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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By Mary (Galer) Herschelman "What a wonderful day for the students of Montgomery and Macoupin counties as we open the SCI Center," said Litchfield Superintendent Dr. Greggory Fuerstenau. Located at 2001 Eilerman Ave. next to Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield, the renovated warehouse is now home to state-of-the art career and technical education thanks to an $8.6 million grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The South Central Illinois Regional Workforce...
Would you be surprised that some of the children in our community eat their free lunch at school on Friday and do not eat again until their free breakfast on Monday? When the members of St. Paul United Church of Christ made this discovery, they launched the Pack-a-Sack Program in August 2015 with a lot of prayer and a small grant from their denomination. Teachers identify students in their class in need of food assistance to the School Nurse. Each week, the church provides sacks of kid-friendly foods that are distributed through the School Offi...
The Staunton High School student council is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m.. It will be held at 801 N. Deneen, Staunton, 62088, within the multi-purpose room. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: StauntonHS to schedule an appointment. You can also download the Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS...
Mount Olive Illinois First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mount Olive, Ill., will be having a one-day Vacation Bible School on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 4 through 12. The event is free and lunch is included with games, songs, crafts, music, scriptures, prizes and more. Teenagers and adults are welcome as helpers. For more information call 217-299-0508....
Patricia J. Isaacs, 89, of Staunton, Ill., died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 12, 1933, in Livingston, the daughter of Clarence “Peggy” Meyer and Sophie “Sally” (Krakowiecki) Meyer. She married Lawrence G. Isaacs on July 3, 1979, in Edwardsville. Lawrence preceded Pat in death on Feb. 1, 1999. Pat’s first job was pedaling newspapers around her hometown. She delivered all the daily papers, the Globe Democrat in the morning and the Post Dispatch and Star newspapers in the evening. Pat said that she delivered... Full story
John A. Kirkwood, 67, of Benld, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. He was born July 26, 1956, in Belleville, to Martin Kirkwood and Jean Burns Kirkwood. He married Felicia S. Danis, and she survives. He was a salesman and driver for Switzer Foods. John enjoyed bass fishing and tournaments. He is survived by his wife, Felicia Kirkwood of Benld; children, Justin Kirkwood of Benld, Brittney (Kevin) Kirkwood Forsythe of Gillespie, Jonathan Kirkwood of Bethalto, Destiny (fiancé, Bobby Robbins) Kirkwood of... Full story
Indian Trail, North Carolina Linda Paul Horky Jan. 27, 1938 – Aug. 17, 2023 Linda lived with the Serenity Prayer as her guide. She did her best to raise her daughters as independent women, but in the end, she believed that she perhaps had overshot her goal. After graduating from the University of Florida, her Gator fan loyalty spanned her entire life. She loved all things French even more, and recently discovered that her heritage had truly been French on learning her ancestors had immigrated to America from France via a generational stop on G... Full story
John Raymond Wolff, 78, of rural Litchfield, Ill., died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1945, in Litchfield, to Norman Wolff and Darlene O. Modlin Wolff. He married Ruth Grosenheider on March 19, 1966, in Litchfield. She survives. He was a lifelong farmer. He started his career in high school as he was honored with the State Farmer in 1964 and the American Farmer Degree at the National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. In 1973, he opened Carlinville Ford Tractor which later merged with Konneker Brown Inc. and... Full story
LaVerne B. Bloemker, 81, of Hamel, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on Friday, Sept. 26, 1941, in Alhambra, the daughter of Melvin “Buddy” and Clara (Suhre) Greear. On Dec. 17, 1960, she married Lawrence "Chuck" Bloemker. He preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2004. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and the Hitz Memorial Home Auxiliary. LaVerne grew up in rural Alhambra (near the Worden “Y”) and graduated from Staunton High School in 1959. She had worked for the Alhambra Telephone Company and the Granit... Full story
Ralph Fry "Tiny" Chapman, Jr., 71, of Springfield, Ill., died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Aug. 20, 2023. He was born March 30, 1952, to Ralph Fry Chapman Sr. and Patricia Ruemmler Sweet. He was a retired truck driver and tow truck driver. Ralph enjoyed boating, fishing and gun collecting. He is survived by children, Robert "Bob" Mehlberg (Brenda) of Witt, Donald Chapman of Benld, Ronald Chapman (Brittany) of Benld, Christ Chapman (Veronica) of Ocala, Fla., Candice Chapman of Florida, Carl Chapman of Illinois; brother, Andy... Full story
Lonnie Gene Ziegler II, 33, of Staunton, Ill., died on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born on Oct. 31, 1989, in Litchfield, the son of Lonnie G. Ziegler and Jami (Courtney) Ottwein. Lonnie worked as a delivery driver for R.P. Lumber and was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton. Lonnie is survived by his daughter, Aubrie Ziegler; his son, Laiden Ziegler; his father, Lonnie G. (Lori) Ziegler of New Douglas; brothers, Brandon (Alex) Ziegler, Zachary Ziegler, Jacob Ziegler; sisters, Kristine... Full story
On Sept. 16 (during the Flea Market) Pastor Debbie will be offering pet blessings from 9 to 10 a.m. for anyone interested. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. Other pets are welcome but must be properly contained for safety reasons. Each pet will receive a special tag to wear on his or her collar, or keep as a remembrance. During worship on Sept. 17 at 10:15 a.m. there will be a time of memorial and anyone who has lost a pet will be invited to come forward and light a candle in their memory. Pictures of the pet or a remembrance such as... Full story
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be able to help qualified veterans and their families with claim work and assistance such as shelter, food, utilities, etc. The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. The Commission provides aid to those military veterans and their families that reside in Macoupin County that may qualify for need and assistance. They... Full story
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Sept. 9. Barbecue pork chops, pork burgers, water and soda will be sold. Serving will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until all sandwiches are sold....
Marriage Licenses James Alexander Dawson, Carlinville and Emily P. Turner, Carlinville Larry Gene Lehman, Gillespie and April Lynn Ewin, Gillespie Blake Edward Stone, Bunker Hill and Ryleigh Ann Hinkle, Bunker Hill Wayne Reed White, Raymond and Lauren Elise Bennett, Raymond Blake Brennan Bertolino, Girard and Taylor Ranae Jenkins, Girard Michaela Ann Potthast, Alhambra and Trevor Alan Straeter, Pocahontas Hannah Jean Wilton, Carlinville and Nicholas Joseph Ondes, Mt. Olive Shawn Allen Schultze, Bunker Hill and Pamela Sue Czarnecki, Bunker Hill...
More and more families continue to receive resources at the Staunton Helping Hands Center. Service numbers are increasing and pantry operations remain solid. The SHHC received two grants: Phillips 66 for $2,570.25 (through donation hours by retired employee, Robert Semanik,) and from the Selma J. Hartke Foundation for $2,000. Special donations from food drives were received from Associated Bank and the Staunton Area Ambulance Service. In addition to produce, bread, milk, frozen, refrigerated and nonperishable items, the Staunton Helping Hands...
This week's Looking Back photo features a picture postcard map of the Illinois Traction System. The postcard calls it "The Greatest Interurban System on Earth." It also boasts, "No Dust, Dirt, Smoke, Cinders" and "Low Rates --- Fast ---Safe --- Comfortable" and The Connecting Link Between City and Country."...
Issue of Sept. 2, 1998 The first work has started to prepare for the repaving of Route 4 through Staunton. A son was born to Michael and Anissa Bloemker of Staunton at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton on Aug. 18. A son was born to Mark and Claire (Heidbrink) Ribelin of Springfield on Aug. 28. Elizabeth Chester and Mark Mayfield were married March 28 in Staunton. Lorene B. Frizzo (86) of Staunton died Aug. 26 at her home. Mary K. Scheller (92) of White City died Aug. 29 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Vadena L. (Timmermeier) Starr (...
Thursday, March 22 , 1923 -- AUTOMOBILE SALES UP -- An unmistakable sign of the approach of spring is the great activity of the automobile agents. All of them are showing new models and are finding ready buyers. Quite a few new cars have made their appearance in Staunton in the past few weeks and there will no doubt be many more ere long. Sales are said to be good, which indicates that the people have money. Factories everywhere are back on orders and by mid-summer a serious shortage in the popular cars is predicted. Closed cars are now all...
Oct. 6 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal, School Improvement Day Oct. 9 - No School Columbus Day Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - End of First Quarter Varsity Football Sept. 8 - 7 p.m. Home vs Hillsboro Sept. 15 - at Carlinville JV Football Sept. 11- 6 p.m. at Hillsboro Sept. 18 - 6 p.m. hme vs Carlinville Freshman Football Sept. 7 - 6 p.m. at Hillsboro Sept. 14 - 6 p.m. home vs Carlinville Boys Golf Staunton home matches are played at Timber Lakes Sept. 6 - 4 p.m. at Vandalia Sept. 7 - 1 p.m at Nashville Sept. 11 - 4 p.m. Home vs Carrollton & Gillespie...
The Staunton High School football Bulldogs avoided another shut-out with a third quarter TD. The Bulldogs traveled to Vandalia for a conference game on Friday, Sept. 1. Both teams had lost their opening game so both were looking for their first win The Vandals scored in the first quarter and held the 7 - 0 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs were not going to be stopped this time. They came back to score their own TD in the third period when Dalton Bianco completed a pass to Braden Buffington good...
The Boys Golf (152) team walked away with three big wins tonight against highland (161), Triad (162) and Granite City (173) on holes 19-27 at Oak Brook. This puts the Bulldogs record at 11 wins and two losses. A huge shoutout to Bryce Coalson tonight for his first time Match Medalists with an even par score of 36. Owen Rizzi was right behind him with a 37. Broc Best (39) and Preston Denney (40) finished off the scorecard for the Bulldogs. Luke Goldasich (46), Drake Billings (48), Brady Gillen...
The Annual Golf Tournament held to benefit the Friends of Community Hospital of Staunton has been scheduled for Oct. 6 at Timber Lakes Golf Course. This annual tournament helps to pay for capital projects at Community Hospital of Staunton so the community is always encouraged to get involved in this annual event. One very positive way to support the event without golfing all day is to be a sponsor. There are several options to becoming a sponsor with prices ranging from $100 to $500. To be the only sponsor on a particular hole, the fee is...
The Livingston Class of 1973 had their class reunion at Roosters in Staunton, on Aug. 20. They all enjoyed a great time amongst wholesome company with good conversation. Trivia games and prizes kept the energy high, then great food and desserts leveled them back out. They are planning for another class reunion for next year due to the class members and spouses that attended and helped make for a great turnout. In the picture above, from (L to R): Gary McNew, Bob Lingner, Dennis Keiffer, Laurel...
The Staunton High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion in grand fashion on Saturday, Sept. 30. They are kicking off the day at the beautiful Staunton Sportsman Club where you are invited to hang out, reminisce about the good ol’ days and listen to those great ‘70s tunes from Noon - 4 p.m. Bring your favorite beverage and snack to enjoy with old classmates. To keep the party going, they will gather from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Winery at Shale Lake, 1499 Washington Avenue. The winery has a variety of beverage and food options for pur...