Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 43
Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced that new voter cards are being mailed to every registered voter in the county in the next few weeks. Duncan explained that state law requires the Election Office to mail out voter cards to all voters every two years as veri- fication of registration records. The last voter file maintenance was done in September of 2019. The maintenance mailing is done to ensure only valid reg- istrations for voters are listed in the voter file. This has multiple goals: Makes sure a voter’s registra- tion is c...
It was a very cold day on Sunday, but Noah Bertels (left) and Larry Bertels bravely took on the job of manning the grill so there would be plenty of pork steaks for the pork steak dinner fundraiser at Concordia Hall in Staunton....
OnthedaysofJan.5toJan.7, the number of students and staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 led to a portion of the student body going to full remote learning last week beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Numbers of those two days showed 35 positive cases among students, five positive cases among staff members and 50 excluded students due to ex- posure. Eighth grade and all of the high school took an adaptive pause because they passed into outbreak status according to guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the...
Russell Furniture has once again done their annual "Dollar for Dollar" donation match for the Staunton Helping Hands Center. Danny Russell pledged a match for donations up to $1,000 for the the third year in a row. This challenge ended up bringing in over $4,000 in other donations for the food pantry budget. All the money raised went directly to food costs at the Helping Hands Center. The SHHC is appreciative of the Russell Furniture donation match as it brings a significant source of income...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department continues to serve the residents of Macoupin County in COVID-19 preven- tion efforts, but at this time they are also asking everyone to as- sume individual responsibility MCPHD • Administered 27,000 CO- VID-19 vaccinations through their drive-thru clinic in Gil- lespie • Provides COVID-19 proto- col and guidance to the public • Collaborates with school districts, congregate settings, businesses to provide guidance • Offers COVID-19 vacci- nations daily at the drive-thru site at 109 E. Maple Street...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage Licenses Nicholas Alexander Santel and Jillian Suzette Wright, both of Bunker Hill Lacey Dawn Best and David Paul Noll, both of Benld Terry John Klockenkemper of Batchtown and Angela Lynn Gisy of Medora Kenneth Dwayne Wyatt and Pamela Ann Hausman, both of Shipman Divorce Vance Patrick Pruiett and Stephanie Leigh Pruiett of Brighton Court Douglas B...
by Debbie Hoog The Dugout in Staunton opened in August of 2021 at 213 West Main Street. The manager was familiar with the area and noticed the renovation of the Staunton Main Street and thought they would be a good fit for our area, with no other close locations with these type of products. The owner of the store is Kelsey Clark who currently lives in Alton and grew up in the Granite City area. Her husband, Brad Clark, is the manager of the store and he also owns an industrial hemp farm called...
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, Jan. 19 - Beef Stroganoff, Garlic Bread*, Mixed Vegetables, Plums, Jello Salad w/Strawberries Thursday, Jan. 20 - Beef and Noodles, Peas and Carrots, Apricots, Dessert Bar...
The Illinois State Police is pleased to announce since becoming certified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Jan. 1, 2021, over 300 law enforcement agencies have now converted to the new Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program’s National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Illinois NIBRS captures details on each crime incident, as well as on separate offenses within the same incident, including information on victims, known offenders, relationship between victims and offenders, arrestees, property involved, and weapons used in a...
Out of an abundance of caution and due to the continued high numbers of new COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments – including Driver Services facilities – will resume conducting in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24. The Secretary of State offices and facilities first closed on Jan. 3, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases statewide. Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 25. “After careful consi...
Jan. 10, 2022: Juvenile; No Tail Lights Jan. 10, 2022: Kelvin Pearson; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Jan. 11, 2022: William J. McCarthy; No Valid Registration Jan. 11, 2022: Drake A. Dufrain; Improper Lighting/ One Headlamp Jan. 12, 2022: Mauldine G. Allen; Criminal Trespass to Real Property-Building Jan. 12, 2022: Ernest L. Stevenson; No Valid Registration, Driving without Lights, No Valid Drivers License...
Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., President's List - Katherine Vaughn, a senior Elementary Education major from Bunker Hill Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., Dean's List - Jeffrey Vaughn, a freshman Chemistry major from Bunker Hill Drury University in Springfield, Mo., Dean's List - Natalie Gusewelle of Staunton Greenville University in Greenville, Ill., Dean's List - junior Allen Hornbeck of Bunker Hill; sophomore Maddison Adolph of New Douglas; senior Erica Webb of New Douglas; sophomore Zachary Ury, Staunton Kirkwood...
The Interpretive Center at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will be closed to the public beginning March 1 to facilitate $5 million in capital improvement projects at the site. The projects, which will be managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board, are funded through Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the first in nearly a decade. The work is estimated to last at least 12 months. During the closure, the driveway leading into the site will be closed and no public access will be available to the main p...
The Adult Education Department at Lewis and Clark Community College is once again offering flexibility for students earning their GED to study remotely, online or in-person. “In a response to student need, as well as the pandemic, Lewis and Clark Community College is now offering Hyflex GED classes,” said instructional coordinator William Ellington. “Hyflex offers learners maximum flexibility to accommodate their ever-changing lives.” Students can choose daily whether to attend their classes in-person or remotely. Using Owl webcams, remote...
This photo shows grades 6 and 7 at Worden Public School, taken in October 1927. Notable are the hairstyles of the girls. Each one of them has a short bob. Prior to the 1920s, long hair was the preferred style....
Thursday, October 20, 1966 -- ST. PAUL TO MARK 90TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY -- On next Sunday, Oct. 23, special services will be held at the St. Paul United Church of Christ of Staunton to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the organization as an Evangelical church. Ninety years ago, on April 23. 1876, twenty-three charter members affixed their signatures to the first constitution and on April 7, 1878, the congregation applied for membership in the German Evangelical Synod of North America. The first pastor of the re-organized church was the Rev....
Issue of Jan. 16, 1997 George and Evelyn (Fones) Swain of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Staunton, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan 1. Twin sons were born to Kevin May and Kristina Struebig on Nov. 8, 1996, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Bill’s IGA ad featured Starkist tuna for 59 cents, 39 oz. Maxwell House coffee for $5.49 and Spaghettios for 59 cents. Margarite E. Dustman (79) of Staunton died Jan. 10 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. George Mriscin (81) of Maryville, Ind., formerly of Alhambra, died Jan. 10 a...
By: Jill Pertler For the last 14 months I’ve been anticipating it. Waiting. Knowing it was lurking in the corners or behind a large, formidable rock. I figured I was immersed in grief and that would lower my defenses and I’d be overcome eventually by some sort of bug – COVID or otherwise. It finally got me. For the last week I’ve been officially sick. Not sick as in cool (like “That’s so sick!”) Not cool at all, not in any sense. Hot was more like it, but not hot as in cool hot. Hot as in feverish. My face throbbed. My eyeballs ached. My bre...
By Tom Emery A surprising number of chief executives have suffered from mental health issues, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and alcoholism. The list includes some of the best Presidents to ever hold the office. A 2006 study from the Duke University Medical Center considered 37 Presidents through 1974, and determined that eighteen of them – almost half – met the criteria for a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. In ten cases, the mental illness was apparent during their time in office. Many researchers believe that Abraham Li...
Mary Catherine "Cookie" Chapman, 80, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. She was born April 12, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., to Alphonse and Catherine (Paschang) Grelle. She married Raymond A. Chapman on Sept. 30, 1961, in Alton. He survives. She was a homemaker. Mary was a member of the St. Ann's Altar Society, 20th Century Club, Lions Club and Beloved Birthday Club. She loved to garden. She also enjoyed birds and spending time with her family. She was a loving... Full story
Jim J. Ulrich, 88, of Staunton, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born Aug. 8, 1933, in New Douglas, he was a son of the late Irvin and Helen (Shields) Ulrich. He married Ann Hetzel on Aug. 23, 1969. She survives. Jim graduated from Staunton High School in 1951 and worked at Olin Corporation in East Alton from 1951 until he retired in 1994. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. As a young man, he played baseball and basketball and loved to go fishing and... Full story
Rose Marie McCourt, 85, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. She was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Senath, Mo., to John and Maude (Gholson) Smith. She married William A. McCourt, Sr., on May 17, 1958, in Madison. He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 2007. She was a hairdresser. Rose was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, William A. (Vicki) McCourt Jr. of Gillespie; daughters, Debbie (Norman) Deck of Carlinville, Michelle (Buddy) Hagan of Plainvie... Full story
Nicolle Rene Bray, 31, of Ballwin, Mo., died at her residence on Jan. 6, 2022. She was born April 22, 1990, in Carbondale. She was a student. Nicolle enjoyed concerts and food. She is survived by her parents, Rod and Scherry Spangler of Ballwin, Mo.; grandparents, Gary and Kay Bray of Litchfield; Bill and Marge Spangler of Union, Mo.; children, Natalie Verstreater of Ballwin, Alix Weller of Ballwin; sister, Celine Spangler of Ballwin; and uncle, J. P. Bray of Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 15, at Kravanya Funeral... Full story
Howard G. Lewis, 73, of Staunton,died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022,at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1948, in Alton,the son of Frank and Viola (Murphy)Lewis. Howard was a planner for the Madison County Community Development team. He received his master’s degree from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. Howard also had his certification in Transportation Management Environment and was the property assistant. He was also involved with the Bi-State Development for five years. Howard was of the Methodist faith. He was a... Full story