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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Dillard J. Dehart, Jr., 66, of Staunton, was sentenced by a Macoupin County jury and found guilty of one count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony. Dehart is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 4. The two-day jury trial happened Monday, Aug. 21 and didn't get to a jury verdict in part due to the amount of witnesses that were called to the stand. It was developed that Dehart’s niece, a minor, had accused him of digitally penetrating by assault and taking advantage of her. The Judge that presided over the trial was Judge Joshua A. Meyer. J...
During Monday night’s city council meeting, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier announced that the 7th Annual Gold Star Mission GS500 Bicycle Event taking place Sept. 19 through Sept. 23 will be coming through Staunton on Wednesday, Sept. 20 between 8 and 8:30 a.m. They will be making a brief stop at the VFW Post #1241. The 510-plus mile ride across central and southern Ill., honors and preserves the memories of fallen heroes. In Correspondence, the city received an email from the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department requesting to close Wood Street f...
The Staunton Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Aug. 21, and approved the purchase of two used school buses with air conditioning from Midwest Transit Equipment in the amount of $197,342. The buses are in good condition and have low mileage. With this addition in transportation, the board approved a Multi-District Shared Transportation Agreement for the current school year with Gillespie and Mount Olive School Districts. This will allow all three school districts to share services in transporting special education students to...
The Ribfest and its contestants on Saturday, at Fireman’s Park persevered through stormy weather to barbecue and smoke ribs. The rain began to clear in the afternoon, and people began to gather to eat ribs, listen to the bands, and hear the winners of the Ribfest....
As you turn your calendar from Aug. to Sept., don’t forget to make a special note on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the 2nd Annual Strassenfest. Main Street will be busy with music, refreshments, food and activities going from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The day also promises the return of “sidewalk art!” The sidewalk art competition was a big hit last year. It is hoped that all our competitors from last year will want to try again plus some new artists will get involved in the fun this year. The competition is divided into three age groups: Pre-K - 5th gr.,...
Lloyd J. "Pinky" Moreland Jr., 82, of rural Staunton, Ill., formerly of Livingston, died with his daughter by his side on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born April 13, 1941, at his aunt and uncles’s home in Germantown, the son of the late Lloyd “Muggs” Moreland Sr. and the late Pansy (Steward) Moreland. He married Joyce Haas on July 3, 1959, in East St. Louis, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 27, 2005. Lloyd was employed with Granite City Steel for 42½ years throughout many different departments, as wel... Full story
Emma Lena (Parola) Vlasich, 102, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. She was born Sept. 13, 1920, in Taylor Springs to James and Maddalena (Davito) Parola. She married Henry Vlasich on Oct. 13, 1940. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2004. She was retired after having been a legal secretary and a secretary for SS Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. She was a devout Catholic and practiced her religion faithfully. Emma was twice a queen–first for the Hillsboro High School h... Full story
Marilyn Lee Brown, 88, of Staunton, Ill., died on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born April 27, 1935, in West Prairie, Ill., the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Laura Elizabeth (Swank) Sawyer. She married Donald Douglas Brown on Nov. 24, 1951, at the Christian Church in Gillespie, and he survives. Lee was employed as a nurses aide/respiratory therapy aide at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton for many years. She later worked as an agent for Cisler Real Estate in Staunton until her retirement.... Full story
Bobbi Jo Blevins, 52, of Dorchester, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. She was born Feb. 28, 1971, in Staunton to Robert Kahl Jr. and Joanne Briskovich Kahl. She married Terry Blevins on Sept. 4, 1993, in Gillespie. She was a buyer for Alton Steel. Bobbi was treasurer of Dorchester Township. She loved her kids and grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Terry Blevins of Dorchester; children, Cory (Christina) Blevins of Benld, Logan (companion, Shawnee Bushrow) Blevins of Benld, Mya Blevins of... Full story
Shana Kay Marshall, 62, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. She was born on Dec. 4, 1960, in Gallup, N.M., the daughter of Carl and Virginia (Creasy) Rodgers. Shana married Mark Marshall on July 5, 2004. He survives. Shana is a veteran of the United States Army. She worked at various places as an LPN in health care for 20 years. Shana was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillespie. She enjoyed painting, making greeting cards, shopping, and dressing up. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.... Full story
Iona L. Grandone, 95, of Staunton, Ill., died on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. She was born Sept. 12, 1927, in White Heath, the daughter of the late Roy and Opal (Hickman) Vermillion. Iona was a homemaker and a member of Worden United Methodist Church of Worden. She is survived by a daughter, Ramona (Lyndall) Kleeman of Freeburg; a son, Charles (Kathy) Cunningham of Farmington, N.M.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Besides her parents, she was preceded in... Full story
Mae Dorothy Landreth, 98, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center in Litchfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 1, 1925, in East Alton, to George Herman Ringering and Yetrude Fannie Olson Ringering. She married Albert Clyde "Pappy" Landreth on July 3, 1949, in East Alton. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1999. She was a grocer for Pappy's Market. Mae enjoyed cooking, gardening and quilting. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Landreth of Bunker Hill; stepsons, Terry (Ellen) Landreth of Bunker Hill,... Full story
Dennis James Hilyard, 69, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. He was born Sept. 30, 1953, in Litchfield, to James Roy Hilyard and Margaret Ann "Peggy" Noel Hilyard. He married Melanie Kahl on June 19, 1976, in Bunker Hill. He was a farmer, which he loved. Dennis was also a former trucker and excellent mechanic. He loved his cars, especially his white 1964 1/2 Mustang. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Hilyard of Bunker Hill; sons, Matt (Lori) Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Jasen (companion, Brandy Carter) Hilyard... Full story
Charles "Charlie" Henry Bertels, 85, of East Alton, Ill., died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. He was born Oct. 10, 1937, at home in Dorsey, to William D. and Minnie P. (Johnson) Bertels. He and Norma Miller eloped to Hernando, Miss., on May 3, 1958. This year they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Charlie chose a different route than the family farm. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School at the age of 16 and later served in the Army Reserves at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. In his earlier years, Charles worked for... Full story
Earl William "Skip" Harvill Jr., 77, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. He was born June 18, 1946, to Earl William Harvill Sr. and Helen Sherfy Harvill. He married Geraldine Mae Tucker on Feb. 14, 1967, in Bunker Hill. She preceded in death on Jan. 16, 2022. He was retired after having worked at a factory and had been a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, working in the yard and decorating the yard for Christmas. He is survived by his daughter, Anita Harvill of Gillespie;... Full story
Dewey D. “Joe” Hartman, 87, of rural Staunton, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. He was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in Worden, the son of the late Dewey William and Lucy (Vesper) Hartman. He married Sharon Thayer on Feb. 2, 1957, in Belvedere, and she survives. Joe was a construction laborer at George Witz Construction (out of Local #338 – Wood River, IL)for over 30 years, and he was a self-employed farmer. He faithfully attended the Community Christian Church in Alton. He loved spending time with... Full story
Kimberly Marie Fowler, 51, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Wednesday, Aug. 23. She was born Dec. 11, 1971, in Alton, to David Sherfy and Marie Sherfy. She married Michael Allen Fowler on Sept. 17, 1994, in Alton. He survives. She was an accountant and secretary for Bunker Hill Cemetery. Kimberly loved animals, camping, singing and being a mom. She is survived by her mother, Marie Sherfy of Godfrey; husband, Mike Fowler of Bunker Hill; children, Hannah Fowler of Bunker Hill, David Fowler of Bunker Hill; and... Full story
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. 30 - Goulash, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Tropical Fruit, Jello Salad w/Strawberries Thursday, Aug. 31 - Chicken Patty on Bun, Scalloped...
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Issue of Aug. 26, 1998 New concrete steps were poured at St. Michael’s School and a new sidewalk will be poured this week. Shawn Davis set up a chiropractic practice at 842 N. Edwardsville at the location of the former Reagan Family Chiropractic office. A daughter was born to Mark and JoAnn Odorizzi on July 28 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. The Water Shoppe is a new business in town owned by Donna and Tony Bagaglio. It’s a division of The Plumbing Shoppe, selling drinking water systems. Mary Marcolina (83) of Livingston, formerly of Willi...
Thursday, March 15 , 1923 -- WINDSTORM LEAVES WAKE OF DAMAGE -- This community on Sunday and Sunday night was visited by the heaviest rainfall on record since about a year. Rain fell almost continuously after 10 o'clock in the morning and in the evening at times came down in veritable torrents. Sewers and ditches everywhere were taxed to their utmost to take care of the great quantities of water. At about 10 o'clock at night the rainfall ceased and a heavy wind, blowing with the velocity of a gale, arose and this did much damage, particularly...
The Staunton High School Bulldogs were scheduled to play their first game of the season at home. Everyone there would agree that the best decision made that day was to move the game and play it on the new turf field in Greenville. Playing that game on such a rain drenched night would have completely destroyed Staunton's grass field. The Comets scored a TD early but had it called back on a holding penalty and were then forced to punt. Staunton was able to make a couple first downs in their first...
Sept. 4 - No School, Labor Day Oct. 6 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal, School Improvement Day Oct. 9 - No School Columbus Day Varsity Football Sept. 1 - 7 p.m. at Vandalia Sept. 8 - 7 p.m. Home vs Hillsboro JV Football Sept. 4 - 6 p.m. home vs Vandalia Sept. 11- 6 p.m. at Hillsboro Freshman Football Aug. 31 - 6 p.m.at home vs Vandalia Sept. 7 - 6 p.m. at Hillsboro Boys Golf Staunton home matches are played at Timber Lakes Sept. 5 - 4 p.m. Home - vs Pana, Carlinville, SW Sept. 6 - 4 p.m. at Vandalia Sept. 7 - 1 p.m at Nashville Sept. 11 - 4 p.m. Home vs...
McKAY/NAPA put on a meal for the SHS football team on Saturday. Pictured above (L to R) is Austin Sherfy: current Head Coach of the SHS football team; Rick Allen: SHS Football Alumni 1965-1969 and he was #23. He helped coach over the years and also had two sons that played SHS football Derek and Justin Allen; Sara Hemann- McKAY/NAPA employee, SHS Alumni; Rick Tomlinson: Staunton Store Manager and SHS alumni; and Ryan Ocepek: SHS Football Alumni 1983-1987 and was #40....