Articles from the June 21, 2023 edition
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Garden shed mural
The garden shed at Duda Park was recently updated as part of an art project with funds provided by the Illinois Art Council, Summer Youth Employment...
AEDs donated to Staunton sports teams
The Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund donated two automated external defibrillator (AED) devices to the Staunton High School Shooting Sports Team and the...
Staunton Fire Department 100 years old
On Feb. 2, 1923, the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department officially came into existence with a vote of the Staunton City Council. A 1923 REO fire...
Homecoming is this weekend
The Staunton firemen have put in a lot of time and effort into planning this coming weekend in Staunton. They have put together all the carnival rides, music, food, parade, and fireworks needed to...
Tow truck driver charged in Staunton man's death
A tow truck driver was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Friday, June 9, and accused of falling asleep at the wheel before a crash that killed an 82-year-old Staunton man. Charges allege that...
SFPD Chief's Award / Firefighter of the Year
Year Award Winner 2006 Lt. Danny Mosser 2007 Firefighter Jim Aljets 2008 Firefighter/Chaplain Nathan Meador 2009 Firefighter Ryan Ray 2010 Firefighter David Wells 2011 Firefighter Greg Birk 2012...
100 years of Staunton Fire Department incident responses
26/28/23 - Residential Fire – Dripp Residence, 215 East Olive 1924 16 07/01/34 - Commercial Fire - Creamery/Warehouse, South Union 1925 21 03/01/25 - Commercial Fire - Apartment/Pool Room, 3...
Looking Back
This week's Looking Back picture was taken in May of 1925 during construction of Staunton's reservoir. See Days Gone By for more d...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, December 25, 1975 -- Commentary on Looking Back photo -- In April of 1925, the city of Staunton began surveys of how best to supply the growing city with clean water. After studying the...
Region has endured some historic droughts
By Tom Emery This summer has been drier than normal in parts of the region. Fortunately, it’s nowhere close to the historic droughts that have hammered the region. One of the worst was in 1953-54, whe...
Ham radio operators field day
Ham radio operators from the Macoupin County Amateur Club will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. on Saturday until 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 and 25, at The Macoupin...
Beer
Bentley Eugene Beer passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Funeral services will be held at... Full story
Boulch
Winford Earl Boulch died June 9, 2023, in Portland, Ore., one day before he turned 91. Win was born June 10, 1932, to James and Lura Boulch in the township of Good Water, Mo. He married his wife,... Full story
Volunteers needed for Tour de Donut
The Tour De Donut is scheduled to return to Staunton on Saturday, July 8. This year marks 35 years for the event being staged in Staunton. Each year, as the plans for the race are developed to be...
City collector's report
The city collector’s report given at the most recent city council meeting included the following: Utility tax - M.J.M. Electric Cooperative $191.16; Southwestern Electric Cooperative $798.67; Hotel/Mo...
Memorials given to SEF
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following donors for memorials given in memory of Don Best: Dean Schulmeister, Sandy Compton, Cindy Rigoni, Judith Minkanic, Kathy & Jim...
Staunton Senior Citizens met
The members of the Staunton Senior Citizens sat down to a catered luncheon at 12 noon on June 15. The June 15 meeting was then called to order at 1 p.m. by President Gerri Cook. There were 25 people...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage licenses Samantha Marie Kahl, Gillespie; Scott Anthony Shardan, Gillespie Gabriell Faith Foster, Bunker Hill; Nathan James Krsul, Bunker Hill Court Brandon J. Edwards (25) of Staunton was...
Staunton Police Blotter
June 12, 2023: Jessika J. Leatherberry; Fraud, Theft Over $300; Forgery June 15, 2023: Lynne M. Goodwin; Criminal Trespass to Land June 16, 2023: Terry W. Tipler; Improper Lane Usage,Charge Amended...
Memorials to Staunton Sports Boosters
The Staunton Sports Booster would like to thank the following for memorials in the memory of Don Best: Tim & Julie Scheller, Mark & Katrina Sievers, Brian & Tami Kershaw, Louie & Cathy Crook, Greg &...
St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary drive-thru dinner
The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the third of six drive-thru dinners on Monday, July 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the Auxiliary’s scholarship fund. Dinners must be ordered by J...
SCC Women's Thursday League
Another great day at the Staunton Country Club for the women's league. The low gross was the team of Sue Stiegemeier and Karen Crosslin (41). The low net was the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Linda...
On SIUE's Dean's List for Spring 2023
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the names of students qualifying for the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or better a...
Graduates of Blackburn College
Alexander Jasper of Mt. Olive graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Social Science Education: History from Blackburn College during the institution's 154th...
