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 Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved Trick-or-Treat days and hours in Staunton on Oct. 30 and 31 from dusk to 9 p.m. on both nights. The council also received a letter from the Staunton Lions Club regarding the upcoming Halloween Parade. The plan is to have the parade on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. with Monday, Oct. 31 as the rain date. The parade will begin in front of the fire department and proceed east on Main Street to Laurel Street and then south on Laurel Street to Henry Street ending at the V...
St. Michael’s parish in Staunton will host their Chicken Dinner and Country Store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish gymnasium, 419 E. Main Street in Staunton on Sunday, Oct. 2. The dinner menu includes one-half fried chicken, cole slaw, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, applesauce, bread and butter and pie. All the dinners will be served as carry-outs and the cost is $15. The Country Store promises a selection of baked goods, jellies and jams, along with garden produce, and potted plants. There will also be craft items such as c...
The city of Staunton is in the early planning stages of developing a new community park on East Mill Street. The 50-foot by 119-foot lot is the former location of the Baby Bull tavern. The city condemned the building, and it has since been razed. The city is pursuing a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. If the city is successful in obtaining the Open Space Land Acquisition grant, it will be used for construction of playground equipment, a family pavilion and a parking...
The parade was part of a week of Homecoming festivi- ties that began with the play and crowning of SHS Homecoming Queen Samantha Schnefke and Homecoming King Joseph Best. Spirit Week included dress- up days (Adam Sandler Day, Jersey Day, Letter Day, Celeb- rity Day and Red and White Day/Toga Day) plus decorating the hallways of the school. There was a full schedule for Friday with the annual Powder Puff football game between junior and senior girls and a pep assembly that preceded the parade....
Reinhard John Schuster,79, Staunton, Ill., died Thursday, Sept. 22, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. He was born on July 16, 1943, in Romania, the son of the late Johann and Susanna (Klein) Schuster. He married LaVerne Ahne, and she survives. He was employed as a Federal Special Agent U.S. Treasury and later became an investigator for the State of Illinois. He was a veteran. John had a passion for traveling, fishing, being out in nature, and bird watching. He was a history buff. John loved his family and talking on the phone f... Full story
Helen Irene McKechan, 96, of Gillespie, Ill., died in St. Peters, Mo., on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. She was born March 8, 1926, in Benld to Sylvester and Julia (Onesky) Koschak. She married John B. McKechan in Chicago in October of 1957. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1998. She was retired after working as an administrative assistant for the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture. Helen liked to crochet. She is survived by her children, Marcia (Verne) Schulte of Mt. Olive, John McKechan of Gillespie, Ronald (Helen) McKechan of Springf... Full story
Dorothy M. Bertagnolli, nee Bahn, 96, of Highland, Ind., formerly of Staunton, Ill., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Bahn of Staunton. She married Bruno Bertagnolli, and he preceded her in death. Her motto in life was “Faith, Family and Friends.” She attended Webster College in St. Louis, Mo., taught at St. Mary’s in Griffith and then assisted Dr. Joseph Siekierski. She is survived by her children, Mark (Mary) Bertagnolli, Linda (Terry) Williams, Deborah (Larry) Bryan;grandchildren, Antho... Full story
Zion Lutheran Church, 1301 N. State Street in Litchfield, will have their rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A $3 bag sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 to 11 a.m. Also on Saturday, Zion PTL will hold a bake sale. Zion school gym will have 56 tables of clothing and accessories of all sizes, household and decorating items, toys, books, linens, jewelry, plants, small appliances, and furniture. One can expect many unusual items....
A limited number of spots are still available for the Take Charge of Your Diabetes Workshop that will begin at the Ralph and Josephine Oltmann Community Center in Staunton on Thursday, Sept. 29. Participants are welcome to join during the first or second session, but registration will be closed after Oct. 6. Interested persons should call 217-930-2285 to register. Take Charge of Your Diabetes can help those living with diabetes to thrive not simply survive. Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a free six-week workshop, can help you manage your...
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 firehouse, 422 Nicholls street in Livingston. They are offering dine in or carry out this year. They can’t wait to serve you....
Heritage Health Staunton thanks the businesses and church that made a huge donation to the nursing home. They brought in stuffed animals, shampoos, soaps, lotions, word puzzle books, snacks, jewelry and more. The donations were from Randy's Market in Benld, Dollar General in Staunton on Bunker Hill Road, and The Assembly Church of Staunton. Pictured (L to R) are Heritage Health of Staunton activity director Krista Weaver, Pastor Art Braden and parishioner Randy McMillian....
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. 28 - Texas Hash w/Ground Beef, Butter Parsley Potatoes, Spinach, Fruit Cocktail, Chocolate Whip Thursday, Sept. 29 - Ham and Beans,...
Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds, according to the World Health Organization. In addition, for each completed suicide, there are more than 20 attempts. Navigating a pandemic and national unrest may contribute to these troubling statistics, as fear and anxiety may overcome us as we’re trying to understand what’s happening around us. People of all genders, ages and ethnicities can be at risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. During September’s National Suicide Prevention Month, HSHS St. Fran...
At the Alpha Tau Chapter of DKG ILSO meeting held on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Regional Office of Education building in Carlinville, Tom Emery, historian and author from Carlinville, was the guest speaker. He shared information about four of the 22 women he wrote about in The Notable Women of Illinois. Tom introduced us to Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Jane Addams, Francis Willard and Gwendolyn Brooks. He even commented that of the many presentations he has done, this was the first he did sitting down,...
Chalk artists were at work all along the 100 block of West Main Street creating their artwork for the chalk art contest during the Staunton Strassenfest on Sept. 17....
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant 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 and that may qualify for need and...
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....
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 Matt David Evans, Thayer; Julia Grace McCready, Thayer Hunter Lee Berkley, Virden; Hana Cheyenne Foutch, Virden Wilson Lee Cummings, Bunker Hill; Angelica Nichol Miller, Bunker Hill Cassidy Jean Downs, Carlinville; Rachel Rebekah-Jean Moreland, Carlinville Richard L. Vieregge, Mt. Olive; Linelle R. Lyerla, Mt. Olive Nathan James...
Sept. 19, 2022: Jordan D. Bishop; No Valid Registration Sept. 19, 2022: Dominic Johnson; Possession of Methamphetamine Sept. 21, 2022: Brandi L. Defrates; Battery, In-State Warrant Sept 21, 2022: Anita Riley; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration Sept. 22, 2022: Andrew D. Voss; Speeding (Radar) Sept. 22, 2022: Madison R. Lopez; Suspend Revoked Drivers License, Cancel Suspend Revoked registration Sept. 22, 2022: Timothy D. Garrett; In-State Warrant Sept. 23, 2022:Nicole H. Teeske; In-State Warrant Sept. 24,...
Choir rehearsals for the Community Christmas Concert will begin on Wednesday evening, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton. The concert date has been set for Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul. All interested singers are invited to join the group....
Thursday, Oct. 25, 1990 -- Firemen To Host New Years Dance -- The Staunton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a New Years Eve Dance and Party. Music for dancing will be provided by Pair-A-Dice from 9 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. They are also planning to award a 50-50 prize during the evening. Tickets are $12.50 each or $25 per couple and will include hats, beer, set-ups, popcorn and pretzels. There will be a limited number of tickets sold to insure table space for all in attendance. Advance tickets are recommended...
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Our Looking Back photo this week is a Staunton High School football team from sometime in the 1930s, taken by Pierce Studios in Staunton. We have no player identification....
Issue of Sept. 25, 1997 Tom and JoLynn Trettenero celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sept. 23. A son was born to Jeff and Leslie (Henehan) Gusewelle on Sept. 15. Henry “Hank” Michael Biscan Jr. (82) of Mt. Olive died Sept. 17 at his home. Nicholas Kerin (75) of Alhambra died Sept. 19 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. Issue of Sept. 26, 2007 Four Staunton juveniles were arrested for a break-in and burglary that occurred at Staunton Food Mart on Sept. 9. A son was born to Ali (Humphries) and Jay Johnson of Hope Mills, N.C.,...
St. Paul United Church of Christ has been holding flea markets on their grounds each month through the summer. Their final flea market of the season will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15, on the front lawn on the church, 225 S. Laurel Street, in Staunton. If you are interested in renting a space, please contact the church office at 618-635-2386 or email Jessie Larsen at [email protected]. They hope to attract a large crown at their October market....