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 minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on Jan. 1, 2024. Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $13 to $14. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $8.40 per hour and youth workers (under 18) working fewer than 650 hours per calendar year will see their hourly wage increase to $12 per hour. “Since day one as Governor, I’ve made it my mission to put Springfield back on the side of working families,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We’re continuing to not only strengthen our workforce but sustain it by increasing the minimum a...
The Tree of Lights will be displayed at SHS throughout the holiday season. For a $10 donation a Christmas light will be added to atree at SHS in memory of those who have left us or in honor of those still with us. Checks should be made payable to Staunton Post Prom and can be sent to P.O. Box 241, Staunton, 62088 or to the High School office. Please include your name, information on whether the donation is in memory or in honor of someone, and the person's name. The names submitted will be published in the Star-Times. Please help add Christmas...
Staunton FFA members have spent many hours throughout the month of Dec., spreading holiday cheer in the community. To kick off their month of service activities, the first weekend in Dec, over 20 members volunteered their time during the annual Stuff-A-Bus collection drive to collect toys, food items, and cash donations to benefit the local Lions Club and Helping Hands. Throughout a fun 12 days before winter break, members also participated in numerous fun activities at school and after school i...
Jan. 4, 2023 Candidates listed on the ballot for Staunton’s city alderman in the 2023 Consolidated Election: David Dias; Kristy Berg; Terry Tipler; and Matthew McKee. Four positions on the Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6 Board of Education will be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 4: David L. Lamore; candidates who have filed petitions and will be on the ballot include: Bradley Best, Clayton Green, and Dori Rhodes. Staunton Education Foundation (SEF) donates interactive white boards to third and fourth grade classes. Co...
At 6:45 p.m., a public truth-in-taxation hearing was held by the Board of Education. During the hearing, Superintendent Brett Allen and Educational Services Administrator Steven Moore gave a presentation on the 2023 tax levy that was being recommended for adoption. It was reported that the District would be adopting another “balloon” levy to ensure all tax revenue is collected to help ensure effective operations. Under the scenario presented, the District is not estimating any major change to the current tax rate. Under new business, the Boa...
Judy Ann Maupin, 69, of Alton, Illinois, passed away at her home on Dec. 19, 2023. She was born March 27, 1954 in Alton the daughter of the late James and Verna (Cochran) Klug. On Sept. 21, 1973, Judy married Arthur Dennis Maupin at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wood River and he survives her. Prior to retirement, Judy worked as a clerk for the Hostess Company. She enjoyed camping and boating. Throughout her life, she enjoyed spending time in her kitchen cooking and canning and during the time her mother and sister owned Elegant Touch...
Loren Franklin Moreland, 96, of Dow, passed away at Alton Memorial Hospital on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. He was born on Aug. 17, 1927 in Taylor Springs, Ill., the son of the late Charlie and Gertrude Fern (Lock) Moreland. Loren married Judy Ann Hurst and she preceded him in death. He worked at Lockhaven Country Club before retiring. Loren is survived by his son Joe (Judy) Moreland of Wood River; brother, Elvis Moreland; step-sons Sid (Debbie) Fleury and Bob (Eva) Fleury; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren....
Susan Marie Faries, 65, of O’Fallon, Mo., passed away at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. She was born Jan. 21, 1958, in Alton the daughter of the late James Sr. and Charlotte “Jeanne” (Thomas) Faries. Susan was an emergency room nurse at Ft. Leonardwood Hospital and loved spending time with her animals. She is survived by her brother Jim (Carol) Faries of Doe Run, Mo.; sister-in-law, Patricia Faries; aunt, Anne (Joe) Frazier; nieces, Laura, Jaelynn, Peyton, and Addisyn. She was preceded in death by her broth...
Robert Edward Vazzi, 65, of Savannah, Ga., passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Bob was born July 29, 1958 in Staunton to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Straub) Vazzi. Originally from Worden, Bob took his studies seriously and graduated from Worden High School in 1976 at the age of 16. He went on to SIU-Edwardsville at a young age to complete his Bachelor’s degree. Bob was also elected to the Worden School Board, and was the youngest member to serve on the board. During his career, Bob earned a...
Donna Kay Logue, 77, of Glen Carbon and formerly of Staunton, died at her residence in Glen Carbon on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. She was born Aug. 19, 1946 in Rock Springs, Wy. the daughter to Mike Knezevich and Jean (Jones) Knezevich and both preceded her in death. She married Jimmie Ellis Logue on Jan. 17, 1970 in Granite City and he passed away on Feb. 20, 2006. She was a secretary at Lewis and Clark College in Godfrey and later a preschool teacher at Zion Lutheran School in Staunton. Donna was also a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church i...
Betty Ruth Jackson, 70, of Wilsonville, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. She was born April 14, 1953 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Earl Tiepelman and Beverly Clark Tiepelman. She married Larry D. Jackson of Wilsonville, on Sept. 2, 1988 in Carlinville and she is survived by him. She was a homemaker. Betty enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children and their spouses/companions, Betty (Malcolm Suter) Baker of Palmyra, Sally (Brandon) Carney of Litchfield, Kerri J...
Donald Edward Welch, 83, of Bunker Hill died at at St. John's Hospital of Springfield on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. He was born May 31, 1940, in Bunker Hill to Edward Welch and Opal Johnson Welch. He married Carlene Hanks Welch. Donald was retired after having been a John Deer mechanic for 40 years and he was a collector John Deere tractors and Lionel trains. He is survived by his spouse, Carlene Welch of Bunker Hill; children, Darren (Cindy) Welch of Henderson, Gina Corbin of Gillespie, Donna Welch of Staunton; step-children, Rochelle Nance of...
Bundle up for the return of the exciting family friendly winter activity at the H and B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary in Hillsboro. We’ve hidden 12 painted snowflakes with an accompanying Bremer fun fact sign throughout the sanctuary. In random order, all snowflakes and facts are located along the five miles of trails for hikers to find. A few things to remember before visiting; No snowflakes are located on the fire breaks, only established trails on the map. Property will be closed during prescribed burns and heavy rain will cause muddly c...
The Illinois Department of Public Health is advising Illinoisans to take precautions to avoid spreading respiratory illnesses as cases around the state and country are on the rise. IDPH issued a health alert last week to hospitals, long-term care facilities and local health departments advising the use of masks and using screening techniques to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, particularly in areas of the state with elevated levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 were up 22 percent...
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. 27 - Beef pot pie with vegetables, Biscuit, Tomato salad, Pears, Cookies Thursday, Dec. 28 - Broccoli cheese soup, Chicken salad, Three bean salad, Apricots, Muffin...
Staunton's Sports Boosters are selling tickets for it’s Grand Raffle. Prizes include two $5,000 winners and five $1,000 winners. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at Bill’s IGA, Green Room Gaming, Russell Furniture, and at boys basketball home games. The drawing will be held on Feb. 9...
By Tom Emery New Year’s Eve and Day mark the traditional end of the holiday season and are celebrated by millions of Americans. But in the Civil War and other American conflicts, there was little cause for celebration as the calendar changed from one year to the next. On the last day of 1862, thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers clashed in the first day of battle at Stones River, Tenn., one of the bloodiest engagements of the western theater. After a successful effort on December 31, southern commander Braxton Bragg sent a telegraph d...
This year as the Bethlehem song stirs in the winds of cities, the journey of the God child is still a long and lonely one, as he is carried along the hills and valleys of time seeking a birthing place where he may be born in the hearts of men. As in the days of old the streets are "dreamless" while restless souls look for refuge from their sinfulness; beautiful hope shivers in the stillness as the images of evil rejoice in the cascading violence of a lost goodness, and the star shining wonder of the sacred myste squeeze its blanket into a...
This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies, reminds the public that the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway through Jan. 2. With the primary goal to keep impaired drivers off Illinois roads during the holiday season, as celebrations unfold, it becomes imperative to plan for a sober ride home before the festivities begin. The end-of-year enforcement campaign comes as IDOT data shows crash fatalities are higher tha...
Marriage Licenses Jason Van Huss of Carlinville, Christine Elizabeth Cooper of Carlinville Evan Scott Bartok of Glen Carbon, Jordan Lee Rosentreter of Glen Carbon Dissolution Jennifer A. Mrazek, of Mount Olive; Gustav R. Viehweg, of Mount Olive Court Timothy M. Louvier (38) of Carlinville, committed the Class four felony offense of violating a Plenary Order of Protection on Dec. 1, 2023 and having previously been convicted of domestic battery in Macoupin County. Said defendant did intentionally commit an act prohibited by the order of...
By: Jill Pertler I read a quote that resonated with me on multiple levels. Upon checking it out, it originated from someone known as MrsMopar on iFunny and it went something like this: “I admire those with hairstyles. I don’t have a hairstyle, but thankfully I have hair. Most days it has zero caterpillars in it. That’s about as good as it’s going to get.” My first reaction to this quote was a wry smile and perhaps even a modicum of laughter. How many of us have found ourselves with caterpillar-laden hair? Okay, not many. So why does this reso...
By Tom Emery Some say it just isn’t Christmas without the poinsettia, a colorful addition to the holiday season. Outside of his native state, the flower’s namesake has been lost to history. The plant is named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico, who distributed cuttings of the flower he found during a diplomatic excursion. Botany was one of many interests for Poinsett, a renaissance man ahead of his time. Born on March 2, 1779 in Charleston, S.C., Poinsett was educated in England and spoke six languages. One sch...
Thursday, July 5, 1923 -- OPENED ICE CREAM PARLOR-- I wish to announce to the public that I have opened an ice cream parlor on South Edwardsville Str., and will appreciate a portion of your patronage. A full line of candies always on hand. Mrs. Frank Sornig COST HIM 200 BUCKS -- Harley Dietz of Gillespie demonstrated a car on the hard road near Staunton to a prospective purchaser one evening of the past week. In doing so he developed a speed of 50 miles per hour and ran without a tail light. Motorcycle deputy Walter Stiff happened along and as...
Issue of Dec. 23, 1998 Joanna Misantoni and Mark Vesper were married May 2 in Westchester. A daughter was born to Mike and Gail Halliday of Staunton on Dec. 10 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Catherine Bellovich (83) of Staunton died Dec. 17 at St. Luke’s Hospital West in Chesterfield, Mo. June Jascur (74) of Staunton died Dec. 17 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Irwin L. Becker (90) of Litchfield died Dec. 20 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Alice M. Taylor (92) of Sawyerville died Dec. 15 at Community Memorial H...
Merry Christmas! I want to thank you for printing the letters to Santa from the past. It brings some good memories to some of us. Life was so much simpler back in those days. Kids asked for so little by today's standards. Some of these letters were from the early 1900s nearly 50 years before my time. And yet, I remember some of the names of the youngsters. Reno, who employed my late husband in his bowling alley, Dorrell Kilduff, Fred McBrian (I wonder if he was our dentist), and so many other names of the past come to mind. The children asked...