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 lights in Duda Park are proving to be a delight to people young and old and every age in between. The displays are lighted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. This coming weekend will be final weekend of the walk-thru display, so don't delay. It's worth the trip....
Children enjoyed visiting with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus; petting Donner the reindeer, as well as bunnies, and goats; writing a Christmas list for Santa; watching balloon animals being made; and getting their faces painted at the Livingston Grocery Store on Sunday afternoon....
The live Nativity at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday night portrayed the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and served as a reminder of what the Christmas season is really all about....
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council approved the hiring of Robert Jackowski as a full-time police officer from the recently approved full-time placement list compiled by the police commission. Robert Jackowski took the oath of office as a Staunton police officer following the approval of the motion. Guest Rick Johnson said the Beautify Staunton program is doing well according to his observations. He said the lights are wonderful and beautiful, and with the people putting in the time, money, and energy, t...
Billy "Bill" Dean Probst, 81, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville. He was born in Staunton on Oct. 3, 1941, the son of William Probst and Marie Louise (Stieglitz) Probst. Bill married Judy Dittmaier on May 25, 1963. She preceded him in death on Dec. 21, 2018. He attended Zion Lutheran Grade School in Staunton and graduated from Staunton High School. He was employed by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft now Boeing Aircraft in St. Louis, Mo., for... Full story
Darla Jean Haustein Kasten, 55, of Grand Tower, Ill., formerly of Livingston and Staunton, passed away in November 2022. She was born Aug. 1, 1967, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Kenneth Haustein and Darlene Allen. She married Peter Joseph Kasten on Nov. 21, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nev., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2002. She was a 1985 graduate of Livingston High School. Darla is survived by her daughter, Kati Elizabeth (Jonathon)Gooding; son, Joseph Anthony Kasten; granddaughter,... Full story
First United Methodist Church in Staunton will be holding a worship service on Christmas Eve. They will have a candlelight service with Communion at 7 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 24. They are also having regular services on Christmas morning at 9:30 in Staunton and 8:15 at Dorchester UMC....
Marriage licenses Hannah Paige Doty, Gillespie; Ethan Joseph Blevins, Gillespie Alec Thomas Quandt, Girard; Skyler Gail Mary Maguire, Girard Divorces Ruth Anne Stagner, Staunton; Jesse Jerry Stagner, Sorento Raymond Lloyd Stocker, Carlinville; Diane L. Stocker, Helena, Mont. Mary Margaret Huff, Virden; Bryan Lee Huff, Carlinville Lea N. Eveans, Alton; Rocky L. Eveans, Alton Court • Richard L. Wilson, Jr., 25, of Litchfield, faces a felony charge of attempting to disarm a peace officer on Thursday, Nov. 24. • Troy A. Jones, 34, of Girard, fac...
Dec. 7, 2022: Joshua E. Perigen; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Dec. 7, 2022: William S. Glover; Resist, Obstruct a Peace Officer, Firefighter; Aggravated Domestic Battery Dec. 8, 2022: Donald L. Lloyd, In-State Warrant Dec. 9, 2022: Matthew Diamond; Accident Involving Non-injury, Improper Backing Dec. 11, 2022: Jaden E. Clemons; Illegal Possession by Minor...
On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Scholastic Bowl team was one of 15 teams that participated in the SCSL Conference tournament. The teams participating in the tournament included Alton, Bunker Hill,Carlinville,Cumberland,Gillespie,Granite City, Greenville, Mater Dei, Metro East Lutheran, Mt. Olive, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Northwestern, Southwestern and Staunton. Staunton placed 4th in the tournament. In first place was Southwestern, Second place was Metro East Lutheran. In third place was Alton High...
On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Staunton Scholastic Bowl team participated in the Pretzel Invitational Tournament. The 20 teams that participated in the tournament were Dunlap A and B, Jacksonville, Lincoln A and B, Quincy A and B, Southwestern A and B, Auburn, Beardstown, Macomb A, B and C, Porta, Pleasant Plains, New Berlin, South County, and Quincy Notre Dame. Staunton finished the tournament with wins against South County, Macomb C, New Berlin, Quincy Notre Dame, and Macomb A. Staunton lost to...
The new steeple for First Methodist Church in Staunton was hoisted into place on Monday, Aug. 29, under the supervision of Opel Construction Co. of Worden. The crane was provided by Ernest Berg of Staunton. The steeple was part of a remodeling project. In addition to the steeple, the church added a new front entrance and foyer covered with brick veneer. The upper portion of the steeple is covered with copper sheeting that presented an imposing appearance....
Issue of Dec. 11, 1997 Darla Banovic and Darik Jones, were married Sept. 6 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton. Joan and Alfred Culp of Highland will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20 with a family gathering. Kenneth G. Oettel (67) of Staunton died Dec. 5 at his home. Kathryn E. Blanchard (71) of Gillespie died Dec. 6 at her home. Marcus O. Netzke (53) of Falling Waters, W.V., died Dec. 6 at his home. Carla Jean (Johnson) DeBoord (28) of Mims, Fla., formerly of Staunton, died Nov. 24 at Orlando Regional Medical Cente...
Thursday, April 3, 1975 -- Senior Class Play Saturday, Apr. 12 -- Rehearsals are now underway for the 1975 Senior Class Play which will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 8 p.m. in the Staunton High School Auditorium. The play cast includes Robert Lietz as Henry Gilcrest, Jame Fritz as Aunt Ethel, Cindy Marcuzzo as Margie, Audrey Albrecht as Pumpkin, Karen Goodson as Jill, Paula Hering as Gladys, Lee Ann Mullens as Aunt Stella, Margaret Killmar as Clarissa, Tami Mosser as Ernestine, Dwight Garrels as Ernie, Craig Stiegemeier as Mr, Bumpus,...
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The Staunton High School girls basketball team were off to an impressive start on their 2022-23 season, opening with 7 wins in a row. The Lady Bulldogs started on Nov. 14 with the 61-28 win over Northwestern. On Nov.15 they defeated Wesclin 65 - 31; defeated Mt. Olive 59-20 on Nov. 17; on Nov. 26 they defeated East Alton/Wood River 56-20; Dec. 1 defeated Litchfield 57-32 on Dec. 1; defeated Bunker Hill 53-21 on Dec. 2; and on Dec. 5 defeated Roxana 48-31. We have no individual stats on scoring....
The Staunton Basketball Bulldogs will be competing in the annual Carlinville Holiday Tournment on Dec. 26 - 29. All games will be played at Carlinville High School gym unless otherwise noted. The tournament is being played in the Pool Play format with Staunton, Litchfield, Calhoun and Carlinville in the Green Pool; Hillsboro, EA/WR,Gillespie and Bunker Hill in the Red Pool. Opening round on Monday, Dec. 26 schedule is: 1:30 p.m. Staunton vs. Calhoun 3 p.m. EA/WR vs. Gillespie 4:30 p.m. Carlinville vs. Litchfield 7:30 p.m. Hillsboro vs. Bunker H...
The Staunton High School basketball team lost to East Alton/Wood River on Dec. 6th . Staunton 0 - 13 - 7 - 10 = 30 EA/WR ...13 - 2 - 11 - 10 = 36 Southwestern defeated the Bulldogs on Dec. 9. Sta 10 - 5 - 5 - 21 = 41 So/W ....... 12- 7 - 15 - 16 = 50 The Staunton Bulldogs defeated Edinburg 51-43 on Dec. 10. Edin. ....13 - 6 - 9 - 15 = 43 Staunton ...10 -14- 17 - 10 = 51 The win brought their season record to 3/3. This week, the boys will play at home vs. Jerseyville Dec. 13, Greenville at home...
The Staunton Terriers swept three conference games last week, as both the 7th and 8th grade squads defeated Southwestern, Carlinville, and Bunker Hill. . On Monday, Dec. 5, SJHS welcomed Southwestern to Staunton. This game was a rematch of the championship game of the Staunton Tournament the previous week. The Terriers got off to a shaky 17-13 halftime lead before pulling away with a 44-24 victory. Nine players scored for the Terriers, with Luke Moore leading the way with 14 points. Owen Looney...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men R & B's 66 Split Happens 60 JM Power Washing Svcs 53 The Finishers 17 Greg Stein, 214, 209 & 583; Split Happens, 888; R&B's, 2598 Wednesday Night Men R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks 51 1st Place 41 Deplorables 35 Hump Day Ladies 27 Moose Scheumann, 212 & 561; R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks, 890 & 2577 Friday Night Ladies Staunton VFW 39 Dirty Tramps 37 Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning ..32 Chicks with Balls 18 T. Rothe, 172;A. Kerr, 474; Jet Clean Ext. Cleaning, 587 & 1647...
Dec. 14 - K-2 Holiday Concert, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Dec. 21 - 2 p.m. Dismissal Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break Girls Varsity Basketball Dec.14 - at South Fork, 6 p.m. Dec. 17 - Porta HS, H, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 22 - at Auburn, 5 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball Dec. 16- Greenville, H, 6 p.m. Dec. 17 - Lebanon , H, 1 p.m. Jr. High Boys Basketball Dec. 15 - Greenville, H, 6 p.m. Dec. 19 - Hillsboro, H, 6 p.m....
The Illinois Commerce Commission has announced a new area code is coming to southern Illinois. The new 730 area code will “overlay” the existing 618 area code to address the depletion of prefixes available for assignment within the region. The first prefix in the new area code will not be introduced until after July 7, 2023. The 618 area code covers all or parts of 37 counties in Illinois and includes communities such as Alton, Belleville, Cairo, Carbondale, Centralia, E. St. Louis, Edwardsville and Marion. The 618 area code is one of the ori...
Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Barbecue Pulled Pork on Bun*, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Plums, Muffin Thursday, Dec. 15 - Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches, Dessert Bar Friday, Dec. 16 - Birthday Dinner - Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, w/Gravy, Green Beans, Pineapple, Red Jello Poke Cake w/Topping Monday, Dec. 19 - Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread*, Broccoli, Oranges, Mixed Fruit Salad Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Sausage Patties, Biscuit* and Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts,Tropical Fruit Wednesday, Dec. 21 - Bingo...
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce continues their Christmas in Duda Park this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy the park in all its Christmas garb. Santa returns to the gazebo on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. to hear all those last minute Christmas wishes. All the Christmas displays will be brightly lit to help create that warm holiday spirit and a welcoming atmosphere to sit and enjoy the Community Choir program of Christmas music. All this and more – don’t forget the fire pits for roa...
Being able to pet a real reindeer was a treat for children who stopped by to visit Santa at Livingston Grocery on Sunday afternoon....