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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Due to windy weather conditions on Saturday night, the one and only balloon was filled, anda no tethered rides were given. Several people had to hold the balloon basket down, so the Balloon Glow visitors could enjoy the glowing balloon....
In the photo above, ( L to R): Mike Koskie, Casey Dugan, Carol Mohr, Kate Harding, Evan Niebrand, and Abbigail Jarden. Brittany Shooting Park, located at 11374 Prairie Dell Road, Bunker Hill, Ill. 62014, receives 2023 Community Partner Award from University of Illinois Extension. Local staff at University of Illinois Extension of Macoupin County nominated Brittany Shooting Park as a 2023 Community Partner. The shooting park was selected for its continued support of University of Illinois...
District judge sentenced a Worden man to serve seven years in federal prison after he admitted to possessing more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Joseph Vieth, 36, was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine, $5,000 in special assessments and $6,000 in restitution to the victims. Following his prison sentence, he will serve five years of supervised release. “Law enforcement recovered hundreds of images of CSAM from the defendant’s phone—photos and videos taken of real children being abused in sexually-explicit situa...
Staunton Ribfest will happen this Saturday, Aug. 26th, at the Firemen’s Park. It promises to be an early and long day for the competitors/cookers since they are scheduled to be set-up at 6 a.m. Ribs will be distributed and team meetings will be held at 7 a.m. Judging is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. and awards will be announced at 4 p.m. Prizes include $500 for first, $300 for 2nd, $250 for 3rd, and $150 for 4th. Fifth place wins a free entry into the 2024 Ribfest competition. Each team must prepare two racks of ribs for judging. Ribs are b...
Ronald “Ron” Leonard Windau, 61, of Springfield, Ill., died on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 14, 1961, in Staunton, to Leonard August and Sandra Lee (Jung) Windau. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked in sales with his father at James Machinery in Springfield for over 40 years. Ron was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved traveling, especially his most recent trip to Pearl Harbor. He was also an airplane enthusiast, esp... Full story
Earl W. Thiems, 86, of New Douglas, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. He was born on Jan. 26, 1937, in Old Ripley, the son of the late John and Emma Hemann Thiems. He married Dorothea Driesner on Jan. 26, 1963, in Grantfork, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2001. He was employed as a sheet metal worker at McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis, Mo. Earl served in the U.S. Army. He faithfully attended First Baptist Church in Highland and was a member of the Men’s Breakfast Committee. He was a member of I... Full story
William L. "Bill" Goehe, 87, of Lake St. Louis, Mo., died at his residence on Monday, July 17, 2023. Bill was born June 19, 1936, in Litchfield, to John William Goehe and Augusta Ann “Gussie” Toenniges Goehe. In the summers Bill worked at Gillespie Plumbing and Heating where he learned the family business from his father and uncle. When not working for the family business, you would often find him hunting and fishing, a passion that followed him throughout his life. After graduating from Gillespie High School in 1954, Bill attended Rankin Tec... Full story
Constance "Connie" Hawkins nee Haller, 76, of Staunton, Ill., formerly of White City, died peacefully on Aug. 17, 2023, at The Glenwood in Staunton. She was born in Litchfield, the daughter of Paul and Judith Haller, who both preceded her in death. She married Ion Hawkins on Aug. 4, 1987, in Macoupin County. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2021. Connie attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College with her LPN certificate. She was an LPN and spent much of her career in nursing home care and managing hom... Full story
Emma Lena Vlasich, 102, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Public services will be held at a later date. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
Nancy L. Wood, 75, of Staunton, Ill., died on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on Jan. 11, 1948, in Murphysboro to Monroe and Lucy (nee Marshal) Reeder. On Nov. 30, 1981, she married Albert Wood. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Albert Wood; children, Ryan Edwards, Rebecca Hartsook, Steven Wood; grandchildren, Jonathan Hartsook, Kyle Hartsook, Kaitlyn Edwards, Devon Edwards; sisters, Donna Durer, Selina Paskiewicz, Tracy Teeters, Wynona Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. She was... Full story
On Thursday, Aug. 10, the women's Thursday golf league experienced a beautiful day of golf at the SCC. Golfing was great for all teams, however, three teams came out on top. The low gross was the team of Deb McNaughton, Kim Meyer, and Sue Stiegemeier (40). Two teams tied for the low net - the team of Barb Augustine, Linda Best, and Bev Kramer; the team of Denise Hemphill, Gloria Paolino, and Martha Riley (19). The two low net teams also had the low putts (10). A lunch was planned at Sue's She Shed, however, the weather did not cooperate. We no...
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, Aug. 23 - Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole, Garlic Bread, Asparagus, Oranges Thursday, Aug. 24 - Vegetable Beef Soup, Wheat Roll, Pickled...
Brad Lemke of V.F.W. Post 1241 presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Alderman Terry Tippler for the city's donation to the Post for help with replacement of the Post's heating and cooling units....
Marriage Licenses Tyler Jameson Schneider and Payton Annmarie Gadden, Staunton Allison Kayleen Stubbs and James Devin Burdzilauskas of Girard James Phillip Steinman, Godfrey and Susan Haruko Rollf, Wood River Wrenna Marete Walsh and Mackenzie Elizabeth Pesavento, St. Louis, Mo. Gavin Bradlee Brown and Rachael Marie Emmenderfer, Gillespie Brooke Alyssa Butler and Jarrett Evan Borrowman, Mt. Olive Divorces Jonathan Walden and Elisabeth Walden, Gillespie Tamara Lynn Knezik, Litchfield and Gregory A. Knezik Jr., Staunton Court Derrick R. Hurley...
The August 17, 2023 meeting was called to order at 1:00 by the President, Gerri Cook by everyone saying The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. There were 21 members present with no visitors or new members attending. We all enjoyed listening to Jon Payne and Jamie Payne from Genesis Wealth Mgmt Group, LLC who gave us handouts for different items and plans available regarding VA benefits, Medicare, and Legacy planning. Also Jennifer from The Glenwood took blood pressure for those who wanted it. We received thanks from the St Paul Christian...
Mount Olive Illinois First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mount Olive Illinois will be hosting a Teacher Training Seminar on Saturday August 26 from 9-4. The event is free and lunch is provided. Parents and all who minister to children and adults are encouraged to attend. For more information call 217-299-0508....
Staunton High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on September 13 from 3:00-6:00 pm in the multi-purpose room. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org....
In the above photo, in the front row (L to R): Darin Hartman, Sue Campbell, Larry Spour. For the back row, (L to R): Chris Johnson - Fire Chief of Hamel FDP; Danny Robertson - Fire Chief of New Douglass FDP; Brian Steinmeyer - fire Chief of Worden FDP; Robert Pollett - Fire Chief of Mt. Olive FDP; Gary Boda - Firefighter for Alhambra FDP. A recent donation of training equipment is enhancing preparedness and improving the skills of rural fire departments and their community members. Thanks to a...
This week's Looking Back photo was sent in by Tina Cuppett of Livingston. It shows students at Livingston Grade School sometime in the early 1920s. Her grandfather, Lorain Hainaut, is standing at the top left in the white shirt. No other identification is known....
Thursday, March 8 , 1923 -- RAID IMMORAL HOUSES AT BENLD -- Deputy Sheriffs Fries, Bloomfield, Rasor and Crimer raided two immoral houses at Benld on Wednesday and as a result there are now in the county jail five women inmates of the houses. State's attorney L. M. Harlan has filed information against them in the county court, charging them with being inmates of an immoral house. The names given by the women being held under the charge are Irene Dorin, Helen Ross, Beatrice Cox. Ethelwyn Hayes and Helen McCloskey. State's Attorney Harlan is maki...
Issue of Aug. 19, 1998 A new soccer field on school property south of the elementary school was put in and will be used for the 1999 season. The girls had been playing at the city complex. Charles and Dorothy Kirkwood of Staunton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 23. John Perrone (90) of Staunton died Aug. 14 at Heritage Manor in Staunton. Paul S. Koenig (54) died Aug. 11 at his home in Staunton. John E. Williams (80) of Staunton died Aug. 10 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. Christopher Charles Leonard (78) of...
Sept. 4 - No school Labor Day Varsity Football Aug. 25 - Greenville (H) 7pm Sept. 1 - Vandalia (A) 7pm JV Football Aug. 28 - Greenville (A) Freshman Football Aug. 24 - Greenville Jamboree 5pm Aug. 31 Vandalia (H) Boys Golf Aug. 23 - Litchfield, Roxana, Pana at Litchfield CC 4pm Aug. 26 Panther Tournament at Timber Lakes 9am Aug. 29 - Wesclin, Mater Dei, Columbia at Governor's Run in Carlyle 4pm Girls Golf Aug. 26 - Litchfield Tournament at Timber Lakes GC 9am Aug. 28 - Jerseyville at Timber Lakes GC 3:45pm Aug. 29 - Greenville, Pana, Vandalia...
The Staunton High School boys golf team won a quad match on Friday, Aug. 18th at Timber Lakes, with a team score of 174. Gillespie fininshed 2nd with 229, Auburn was third with 234 and Mt. Olive finished with 239 team score. Broc Best was match and team medalist with his round of 41 on the par 36 course. Preston Denny shot a 42. The remainder of Staunton’s team finished with a 44 by Bryce Coalson and 47 by Brad Rizzi. The girls did not have enough golfers to field a team with only 3 players. Lilly Bandy was team medalist for Staunton with a 4...
Staunton's Lilly Bandy watches as a putt closes in on the hole during the Bulldogs' home match on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Bandy shot a 49 to finish in second place individually, one stroke behind teammate Breanna Feeley. Staunton also got a 67 from Madyson Maddalon-Dugger, but were one player short of a qualifying team score. At Staunton's Timber Lakes Golf Course- Par 36 Girls Team Results: 1. Vandalia 245; 2. Litchfield 254. Medalist: Breanna Feeley (Staunton) 48. Litchfield (254) - Kennedy Isaacs...