Articles from the January 4, 2023 edition
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Staunton Education Foundation donates interactive white boards
Christy Klein's fourth graders pose in front of the new interactive white board donated by the Staunton Education Foundation through their...
Slifka
David Wayne Slifka, 67, of Staunton, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Mo. He was born on Oct. 14, 1955, in Litchfield, a son of the late Frank and Sylvia (... Full story
Miller
Lois Marie Miller, 80, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. She was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Eldorado to Horace Williams and Pearl Juanita Tucker... Full story
Kirkwood
Roleen Marie Kirkwood, 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Saint Clare Medical Center in Fenton, Mo. Roleen was born on May 21,1935, to Joseph... Full story
Meffert
Clayola Gay Meffert, 78, of Shipman, Ill., formerly of Staunton, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1944, in Mason City, the daughter of the... Full story
Vuckovich
Paul “Puda” Vuckovich, 96, of White City, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. He was the youngest son of the late Milo “Mike” Vuckovich and Eka Struga; and beloved brother to Nickola “Nick... Full story
Carrigan
Linda Jean Carrigan, 70, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born Sept. 28, 1952, in Litchfield, to Vince Carrigan and Erma Graham... Full story
Varcho
John "Jack" Varcho, 86, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo., on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. He was born April 18, 1936, in Benld, to John J. Varcho and Elizabeth Lacy.... Full story
Guild
Donna Jean Guild, 61, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Donna was born in Staunton... Full story
Year in review from issues of the Star-Times
Part 2 - July 6, 2022 A Staunton man, Alex L. Ivey, 32, faces child pornography charges. Staunton American Legion presented a check to VFW Post 1241 to help with repairing the railing at the Post...
Community Hospital of Staunton honored for excellence in quality of care
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Community Hospital of Staunton for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care. They were honored during a ceremony...
Candidates for spring election Candidates file for city aldermen
The following Staunton residents have filed the necessary petitions in December to be listed as candidates on the ballot for city aldermen in the 2023 Consolidated Election that will be held on April...
LOOKING BACK PHOTO
The Staunton Community High School football team of 1920 were the Macoupin County champions. Pictured (front, L to R) are McLaughlan, Martinelli,...
From Our Files
Issue of Dec. 25, 1997 A son was born to Kim and Ralph Sawyer of Mascoutah on Dec. 16 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Rudy and Dorothy Kuttin will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on...
Lincoln's new year celebrations evolved over time
By Tom Emery During much of Abraham Lincoln’s lifetime, the New Year’s holiday was a bigger deal than Christmas. His celebrations of January 1 evolved with his rise to fame. As a young bac...
Lady Bulldogs in championship game at CORL
The Staunton High School girls basketball team competed in the CORL (Christ Our Rock Lutheran) Winterfest Tournament in Centralia Dec. 27 to 30. In...
Bulldogs at Carlinville Holiday Tourney
The Staunton High School boys basketball team competed in the Carlinville Holiday Tournament last week. On Dec. 26, the Staunton boys defeated...
Tournament champions
The 5th Grade Junior Lady Bulldogs played in the Maryville Christian Academy Hoops for Missions tournament last weekend and took home first place....
Bowling
Concordia Tuesday Night Men R & B's 7 JM Power Washing Svcs 5 Split Happens 2 The Finishers 0 Greg Stein, 259, 233 & 707; TimCopeland, 245 (twice), 683; R& B's, 958 & 2786 Wednesday Night Men...
School Calendar
Jan. 4 - No School, Teachers Institute Jan. 5 - Classes Resume (Spring Semester Begins) Jan. 16 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Girls Varsity Basketball Jan. 2 - Fr. McGivney,T, 6 p.m. Jan. 5...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage licenses Austin Michael Frayer, Staunton; Kayla Mae Yeager, Staunton Allix Kathleen Jakich, Mascoutah; Thomas Michael-Ray Miller, Mascoutah Court • David L. Boccaleoni, 56, of Mt. Olive, f...
Library Happenings by Julie Jarman
Happy New Year and Hello Winter! It looks and feels like the true frigid bone chilling temperatures and occasional snow showers have finally arrived. I hope everyone is able to stay warm and safe in...
Antique tractor club new year meeting
The Mid-State Collectors Club's first meeting for 2023 will be Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. at Maverick Steaks and Spirits restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. to...
Nutrition Center
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 o...
