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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Coaches Ben Waters and Chris Cozad along with the Storm 8U baseball team collected items for the SHHC during a Home Run Derby in July. In addition to collecting nonperishable food items, the team was also able to collect and donate $460. Summer donations are extra helpful to the food pantry. There is more news regarding Staunton Helping Hands Center on page 2....
A boating accident at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri claimed the life of Staunton resident Timothy Ridens, age 41. Ridens was boating on the lake with three friends as pas- sengers aboard Ridens's 1994 cigarette speed boat on Friday evening. It was reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol that Ridens was driving too fast for conditions and was ejected from his boat after hit- ting a wake at approximately 6:45 p.m. Ridens's body was recovered from the lake on Saturday, July 30, and he was pronounced deceased at 11:05 a.m. by the Camden...
Livingston-Williamson Fire Department Captain Gene Coe was in charge of a training session for fire fighters in late July. They did a live burn out at the Shale Lake Winery. Other participants were Hamel Community Fire Protection District, Worden Volunteer Fire Department, New Douglas Volunteer Fire Department, Alhambra Fire Department, and Staunton Area Ambulance Service....
August promises to be a busy month with a variety of entertainment choices as Staunton hosts the Balloon Glow and Ribfest. The Balloon Glow has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, at Firemen's Park in Staunton. Everyone is invited to join your friends and neighbors at 4 p.m. to enjoy the colorful Balloon Glow which becomes even more impressive as the evening sky darkens. There is no charge to attend and you are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc., to make your evening more comfortable. Balloon rides will be offered for a fee only if...
by John M. Galer The last Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, Herschel "Woody" Williams, lay in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Thursday, July 14. A congressional tribute to Williams took place following a ceremonial arrival. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders participated in the tribute. His flag-draped casket was viewed following the tribute. A wreath-laying ceremony was held to honor Williams at the World War II Memorial in the Capitol Mall. Sen. Joe Manchin...
Summer is typically a slow month for donations at the Staunton Helping Hands Center (SHHC) but July has been a great month with a lot of community support. Donations were received this month from: Rich Fiori, Wanda Watson, Merry Callovini, Lynn Neuhaus, Kathleen Benda, Jane Hutton, Susan Miller, GCS Credit Union, Storm 8U Baseball, and the Staunton Country Club Women's Golf League. Grants received this month were from: Phillips 66 and the Selma J. Hartke Community Foundation.Donations were also...
The Staunton Clergy Association will distribute free backpacks and school supplies for kindergarten through 8th grade students in need within Staunton schools. Pick-up is this Friday, Aug. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Paul UCC (corner of Mill and Union streets) in Staunton. Applications for the Pack-a-Sack weekend food program will also be available at that time....
Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is returning to the Staunton School District this year to provide immunizations, sports physicals, and school physicals. If your child still needs immunizations or a school/sport physical, please follow the instructions below to get scheduled at this outreach event. MCPHD accepts most insurances. If you would like to pay out of pocket for physicals, the cost is $25 for either a school or sport physical and $30 for both a school and sport physical together. Pre-registration will be open until...
Staunton High School freshman orientation is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, in the multi-purpose gym. Important information about the transition into high school will be shared....
Head Start is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. Head start services are provided free of charge to children birth to age 5 whose family meet the income guidelines for the program. This is a great opportunity to make sure the child is meeting their development milestones, and getting them prepared for kindergarten. They will also make sure your child is up-to-date on all of the latest health and nutritional concerns. Enroll your child today. Call Illinois Valley Head Start in Gillespie at 217-839-4431. If you do not have a child in...
Adults aged 60 and older will receive free admission to the Illinois State Fair on Monday, Aug. 15, with special events for seniors and their families taking place in the Illinois Building throughout the day. “Senior Day at the State Fair is a full day of fun for older adults and their families,” said Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Paula Basta. “I encourage fairgoers of all ages to stop by the Illinois Building for health screenings, information and other freebies, and to participate in our special events.” The Illinois Buildin...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials and donations: Memorials were made by the following: Myron Hoffstetter in memory of Roger and all Veterans In memory of Vi Felchner, Dorothy Hildebrand, Lyndel Klausing and Ruth Sievers made by Sandy Compton In memory of Lemoine Sullivan, Tim Friesner, Bill Gunn and Ruth Sievers made by Denise & Dick Hemphill In memory of Jan Scanzoni made by Delores & Wayne Brooke of Livingston In memory of Sam Sexton Sr. made by Sandy Horstmeyer In memory of Gene Wieseman...
The Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K/1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday Aug. 20, starting at 8 a.m. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Staunton High School. This annual Fun/Run is a fundraiser to benefit Staunton Community Unit School District #6 in Tori Carroll's name. Race organizers are hoping to beat last year’s total of $13,000. Last year, they started raising money for new flooring in the multipurpose room. It’s a big job and very expensive. So far, funds are about a third of the way there. For more inf...
Timothy "Tim" Ridens, 41, of Staunton, Ill., died unexpectedly on July 30, 2022, on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Tim was born on Aug. 13, 1980, to Larry and Diane Ridens. He married Buffy Struebig, and she survives. Tim was a longtime resident of Staunton. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1999. Shortly thereafter, Tim spent several years working on local farms. In 2001, Tim began his work as an ironworker for Steve Yates & Sons. In May 2003, Tim moved to Elite Contracting. In... Full story
Delbert W. Stiegemeier, 98, of Staunton, Ill., son of Ernst and Emma Stiegemeier, passed from this life on July 25, 2022, at 4:44 p.m. He was born on Aug. 9, 1923, and joined their quickly growing family. He served proudly in the Army Air Corps during World War II after attending Staunton schools. After returning from military service, he married J. Eleanora Polka and settled into a house on Harris Street where they raised their children: Kathy (Randy Legendre), JoEllen (Kevin Zuber), Del David... Full story
Helen Marie Allen, 92, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Carlinville Rehab & Health Care Center in Carlinville on Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born July 9, 1930, in Shipman to William and Catherine Drew Burns. She married Malvern "Mook" Allen on Sept. 12, 1953, in Shipman. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2020. Before marrying she worked in a lab for the Macoupin County Farm Bureau. In later years she was librarian at Bunker Hill Public Library and receptionist for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, Pa. Her most important job was building a... Full story
Mark Christian Holubasch, 52, of Livingston, Ill., formerly of Belleville, died Monday, July 25, 2022, at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born Dec. 22, 1969, to George Joseph and Roberta Leona (Hoedebecke) Holubasch in St. Louis, Mo. Mark married his partner of 20 years, Jamie Ellis, on Sept. 1, 2018, at the St. Clair County Courthouse in Belleville, and she survives. Mark grew up in Collinsville then moved to Belleville where he spent most of his life before buying a home with Jamie in Livingston. Mark loved to spend time with his... Full story
Football season will be opening in just a few weeks and that means halftime shows by the Marching Bulldogs. Perhaps readers with a good eye/memory for detail will remember when the officials' box on the east side of the field was taken down or when the temporary greenhouse was in use. Or – perhaps a member of the band will recognize the picture and remember the year. As always – we would love to hear from you....
Thursday, July 12, 1990 -- AT BERLIN WALL -- Specialist Kelly Pieper, son of Dean and Evelyn Pieper of Staunton. attended the historic New Year's eve celebration of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall and the reuniting of East and West Berlin. Kelly is stationed in Berlin at Andrew's Compound, a former barracks for Hitler's SS troops which is also a few minutes away from such sites as the Berlin Wall, Freedom Bridge, Brandenburg Gate, Russian War Memorial, Check Point Charlie, theVictory Tower, and Berlin's main thoroughfare – the K...
Issue of July 31, 1997 A contract was signed between the city of Staunton and We Care Recycling for We Care Recycling to operate the Staunton recycling site. Jacob and Laura (Ludwig) Favre of Genesco, formerly of this area, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10. Rose Westfelt (90) of Gillespie died July 27 at Heritage Manor in Gillespie. Mary M. Lawson (72) of Mt. Olive died July 23 at Heritage Manor in Gillespie. Issue of Aug. 1,2007 A son was born to Tim and Jamie Masinelli of Edwardsville on July 14. Jessica A. Smith and...
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Letter to the editor: I have over the decades watched many congressional hearings. The hearings about the Americans held in Iran, the McCarthy-era hearings, the Watergate hearings, and others. All have left some compelling images in my mind. Now the January 6 hearings have concluded for the summer. This hearing has been remarkably free of the grandstanding that has marked the others. I'm disheartened that so many people have opted out of listening to the hearings. How can we make good decisions if we refuse to look at what has happened and is...
By: Jill Pertler “Tell them you love them over and over again. Tell them too much, and never too little, for the time we have is short, but the love we have is endless.” - Dane Thomas This week would have (should have) been my 35th wedding anniversary. I guess it is my 35th wedding anniversary. I’m still married, albeit without a husband. A widow (deep heavy sigh). He died shortly after our 33rd anniversary. But still, I remember, and I celebrate. No, I just remember. We’d planned to do something “big” on this anniversary. We never felt like w...
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 Kyle Wayne Jeffers, Litchfield; Jasmine Rochelle Bennett, Litchfield Wade Robert Hobaugh, Gillespie; Anastasia Maria Henderson, Gillespie Jordan Dean Fite, Carlinville; Michelle Dawn Defoe, Carlinville Russell Kyle Romain, Wilsonville; Jakota Melia Emery, Wilsonville Divorces Luetta K. Weichert, Carlinville; Mark L. Weichert, Carlinville...
July 28, 2022: Adam R. Guild; Suspend Revoked Drivers License July 28, 2022: Leslie A. Shaw; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Expired Registration Sticker July 28, 2022: Danelle P. Garner; City Ordinance Dogs (Restraint/Leash) July 29, 2022: Craig P. John; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle July 29, 2022: Alex J. Cunningham; Criminal Trespass to Residence...