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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The Staunton High School Homecoming king and queen candidates have been announced. They are (L to R) Carter Reathaford, Sydnee Stanton, Luke DeWitt, Reese Hoog, Andrew Booth, Madilyn Chvala, Andrew Dustman, Danielle Russell, Zack Painter, Samantha Schnefke, Jacob Dillon, Haris Legendre, Bo Nichols, Emma Saracco, Joseph Best, and Olivia Black....
The Homecoming plans for Staunton High School are being finalized, but it is safe to say that many of the activities that are eagerly anticipated by students will be taking place in the near future. The homecoming play, king and queen coronation, homecoming football game and dance, along with dress-up days and other school activities are SHS staples. The complete lineup of Homecoming activities will be published as soon as they are finalized....
The annual yard sales in Livingston and Williamson will be taking place this weekend, Sept. 9-11. Yard sales will be held throughout the two communities on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Maps showing the locations of the yard sales will be available Friday morning at Livingston Grocery, Twistee Treat Diner, and Country Inn Cafe in Livingston, and at Rock Bottom Bar in Williamson. There will also be food for sale at several locations featuring specials for shoppers...
State Senator Doris Turner is urging eligible residents throughout the 48th District to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to receive energy assistance during the cooler months. “LIHEAP provides area residents with essential assistance to keep their homes warm through the fall and winter months,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “As many of our seniors struggle to pay rising utility bills – it is vital that they know this assistance is available.” LIHEAP provides one-time payments directly to energy service providers on behalf...
Yellow caution tape was the first clue that something unusual was going on at Staunton Circle K on Thursday. The gas station had dropped their prices on gasoline just prior to the long Labor Day weekend and people were eager to take advantage of the price cut. The yellow tape helped guide cars in a one-way route to the gas pumps with the help of two traffic helpers to get customers through the line in a short time. The line trailed all the way around the building and into the...
Amanda "Suzy" Leona Schoonmaker, 84, died on July 25, 2022. She was born in Litchfield, Ill., May 22, 1938, 10 minutes before twin brother Ted Chura. She grew up in Benld. At age 16, she moved to St. Louis, Mo., She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1956, received undergraduate from Washington University Phi Beta Kappa, and masters from UMSL. Suzy taught English, math, and choir at Woodlawn High School, math at Parkway South Jr. High and Lindbergh High School, then worked at McDonnell...
James A. Bianco, Sr., 79, of Staunton, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Staunton on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. He was born Aug. 10, 1943, in Staunton to Andrew and Mary Warren Bianco. He was retired after working in sales in the automotive industry. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 177 of Staunton. He was a past Master and Shriner. He was a former member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department. He was a founding member of the Staunton Shifters Car Club. He is survived by his children, Jim (Tracy) Bianco...
Christopher Eric Ewing, 55, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. He was born May 11, 1967, in Staunton to Billy Ewing and Bette Salovich Reger. He was a national sales manager for 32 years. He is survived by his father, Bill (Christina) Ewing of Edwardsville; son, Nicholas Ewing of St. Peters, Mo.; sister, Kim (Rodney) Pearson of Carlinville; stepbrother, Matt (Amy) Luchtefeld of Worden; stepsister, Jayne (Dave) Endres of Edwardsville; and sister-in-law, Deb Ewing of Benld. Christopher was preceded in death by...
Sherrilyn Jo Wheeler Tatum, 71, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville. She was 71 years old. Sherrilyn Jo was born on June 18, 1951, in Flora, IL to Henry (Newt) Wheeler and Geraldine (Masters) Wheeler. She attended Flora Township High School and graduated in 1969. Sherrilyn Jo was employed at Livingston Pipe and Tube as a clerk. She was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Mt. Olive. She is survived by her son, Nathan (Jessica)...
Concordia Hall in Staunton is planning a fundraiser to raise money and help support all Staunton High School Bulldog sports. It will be held at Concordia Hall, 709 S. Union in Staunton on Saturday, Sept. 24, and everyone is invited to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by Money Shot and that starts at 7 p.m. Right now, Concordia is seeking donations of items to be awarded as prizes in the raffles that evening. So, everyone is asked to check out those mysterious things you have left boxed up or in the back of the...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials: In memory of Gloria Garino made by Ruby Hering, Denise & Dick Hemphill, Josie Smith & Tim Williamson, Elsie Guareinti, Carol Young, Diana & Bart Yakos; In memory of Dr. Victor Buehler made by Nancy Deist, Sarah & Dennis Stiegemeier, Stacy & Brad Skertich, Connie & Ryan Pritchett; In memory of Sam Neuhaus made by Nancy & Gary Goldasich, Allison & Vince Hasquin; In memory of Gilbert Wayman made by Betty & Gary Sternickle, Denise & Dick Hemphill. Thank you to...
The meeting on Sept. 1 was called to order. Members said the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no visitors or new members. The minutes and treasurer’s reports from the previous meeting were read and approved. There were no card or prayer requests. Toni Janus asked everyone attending to update their personal information on the membership roster. Dee Masinelli and Cheryl Moore received the attendance prizes and the silver pot prizes were won by Diana Newby and Joann Brakhane. The meeting was adjourned and everyone played bin...
First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mt. Olive will be having a one-day Bible school on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 4 to 12 years old. The theme verse is, "This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls." Free lunch will be provided. There will be games including gagaball, prizes, bounce house, crafts, and much more. For more information call 217-299-0508....
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. Marriages Lucas James Russell Wonaroski, Girard; Kayla Marie Burney, Girard Ryan Douglas Green, Carlinville; Jessica Renee Marie LeBlanc, Carlinville Lindsey Mae Dankenbring, Shipman; Caleb Seth Robinson, Shipman Brittany Danielle Polo, Bunker Hill; Mitchell Jay Pollard, Bunker Hill Katrina Marie Steward, Raymond; Dallas Glenn Edge, Raymond Jamie Lyn...
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Captain Gillock, has announced the ISP will conduct special patrols in Macoupin County during the month of October. These will be • Roadside Safety Checks watching for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner; • Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols that focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving and occupant restraint violations especially between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; • Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) that...
The Staunton High School graduating class from 1956 is planning a reunion. All class members are asked to meet at 12 noon for lunch at Rooster’s Pub on Staunton Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The previously published notice had an incorrect date. No personal invitations are being sent. Class members are asked to contact all the classmates they know and come to Rooster’s on Sept. 10....
Livingston/Williamson Fire Department will be holding their annual Pork Steak Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last). You are invited to come on out to the Livingston Fire house, 422 Nicholls street in Livingston. They are offering dine in or carry out this year. They can’t wait to serve you....
Thursday, Oct. 11, 1990 -- Sewer job Nearing Completion -- A few blocks of excavating and laying pipe, completing the lift station, and a lot of clean-up remain to be done on the Staunton sewer project. Projected date for completion of the relief sewer project, draining of the old lagoon, and construction of a new one had been set at about the middle of November. Parts of Sixth Street, West Henry Street, and North Street are still to be excavated and hooked into the new relief sewer system. Three large pumps arc lined up, behind the lift...
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Issue of Sept. 4, 1997 Fred and Charlotte (Gurley) Striegel of Highland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 26. Roy C. Fleming Sr. (76) of Staunton died Aug. 29 at Community Memorial Hospital. Elmer Earl Lockhart Sr. (89) of Granite City died Aug. 30 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Peno Frizzo (76) of Staunton died Sept. 1 at his home. Alfred “Freddie” Bononi (71), formerly of Livingston, died Aug. 25 at Brooking Park Care Center in Chesterfield, Mo. Louis S. Banjura (86), formerly of Williamson, died Aug. 28 at Ble...
By: Jill Pertler I know a lot of busy people. They use calendars to remind them of their appointments and commitments. They pull out their phone to see if they have 15 minutes of free time anytime in the upcoming week, or maybe month. They talk about the business of busyness because it’s important stuff. It’s all-encompassing, sometimes. Oftentimes because there is no escaping it. It’s the price of success, prestige, happiness, self-esteem and fulfillment in life; busy leads to all these and more. It’s all good. Or maybe not. Take it from so...
The Staunton/Bunker Hill Bulldogs traveled to Litchfield Friday Sept. 2. The host Panthers defeated the Bulldogs 22-14. The Bulldogs kicked off to open the game. The Panthers put together four first downs and were 2nd and goal at the 1, when they scored their first TD. The Panthers ran the two-point conversion and grabbed the 8-0 lead. On their first possession, the Bulldogs had moved the ball from their own 35 to the Litchfield 29 when an interception gave the ball back to Litchfield. With...
Haris Legendre and Coach Jeanene Lucykow were named the Small Schools Volleyball Player and Coach of the Year by the Alton Telegraph. They were recognized at the August board of education meeting. Pictured are (back) Brad Best and (L to R) Dave Lamore, Jeanene Lucykow, Haris Legendre, Stefanie Legendre, Dori Rhodes, and Clayton Green....
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Sept. 10. Serving will start at 10 a.m. and continue until all sandwiches are sold. Pork burgers, butterfly pork chops, water and soda will be sold. You are invited to come out and support the continued development of the area’s sports complex....