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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"Today, we are laying the groundwork for helping people in Litchfield and the surrounding region meet their full potential and get the training they need to land a good paying job," said Senator Doris Turner. She was one of the featured speakers at the official announcement of the South Central Illinois Training and Innovation Center in Litchfield on Monday afternoon, Oct. 31. "This is a great day for our region," said Litchfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Greggory Fuerstenau, who served as m...
During their Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the employees at Madison Communications were challenged to donate non-perishable items for the local food pantries as part of a team bonding exercise. The Madison employees collected a total of 10 milk crates and multiple boxes of food. The items were then divided evenly between the Mt. Olive Care Center and the Staunton Helping Hands Center. These donations are just a small part of Madison's commitment to care for the communities...
American Legion Post 362 and VFW Post 1241 will be conducting a Veterans Day salute to all our veterans on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. It will be held on Main Street in front of the Veterans Memo- rial monument located in front of the Staunton Public Library. All are invited....
Zion Lutheran youth group will be sponsoring a Christmas Trivia Night with a dessert auction this Friday, Nov. 11, at Concordia Hall located at 709 S. Union Street in Staunton. The doors open at 6 p.m., and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Get your friends and family together, gather up your favorite snacks, and get ready for a fun evening of Christmas-themed trivia. Teams of six to eight people may enter. The entry fee is $15 per person, which includes admission and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water. If you have questions or want to reserve your...
On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Staunton High School Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes Hud- dle will be holding a "Warming Up Staunton" event at Duda Ace Hardware from 1-4 p.m. Members of the FCA will be on hand to collect new and gently used coats, hats, mittens, and any other warm winter clothing that anyone wishes to donate. All items collected will be donated locally to help people in our community....
Zion Lutheran School in Staunton honored their 8th grade volleyball players recently. Pictured are #17 Elsa Burenga, #2 Sophie Bond, #24 Livia Crouch, and #3 Hailee Henke....
The Worden Public Library was the recipient of a bequest from the estate of Robert Pieper. After much discussion, the Library Board of Trustees and staff decided that they would like to use these funds for a community project. The sidewalks in front of the library property and toward the post office were in poor condition. It was decided and voted on that this would be the perfect project. With the help of the village president, village board of trustees and village maintenance crew, the old concrete was removed and disposed of. The library...
The Staunton Lions Club Secret Santa forms are available for pickup at Bill's IGA, the Staunton Public Library, and His Service Station for anyone who is in need of help for Christmas with toys and/or food certificates. All information is on the form. Please read it carefully and fill in all the necessary information....
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. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Polish Sausage w/Kraut, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Oranges, Pudding Thursday, Nov. 10 - Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage licenses Bryan Lee Huff, Carlinville; Mary Margaret Huff, Virden Jeremy James Woods, Girard; Heidi Nicole Hahn, Girard Gilbert V. Walmsley, Wood River; Mary K. Grenzeback, Hartford Divorces George W. Wisnasky, Staunton; Erika H. Wisnasky, Staunton Shannon Mitchelar, Raymond; Matthew Mitchelar, Staunton Terrance D. Rucker, Mt. Olive; Murlene J....
Nov. 2, 2022: Andrew T. Zenner; In-State Warrant Nov. 3, 2022: Dana R. Gabriel; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration Nov. 3, 2022: Jordan D. Bishop; City Ordinance - Possess Drugs, Paraphernalia; City Ordinance - Possession of Tobacco by Minor Nov. 4, 2022: George W. Wisnasky; City Ordinance (Barking Dogs/Cats) Nov. 4, 2022: Amber J. Bennington; All Other Disorderly Conduct Nov. 6, 2022: Amanda L. French; Possession of Controlled Substance Nov. 6, 2022: Jordan M. French; Possession of Methamphetamine...
Since they missed their 40-year class reunion, and it has been a long time since they have been together, the SHS Class of 1980 is planning to celebrate 42 years. Staunton High School class of 1980 graduates are all invited to come see old friends and share some memories at an informal gathering on Saturday, Nov. 26, at The Winery at Shale Lake in Williamson from 6 to 10 p.m. Please mark your calendars and consider attending. It will certainly be a pleasure reminiscing and catching up with everyone....
The 5th Grade Jr. Lady Bulldogs basketball team played in the Mascoutah Love Strong Tournament Nov. 5-6. They went 5-0 over the weekend and brought home the championship. The girls are (L to R, Back) Lorelei Kineke, Brooke Hemken, Penn Laux, Reagan Schneider, Brooke Coalson; (front) Kate Rizzi, Katie Davin, Alyson Troeckler. Not pictured, Lexi Leach....
This week's Looking Back photo is from Lil Ashley's collection. It shows the north side of the 100 block of West Main Street, perhaps in the 1960s. The businesses are Staunton Home Association, Dieteker's Men's Wear, Al's Tavern, and Fashion Lane....
Issue of Nov. 6, 1997 The grand opening of His Service Station took place Nov. 3. The thrift store was located at 705 W. Pearl. Denise Hemphill, Terry Odorizzi and Wayne Bruhn Jr. were elected to the Staunton School Board. The Bulldogs advanced in the State Playoffs by defeating Red Hill and will play DuQuoin on Nov. 8. Darla Sievers and Steve Murray were married Nov. 29, 1996, in Litchfield. Debra Sievers and John Futrell were married March 22 in Decatur. Laura Windisch and Dale Baugh were married July 4 at Trinity Baptist Church in...
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1975 -- RESIDENTS WANT AREA CLEANED UP -- A large number of visitors were present at the Staunton City Council meeting. The regular order of business was suspended to hear from these visitors. Present were Roger Schuette. Mrs. Jerry Hochmuth, Chano Basso, John Koehne, Marg Koehne, Earl Albrecht, Arlin Suhrenbrock, Mike Wasylenko, Harold Gray, Robert Albrecht, Mary Stefani, Jack Rigoni, Mr. and Mrs. Salvio Pesavento, and Mike Subick. Ald. Spudich explained that these people were present to protest the horrible condition of...
by Joseph Reagan The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was signed around 5 a.m. on Nov. 11. Over the course of the next six hours, nearly 3,000 men would lose their lives in the final hours of a war that had already claimed the lives of 20 million military personnel. The final death of WWI came at 10:59 a.m. one minute before the guns of war would...
Julia Ann Heise, 85, of Litchfield, Ill., died on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 24, 1937, in Litchfield, a daughter of Ambrose Elmer and Kathryn "Katie" Theresa (Barry) Heise. She attended Litchfield schools, graduating with the Class of 1955. Ms. Heise was employed as a telephone operator with Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. for over 30 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield and of the Red Hat Society. She was an avid St. Louis... Full story
Michael Sean Hankins, 53, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. He was born Dec. 26, 1968, in Litchfield, to Leonard Hankins and Luva Peacock. He was a truck driver. Michael loved baseball and football, especially the Cubs and Steelers. He is survived by his siblings, Helen Jones of Winder, Ga., Dave (Carol) Hankins of Litchfield, Peggy (Sam) Osburn of Harrisburg, Lenny (Patra) Hankins of Bunker Hill; nieces and nephews, Jodi (Brian) Nolan, Tammy Lynn, Donnie Pointer, Lisa Paterson,... Full story
Diana J. Hon, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. She was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Success, Ark., to Wilford Sr. and Lucille Thompson. She married Gerald D. Hon, and he survives. She was a homemaker. Diana enjoyed canning and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Hon of Bunker Hill; children, Kim (Jim) Pakovich of Bunker Hill, Lynn (Walt) Green of Brighton, Jerry Hon of Bunker Hill; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Gary Grizzle of Overland, Mo. Diana was preceded in... Full story
Mark W. Robinson, 47, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He was born Jan. 21, 1975, in Highland, a son of the late Michael W. and Katherine F. (Leadbetter) Robinson. He was employed as a forklift operator at Sierra Equipment in Litchfield for many years. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton at a later date. Pastor Mark Mathenia will officiate. Updates will be posted on the funeral home website at www.williamsonfh.com. He is... Full story
Cleo M. Novak, 75, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. She was born March 3, 1947, in Granite City, to Maynard and Kittie (Reading) Ritchie. She married Joseph B. Novak on Dec. 14, 1968, in Mt. Olive. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Joseph B. Novak of Gillespie; children, Ann Marie Sullivan of Springfield, Joseph B. Novak II of Gillespie; grandchildren, Joseph B. Novak III, Hunter Sullivan, Baylee Sullivan, Reece Sullivan; sister, Debra DalPozzo; and several nieces and nephews. Cleo was... Full story
Andrew Charles Smith, 56, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died in Mt. Olive on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He was born Feb. 28, 1966, in Staunton, to Richard and Viola (Agoras) Smith. He worked for Georgia Pacific and Smitty's Shuttle Service. He is survived by his children, Nick (Maretta) Sievers of Grand Junction, Colo., Reneé (Daniel) Nass of Grand Junction, Colo.; six grandchildren; siblings, Pat White of Litchfield, Mike (Sondra) Smith of Mt. Olive, Sherry Petri of Gillespie, Mark Smith (special friend, Laura) of Mt. Olive, Tim Smith (special friend,... Full story
The Women’s Council of St. Michaels Catholic Church will be sponsoring a Holiday Country Store and a 50/50 drawing in the school gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from this country store and 50/50 drawing will go to the various charitable activities sponsored by the Women's Council. The activity is being held in conjunction with Staunton’s Christmas Walk and tree lighting which will be held Friday evening, Dec. 2, to kick off the Christmas shopping season in Staunton....