Articles from the September 20, 2023 edition
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'Wunderbar' for a successful
The Chamber of Commerce's event, Strassenfest, was a hit for the second year in a row. This was the City of Staunton's second year of hosting the...
The end of cash bail has arrived
By JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Beginning Monday, state courts in Illinois will be prohibited from jailing individuals who are accused – but not c...
Patton
John M. Patton, 68, of Springfield, Ill., died on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1955, in Staunton, to Peter J. and Rosemary A. Baumann Patton.... Full story
Gorenz
Irene Louise Gorenz, 94, of rural Alhambra, Ill., died on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Wednesday, April 10, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Pezdek)... Full story
Nutrition Center
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center 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...
Ribbon cutting ceremony for grand opening on Main Street of
On Thursday, Sept. 15, the new business and its members were welcomed on Staunton's Main Street by having a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the...
Mt. Olive blood drive
Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 1 - 6 p.m., there will be a Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Student Council at the Mt. Olive High School. It is located at the Gym on 804 West Main Street, Mt. Olive,...
SHS FFA competes in forestry career event
Sixteen members of the Staunton FFA Chapter competed in the Section 15 Forestry career development event on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Beaver Dam Park...
Local Sgt. meets President Joe Biden while stationed in Alaska
Sgt. Joseph M. Burdell of Litchfield, was stationed at Joint Base Elemendorf - Richardson, which is a United States military facility located in...
69th Ernst Reunion set for Sept. 24
The 69th Ernst Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2023 at the New Douglas Community Center, New Douglas, Ill. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a dish and a side dish with...
SHS Class of '73 will hold 50th reunion
The Staunton High School Class of 1973 50th year reunion is on Saturday, Sept. 30. They kick off the day at the Staunton Sportsman Club where you are invited to hang out, reminisce about the good...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriages Dustin ML. Blum, Palmyra; Anna E. Semar, Palmyra Logan Robert Cayce, Staunton; Ally Patricia Clay, Gillespie Michael William Ranger, Gillespie; Dominique Danielle Byots, Gillespie Quentin...
Southern Ill. Builders Association soliciting scholarship applications
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and have awarded 127 scholarships totaling approximately $238,400.00 SIBA solicits candidates for the SIBA Scholarships...
Bingo night at St. Paul UCC
Bingo night at Staunton's St. Paul UCC is Saturday, Oct. 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will begin at 6:30 p.m. Food is available for purchase and cash prizes will be awarded. The location is...
Staunton Fire Department Open House
The Staunton Volunteer Fire Departent will host an Open House at the Fire Station on Sunday, Sept. 24, Noon to 4 p.m. Also participating will be Mutual Aid Departments, ARCH (if not on a call),...
Staunton Police Blotter
Sept. 16, 2023: Elias, Bartles M.; Illegal Trans of Alcohol Sept. 16, 2023: Ordonez Cruz, Jose I.; Illegal Trans of Alcohol Sept. 16, 2023: Ordonez, Deloi O.; No Valid Drivers License, Failure to...
VFW Post 1241 QOH drawings
The VFW Post 1241 in Staunton is now selling QOH tickets. They will be holding a Queen of Hearts Drawing every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to help support Veteran Programs. The VFW Post 1241 is...
From Our Files
Issue of Sept. 16, 1998 The Village of Livingston held their Streetfest on Saturday. Staunton Fire Chief Rick Haase was one of three volunteer fire chiefs from across the country invited to...
A gathering of Staunton High School Homecoming Queens 1934-1986
In 1934, Staunton High School held their first Homecoming. In 1986, they celebrated 50-plus years of SHS Homecomings. Dedicated teachers went through...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler Regular readers of this column will attest to the fact that my summer has been defined by two words: home improvement. I was set to start the summer with a new storm door at the...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, April 5 , 1923 -- ONLY ONE DELIVERY AT PRESENT -- Owing to the fact that Al Davis, one of the efficient city mail carriers at the local post...
Support local business by ordering a pizza or apply for the job to give back to community
Little Italy's Pizza on Main Street has been a member of the Staunton Chamber of Commerce for years. Dana Kilduff has been the manager for the last...
Livingston Streetfest will be on Sept. 30
Everyone is invited to join in the fun during the Livingston Streetfest on Saturday, Sept. 30. Festivities will be located on Livingston Ave. and Downtown Main Street from noon until 10 p.m. that...
Illinois State Fair reports a nine-year attendance high
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois State Fair – a multi-million annual agriculture festival in Springfield – reported a nine-year attendance record thi...
