Articles from the January 24, 2024 edition
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Staunton locals finish first in all three categories at at VFW awards banquet
VFW District 12 (17 VFW Posts) conducted their Awards Banquet Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Collinsville VFW. Categories were Patriot Pen (500 word writt...
Girl Scout Troop donates back to the community
The Ben-Gil Gillespie first grade Girl Scout Daisy Troop 6212, ran by Katie Drummond, Jessica Chapman, and Beth Baugh, had a special night at their...
DC Waste and Recycling, Inc. and Republic Services announced as city trash haulers
During Monday night’s city council meeting, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier announced in the City Clerk’s Report that the city has two licensed trash haulers for January 1 through December 31, 202...
Ditch the DMV
Illinoisans can now obtain more DMV services and complete more transactions online. In addition, Giannoulias unveiled a series of new measures aimed at reducing wait times if a DMV visit is required....
Stakeholder Survey open to public
During the Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 meeting, the Board of Education spotlighted the Illinois State Scholars for the Graduating Class of 2024. State Scholars earn this honor by their score earned on the...
Looper
Elmer Leroy Looper, 87, of Bunker Hill, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2024. He was born Oct. 13, 1936 in Jerseyville to Elmer O. Looper and Lucille Waters Brown and they p...
Thimsen
Clara Lee Thimsen, 85, of Westminster, Md., died Jan. 14, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 2, 1938, she was the...
Ellis
Michael Ellis, 41, of Gillespie, died at his residence on Jan. 17, 2024. He was born Dec. 13, 1982 in Belleville, to Rodney Ellis and Janet (Knowles) Ellis. Michael loved football and enjoyed the...
Katich
Delores M. Katich, 96, of Wilsonville, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie, on Jan. 16, 2024. She was born April 20, 1927, in Benld to the late George Chiado and Mary Margherio...
Chura
Joyree H. Chura, 62, of Edwardsville, passed away at her residence in Edwardsville on Jan. 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 19, 1961 in Staunton, the...
Morrison
Gary Dean “Harvey” Morrison, 77, of Bunker Hill, passed away Jan. 13, 2024. He was born April 27, 1946 in Alton to the late Harry and Vera (Fr...
Leichsenring
Lloyd D. Leichsenring, 80 of Edwardsville, died at his residence in Edwardsville on Jan. 15, 2024, He was born on Saturday, April 3, 1943, in Hamel,...
Jines
William Joseph Jines, 92, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 19, 2024. He was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Sikeston, Mo. He was a retired after having worked in the...
Girdner
Jaclyn Lee Girdner, 44, of Benld, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 18, 2024 at 10:22 a.m. She was born Aug. 7, 1979, in St. Louis , Mo. to Edward Bruenning and Doris Gordon Olender....
Stahl
Terry Edward Stahl, 73, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Jan. 21, 2024. He was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Nimens, Ark. to Houston Stahl and Helen Faye (Gatis) Simmons. He was a truck driver. He...
Bonds
Linda Marie Bonds, 72, of Staunton, died at her residence in Staunton on Jan. 13, 2024. She was born Feb. 12, 1951 in Chester, Ill. the daughter to...
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)...
To You … With Love,
One complicated afternoon I drew aside from the hurried crowds and stood alone upon a quiet hill by Silver Lake. In those moments of silence I remember vividly the touch of the soft gentle breeze as...
Annual rivalry game name change
Jason Kirkendoll, who coached two years for Tim Kratochvil, has announced that the rivalry between Kincaid South Fork and Pawnee has been a fierce one all of their history. Kincaid Coach Jack Hanlon,...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage Licenses Timothy George Reinbold of Staunton, Cheryl Lynn Simpson of Staunton. John Stacy Ross of Brighton, Susan A. Weller of Brighton. Dissolutions Gary E. M. Zumwalt, of Staunton; Mary K....
Staunton Police Blotter
Jan. 13, 2024: Blake R. Laskach; Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 12, 2024: Cody J. Bof; Suspend revoked drivers license, In-state warrant Jan. 12, 2024: Vanessa M. Holcomb; Suspend revoked...
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...
Library donation
Pictured above in front row: Eden Schuster; Aria Heyen; and Merritt Chapman. Back row: Autumn Baugh; Mia Dunn; Corinne Bonstead; Director Steve...
St. Clare Center Food Pantry in Litchfield meets Victory Lane Challenge
Victory Lane Ford recently presented the St. Clare Center Food Pantry in Litchfield with a check for $5,000. The check was a matching gift that...
Concordia Hall Horse Races
On Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, the Staunton Sports Booster will be having horse races at Concordia Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first race is at 7 p.m.. It’s $10 in advance or $15 at the door. A...
