Articles from the April 27, 2022 edition
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Giaudrone
Morrie Giaudrone, 81, of Gillespie, Ill., died peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Morrie was born April 9, 1941, the son of Morris and Helen (Ferrari)... Full story
IDNR recommends halt to use of bird feeders, bird baths through May 31
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued updated public recommendations on Thursday regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) currently...
Macoupin County Historical Society meeting
The monthly meeting of the Macoupin County Historical Society will be held Monday, May 2nd, at 7 p.m. in the Ruyle Building on the Historical grounds in Carlinville, IL. The speaker for this month is...
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...
Youth group fundraiser
First United Methodist Church of Gillespie will be having a youth group fundraiser on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for a church van. They will be at Nature's Bliss, 104...
Softball girls win at Vandalia
The Staunton High School Lady Softball Bulldogs were in Vandalia on April 19 and defeated the Lady Vandals 10-4. After 3 innings, Staunton held a 6-3...
Bulldogs defeated Comets
The Staunton High School baseball team traveled to Vandalia on Tuesday, April 19. The Bulldogs lost this game in extra innings. They scored 2 in the...
Soccer girls win at Litchfield
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldog soccer team was in Litchfield on Thursday, April 21, and defeated the Panthers 5-1. Staunton 1 - 4 = 5 Litchfield 1 - 0 = 1 Goals by Staunton were by Lily Bruhn...
Boys 1st, Girls 3rd in Frosh/Soph Conference Meet at Piasa
Staunton Frosh/Soph boys and girls competed at a conference meet at Southwestern (Piasa) on Thursday, April 21. Teams were from Carlinville, Gillespie, Greenville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Pana,...
SHS Students of the Month for March
Two students were selected by the Staunton High School staff as the Students of the Month for March. The students who were honored are freshman...
Memorial bench ceremony at Mother Jones Monument
The Mt. Olive Union Miner's Cemetery Care Committee and supporters, including the Friends of Mother Jones Museum, will be placing a memorial bench...
Vehicle owners encouraged to sign up to receive online reminder notices for license plate sticker renewals
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging vehicle owners to go paperless and visit ilsos.gov to sign up for email reminder notices for license plate sticker renewals. “This is an e...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
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....
Mobile Drivers Unit at Benld Public Library
Secretary of State Jesse White’s Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. They will be offering the following services: Driver’s license ren...
Staunton Police Blotter
April 19, 2022: Jake M.Reiter; DisobeyedStop Sign April 19, 2022: Anthony J. Rowel Jr.; No Valid Registration. April 21, 2022: John P. Pehrson; No Valid Drivers License April 21, 2022: Melissa J....
Senior citizens held meeting
President Gerry Cook called the meeting to order on April 21. The 27 members in attendance said the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no visitors or new members. The M...
