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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Chili Cook-off People took advantage of the beautiful fall day to meander through Duda Park and sample all the entries in the Chili Cook-off sponsored by the Staunton Chamber of Commerce....
The Staunton City Council waived the first reading and approved an ordinance on Monday night that sets the gears in motion for a truck stop and convenience store to be constructed by Meyer Oil Company. The project is planned for West Frontage Road near I-55 in Staunton. Construction should be substantially completed by Dec. 31, 2025. The ordinance sets up a Redevelopment Agreement with Meyer Oil Company wherein the developer agrees to build the truck stop and convenience store and the city of Staunton agrees to assist with the improvements for...
This year's harvest saw farmers in the field one day picking corn and the next day combining soybeans. These pictures were taken last week on the Meyer farm in rural Staunton....
The Staunton Lions Club an- nual Halloween Parade will be Sunday, Oct. 30. Participants should meet at the Staunton band shelter in back of the Staunton Public Library begin- ning at 5:40 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. sharp. Costumes are strongly encouraged. This year’s parade will be assisted by the Staunton Police Department, Staunton Fire Department, Staunton Ambulance Service, Staunton VFW and Bill’s IGA. The Staunton Police De- partment will coordinate the parade route. The fire de- partment and the ambulance service will lead the par...
The Staunton CUSD #6 Board of Education met on Monday, Oct. 17, in the unit library for the monthly meeting. The board discussed the Ma- coupin/Montgomery Counties Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. The center will be located in Litchfield and open to students soon. Staunton has been invited to serve on the governing board of the CTE center, at no cost, and with the opportunity to leave any time. It was mentioned that Staunton already has a very robust CTE program, but Superintendent Brett Allen replied that this would be an...
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce is seeking nomina- tions for the 2022 Citizen of the year. The Citizen of the Year will be chosen by a commit- tee appointed by the Staunton chamber. Nominations are due Nov. 20, 2022. Nomina- tions can be made in writing at www.stauntonchamber.com. The Citizen of the Year will be announced at the Staunton Christmas events on Friday, Dec. 2....
A Staunton man, George D. Redenius, age 82, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Oct. 18, after his car was struck by a Hino truck that ran a red light at a West Alton intersection. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the collision occurred around 1:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 67 at Richard Drive. According to the crash report, a 2020 Hino Conventional was traveling northbound on U.S. 67 when the driver, a 25-year-old Missouri man, failed to stop at a red light and went through the intersection, hitting the right front side...
Bernice Hemann, 84, of Staunton, Ill., died at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. She was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Staunton to Ben Wessel and Minnie Wehr. She married Melvin Hemann. She was an EMT for Staunton Ambulance Service. She is survived by her sons, Rich (Linda) Schubert of Staunton, Brad Hemann of St. Louis, Mo.; and grandchild, Dylan Hemann and companion, Fred Soens. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Martin, Mary and Bobby. Graveside services were held on... Full story
George David “Dave” Redenius, 82 of Staunton, Ill., formerly of Belvidere, died on Oct. 18, 2022. Dave was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Erickson) Redenius and was born on Feb. 24, 1940, in Delavan, Wis. Dave married Joan “Jo” Dybvad on Feb. 23, 1974, in Rockton. They shared 48 years of marriage together. He served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Joan “Jo” Redenius of Staunton; son, Matt (Kate) Redenius of Troy; daughter, Rhonda (Mike) Brown of Clinton, Wis.; sisters, Rixte Redenius of New Mexico,... Full story
Claire Ann Lienard, 59, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. She was born Oct. 31, 1962, in Litchfield, the daughter of Edward and Joan (Bednar) Lienard. Claire was very lovable who loved to give everyone big bear hugs. To those who knew her and loved her she was known as Clairey and Claire Bear. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Tony) Kravanya of Gillespie; brother, David Lienard of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Sue Lienard of Drew, Miss.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Claire was preceded in... Full story
Sharon Mae Dann, 75, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. She was born Nov. 15, 1946, in Centralia, to Orvil Hopper and Dorothy Ellis. She was retired after having been a waitress. Sharon was a member of the Assembly of God of Litchfield. She enjoyed making homemade bracelets and necklaces. She is survived by her children, Lisa Bertolis of Wilsonville, Lori Myers of Gillespie, Scott Dann of Gillespie; grandchildren, Ryan Dann, Keith (Bailey) Lovejoy, Tayler Myers, Alex Myers, Kelsey Dann, Trenton... Full story
Debrah Barber, 74, of Benld, Ill., died at her son's residence in Gillespie on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. She was born June 23, 1948, in Alton, the daughter of the late Richard and Clema Maybell Main. She married Arthur Barber Jr. on July 10, 1967, and he preceded her in death on March 11, 2022. Debrah was a homemaker and military wife. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gillespie. She enjoyed spending time with grandkids, family, and friends, and she enjoyed her sister days as a... Full story
Carolyn F. Duncan, 70, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alhambra Nursing and Rehab Center on Monday, Oct. 17. She was born Jan. 20, 1952, in Litchfield, to Clarence A. Russell and Letha Davis Lubrant. She married Kenneth Patrick Duncan on Sept. 18, 1971, in Bunker Hill. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 2015. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her grandchild, Ashley Nicole Duncan of Florida; and siblings, Joann (Ronnie) Patton of Plainview and Paula (Steven) Enke of Bunker Hill. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son,... Full story
Edward A. Bertrand, 64, of Worden, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at his residence. Born Sept. 8, 1958, in Granite City, he was a son of Betty (Creek) Bertrand and the late Huntley Bertrand. He worked as a machinist at McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis, Mo., and later at Emerson Electric in St. Louis. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed boating. He enjoyed watching all sports and spending time with his fiancé Dixie and his family. He is survived by many family members and friends. Private funeral services were held at Williamson Funeral... Full story
Orville Herman Franke, 92, of rural Litchfield, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He was born Nov. 18, 1929, in rural Litchfield to Herman Arno and Clara Marie (Boehme) Franke. He married Bernean Ida Bentlage on June 12, 1955, in New Douglas. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2022. He was a farmer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army after having served during Korea. Orville was a member of the 4-H growing up. He was a golden glove boxer heavyweight division. Orville was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church where he was a... Full story
Katherine F. (Leadbetter) Robinson, 65, of Staunton, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at her residence with family by her side. She was born Dec. 19, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., a daughter of the late Raymond Leadbetter and Margie (Wake) Landmann. She married Michael W. Robinson on July 29, 1972, in St. Louis, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 2019. She worked as a nurse from 1980 to 2022. She loved crafts and line dancing, family get-togethers and loved anything to do with butterflies. Survivors include two sons, Brian (Becky)... Full story
Michael Joseph Reiniesch, 71, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. He was born Oct. 1, 1951, in Gillespie, to Joseph and Eleanore (Kulenkamp) Reiniesch. He married Peggy Sue Miller on Oct. 15, 1977, in Gillespie. He was a retired coal miner for Monterey Coal Co. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Marines who served from 1969-1973. He was a member of the UMWA 1613. Michael was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved farm animals. He was a Cubs fan, Bears fan and Notre Dame sports fan. He is survived by his wife,... Full story
The second annual Renken Road homeowners Trunk or Treat will be held this Sunday, Oct. 30. Everyone is invited to participate and get in on the fun at 9384 Schaefer Road between 4:30 and 7 p.m. for the annual Halloween event....
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison, Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl, Carlinville Police Chief David Haley and Litchfield Police Chief Kenneth Ryker announced on Saturday, Oct. 22, that Ashley N. Bottoms, age 33, of Carlinville has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering the life of a child causing death, a class 2 and a class 3 felony respectively. The Honorable Joshua A. Meyer set bond in the matter at $250,000. On Oct. 20, a report was made at the Litchfield Fire Station of a minor child in distress. E...
Zion Lutheran School’s Trunk or Treat is Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4-6 p.m. They would love to have more cars participating. Please email [email protected] if you would like to decorate a car for the trunk or treat. This is a super fun event and so fun to see all of the costumes of many of the students, former students, and community children....
Do you have questions about what your kids are doing on social media? Would you like information about how to keep your kids safe online? If so, please plan to attend the Social Media Parent forum on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Ben Tracy from the Safe Social Network will be presenting information and answering questions....
This week's Looking Back photo shows the Puritan Malt baseball team of Williamson in the 1930s. Those in the photo are (back, L to R) Tubby Novotney, Kise Wray, Scottie Fleming, Hank Dominick, Sam F. McGurk, Joe Dzurus, and Tony Muin; (2nd row) Jim Wray, Pete Committs, Panny Renner, Tuto Torry, Farmer Rodeghiero, John Torry, and Baldo Rami; (front) Pego Dzurus, Gene Ulrich and Silvio Graiff....
Issue of Oct. 23, 1997 The football Bulldogs were undefeated in conference play. Denise Philippe and Daniel Mateyka were married June 27 in Edwardsville. Alma Lena Drewel (87) of Mt. Olive died Oct. 15 at her daughter’s residence in Ellisville, Mo. Mary Puckett (77) of Staunton died Oct. 16 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Lela Catherine “Toni” Heinemeier (73) of Bunker Hill died Oct. 16. Arthur D. Luer (81) of Glen Carbon, formerly of Worden, died Oct. 19 at Eden Village Care Center in Edwardsville. Clifford A. Dustmann (76) of Prair...
Thursday, Dec. 27, 1990 -- Staunton's Second Centennial -- New Years Day is next week. It starts 1991, an important year in Staunton when we celebrate our second Centennial. The first Centennial, in 1959 commemorated the fact that the 1858 Census showed that Staunton had a population of 350 people and therefore could become an incorporated village of the State of Illinois and have its first elected government officials, and Board of Trustees. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of that accomplishment in 1959 with a week long celebration includi...
Editor’s Note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the News Literacy Project. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own. By ALEE QUICK Civic Marketing Manager, News Literacy Project The world of Illinois politics is notoriously wild at times, and this year’s midterm election season is holding true to form. Disagreements on policy issues are the bread and butter of campaign clashes, and we’ve seen plenty of those. But we’re also seeing misinformation, from misleading political mailers to memes tha... Full story