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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This weeks Looking Back photo shows Vic & Ann's Cafe on State Route 4 south of Staunton (currently DeCamp Station). Vic and Ann Spagnola owned the establishment. Vic is behind the bar in this picture from the 1960s....
Issue of Aug. 21, 1997 The new Casey’s General Store on Bunker Hill Road opened its doors for business last Thursday. Elmer and Dolores (Schuette) France will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28. Ella H. Steinmeyer (99) of Staunton died Aug. 15 at Community Memorial Hospital. Marie Oehler (83) of Godfrey, formerly of Staunton, died Aug. 15 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Joseph M. Spotti (81) died July 25 in St. Louis. Mary Ann Wentler (81) of Livingston died Aug. 12 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Bernice Haddow D...
Thursday, Sept. 13, 1990-- SEWER PROJECT COULD BE COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER -- If all goes as planned the new sewer line and sewer lagoons under construction in Staunton could be completed by mid-November. City Engineer Deborah Ramsey said, "They should have most of the work done and the sewer should be in operation at that time." She said Bartellbort Company, which is building the new lagoon northwest of the school, expects to be done October 28. The new lagoon is "pretty well complete," with the contractor filling in the rock filter to above the...
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The Staunton Senior Citizen meeting on Aug. 18 was called to order by President Gerry Cook. There were 31 members in attendance who said the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. There were three visitors of which two became new members. There were no card or prayer requests. Leslie Vannoy, Regional Administrator of The Glenwood Supported Living Facility announced she was still trying to get someone to come and check everyone who wanted their blood pressure taken. It was decided to have him/her come to the Sept. 8 meeting and test from n...
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. 24 - Chili, All-Meat Frank on Bun*, Slaw, Oranges, Cookies Thursday, Aug. 25- Ham and Beans, Cornbread*, Pickled Beets, Pineapple, 5-Cup...
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary is inviting the public to participate in the fourth and final drive-thru dinner on Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the auxiliary’s scholarship fund. Dinners must be ordered by Friday, Sept. 2. Orders can be placed online at https://nelsons catering.com/hshs-st-francis-hospital-copy-2, at the hospital gift shop or by contacting Jeanne Banovic at 217-273-6716, Nancy Hyam at 217-254-4442 or Paula Endress at 217-324-8200. The dinner pickup location will be in front of the hospital at the main e...
Broc Best had his personal best round at Timber Lakes on Monday, Aug. 15, sinking 3 birdies and leading the Staunton team to a 166 - 211 win over Gillespie. Broc was match medalist with his round of 34 on the par 36 course. Other Staunton team scores were by Preston Denney 38, Adam Overby 46 and Blake Moore 48. Also playing, Luke DeWitt and Jack Gagnon each scored a 49, Bryce Coalson and Luke Meyer. Bryon Jubelt was team medalist for Gillespie with his round of 47. Fegley 51, Kellebrew 54 and Helmkamp 59 rounded out the Gillespie team score....
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It was another beautiful day for golfing for the Staunton Country Club Women's Thursday League. We are loving this cooler weather. The team of Bev Kramer, Martha Riley and Kathryn Young had a good game. The low gross was 40; they had low putts of 10 and a chip-in on #6. The low net was the team of Gloria Paolino and Rosemarie Pickerill. Golf continues to start at 9 a.m. Flag Day is scheduled for Sept. 15; and should it rain, we will hold it on the 22nd. It is always a lot of fun with special games and prizes. Rosemarie Pickerill,...
The Litchfield boys golf team won the match played Aug. 19 at Timber Lakes with a team score of 149. Staunton finished 2nd with 156 followed by Auburn 182, Gillespie 190, and Mt. Olive 212. Preston Denney of Staunton was match medalist with a 2-under 34 on the par 36 course. Staunton’s other team scores were Broc Best 39, Adam Overby 41, and Bryce Coalson 42. Also playing for Staunton, Luke DeWitt and Luke Meyer. Tug Schwab was team medalist for Litchfield with a par 36. Litchfield also won the girls match with a team score of 193. Laura B...
The SHS girls hosted a golf match at Timber Lakes on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Hillsboro girls won this match with a team score of 241 followed by Vandalia with 267. Alex Frailey of Hillsboro was the match medalist with her round of 46 on the par 36 course. Abby Tate was Vandalia team medalist with a 65. Staunton had only three girls competing so did not get a team score. Individually, Lilly Bandy was team medalist with her 52 followed by Breanna Feeley with 57 and Emma Tjaden with 58. The girls were to play vs. Greenville, Pana, and Vandalia at...
Sept. 5 - No School, Labor Day Sept. 30 - School Improvement Day (12:30 .m. dismissal) Oct. 10 - No School, Columbus Day Cross Country Boys & Girls Aug. 27 - First to the Finish at SIUE TBA Aug. 30 - Carlinville Early Meet at Loveless Park, 4:45 p.m. Sept. 6 - SW, Rox., Greenville, N. Mac, Hillsboro at SW, 6 p.m. Football Varsity Aug. 26 - Piasa SW ..... H, 7 p.m. Sept. 2 - Litchfield T, 7 p.m. Football JV Aug. 29 - Piasa SW ....T, 6 p.m. Football Frosh-Soph Aug. 25 - Greenville Freshmen Jamboree Sept. 1 - Litchfield H, 6 p.m.. Golf - Boys...
On Sunday, Aug.14, over 60 4-H members from Macoupin County exhibited their 4-H projects at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair. Some of the project categories that were exhibited during the 4-H State Fair General Projects show were foods and nutrition, woodworking, interior design, visual arts, health, sewing, aerospace, horticulture, natural resources, electricity, animal science, citizenship, child development, welding, and photography. Youth were selected as State Fair Delegates base...
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was filled with new, smiling faces as first-year students began moving into their residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Move-in activities for first-year students continued Thursday, Aug. 18, with returning students arriving Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20. In total, more than 2,650 students will live in University Housing in fall 2022. "It has been a great day," said University Housing Director Mallory Sidarous. "We are incredibly excited for this new...
Lewis and Clark Community College announced its list of scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year, and it’s the biggest group to date. Of more than 400 applicants from throughout the college’s district this year, 155 students accepted awards for the academic year which began Monday, Aug. 22. Extending the scholarship deadline, the support of current and new donors, and the efforts of the Scholarship Awarding Committee aided the college in achieving one of the best scholarship awarding cycles experienced to date. “The Lewis and C...