Articles from the October 25, 2023 edition
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SHS Seniors take and leave the field as a 'Band of Bulldogs' one last final time
The Staunton/BH Bulldogs lost their final game of the season Friday, Oct. 20, when Pana came to Staunton and outscored the Bulldogs 19 - 13. The...
Macoupin County's CEO Fall Formal
Now presenting this year’s CEO class business: Macoupin County's CEO Fall Formal. CEO is a unique opportunity for high school seniors who want to implement entrepreneurship into their lives. As one...
Lion's Club Halloween Parade
The Staunton Lion's Club Halloween Parade will begin Monday, Oct. 30. Everyone will meet at the Staunton Band Shelter behind the Library on Pearl Street at 5:40 p.m. Lining up for the parade will...
Mouse Races to benefit local soccer programs
On Nov. 18, 2023, Staunton Concordia Hall, located at 709 S. Union Street of Staunton, will be hosting a slew of mouse-themed events dedicated to raising moneyfor the Staunton soccer programs. For...
The council approved the 2022-23 Annual Financial Audit for the City of Staunton
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council agreed to pay an Invoice to Southwestern Illinois College for Police Academy Training for newly hired police officers, Aus...
School district gets Financial Recognition
The Board of Education was excited to spotlight the junior high baseball team on their third place state finish and the sectional qualifiers for the high school golf team. Congratulations to these...
Trunk or Treat event at CHS
Community Hospital of Staunton employees and local businesses will be having a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the hospital's north parking lot. You're invited to stop in...
Hicks
July 20, 1935 ~ July 08, 2023 From the family of Grace Hicks: Grace Stirrat Hicks, 87, of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away peacefully at her residence...
Marsala
Rachel Lee Marsala, 38, of Irving, Ill., died in Litchfield on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. She was born Sept. 9, 1985, in Breese, to David A. Simpson and Trena Lee Dodson Statler. She married Derek...
Ismari
Karon L. Ismari, 81, of rural Worden, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born on Aug. 17, 1942, in Staunton, Ill., to Vincent and Laura Cailotto...
Yarnik
Arthur H. Yarnik Jr., 89, of Staunton, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. He was born on Nov. 25, 1933, in...
Presnell
Ronald G. Presnell, 67, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. He was born Jan. 25, 1956, in Litchfield, to Donald Presnell and Gloria Perry Presnell. He married Rachel...
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...
Attention: seniors 55 and older
Enjoy fellowship and bingo with the senior citizens of Staunton twice a month on the first and third Thursday's. The Oct. 19, 2023 meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by President, Gerri Cook. The...
• CEO Formal
RSVP information can be found at the bottom of the invitation, and checks can be made to Macoupin County CEO. Also, our Venmo tag is @MacoupinCEO. Hope to see everyone there -CEO class of...
Sending Birthday wishes
If anyone sees this pretty lady this week, wish her a "Happy 50th Birthday, Kendall Frank." Love, Mom and Dad....
Burn day reminder
A reminder to local residents that yard waste burn days changed on Oct. 15. From Oct. 15 through Dec. 15, residents are allowed to burn every day, however, this is strictly for yard waste only, no...
Duda Park Lighting
On Saturday, Nov. 25, Staunton will do its official lighting on "Small Business Saturday" at 5 p.m. It is the perfect seasonal warm-up as christmas caroling, Christmas liights and cold weather start...
Veterans Assistance Commission to be in Benld
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be able...
Staunton FFA Competes in Agronomy Contest
By Brianna Kruse, Staunton FFA Chapter Officer The Staunton FFA chapter competed in the Section 15 Agronomy career development event at Highland High...
Post Prom to raise 'fun run' money
A 5K and 1 mile fun run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in conjuction witht the holiday walk in downtown Staunton. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street. Particiapants registered...
Staunton Police Blotter
Oct. 21, 2023 - Rowan M. Cook: In-State warrant. Oct. 16, 2023 - Frannie M. Combs: No valid driver’s license, In-State warrant....
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriages Heather Jayne Pochek of Jerseyville, Jeffrey Brian Cherry of Jerseyville Anastasia Marie Dufner of Girard, Matthew Jacob Pille of Staunton Chloe Caroline Tilford, of Louisville, Ky., Dustin...
Class of '78 held their 45-year reunion at Rooster's Pub
The Class of 1978 had their 45-Year Reunion at Rooster's in Staunton on Oct. 14, 2023. In the picture directly to the left, from (L to R), starting...
Macoupin County Adopt-A-Pet, Benld
“A non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.”At this time our shelter is in critical need of the following items: Purina Puppy Chow Complete; Purina Kitten Chow Complete; Purina Cat Chow Complete; Soft...
