From Our Files

Issue of Dec. 26, 1996

There was a string of burglaries from vehicles in Staunton on Dec. 14 and 15 between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. During that time an estimated 40 cars were opened by three juveniles from the Alton area. The 1992 Pontiac belonging to Kenny Heigert was stolen by the same three and was later recovered in East Alton.

Fern M. Kreyling (78) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 20 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

Issue of Dec. 27, 2006

The New Life Christian Fellowship building and two apartments in Hamel were destroyed by a fire at about 1 a.m. Dec. 20.

A daughter was born to Michael and Debra Bekeske of Staunton on Nov. 15.

A son was born to Randy and Jael Renaker of Fillmore on Dec. 18.

A daughter was born to Kevin and Jill Schaaf on Dec. 19.

A son was born to Sarah Ivy of Fillmore on Dec. 20.

Obituaries: Darrell Kenneth Lewis (53), Benld, died Dec. 19; Lee R. Marcuzzo (78) Rosewood Heights, formerly of Livingston, died Dec. 20; Helen Kalvin (99), Mt. Olive, died Dec. 20; Mary M. Reschak (90) of Staunton died Dec. 23.