Articles from the February 7, 2024 edition
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Experienced photographer to showcase at Blackbird Bakery and Cafe on Feb. 10
Join Blackbird Bakery and Cafe at 123 E. Main in Staunton on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. for the opening reception of the photography of...
The National Trust for Historic Preservation launches the 'Preserve Route 66' campaign
This month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is launching the Preserve Route 66: Share Your Story campaign, an effort to collect stories...
Local business draws first monthly winner of drawing
M County Title, located at 206 W. Main St., in Staunton, would like to thank all of the surrounding communities for their support and business since...
Information meeting at SHS Feb. 7
Staunton High School is inviting the students in the Class of 2024 and 2025 as well as their parents or guardians to join in on a FAFSA informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. The...
Benefits and programs take effect Feb. 1
New copays and coinsurance for existing enrollees in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) programs will go into effect on Feb. 1, as the...
Youth scholarship and grant funds available
Applications for Farm Credit Illinois’ annual agriculture scholarship and community improvement grant programs are open until Feb. 29, 2024. Agriculture Scholarships High school seniors pursuing an a...
Town of Worden set for 18th Annual Wordi Gras Celebration and Parade
On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, Worden, Ill., will host the 18th Annual Wordi Gras Celebration and Parade. Wordi Gras is Worden's redneck take on Mardi Gras. The parade will kick off at 3 p.m. and run on...
Tuey
Ronald Craig Tuey, 65, of Livingston, died at his residence on Jan. 30, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1958 in Staunton, the son of the late Clement Tuey and Ellen Sethaler. He married Clara “Jane” Hag...
Mathenia
Mark Wayne Mathenia, 64, of Staunton, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 28, 2024. He was born Mar. 28, 1959 in East St. Louis, I...
Bertels
Lester R. Bertels, 87, of Dorsey, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Feb. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Dorsey to the late Benhardt Bertels and Mary (Aljets) Bertels. He married...
Greff
Virginia E. Greff, 63, of Benld, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo., on Jan. 31, 2024. She was born July 25, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo. to Arthur Damouth and Pearl Vincent Pruden. She...
Carter
Mary Lynn Carter, 77, of Benld, died at her residence on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Carlinville to the late Charles Norbent and Frances (Turigliatto) Norbent. She married William J....
Meyer
Todd Louis Meyer, 66, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Todd was born on Mar. 17, 1957 to William Edward Meyer a...
Petroline
Charles Petroline, 94, passed away at Litchfield Health and Rehab in Litchfield on Feb. 3, 2024. He was born on Dec. 1, 1929 to the late Andrew Petroline and Theresa (Frey) Petroline in White City....
Root
Frank E. Root of Benld was born May 4, 1947 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Howard and Louis (Moenster) Root. He had many interests, especially sports. He was a player, a coach and a mentor. He was...
Conlee
Judy Ellen Conlee, 73, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born April 30, 1950, in Litchfield, to the late Edward Price and Geneva (Wilkerson) Price. She...
Buhrmester
Sherylyn "Sherry" K. Buhrmester, 75, of Edwardsville, died on Jan. 31, 2024 at Edwardsville Care Center. Sherry was born on April 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Lester D. and Kathleen M. (Cheney)...
Trivia Night at Concordia Hall set to be on Feb. 17
On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Staunton's Band Boosters will be hosting a Trivia Night at Concordia Hall in Staunton. The inspiration in doing so is for all the proceeds from this event will go to...
To You … With Love,
It was usually in the evening hours, as the heat of the day had subsided and touches of a night gave an air of mystery to the tiny fireflies as they took flight from their hiding places to ignite my...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage Licenses Jon David Sander of Bunker Hill, Dana Ashlea Lewis of Springfield. Dissolutions Linda Jo Mock, of Macoupin County; Donald Scott Mock, of Macoupin County. Cherry Beth Potthoff, of Gir...
1099-G Tax Forms available
19-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2023, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Feb. 2. Claimants who collec...
Staunton Police Blotter
Jan. 21, 2024: Kimberly L. Oglesby; Speeding (Radar) Jan. 20, 2024: Heather R. Kirkwood; Speeding (Radar) Jan. 20, 2024: Michael W. Kampmann; Cancel suspend revoked registration, Operating uninsured...
Library Happenings by Julie Jarman
February is here already. There are so many things happening this time of year: Ground Hog Day, Black History Month, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and the big football game, just to name a few. Most o...
Nutrition Center
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)...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler I was sick last week. It felt like a long and miserable 12 days – and that was just Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I’m not good at being sick. Thankfully, I don’t get much practice. I...
