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Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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Illinois State Police reported that two people were killed in a crash that occurred at the intersection of State Route 4 and State Route 140 in rural Worden on Wednesday, Oct. 5. This is the intersection where Poor Boy Portable Buildings is located. The fatal accident happened at 7:55 a.m. when a 2018 Freightliner truck-tractor semi-trailer combination hit the passenger side of a 2016 red Nissan Rogue driven by Sheila Macon, age 73, from Greenville. Her 17-year-old granddaughter, Ciara Renee Macon, from Alton, was her passenger. They both were...
The pork steak dinner sponsored by the Livingston/Williamson Fire Department took place on Saturday at the Livingston firehouse with fire department personnel serving a line of hungry patrons....
The Boy Scouts of Troop 34 were selling sandwiches for lunch at the Ace Hardware parking lot on Saturday. Pictured are (L to R) Turner Fravell, Dakota Hupp, Kaleb Million, Mason Hamby, and Brady Seelbach....
by Kelly Costa The first reading was given of an ordinance declaring real property on Union Street as surplus property during the Staunton City Council meeting on Monday night. The property is near other residential properties located off Union Street and is owned by the city. The city has found that the real estate is no longer necessary or profitable to own, so the council feels it is in their best interests to declare the property as surplus and advertise for bids to sell it. The council will adopt the ordinance at the next regular meeting...
The Tori Carroll Memorial 5K raised $15,000 this year to be donated to the Staunton Community Unit School District. The last two years the money raised by Tori's memorial 5K has been allotted for the resurfacing of the multipurpose floor. Tricia Carroll (center) presented the check to the Staunton Education Foundation. Pictured (L to R) are Joe Hemphill, Kyle Hlafka, Tom Cioni, Tricia Carroll, Betty Sternickle, Kevin Euler, and Russ Masinelli....
The city of Staunton is reminding residents that daily fall yard waste burning hours will be in effect Oct. 15 through Dec. 15 from sunrise to sunset. The city asks that residents follow these rules: • Do not burn during a wind advisory; • Someone 18 or older must be in attendance of the fire; • No burning on city streets; • No burning within 25 feet of a structure; • Burning in ditches is allowed, but remaining debris/ashes must be removed. If you prefer not to burn, yard waste may be taken to the city of Staunton yard waste facility...
There will be plenty of fun on hand for the little ghouls and goblins at the community trunk or treat scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Veterans Memorial Park in Livingston. The event is sponsored by the Livingston Park Association. Vehicles participating in the trunk or treat should enter the park at 3:30 p.m. for setup. Parking for visitors will be available on the east (Country Inn) side of the parking lot. Kids are asked to show off their Halloween costumes as they venture from car to car (and fire truck, tractor and ambulance) to...
The following people all won a free carbon monoxide detector at the Livingston/Williamson Fire Department pork steak dinner on Saturday: Steve Anderson,Michael Lovsey, Merry Meyer, Bill Augustine, John Genczo, Fred Nelson, Linda Wisnasky, Loraine Goldacker, Al Townsend, Robin Hacklthal, Scott Horstmeyer, Marty Baker, Gene East, Matthew Schallenberg and Karina Leitschuh. The Livingston/WilliamsonVolunteer Fire Department congratulates all the winners and extends their thanks to everyone who attended the dinner. There was a large turnout and...
Staunton Public Library is participating in the 4th annual Library Crawl. Here is how to play – Stop by the library and pick up your passport. Make sure it is stamped with Staunton’s cool sticker before you leave. Then visit at least five other libraries participating in the game. Return your passport with six stamps in the appropriate spaces for a chance at a $25 gift card. Only Staunton patrons and Staunton residents can sign up for the Staunton drawing. No purchase needed. It is a fun way to explore other libraries in our communities. The...
Line personnel from M.J.M. Electric Cooperative participated in the annual Lineworker's Safety Rodeo coordinated by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Fourteen teams from 12 electric co-ops, one municipal electric utility, and one team of Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) linework students participated in the friendly competition. The rodeo highlights the skills lineworkers use to work safely and efficiently. Andrew Wiesman, Jesse Killam and...
Brats on the grill and happy customers added up to a successful brat cookout for the Staunton American Legion on Saturday....
Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Grilled Chicken, Whole Grain Rice, Japanese Vegetables, Peaches, Brownie Thursday, Oct. 13 - Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread*, Broccoli, Oranges, Jello with Fruit Friday, Oct. 14 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Dessert Bar Monday, Oct. 17 - Polish Sausage w/Kraut, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Asparagus, Pineapple, Pudding Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Sausage Patties, Biscuit* and Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Spinach, Pears, Muffin Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Bingo 10:30 a.m. - Teriyaki Chicken, Rice...
The Staunton High School Post Prom Committee will be holding its annual Holiday Hustle 5K and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Staunton. For more information on the race or to sign up to participate in person or virtually go to www.SHSPostProm.com. All race participants signed up by Nov. 14 will receive a Holiday Hustle T-shirt and swag bag. All proceeds from this event will be used to pay for the junior/senior post prom event....
“They’re baaack.” That’s the famous line from what ghostly movie? It’s also the plan for Adopt-A-Pet Trivia Night 2022. After three long years without a chance to show your trivia knowledge and support for the shelter, your opportunity is coming back. On Saturday, Nov. 5, doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 6:30 p.m. As usual, there will be a large silent auction, attendance prizes, food, and fun. The entry fee is $15 per person with a maximum of eight players per table. The event will be held at Concordia Hall in Staunton. Call Connie an...
The Worden Public Library District has something for everyone in October. We will again be part of the annual Illinois Heartland Library System Crawl. People who participate in the Crawl go to as many libraries as they can, 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. This year, the Worden Library will be awarding a $25 gift certificate from Books-A-Million in Edwardsville to one of our participating patrons. Over 100...
You have just a few days left to enter the Staunton Chamber of Commerce Chili-Cook-off that will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22. The event will be held at Duda Park on North Union Street. All contestants must pre-register by Oct. 17. Registration forms are available at Mayfield's and Mercantile on Main or call Sarah at 217-248-6526. Registration the day of the event will not be permitted. So get your entry in now. There is a $25 entry fee for each chili entered - so if you wish to enter more than one recipe in the competition, the entry fee will...
Two people in Worden are facing methamphetamine charges brought by the Illinois State Police in Madison County. Brett A. Foster, 37, and Heather N. Lara, 44, both living at the same address, are charged with methamphetamine trafficking, controlled substance trafficking, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, all Class 1 felonies. Court documents show that on Oct. 3 Foster and Lara allegedly brought more than five grams of methamphetamine and more than one gram of...
Congratulations to Brianna Hainaut, a 2022 graduate of Staunton High School. She has completed Boot Camp training at Parris Island, S.C., in the United States Marine Corps. Her next duty station is Camp Pendleton, Calif. Brianna is the granddaughter of Edward Hainaut of New Douglas....
Oct. 4, 2022: Caidy L. Tuetken; Speeding (Radar) Oct. 5, 2022: Andrew J. Zenner; Possession of Methamphetamine Oct. 5, 2022: Marcus W. Kampmann; Possession of Methamphetamine Oct. 5 2022: Brandon J. Edwards; City Ordinance - Animals Oct. 6, 2022: Abdalaziz I. Motan; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Oct. 6, 2022: Jordan D. Bishop; Illegal Consumption by Minor, City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by a Minor, Possess Cannabis/Synthetic/Paraphernalia Oct. 7, 2022: Brian T. Gray; In-State Warrant Oct. 7, 2022 Andrew T. Zenner; In-state...
Thursday, Nov. 22, 1990 -- Gingerbread Village at First Assembly -- Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., you will step into a Christmas wonderland at The Annual Gingerbread House Craft & Bake Sale at First Assembly of God, Route 4 South, Staunton. Not only will the entire fellowship hall become a gingerbread house with special "rooms" to visit such as Grandma Mary's Bedroom (filled with quilts to buy and free candy canes for little kiddies), Aunt Victoria's Parlor (brimming with all things Victorian), and Grannie's Cupboard bake sale...
This week's Looking Back photo shows a group of people waiting for the arrival of Santa in 1990. Staunton's Main Street looks much different in this picture than it does today with signs that show Fashions IV Junior and Missy Clothes, Fashion Footprints, a business products store, The Shoe Room. Russell Furniture is the only familiar storefront at the far end....
Issue of Oct. 9, 1997 Meaghan Calcari was chosen as SHS Homecoming Queen. Students at Staunton High School performed the Homecoming Play, “Dressed to Kill.” Ervin Henry Gerdes (87) of Walshville died Sept. 30 at Heritage Manor of Litchfield. Ricky Pruden (44) of Chester died Oct. 2. Joseph A. Klepzig (89) of rural Worden died Oct. 3 at the family home. Issue of Oct. 10, 2007 The annual Octoberfest at St. Michael’s School was held over the weekend. A daughter was born to Allen and Melissa (Bowen) Noell on Oct. 4. Tina and Don Busch of Livin...
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Robert D. Bruhn, 71, of rural Bunker Hill, Ill., died on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 25, 1951, in Litchfield, the son of the late Harry E. and Velma (Pike) Bruhn. He married Vickie Ann Hundley on March 6, 1973, in Granite City, and she survives. Robert was a coal miner at Monterey #2 Coal Mine in Albers for over 20 years. He has been a member of the United Mine Workers Association #2295 since 1978. He was also a member of Worden Christian Church in Worden; a... Full story
Melissa Ann Schrumpf, 55, of New Douglas, Ill., died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 16, 1967, in Taylorville, a daughter of the late DeWayne and Mary (Linton) Maples. She married Ronald Schrumpf Jr. on June 20, 1992, in Grantfork, and he survives. She worked as a custodian at Highland School District for 15 years and later worked as a truck driver/farmhand at Ulrich Family Farms in New Douglas. She enjoyed working outside, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and sh... Full story