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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The Staunton/BH Bulldogs lost their final game of the season Friday, Oct. 20, when Pana came to Staunton and outscored the Bulldogs 19 - 13. The Bulldogs first TD came in the 1st quarter when Dalton Bianco completed a pass to Johnnie Vercoglio good for 20 yards and a Bulldog TD. Legendre successfully kicked the PAT and at the end of the first quarter, Staunton led 7-6. But Pana would add another 7 points in the second quarter to hold the 13 - 7 half-time lead. The Bulldogs scored another TD in...
Now presenting this year’s CEO class business: Macoupin County's CEO Fall Formal. CEO is a unique opportunity for high school seniors who want to implement entrepreneurship into their lives. As one of their big projects, they are tasked with creating a collaborative class business. This is the largest enrollment in class history, and it includes seven Staunton students. It was a consensus among the group that we want this year to stand out, and this event is a perfect way to showcase our hard work, diligence and commitment to furthering our e...
The Staunton Lion's Club Halloween Parade will begin Monday, Oct. 30. Everyone will meet at the Staunton Band Shelter behind the Library on Pearl Street at 5:40 p.m. Lining up for the parade will begin at 5:50 p.m. on Wood Street and the parade will start at 6 p.m. Coverage goes from Main Street, to Laurel Street, Henry Street, and ends at the Staunton VFW for Halloween Snack from the Staunton Lions and the Staunton VFW. Costumes are welcomed. There is no rain date this year....
On Nov. 18, 2023, Staunton Concordia Hall, located at 709 S. Union Street of Staunton, will be hosting a slew of mouse-themed events dedicated to raising moneyfor the Staunton soccer programs. For this adults only event, the Staunton Soccer Club, SHS Girls Soccer and SHS Boys Soccer groups are having the doors at Concordia Hall open at 6 p.m and the event will start at 7 p.m. which will give those who come early, plenty of time to get aquainted and comfortable with the tiny, furry stars of the evening. There will be mouse races, mouse roulette...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council agreed to pay an Invoice to Southwestern Illinois College for Police Academy Training for newly hired police officers, Austin Brown and Leonard Rankin for $13,480. In Correspondence, the city received a letter from the Staunton Chamber of Commerce outlining all of the upcoming activities for the “Lighting of Duda Garden” on Nov. 25 and the list of events for the Holiday Walk Weekend in Dec.. In the Treasurer’s Report, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok announced that the annual...
The Board of Education was excited to spotlight the junior high baseball team on their third place state finish and the sectional qualifiers for the high school golf team. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and determination. In addition, Little Italy’s Pizza in Staunton received the "Building Up Bulldogs" award for their continuous support of the Staunton School District. They go above and beyond to support the students and school community. Mr. Allen provided an update regarding the development of an updated district s...
Community Hospital of Staunton employees and local businesses will be having a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the hospital's north parking lot. You're invited to stop in for Trunk or Treating and drinks will be for sale from the CHS employee activity committee....
July 20, 1935 ~ July 08, 2023 From the family of Grace Hicks: Grace Stirrat Hicks, 87, of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away peacefully at her residence the evening of July 8, 2023, after a very recent cancer diagnosis and was surrounded by her loving family; son, John W. Hicks of Ball Ground, Ga.; son, Thomas A. Hicks of Atlanta, Ga.; and her absolute treasure of a granddaughter, Lauren Grace Hicks of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by her brother, Arthur Stirrat of Edwardsville, Ill. She was...
Rachel Lee Marsala, 38, of Irving, Ill., died in Litchfield on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. She was born Sept. 9, 1985, in Breese, to David A. Simpson and Trena Lee Dodson Statler. She married Derek Marsala. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2022. She was a certified massage therapist. Rachel loved fishing, music, dancing, dressing up, crafts, fashion, party planning and being social. Christmas was her favorite holiday. She is survived by her father, David Simpson of St. Louis, Mo.; mother, Trena (Keith) Statler of Gillespie; children, Braven Lee...
Karon L. Ismari, 81, of rural Worden, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born on Aug. 17, 1942, in Staunton, Ill., to Vincent and Laura Cailotto Jacobs. She married Norman Ismari on Oct. 7, 1960, in Carlinville, and he survives. She had been employed as a teacher at Gillespie Middle School in Gillespie. She retired in 2005. She was a member of Musicians Union Local #88. She enjoyed playing in local area municipal bands. Karon is survived by her husband, Norman Ismari of rural Worden; one...
Arthur H. Yarnik Jr., 89, of Staunton, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. He was born on Nov. 25, 1933, in Staunton, the son of the late Arthur Yarnik Sr. and Margaret Cailotto Yarnik. He married Norma J. Pervinsek on June 2, 1956, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2017. Art started his postal career in Chicago, soon transferred to St. Louis, Mo., then came back home to Staunton, and retired from the U.S....
Ronald G. Presnell, 67, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. He was born Jan. 25, 1956, in Litchfield, to Donald Presnell and Gloria Perry Presnell. He married Rachel Peacock on March 5, 2018. She survives. He was a coal miner for Monterey Coal Co. He had taught electrical at Vatterott Technical College and earned an LPN degree in 2011 and worked in various nursing homes. He was the owner of Capone's Saloon in Benld. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1974-1978. He enjoyed fishing, baseball,...
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. Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Chili with Beans, All Meat Frank on Bun, Slaw, Applesauce Thursday, Oct. 26 - Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad, Three Bean Salad, Apricots, Lemon Whip Friday,...
Enjoy fellowship and bingo with the senior citizens of Staunton twice a month on the first and third Thursday's. The Oct. 19, 2023 meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by President, Gerri Cook. The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited upon the beginning of the meeting. There were 20 people present for the Oct. 19 meeting. Cook read a thank you card received by St. Paul for the use of our bingo machine. Also it was announced we will be having our Holiday Luncheon on Nov. 16. The attendance prizes were awarded to Bev Williams and...
RSVP information can be found at the bottom of the invitation, and checks can be made to Macoupin County CEO. Also, our Venmo tag is @MacoupinCEO. Hope to see everyone there -CEO class of 2024...
If anyone sees this pretty lady this week, wish her a "Happy 50th Birthday, Kendall Frank." Love, Mom and Dad....
A reminder to local residents that yard waste burn days changed on Oct. 15. From Oct. 15 through Dec. 15, residents are allowed to burn every day, however, this is strictly for yard waste only, no household trash. For the other ten months of the year, yard waste burn days are on Friday, Saturday and Monday. The City of Staunton also operates a yard waste site out on LPT Road. The site is located on the south side of the soccer field. Yard waste stickers are available at the City Clerk’s Office or the Staunton Police Department, and the cost o...
On Saturday, Nov. 25, Staunton will do its official lighting on "Small Business Saturday" at 5 p.m. It is the perfect seasonal warm-up as christmas caroling, Christmas liights and cold weather start to sweep you off your feet, the City of Staunton's Holiday Walk follows shortly after the Duda Park Lighting by only a week. Stop out and have some refreshments...
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. 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 assitance such as shelter, food, utilities, etc. The Veterans Assistancew 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...
By Brianna Kruse, Staunton FFA Chapter Officer The Staunton FFA chapter competed in the Section 15 Agronomy career development event at Highland High School on Oct. 4. In the Agronomy CDE members complete various practicums that tests their knowledge of various agronomy concepts including: crop seed identification, equipment identification, and insect identification; as well as take a general knowledge test. Members also evaluated samples of corn and corn silage. This year, 14 Staunton FFA...
A 5K and 1 mile fun run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in conjuction witht the holiday walk in downtown Staunton. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street. Particiapants registered by Nov. 13, will receive a Holiday Hustle t-shirt and swag bag. to register for the race or to be a virtual runner, go to www. SHSPostProm.com. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Staunton High School Post Prom....
Oct. 21, 2023 - Rowan M. Cook: In-State warrant. Oct. 16, 2023 - Frannie M. Combs: No valid driver’s license, In-State warrant....
Marriages Heather Jayne Pochek of Jerseyville, Jeffrey Brian Cherry of Jerseyville Anastasia Marie Dufner of Girard, Matthew Jacob Pille of Staunton Chloe Caroline Tilford, of Louisville, Ky., Dustin Bonser of Louisville, Ky. Leah Renee Hughes of Carlinville, Connor Joseph Walker, of Carlinville Dissolutions Ricky D. Spencer of Gillespie; Julia L. Spencer of Macoupin County Court Courtney R. Wilson (36) of Carlinville, faces a felony charge for aiding, abetting, possessing, and/or selling, a stolen vehicle, as well as a felony charge for theft....
The Class of 1978 had their 45-Year Reunion at Rooster's in Staunton on Oct. 14, 2023. In the picture directly to the left, from (L to R), starting with theback row: Brian Black, Jack Vesper, Barry Mathenia, Bart Yakos, Jim Beisner, Sarah (Link) Suhrenbrock, David Rucker, Randy Foster, David Odorizzi, Jim Moscardelli, Randy Straub, Kirk Brashears, Todd Neuhaus, Dwayne Heim, Alan Vesper, Danny Hartman, Bob Snell and Mark Wood; Middle Row: Ed Ripperda, Nancy (Mengelkamp) Prange, Mary (Best)...
“A non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.”At this time our shelter is in critical need of the following items: Purina Puppy Chow Complete; Purina Kitten Chow Complete; Purina Cat Chow Complete; Soft Dog Treats; Pill Pockets Liquid Bleach Dawn Dishwashing Soap; Fabulosa Paper Towels. All donations are greatly appreciated Thank you in advance. For information, call us at: 217.835.2538 or 217.891.0502. Located at 807 Stewart Avenue, Benld IL 62009...