Articles from the August 9, 2023 edition
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Main street buildings coming to an end
The two buildings on East Main Street that were slated for demolition months ago are now being torn down. While the front facades were still in place...
Party at the Park
The library hosted their annual party at the park on Thursday, Aug. 3 while celebrating the 113th birthday of the Staunton Public Library. The childre...
Staunton High School's band camp
It was a gloomy morning on Thursday, Aug. 3, for the Staunton High School's band camp. They had lost a day of practice on Wednesday, due to the rainy...
Staunton receives grant
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced on Friday the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public...
Deadline Friday to register for Ribfest
Friday, Aug. 18, is the final day anyone will be allowed to enter Staunton’s Ribfest. The actual competition will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Firemen’s Park in Staunton. Each team must be...
Lehman
Pauline Maxine Lehman, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Mo., a daughter to Ira Paul Roberts and Mary Lee Whitt Roberts. On... Full story
Winfree
Christopher D. Winfree, 29, of Bunker Hill, IL, died in Staunton, IL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 12:28 pm. He was born December 7, 1993, in Alton, IL to Chris D. Winfree & Laurie A. Eldridge... Full story
Reisinger
Debra Lynn Reisinger, 68, of Benld, IL, died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 4:30 pm. She was born August 14, 1954, in Litchfield, IL to Ray Turcol & Laura... Full story
Brown
Brenda Joyce Brown, 82, of Gillespie, IL, died at Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton, IL on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born March 15, 1941, in Winfield, MO to William Watts & Darlene Tayon... Full story
Coalson
Thomas Joseph Coalson November 14, 1953 - August 2, 2023 Thomas Joseph Coalson, age 69, originally of Livingston, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his residence in St.... Full story
Stanko
Francis “Frank” L. Stanko, 84, of Sherman, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. He was born October 2, 1938, in Williamson, IL, the son of George H. and Christine (Mo... Full story
Hamby
Mary Elizabeth (Lakin) Hamby January 21, 1935 ~ August 4, 2023 Mary Elizabeth Lakin Hamby, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on August 4, 2023 in Mt. Olive, Illinois. She... Full story
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage licenses Raymond Edward Crain, Farmersville; Tina Marie Wiser, Murphysboro Ashley Danielle Schmidt, Litchfield; Hank Abraham Greenwalt, Litchfield Justin Michael Sprinkel, Springfield;...
Staunton Police Blotter
July 31, 2023: Cheryl L. Gray; Speeding (Radar) Aug. 1, 2023: Tamla A. Beisner; Speeding (Radar) Aug. 3, 2023: Brendan E. Blakley; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Expired Registration Sticker Aug...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, February 22 , 1923 -- DON'T BORROW, SUBSCRIBE--Listen to this classic print-shop fable which is going the rounds. Once upon a time a nickel-nurser Sent his kid to borrow his neighbor's paper...
From Our Files
Issue of Aug. 5, 1998 The Livingston Homecoming was held over the weekend. A daughter was born to Mark and Connie (Lyday) Homeier of Livingston on June 25 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A daughter...
SHS Trap and Skeet teams wrapped up season
The Staunton High School Trap and Skeet Teams have completed their competition in the Illinois State High School Clay Target League's 2023 Spring...
More SHS Trap and Skeet teams
The 2023 Spring Season concluded with the Staunton Bulldogs Trap Team traveling to Mason, Michigan July 7th-9th to compete in the USA Clay Target...
SCC women's league
The women's SCC league had a great turnout last Wednesday, on Aug. 2. The women with the lowest gross was the team of Barb Augustine, Bev Kramer, and Sue Stiegemeier. There was a tie between the low...
Beach towels and Sweet Things are kittenball champs
The Annual Kittenball Tournament at Dorchester offered the usual brand of fun and excitement and ended with BeachTowels and Delaurent Sweet Things as this year’s champs. Dorchester Co-Rec scores: F...
Shriners Announce Holiday Fundraiser
The Staunton Elbon Shrine Club is proud to announce a new fundraiser this year. A Holiday Cash Raffle will give participants a chance at a $1,000 first-prize award. Second and third-place prizes of...
Anderson Hospital Auxiliary and medical staff award scholarships
Anderson Hospital Auxiliary and medical staff give back to the community through their scholarship programs they created for area students seeking...
Staunton Senior Citizen Meeting
The Aug. 3 meeting was called to order by the president, Gerri Cook, at 1 p.m. There were 23 members present with no visitors or new members attending. The previous minutes and the treasury report...
Lewis & Clark scholarship awards winners
Over 300 students from throughout the college’s district applied for scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. These scholarships provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, levels o...
