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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Well, the Staunton JH Baseball Season has come to an end, but not many schools in the State of Illinois can say they won their last game. The boys, under the tutelage of Coach Devin Ray, and Ryan Best took to the Class 2A state series this past weekend and made the most of it! The boys defeated St. Joseph in the opening round in a hard fought battle to pull out the win 2-0. This allowed the boys to advance to Saturday's medal games. The semifinal round found the Terriers pitted against a tough...
Students from Staunton high school as well as other schools from around the area will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 11, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the 18th annual National Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event. This rapidly growing, interdenominational outreach event will be held at more than 500 locations throughout the nation. While most Christian events are held by adult speakers or sponsors, FCA’s Fields of Faith is...
The Board of Education was thrilled to hand out its first 'Building Up Bulldogs' award to Becky Painter of Bill's IGA. Ensuring strong and collaborative relationships with the communities is critical as a school district and the Board of Education, staff, and the students are beyond appreciative of all the support provided by Bill's IGA. The Superintendent, Brett Allen, informed the board about the church property and after further discussions with the architectural firm and the Menta Group, the District is unable to continue negotiations with...
The storm that came roaring in on Tuesday, Sept. 26, really did a number on the historical brick buildings that still stand on Main Street in Staunton. Not only were roofs ripped off from the intense wind, but debris from metal roofing and broken brick were scattered around the sidewalks of Main Street. In the picture above, the city was using a crane to properly clear the truck loads of debris....
Moser William John “Bill” Moser, 87, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Feb. 16, 1936, in Granite City, the son of the late Fred and Catherine (Dickman) Moser. He married Ellen Wiltrout in 1971, and she survives. Bill retired from Illinois Power/Ameren after 42 years of service. After retirement, he spent his time doing construction and handyman work, he did consulting work for Ameren, he worked for the City of Staunton, served as a bartender at TC’s Tavern and Mr. T...
Brines Doris V. Brines, 93, died on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Staunton Health and Rehab Center. She was born on March 6, 1930, to Otho Gill and Pearl (Seeger) Gill in Shoal Creek Township in Bond County. She married Verne E. Brines on Oct. 15, 1949, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive where she was a member. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1999. She attended Smith Grade School in Bond County and graduated from Mt. Olive High School in the Class of 1946. In 1970, at the age...
Bonnie Karen Gibson, 76, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Sept. 30, 2023. She was born March 29, 1947, in Bruno, Mo., to Alvis and Ruby (Rutherford) Shafer. She married Jerry Gibson, and they enjoyed 43 years together. Bonnie worked throughout her life as a seamstress, housekeeper, cabinet maker, brake parts assembler for 23 years and in between she worked at the family sawmill and farm. She ended her career, retiring from State Farm after 17 years as a licensed team member. At the age of 46, she successfully completed the course work and received h...
Mary V. “Ginger” Schaefer, 56, of East Alton, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. She was born on Nov. 20, 1966, in Wood River, the daughter of the late William Rowson Barnes and Joyce Irene Cummings. She married Michael A. Schaefer on July 1, 1989, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston, and he survives. She worked as a waitress at Country Inn Restaurant in Livingston for many years. She was a past member of the Moose Lodge of Edwardsville. She enjoyed working with crafts and cro...
Melony L. Biver, 48, of Worden, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 29, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on Oct. 22, 1974, in Alton to Bill Patton and Linda Lippoldt. On Oct. 14, 2000, she married Keith J. Biver at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Glen Carbon, and he survives. Melony was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1992. She later received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from SIUE. For the last 20 years, Melony was a school psychologist serving students in the...
Dorothy B. Hill, 83, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. She was born March 13, 1940, in Raymond to Fred Mitts and Gladys Stockstill Mitts. She married Darrell E. Hill on Dec. 5, 1959, in Raymond. He survives. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield. She enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing, embroidery and canning. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Hill of Mt. Olive; daughters, Sondra (Melvin) Roemer of Palmyra, Cheryl (Ross) Weber of Edwardsville, Carol (Robert) La...
Gary Otto Neeley, 67, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. He was born on Nov. 28, 1955, in Shelby, Mich., the son of the late Samuel Wilson Neeley Jr. and Caledia Ward Neeley. He worked as a custodian at McHenry High School in McHenry, Ill. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors include two sisters, Barbara Sakulenzki of Quincy, Brenda (Don) Best of Worden; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Cortesi, and a niece, Cassandra Castens. No services are...
Nicholas J. O'Connell Sr., 42, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He was born July 12, 1981, in Litchfield, to Terry Robbins and Jerrie Smith Anderson. He was a factory laborer. Nicholas enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and boating. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his father, Terry Robbins of Gillespie; mother, Jerrie (Steve) Anderson of Gillespie; children, Ashlynn O'Connell of Gillespie, Nicholas O'Connell, Jr., of Gillespie, Briana Barber of Hutsonville;...
Schultze James A. Schultze, 85, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1938 in Highland, the son of the late John C. Schultze and Helen C. Schroeppel Schultze. He married Rose Mary Knecht on March 16, 1963, at Friedens Evangelical Church in Troy, and she survives. Jim was the owner and operator of Schultze, Maechling, & Associates, Inc. for many years. He was a corporate consultant, evaluator, and expert witness for closely held corporations. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to...
Dorothy B. Hill, 83, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. She was born March 13, 1940, in Raymond to Fred Mitts and Gladys Stockstill Mitts. She married Darrell E. Hill on Dec. 5, 1959, in Raymond. He survives. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield. She enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing, embroidery and canning. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Hill of Mt. Olive; daughters, Sondra (Melvin) Roemer of Palmyra, Cheryl (Ross) Weber of Edwardsville, Carol (Robert) La...
8 tickets for the Grand Raffle were sold in record time again this year. This year's lucky winners were drawn on Sunday, Oct. 1st at our Chicken Dinner Carry-out and Country Store event. The following individuals each won $1,000: Amy Maher, Worden; Nancy Nolan, Springfield; Chris Yurkovich, Mt. Olive; Paige Jordan, Chicago; Joyce Marcuzzo, Staunton. And the Grand Prize winner was Connie Andrasko of Mt. Olive where she won $10,000. Congratulations to all of our winners. Thank you so very much for participating in our drawing and we deeply...
The regular monthly meeting of the Dorchester Township Board of Trustees has been moved to the third Tuesday of the month. Sharon Bruhn, Dorchester Township Clerk...
It’s time again for the Illinois Heartland Library System’s annual Library Crawl. People who participate in the Crawl visit as many libraries as they can during October, getting their “passports” stamped as they go. Individual libraries often offer small gifts to those who visit, with a larger prize to someone from their own library. The Worden Library will be awarding a $25 gift certificate from Books-A-Million in Edwardsville to one of our participating patrons. We will also be giving out gift boxes to everyone who gets involved. When th...
Every year Lions Club International presents a global Peace Poster Contest for youth ages 11, 12, or 13 years of age. Dare to dream is the theme for 2023. Staunton Lions Club and the Staunton Public Library are teaming up this year to host the Peace Poster Contest in our area. We invite all area youth ages 11, 12, or 13 to participate in the fun. Students have to be the required age level on Nov. 15, 2023, either attend a Staunton area school, or reside in the Staunton School District. This includes home schooling families living in the school...
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. Thursday, Oct. 5 - Ham and Beans, Cornbread, Good Vegetable Salad, Apricots Friday, Oct. 6 - Pepper Steak, Mashed Potatos / Gravy, Asparagus, Peaches, Brownie Monday, Oct. 9 - CLOSED...
Staunton Boy Scout Troop 8034 will be having a cookout at Ace Hardware in Staunton, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 from 10:30 until 1:30 (unless sold out). On the menus will be Brats, BBQ Sandwiches, Nachos, Dirty Nachos and soda....
Marriages Joshua Tyler Sergent of Girard, Madison Claire Starks of Girard Cody Allen Cutbirth of Litchfield, Mackenzie Brianna Harris of Litchfield Jakob Michael Stammer of Bunker Hill, Peyton Oriana Spitzner of Clay City Courtney Rae Bernhardt of Virden, Shayne Alexander Thornton of Virden William Gage Gibson of Girard, Cheyenne Summer Wood of Girard Richard Everett Bushue of Palmyra, Cheyenne Randall Jones of Palmyra Divorces Elner Ivers, Carlinville; Mark Ivers, Puxico, Mo. Kyle W. Kulenkamp, Palmyra; Carson D. Kulenkamp, Carlinville Beth Ru...
How can you not love a month that brings you cooler weather, bright orange, yellow and red colors, football and soccer season, and jacket, sweatshirts and stylish boot attire? Fall is officially underway once Oct. arrives. The Library Crawl is back. It begins Oct. 2 here in Staunton since Oct. 1st is a Sunday and lasts through Halloween, Oct. 31. This is the fun game of visiting other libraries in the Ill. Heartland Library System to see what wonderful things they offer. Each one has a unique story whether large or small, big or small budget,...
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Madison and St. Clair County during October. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving and occupant restraint violations especially between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The number of unrestrained drivers killed in traffic crashes is significantly higher at nighttime and combined with impaired driving means even more...
This is the first of a two-part column. Because trees not only require but deserve two parts of our attention. Majestic. Beautiful. Larger than life. Strong. All-knowing. All-seeing. Reaching skyward. Extending downward. Life-providing. Life sustaining. Simple. Complex. Miraculous. Useful. Worthy. Alive. Silent. Trees. Trees don’t fight traffic or scramble in the morning hoping not to be late to work. They don’t ever cross the street or engage in friendly gossip. They don’t cross the street because they don’t move (at least not on their own). T...