful with the new school routine, constantly changing seasonal weather patterns, and chaotic news cycle we are all feeling right now. It is so important to find something relaxing, funny and soothing this time of year for good mental and physical well being. Someone once told me that children who laugh an equivalent of over five hours a day are much happier compared to adults who barely laugh at all....
Parents often do everything within their means to keep their children safe in and outside of their homes. Throughout the years, child safety seats have helped reduce the risk of serious injuries to children while riding in vehicles. However, incidents of hot car injuries and deaths have increased. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates about 40 children a year die from heatstroke after they were left or became trapped in a car. Roughly one child every 10 days loses his or her life in a hot car. The NHTSA also says there...
By Tom Emery The age of U.S. Presidents has been a frontline issue for months. Throughout American history, Presidents are usually older – and whether that’s a good thing is debatable. The median age of American Presidents as they enter office is 55 years old. For much of our history, that’s actually older than the average American, and past the life expectancy of their respective times. However, mental capability has rarely been as white-hot of an issue as in today’s race. In 1860, the year that Abraham Lincoln was elected, the life expecta...
An Additional Observation of Al Capone in Benld My father, Louis Sanvi, was born in 1909 on a farm north of Mt. Olive, Illinois. As many young men did at the time, he quit school at 14 years of age. Most of these young men went to work in one of the area coal mines. Fortunately, my father got a job driving a team of horses and wagon for a local freighter. It was around 1926 when three boxcars of sugar were delivered to the Wabash Railroad siding in Mt. Olive. In 1970 a couple of years before his death, my father told me that he and two other...
L & W MATTRESS DIRECT- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. All mattresses ex- cept Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litch eld (217) 324- 3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport shing 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....
YARD SALE: Friday, Aug. 2 from 4 p.m. into the evening. Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. until Noon. Misc. Household items, Women’s Clothing multiple sizes, commercial grade backpack vacuum, dog fencing, and much more. 711 Reservoir Rd, Staunton....
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: Mc- Cormick, 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...