Clinton M. Spickerman, 94, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. He was born April 15, 1927, in Bunker Hill, to Edgar and Clara (Smith) Spickerman. He married Ethel... Full story

Loralee F. Sciranko, 87, of Gillespie, Ill., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. She was born July 26, 1934, in Harvel, a daughter of the late James W. and Mary Eileen (Floyd) Pickerill. She married... Full story

Robert Lee Koniak, 88, of Sawyerville, Ill., died at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care, Hillsboro, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. He was born March 18, 1933, in Benld, to Paul and Mary (Bella) Koniak. He mar... Full story

Like the wings of the seagull, dipping down into the water, touching its coolness here and there, I sat with those who had come to honor and grieve one human life. Walking softly, privileged to be... Full story

Raymond and Dorothy Arzig Stoddard of Mt. Olive celebrated their 70th anniversary on Jan. 12, 2022. The couple was married on Jan. 12, 1952, at the home of Eugene “Jeep” and Dolores “Pete” Niehaus...

The Illinois Sheriff’ Association announces that it will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2...

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioact...

The 74th annual sausage supper sponsored by Salem Churchmen’s Fellowship will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. Dinners cost $12 each and include fresh h...

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, is offering an opportunity for students enrolled in area colleges and universities...

Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, Dean's List - Joseph Fisher of Staunton Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., President's List - Nicole Knackstedt of Alhambra...

The University of Alabama awarded degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10-11, 2021. Local students receiving honors: Kirsten Halverson of Worden received a Bachelor of Science in...

The following area students have been named to the honor roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the second quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Honor roll with high distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 10...

On Jan. 20, president Gerry Cook called the meeting to order. The 15 members in attendance said the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Since the first meeting of the month was cancelled d...

Concordia Tuesday Night Men GPaMoose and the Boys 14 Luketich Arms 13 R & B's 8 JM Power Washing Svcs 7 Tim Copeland, 211 & 524; JM Power Washing Svcs, 891; Luketich Arms, 2494 Wednesday Night League...

According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, in 2017, 399 people died of unintentional non-fire carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2016, local fire d...

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)...

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....

The Zion Men’s Club and Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton will hold their 63rd annual country sausage supper on Sunday, Feb. 6. Due to continuing COVID restrictions, the full meal will b...

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) began accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Jan. 24, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal...

Jan. 20, 2022: Jamie L. Crouch; Speeding (Radar) Charge amended to Ordinance and Paid Jan. 21, 2022: Jasen R. Ferratto; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Obstructed Windshield/ Tinted Windows Jan....

January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox or inbox. Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs are starting to arrive frequently and en...

Zion Lutheran youth group will be holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the big game on Sunday, Feb. 13. The public will have an opportunity to pre-order football snacks that will be available for...

The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be...