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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Workers at St. Michael's annual chicken dinner were busy dishing up and handing out orders to a steady stream of customers on Sunday....
Lots of tables full of holiday decorations and gift items couldn't help but put shoppers in a holiday mood as they meandered among everything for sale at St. Michael's Country Store on Sunday....
The Staunton School Board met in regular session on Mon- day, Sept. 26, and discussed the use of the church property and parsonage on North Frank- lin Street. The property was donated to the school district earlier this year. In order to use the buildings safely, asbestos abatement will be necessary. The district will not be selling the property as of yet, as they may be able to utilize the land for the construc- tion of a pre-K campus. In other business, the board recognized two students, Lucy...
Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced on Thursday that Dalton M.K. Obermark was sentenced by the Honorable Joshua A. Meyer to 40 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of John "J.B." Rennie of Virden. Obermark previously pleaded guilty to one count of first degree murder on July 12, 2022. In exchange for the plea in July, the state agreed to cap their recommended sentence at 40 years. At the sentencing hearing, evidence was presented that the defendant previously resided in Florida where he had...
Livingston/Williamson Fire Department will be holding their annual pork steak dinner this 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....
The Staunton American Legion Post 362 will be conducting a cookout at the corner of Elm and Main streets on Saturday, Oct. 8. Serving starts at 10 a.m. Brats and pork patties will available....
Boy Scout Troop 34 will be offering lunch for sale at Ace Hardware on Saturday, Oct. 8. They will be serving from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., unless sold out. They will be offering brats, barbecue sandwiches, nachos, dirty nachos, chips and drinks....
Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed autumn's arrival during Fall Fest 2022 on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Students celebrated with music, food, contests and lots of giveaways. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Club was just one of many represented at the event. Pictured (L to R) are OTA students Krystal Roller, Gaby Hall, Madison Wallace and Sidney Ellsworth....
The 800 tickets for the Grand Raffle were sold in record time again this year. This year’s lucky winners were drawn on Sunday, Oct. 2, at St. Michael’s Chicken Dinner Carry-out and Country Store event. The following individuals each won $1,000: JoAnn Plovich of Staunton, Robert Schey of Wilsonville, Shaana Gray of Carrollton, Jean Marie Johnson of Maryville, and Carlos Christopher of Jerseyville. The grand prize winner was Olivia Skertich of Maryville who won the $10,000. The winner of the quilt raffle was Marie Kelting of Edwardsville St. Mic...
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy those unique gifts and decorations to make your holidays special at the Gillespie United Methodist Church Craft Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a huge event that will be held in the fellowship hall rain or shine. There are over 20 booths with a variety of wares including Longaberger baskets, candles, Barbie clothing and accessories, handmade oversized Christmas stockings, jewelry, local honey, decorative ice s...
Barbara Ann Resnik Madden Sawyer: Mother, wife, friend, teacher, musician Barbara Ann Resnik Madden Sawyer, 83, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health nursing home on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. She was born Dec. 5, 1938, in St. Louis, Mo., to Leo Paul Resnik and Frances Jean (Sali) Resnik. She grew up in University City, Mo., and graduated from Mercy High School and St. Louis University. She married John Patrick Madden of Gillespie on June 23, 1962. She moved to Gillespie where she lived for... Full story
Adlene Estelle Kinnikin, 95, of Worden and Staunton, Ill., died on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, with her only child by her side. She was born on Sept. 3, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank and Rosalie (Close) Berg. She married Robert Kinnikin on Jan. 20, 1951, in Carlinville, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1999. She is survived by her son, Dennis "Skinny" and his wife, Dawn of East Alton; two grandsons, Randall of Alton, Robert (Jessica) of Wood River; and her older sister, Violet... Full story
Randolph P. Anderson, 92, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. He was born May 22, 1930, in Gillespie to Robert and Marie (Vannatta) Anderson. He married Shirley Mae Kinney on April 12, 1952, in Gillespie. She preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2005. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired after having been a steelworker for Granite City Steel. Randolph was a former member of the Litchfield Moose. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his son, Randy (Denise) Anderson;... Full story
Darlene Conlee, 74, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. She was born Aug. 23, 1948, in Litchfield, to Edward and Geneva (Wilkerson) Price. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed family, shopping and dancing. She is survived by her sons, Roy (fiancée Jean) Conlee of Benld, Charles (Melissa) Conlee of Caulfield, Mo., Timothy Conlee of Mulberry; brothers, William Price, Edward Price, Milo Price; sisters, Judy Conlee, Terri Cook; 15 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. Darlene was preceded... Full story
Jessie Marie Dixon, 81, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. She was born Oct. 28, 1940, in Granite City to Jesse and Evelyn (Ely) Singleton. She married Walter Dixon on Jan. 12, 1957, in Batchtown. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2022, after 65 years of marriage. She worked several years at Bill's IGA and the Ben Franklin store in Bunker Hill where she would share her love of sewing with the customers, she was an accomplished seamstress. She had a love for flowers,... Full story
Robert Arnold Badstebner, 89, of Benld, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. He was born Aug. 4, 1933, in Benld, to Arno Robert Badstebner and Mary (Playton) Badstebner Negles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during Korea. Robert was a member of CFU Lodge 217. He was a former trapshooter, was a Cubs fan, and he enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his children, Robert Badstebner of Sawyerville, Rose Ann Hapner of Hillsboro, Christina (Scott) Patterson of Benld, Dianna (Steve) Munos of... Full story
Marriage licenses Brandon Evan Brown, Virden; Tara Gwendolyn Brown, Virden Caleb Christian Knabe, Carlinville; Jenna Lee Storey, Carlinville Kyle Todd Hettick, Palmyra; Lindsey N. Deatherage, Palmyra Ryan Wheeler, Chesterfield; Kamryn Elizabeth Ann Baker, Chesterfield Joseph Michael Hammann, Carlinville; Andrea Elizabeth Hearn, Carlinville Elijah N. Powell, Divernon; Tori L. Loyd, Divernon Dennis Sean Cullen, Medora; Chasity Ethel Boomershine, Medora Benjamin Kile Yearwood, Carlinville; Stephanie Jo Malvasio, Carlinville Korie Lee Thornton,...
A man who was arrested in Benld on Sept. 12 has been indicted by a Sangamon County Grand Jury for first-degree murder related to the shooting deaths of John and Gloria Norgaard on Sept. 11. They were shot in their home in Springfield. Mark N. Crites, Jr.,, age 23, of Springfield was found sitting in a 2008 black Dodge Charger in Benld at about 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 12. Gillespie police were called to investigate the vehicle and driver that was at the intersection of Maple and Cahokia streets in Benld near State Route 138. Crites had argued with hi...
The fall festival and fireworks on Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at 2 p.m. at Tony's Park in Eagarville is getting closer. There will be a Touch-A-Truck event from 2 to 6 p.m. with the Arch helicopter landing scheduled for 2 p.m. Other activities include a coloring contest sponsored by B&K Bakery in Mt. Olive, bounce houses, games, music, food, and drinks including lemon shake ups. This family-friendly event will be fun for all ages. At dusk, there will be a celebration of fireworks to conclude the day. This will be a great chance to spend a...
Sept. 26, 2022: Derrick R. Hurley; Suspend Revoked Drivers License, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Expired Registration Sticker Sept. 27, 2022: Hunter W. Edelen; Unlawful Possession of Firearms & Ammunition, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol Liquor, Illegal Consumption by Minor, Display of Registration Plate, Reg. Stickers Sept. 27, 2022: Terry W. Warens; Failure to report accident to police authority Sept. 29, 2022: Kimberlie J. Miller; Possession of Drug Equipment Sept. 30, 2022: Juvenile; City Ordinance, Curfew, Possession of Cannabis...
Businesses, organizations and individuals are being sought to participate in the Livingston Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 16. This Sunday (Oct. 9) is the registration deadline for those who want to decorate a vehicle and pass out treats to children at the event. Vehicles for the Trunk or Treat should register on the Livingston Park Association’s Facebook page through the “Sign Up” button near the top right side of the page. The Trunk or Treat will take place from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Those who will have vehicle...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced Monday, Oct. 3, that 31-year-old Chancey Hutson of Granite City was sentenced to 46 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Joshua A. Meyer for the first-degree murder of Cody Adams of Woodburn. Hutson was found guilty by a jury in August of 2022. At the sentencing hearing, testimony was given as to the defendent’s criminal history by lead investigator, retired St. Patrick McGuire of the Illinois State Police, which supplemented court records. The def...
Archie A. Hinton, 39, of Staunton, was charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery both Class 3 felonies. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, on Sept. 23 Hinton allegedly struck a woman 60 or older on the legs with his hand. He has prior convictions for domestic battery out of Madison County in 2020 and March 2022, and aggravated battery involving the victim of the Sept. 23 incident in 2020. Bail was set at $70,000....
The family of David and Ann (nee Anna Marie Street) Allen is requesting a card shower in honor of the couples' 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. They were joined in marriage by the Rev. Robert Mallicoat at the First Baptist Church in Litchfield on Oct. 7, 1972. They have been blessed with a son, D. Brett Allen, his wife, Kellie (Eaker) and one grandson, Keegan Edward Allen. David retired from Jack Schmitt Chevrolet in 2015 and Ann retired from the Institute for Continuing Legal...
Thursday, Nov. 15, 1990 -- Food Pantry Operates Year round -- Besides receiving food donations from the American Red Cross and through Boy Scout collections, the Staunton Food pantry, which provides food and staples to families in emergencies receives support from area residents and local churches throughout the year. The emergency Food Pantry, located in the United Methodist Church, is open each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Five churches in Staunton take turns each month in donating a different type of needed supply. Each church also takes a turn...