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 Chamber of Commerce's event, Strassenfest, was a hit for the second year in a row. This was the City of Staunton's second year of hosting the event, and it's safe to say that this is a community event that proved to be a great time for all during the month of Oct. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the chalk art competition, which was put on by the MAC Program, started the event off at 11 a.m. They had 13 different entry's or squares of art that were entered in the contest.Children of all age ranges...
By JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Beginning Monday, state courts in Illinois will be prohibited from jailing individuals who are accused – but not convicted – of crimes simply because they cannot afford to post bail while they await trial. Monetary bond will be abolished in favor of a system that seeks to give judges authority to detain defendants accused of committing violent crimes based on their level of risk to the community or of willful flight from prosecution. The new system will req...
John M. Patton, 68, of Springfield, Ill., died on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1955, in Staunton, to Peter J. and Rosemary A. Baumann Patton. Survivors include three sisters, Penny (Mike) Noel of Chesterfield, Mo., Connie Patton Stelbrink of Springfield and Michelle “Mickey” (Brian) Lauer of Springfield; two nieces, Allie Brent of Jacksonville, Fla., and Angela (Ben) Christanson of Chesterfield, Mo.; one nephew, Alex Noel of Chesterfield, Mo.; and several great-nieces and gre... Full story
Irene Louise Gorenz, 94, of rural Alhambra, Ill., died on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, April 10, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Pezdek) Pirok. She married John H. Gorenz on Oct. 4, 1952, in Livingston. John preceded Irene in death on Jan. 26, 1994. Irene worked as a support person with the Shell Refinery and was also a caregiver for both family and close friends. She was a homemaker and an excellent cook, a room mother for the kids and loved to take care of her garden and lawn, and her... 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, Sept. 20 - Bingo 10:30 am.- UnstuffedGreen Pepper Casserole, Garlic Bread, Asparagus, Oranges Thursday, Sept. 21 - Vegetable Beef Soup, Wheat...
On Thursday, Sept. 15, the new business and its members were welcomed on Staunton's Main Street by having a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the official grand opening of M County Title, which is located at 206 West Main Street. Pictured above from (L to R) is as follows: Carrie Borgini; Angie Luketich; Heidi Caldieraro; Allison Hasquin; Donna Anschutz; Abby Bianco; Mike Bellovich; Sherri Ferri; Ann Revisky; Kim Meyer; and Victoria Tervasi....
Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 1 - 6 p.m., there will be a Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Student Council at the Mt. Olive High School. It is located at the Gym on 804 West Main Street, Mt. Olive, Ill. 62069. Each student that recruits one person to donate will receive a 10” Red Cross kickball. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: MtOliveHS to schedule an appointment. Text “BLOODAPP” to 90999 or download it from the App Store or the Google Play store today....
Sixteen members of the Staunton FFA Chapter competed in the Section 15 Forestry career development event on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Beaver Dam Park with 127 other FFA members from around the section. During the contest members tested their knowledge on tree and forestry equipment identification, land map reading, timber cruising, and other forestry skills. The Discovery team, which is geared for members in 6th through 8th grade, came in 4th place with katie Davin placing 7th. The Greenhand team,...
Sgt. Joseph M. Burdell of Litchfield, was stationed at Joint Base Elemendorf - Richardson, which is a United States military facility located in Anchorage, Ala. He had the pleasure of meeting President Joe Biden on Sept. 11, during a stop in Alaska. Sgt. Burdell is the son of William and Karen Burdell, grandson of the late John and Mildred Leetham, and the late Fred and Fay Burdell of Litchfield....
The 69th Ernst Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2023 at the New Douglas Community Center, New Douglas, Ill. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a dish and a side dish with table service for you and your family. Water, tea and lemonade will be furnished. Please let any other family members know. Hope to see you there....
The Staunton High School Class of 1973 50th year reunion is on Saturday, Sept. 30. They kick off the day at the 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 picnic snack. To keep the party going, they will gather from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Winery at Shale Lake, 1499 Washington Avenue. Please bring any yearbooks, photos or momentos. If you know a classmate who isn’t on Facebook or doesn’t get the hometow...
Marriages Dustin ML. Blum, Palmyra; Anna E. Semar, Palmyra Logan Robert Cayce, Staunton; Ally Patricia Clay, Gillespie Michael William Ranger, Gillespie; Dominique Danielle Byots, Gillespie Quentin Bryce Blevins, Gillespie; Summer Jean Beckham, Gillespie Divorces Andrew J. Hortenstine, Herrick; Gloria J. Hortenstine, Carlinville Melissa Graham, Modesto; Michael Graham, Palmyra Frederic Baker, Hettick; Candy Baker, Chesterfield Court Austin J. Fanning (29) of Girard, faces felony charges of knowingly being in possession of a stolen vehicle and...
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and have awarded 127 scholarships totaling approximately $238,400.00 SIBA solicits candidates for the SIBA Scholarships in the fall and requests that all information be submitted by November 3, 2023 for the SIBA Education Committee to meet and make their selections. To be eligible for a SIBA Scholarship: • Candidates must be pursuing a degree in the field of Construction Management / Construction Related Engineering / Architectural / Construction Safety; • Cum...
Bingo night at Staunton's St. Paul UCC is Saturday, Oct. 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will begin at 6:30 p.m. Food is available for purchase and cash prizes will be awarded. The location is 225 S. Laurel St. and it is BYOB. Email Jessie at [email protected] or call 635-2386 with questions or to reserve a table....
The Staunton Volunteer Fire Departent will host an Open House at the Fire Station on Sunday, Sept. 24, Noon to 4 p.m. Also participating will be Mutual Aid Departments, ARCH (if not on a call), Madison County Police, State Police, Macoupin County Police, K9, SAAS, Community Hospital. Adding the fun entertainment will be a bounce house and refreshments. Everyone is invited to the Staunton Fire Station on Sunday, Sept. 24, Noon - 4 p.m. for the Open House and to meet with your Staunton Volunteer Fire Fighters....
Sept. 16, 2023: Elias, Bartles M.; Illegal Trans of Alcohol Sept. 16, 2023: Ordonez Cruz, Jose I.; Illegal Trans of Alcohol Sept. 16, 2023: Ordonez, Deloi O.; No Valid Drivers License, Failure to Signal, Expired Registration Sticker Sept. 12, 2023: Long, Christina S.; Speeding...
The VFW Post 1241 in Staunton is now selling QOH tickets. They will be holding a Queen of Hearts Drawing every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to help support Veteran Programs. The VFW Post 1241 is also a cooling center for Staunton citizens. Anytime they are open, you are welcome to come in an cool off....
Issue of Sept. 16, 1998 The Village of Livingston held their Streetfest on Saturday. Staunton Fire Chief Rick Haase was one of three volunteer fire chiefs from across the country invited to participate in the Domestic Preparedness Forum in Washington D.C. on Aug. 27-28. A daughter was born to Jason and Anissa (Wayman) Crider of Staunton on Aug. 25 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Patrick and Mary Ann (Cordani) Heise of Staunton celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sept. 22. Erwin and June (Kennedy) Stoecker of Worden are...
In 1934, Staunton High School held their first Homecoming. In 1986, they celebrated 50-plus years of SHS Homecomings. Dedicated teachers went through all the records and yearbooks and gathered a list of all Staunton Homecoming queens, contacted as many as they humanly could and invited them all to attend the 1986 Homecoming Football Game. Each queen attending received a corsage and at halftime, this photograph was taken commemorating the occasion. Amazingly, 35 were able to attend. That very...
By: Jill Pertler Regular readers of this column will attest to the fact that my summer has been defined by two words: home improvement. I was set to start the summer with a new storm door at the front of the house and a walk-in shower at the very back. Both are still undone. But fret not! I’ve accomplished quite a bit in the middle of the house: flooring, countertops and painting cupboards to name just a few. But not the shower. I’ve had the new shower unit (albeit still in the box) sitting in my bedroom for close to a month. I need the plu...
Thursday, April 5 , 1923 -- ONLY ONE DELIVERY AT PRESENT -- Owing to the fact that Al Davis, one of the efficient city mail carriers at the local post office, is at present a patient at the St. Francis Hospital where he underwent an operation for appendicitis on Friday, only one delivery of mail is being made daily in the residence district. Until Mr. Davis recuperates sufficiently to permit him to resume his duties it will be necessary to continue this method of handling the work and it is prob...
Little Italy's Pizza on Main Street has been a member of the Staunton Chamber of Commerce for years. Dana Kilduff has been the manager for the last 15 years. The business is owned by Mike Moreland rom Chatham. The Staunton store is open 7 days a week 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The store provides discounted menus for nonprofit organizations and local organizations for parties and award banquets. Over the years, they have supported...
Everyone is invited to join in the fun during the Livingston Streetfest on Saturday, Sept. 30. Festivities will be located on Livingston Ave. and Downtown Main Street from noon until 10 p.m. that day. Just one of the many activities planned for that day is the Car, Truck & Bike Show opening at 12:30 p.m. and running until trophy presentation at 4:30 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee and there is no early registration. The Tractor Show will run from noon to 4 p.m. Tractor Wagon Rides are being sponsored by the Staunton FFA Alumni. Tractors may...
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois State Fair – a multi-million annual agriculture festival in Springfield – reported a nine-year attendance record this year. The state Department of Agriculture, which hosts the fair each year, reported on Tuesday that about 708,000 people attended the fair, an 11 percent increase from 2022. Department officials attributed the increase to good weather, renovations of fairgrounds facilities and a discounted admission fee for one of the fair days. “When you’v...