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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People gathered on Staunton's Main Street to enjoy the food, drinks and music of Strassenfest....
King Joseph Best and Queen Samantha Schnefke were crowned in the ceremony on Sunday afternoon...
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The Staunton Chamber of Commerce has been busy preparing for their chili cook-off to be held at Duda Park on Saturday, Oct. 22. The cook-off is open to anyone who thinks their chili recipe is the very best – or at least better than most. There is a $25 entry fee for each chili entered in the competition. All contestants must be pre-registered and entry fees paid by Oct. 17. Registration on the day of the event is not permitted. The entry fee may be paid by cash or check made out to Staunton Chamber of Commerce. The schedule for the day b...
The Staunton Fire Department will be turning 100 years in 2023 and they need a new logo. They would like to use the new logo next year for stickers, T-shirts, truck decals, etc. Anyone in the community that would like to submit a design, please mail to: SFPD, 215 S. Wood St., Staunton, IL 62088. All artwork needs to be submitted by Dec. 1, 2022, for consideration. The fire department suggested the following guidelines for their new ogo design criteria. Professional: This logo may be featured on websites, social media platforms and other...
The Livingston Park As- sociation (LPA) is looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to participate in its upcoming Trunk or Treat. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Veterans Memorial Park in Livingston. Anyone who wants to partic- ipate with a decorated vehicle and pass out treats to children who attend is asked to pre-reg- ister by Oct. 9. This will help with planning and appropri- ately spacing out participants that day. Please register on the LPA’s Facebook page using the “Sign Up” near the top r...
Blake Kevin Streeb, 30, formerly of Mt. Olive but who had been living in Granite City, was indicted on Thursday on two counts of first degree murder by a Madison County Grand Jury. Streeb had been charged with multiple counts of ag- gravated battery and battery after he attacked Michael John Reay, 25, and Norman Richter at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, at a residence in the 2200 block of Miracle Avenue in Granite City. Following the death of Reay in a St. Louis hospital on Aug. 10, Streeb was charged with first-degree murder. Reay...
Petition packets are now available for the upcoming Consolidated Election, which will be held April 4, 2023. Interested candidates may pick up the packets at the city clerk’s office, 101 W. Pearl Street in Staunton. Petitions can be circulated starting Sept. 20 with the filing period being from Dec. 12 through Dec. 19, 2022.Please contact City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier at 618-635-2233 for further information or if you have questions....
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The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials: In memory of Doyle Heim and Claudette Warren made by Dolores & Wayne Brooke; In memory of Roger Hoffstetter and to all of our Veterans made by Myron Hoffstetter Thank you to everyone that has given memorials and gifts to the Education Foundation, it is truly appreciated. These gifts are used strictly to benefit the students and teachers in the entire Staunton School District, including Zion Lutheran. If anyone would like to make a memorial or donation,...
Bernean R. Lovejoy, 97, of Staunton, Ill., died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Heritage Health of Gillespie. She was born on May 19, 1925, in Sorento, the daughter of Joseph and Bertha (VanLeuwen) Bilyeu. She married Leonard L. Lovejoy on Nov. 7, 1942, in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2012. Bernean was a homemaker and was also owner/beautician at B's Beauty Shop and she was also a waitress at the Gardens Restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, and Rucker's. She was an avid...
Terry Jean Brawley, 64, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. She was born Oct. 26, 1957, in Granite City to Jesse Junior and Joan Courtney Martin. She married Kerry Alvin Brawley on March 18, 1978, in Granite City. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2020. She was a CNA. She is survived by her son, Samuel (Nicole) Brawley of Gillespie; grandchildren, Todd Brawley, Hannah Brawley; sister, Tonya Martin; brothers, Richard (Lisa) Martin, Bill Martin, Marion Martin, Tony (Deb) Martin; sister-in-law, Rhonda...
Dennis R. Satterlee, 80, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. He was born March 8, 1942, in Litchfield to Charles and Lois McPherson Satterlee. He married Carole Jane Cavitt on Sept. 28, 1974, in Gillespie. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2014. He was an educator with a PhD in education and archeology. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army. Dennis was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He loved traveling the world and going to England. He is survived by his companion, Donna Ruyle of...
James L. Cox, Jr., 70, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. He was born Sept. 27, 1951, in Litchfield to James Sr. and Helen Conlee Cox. He married Donna Morelan on Sept. 21, 1992, in Kissimmee, Fla. She survives. He was a retired freight coordinator for Hays Transport in Carlinville. James was a veteran of the U.S. Marines who served during Vietnam and was a lifetime member of the VFW of Gillespie. He was a Mt. Olive alderman for 10 years. He enjoyed traveling, working on old cars, hunting and spending time with...
William B. Bomkamp, 92, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. He was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Carlinville, to Joseph and Regina (Schaefer) Bomkamp. He married Maxine Anderson on Feb. 21, 1953, in Carlinville, and she survives. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Monterey Coal. William was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during Korea. He was former commander of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie. He was a board member of the Veterans Assistance Commission. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus....
Larry William Elvers, 79, of Litchfield, Ill., died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Thursday, Sept. 15. He was born Aug. 21, 1943, in Litchfield to William and Betty (Elam) Elvers. He married Ann Cavanaugh on June 27, 1964, at SS Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. She survives. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Gillespie High School. He retired in 1993 after serving as an Illinois State Trooper for more than 25 years. Larry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Illinois Troopers Association. He was a former Little League...
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. Marriage licenses Payton A. Dugan, Jacksonville; Elissa B. Elliott, Jacksonville Noah Jefferson Jones, Girard; Allison Whitney Phillips, Girard Shane M. Voyles, Staunton; Samantha Jo DeVries, Staunton Mackenzie Frankford, St. Clair, Mo.; Zachary Grivetti, St. Clair, Mo. Kerry Gene Price, Mt. Olive; Rachel Marie Garbin, Mt. Olive Lauren Danielle Nichols, Vi...
Secretary of State Jesse White’s Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. They will be offering the following services: Driver’s license renewal (including written and road tests), ID cards and vehicle registration renewals. The Real I.D. is not available at mobile units. The library is located at 308 East Central Ave. For more information, please call the library at 217-835-4045....
Sept. 14, 2022: Brandi L. Defrates; Burning after hours. Sept. 18, 2022: Joshua A. Rucker; City Ordinance Dogs (Restraint/Leash)...
“If you want to be fully prepared for a disaster, you need an emergency kit.” That’s the message this September for National Preparedness Month. Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau wants everyone to review their family emergency plans, fill out a family communications plan, and build an emergency kit. Tate-Nadeau said, “It could be a matter of life or death because if you need to evacuate within minutes, you will need that kit packed and ready to go.” While some items recommended for an emergency kit seem...
This week's Looking Back photo is the property of Mike Pintar. It shows his father, Emil Pintar, at his post in the DeCamp Tower that sat alongside the railroad tracks on State Route 4 south of Staunton. The year is unknown, but he served as telegraph operator. His job would have been to copy train orders and messages for the train crews and report to the dispatcher the passing of trains. The telegrapher was the eyes and ears of the train dispatcher. In addition to their train duties,...
Issue of Sept. 18, 1997 The Staunton Ministerial Alliance announced that they would be opening a thrift store at 705 West Pearl St. A baby was born to Shawn and Courtney Johnson of Titusville, Fla., on July 22. A daughter was born to Brad and Lisa (Bryan) Williams of Worden on Aug. 28. Annabelle K. Ollerton (73) of Livingston died Sept. 15 at Community Memorial Hospital. Donald Edward Scheiwe (69) of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Mt. Olive, died Sept. 11. Anita A. (Maskey) Nicholson (77) of Alton died Sept. 9 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in A...
Appreciates city's work We finally got our streets oiled last week. We have been living with bumpy and dusty roads for the past several years. It took a lot of time and hard work for the City of Staunton to finally get the new water lines installed. It seems it was all worth it. Progress takes some time. Thanks to all who have made this possible. I think the crews did a fantastic job. Thanks, Joyce Banovz...
Thursday, Oct. 25, 1990 -- RASH OF BURGLARIES REPORTED LAST WEEKEND -- Five burglaries and one attempted burglary last weekend in the City of Staunton is "very, very unusual," according to Tom Stipcak of the Police Department. Since the burglaries are under investigation, Stipcak could make little comment on evidence or suspects. The Macoupin County Sheriffs Department and the Illinois Department of Criminal Investigation were notified of the break-ins. "We assist as much as possible," Lieutenant Don Bertagnolli of the County Department said. T...
