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 2023 Staunton 'Citizen of the Year' was awarded to the late “Bill” Moser of Staunton, Illinois. The award was presented to his wife, Ellen, and daughter, Dawn Rae, at the annual 2023 Staunton Holiday Walk on Friday, Dec. 1. Bill was best known for being Staunton’s “Santa’s Helper.” This year would have marked Bill's 30th anniversary of being the chief “Santa Helper” for the City of Staunton. Bill started his journey as “Santa’s Helper” over 62 years ago when his sister asked him to play the...
To the many who served as sponsors for this year's Holiday Hustle 5K that 100 percent benefits the SHS Post Prom event, the community support is much appreciated. The total cost to enter the run or walk holiday event was $35 and citizens kept the contagious, holiday spirit that was left from the Holiday Walk the night before. Like a residue up and down mainstreet, there were even dogs dressed for the occassion. Gold Sponsors: Aljets Automotive Inc., Bank of Springfield, Alton Physical Therapy,...
William O. “Bill” Helfer, 91, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. He was born April 12, 1932, in Hillsboro, the son to the Late William J. Helfer and Venita (Cash) Helfer. He married Bobbie J. (Hasty) Helfer on June 22, 1957 in St. John’s, Mo. Bill graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1951 and prior to being drafted into the service, he also secured a basketball scholarship to St. Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. N...
Dawn Michelle Schoen, 47, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born July 18, 1976, in Jerseyville, Ill., to Calvin Bruce Greer and Jody Kay Meyer Greer. She married Shad Schoen on March 25, 1995 in Gillespie, Ill. Dawn enjoyed crafts, shopping and she loved being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Jody Greer of Gillespie; husband, Shad Schoen of Gillespie; children, Devon (Kristin) Schoen of Litchfield, Jordan (Alex) Hinsey of Benld; grandchildren, Trace,...
Linda M. (Hammond) Dennis, 63, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie. She was born Dec. 5, 1959, in Alton, Ill., to John Hammond and Darla White Hammond. She married Edward Dennis. Linda was an office worker for Christian Hospital NE. She enjoyed traveling, bus trips and cruises. She loved Christmas and Linda was an avid reader. She is survived by her son, Andrew Nagel; siblings, Debra (Ken) Martin, and Tim Hammond; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Linda was preceded in...
John Lewis, 79, of Holiday Shores, Ill., died on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at his residence in Holiday Shores. He was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Troy N.Y., the son of John and Elizabeth Lewis and John married Michelle, his wife and she survives. John is a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He served his country from 1961 to 1964, including a tour in Korea. He belonged to VFW Post 1241 in Staunton. John was a volunteer fireman for 46 years in Wynantskill, N.Y., Glen Este, Ohio, Glen Carbon, Ill.,...
Jacqueline R. Wise, 71, of Mount Olive, Ill., died on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill. She was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Granite City, Ill., to Mary Carpenter Lipe. Wise married Kenneth O. Wise. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2012. She enjoyed being a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Holly) Wise of Staunton, and Robin (John) Willeford of Mt. Olive; grandchildren, Dayan, Nathan, Gia, and Elisha; and brother, Randy (Marilyn) Pierce of Ariz. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents;...
Nancy Carole Eickmeyer, 90, of Mount Olive, Ill., died on Nov. 30, 2023, at Gillespie Health Care. She was born to Willie Layzenby Dennis and she married Norman Otto Eickmeyer. Nancy is survived by her children, Doris Carole (Dave) Drummonds of Satsuma, Flo., Norma Jo (Dennis) Atwood of Staunton, and Bryon Gene Eickmeyer of Va.; grandchildren, Theresa Carole (Chris) Grabau, Kimberly Drummonds, Seth (Rea) Atwood, Ian (Jessica) Atwood, Nick Eickmeyer, Rachael (Christian) Vaughn, and Lindsay (Zach) Taylor; great-grandchildren, Avery, Camdon,...
Once more the simplicity of the story of Christ rules the world. There are sideshow festivities hocking their wares near the footlights of the wide stage, but only one story lends its birthing cry to the heart of man, aching and longing for union with the God it can't really forget. Thus, it begins as softly and sweetly as a child's whimper in the darkness, the music opens, laying out its vision of "dreamless street" as the wonder, crying within the darkness of man's cold night troubles, overtakes the mind. The star shines anew through...
The SHS Class of ‘70 is having an informal reunion on Dec. 9, 2023, at Mr. T’s. Come kick back and enjoy the nastalgic company. This get-together for the Class of ‘70 will start at 6 p.m. With it being the holidays, ugly Christmas sweaters are welcome but not required. Kathy Legendre...
The Worden Public Library will be offering free material concerning epilepsy on Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Robert Kellar, from the Epilepsy Foundation, will be here to answer any questions. A training session on what to do when someone has a seizure will be held in Jan. Guest writer, Cinnabar, a Welsh corgi from Marlboro, Va., reviews The Night Before Christmas, by Clement Moore, illustrated by Tasha Tudor, Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. Perhaps never has this classic poem been illustrated more charmingly than in this v...
Reservations 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, Dec. 6 - Hamburger on bun, Oven roasted potatoes, Baked beans, Pears Thursday, Dec. 7 - Ham & beans, Cornbread, Good vegetable salad, Apricots Friday, Dec. 8 - Porkchop,...
Dissolutions Nicholas Dale Smith of Gillespie, Daphne L. A. Smith of Edwardsville Lisa Ann Boone of Virden, Robert A. Boone of Virden Holly A. Messerly of Bunker Hill, Rodney W. Messerly of Sawyerville Matthew Brockmiller of Thayer, Aryn Raelynn Gaydos of Girard Brandon D. Bracher of Bunker Hill, Amanda N. Bracher of Benld Court Eddie L. Harris (31) of St. Louis, faces three counts of felony charges and counts one and two both occurred on Nov. 18, 2023. Said defendant possessed with the intent to deliver more than 50 grams but less than 200 gra...
The Macoupin Arts Collective (the MAC) hosted an international meeting between two art classes for senior citizens via Zoom on Nov. 9 at the studio in Staunton. Seniors from area towns including Carlinville, Staunton, Edwardsville, and New Douglas met with another art class of seniors in Zabreb, the capital of Croatia to create art together. All of the Croatian participants live and work in Zabreb but only two of them are originally from there, the Croatian instructor Vonja explained. One is...
By Tom Emery Several area high school basketball teams will participate in a sixteen-team shooutout to honor the legacy of a beloved area broadcaster. The fifth annual T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer event will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at Litchfield High School, and will feature five boys’ and three girls’ games. Tickets are good all day and are $5 for adults, with $2 for children. The event celebrates the life of Terry Todt, the longtime sports director at WSMI Radio, who died in May 2019 after a long battle with a debilitating form of appendix-b...
As part of the Knights of Columbus service program, “Coats for Kids,” the Staunton Council recently donated coats to the Staunton Public Schools Spread the Warmth winter coat giveaway. The goal of the Coats for Kids campaign is to spread warmth and to ensure that no child goes without a coat during the winter season. The Coats for Kids program is just one of the ways that the Staunton Knights of Columbus Council puts its faith into action to help our community....
Dec. 2, 2023: Matthew T. Mitchlear; In-State warrant Dec. 1, 2023: Emily R. McDonough; Speeding (Lidar) Nov. 30, 2023: Juvenile; Speeding (Lidar) Nov. 29, 2023: Jay A. Mason; Expired registration sticker Nov. 28, 2023: Janet L. Lewsader; Operate motor vehicle , w/Susp registration....
The annual meeting of supervisor of assessments will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, 9:00 am, in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to assemble all assessors and their deputies for consultation and instruction in uniformity of their functions....
By: Jill Pertler I live in a neighborhood where we are all part of an association. An association of what, you might ask. It’s an association of rules and regulations and bylaws and committees and a board of directors. It’s a mighty association, to be sure. But it’s all good. If I’ve learned one thing during my adult life, it’s that when other adults try to live together in a neighborhood they need rules, regulations and committees. I’ve lived here for 23 years and I’ve never held a post worth posting. That always fell to my husband. He s...
Issue of Dec. 2, 1998 Snack with Santa hosted more than 200 children. Approximately 250 carolers attended Sing Out Staunton held on Main Street for the lighting of Staunton’s new Christmas lights. A son was born to Scott and Kendra Windisch of Houston, Texas, on Nov. 17. A daughter was born to John and Karla (Fleming) Hettinger on Sept. 30. A daughter was born to Bobby and Angela Dees of Belleville on Nov. 16. Tina M. Moreland (38) of Staunton died Nov. 28 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Blanch I. Price (82) of Jerseyville died Nov. 27 at A...
Thursday, June 28, 1923 -- LIVINGSTON MAN DROWNED FRIDAY -- Lost Life While Swimming in Reservoir -- Anton Korun of Livingston Friday afternoon at about 4 o'clock was drowned in the reservoir east of Livingston while he was out swimming. A number of Livingston people were at the reservoir at the time, enjoying an outing. Most of the people there at the time were unable to swim, and Korun, who was a large and powerfully built man, offered to carry members of the party to the other side of the...
By Tom Emery Think Rudolph is a funny name for a reindeer? It could have been Reginald, Rollo, or Rodney. Eighty years ago, those were a few of the names considered for the red-nosed reindeer by Robert May, an Illinois copywriter whose creativity brought Rudolph to life in a 1939 storybook for Chicago-based department store giant Montgomery Ward. Today, the hit song and iconic television special overshadow the original, as the first Rudolph told a different tale. Rudolph became a turning point in the life of May, who had hailed from a...
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has issued a subpoena to the U.S. Steel Corporation (US Steel) to investigate its compliance with the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN). The Illinois WARN Act requires employers with 75 or more full-time employees to give workers and state and local government officials 60 days advance notice of a plant closing or mass layoff. IDOL was informed Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, of a mass, impending layoff at Granite City Works in Granite City. This follows layoffs that were...
The youth group from Zion Lutheran Church gathered together for a servant event to aid our local community. Middle school and high school students made 68 fleece tie hats to be donated to Warming Up Staunton that is being hosted by the Staunton FCA on Dec. 9. We pray that these hats will be a blessing to those who are in need....
On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. the Livingston Senior Citizen Center located at 601 Livingston Avenue, in Livingston, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event will have balloon artist, a face painter, punch and cookies, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the event, it is free to attend and open to all. If anyone has any questions, the number to contact is 618-920-6485....