Articles from the January 11, 2023 edition
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Winter sunrise
The sun rises over the Albrecht farm in rural Worden on Friday morning, making a pretty scene on a frosty winter morning....
By City to take bids for real estate
During the city council meeting on Monday night, the first reading was given of an ordi- nance that declares a parcel of land as surplus property and authorizes the city to sell the land and all...
Early CPR helps save lives as well as new strategy from area EMS
Millions saw Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapse from cardiac arrest earlier this week. “This was traumatic for everyone, especially Hamlin’s family and teammates but also for so many oth...
The Illinois National Guard to celebrate 300th year in 2023
On May 9, 1723 in the small village of Kaskaskia, Diron d' Artaguiette, the Inspector of Troops for the French Commandant, drilled the first militia...
Zarr
Helen Joan "Jody" Zarr, 86, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at her home. She was born on Feb. 8, 1936, in Shoal Creek Township to... Full story
Caldwell
Randall Herman Caldwell, 88, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. He was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Mattoon to Elwood Caldwell and Jessie Patrick Caldwell. He married Joy... Full story
Kern
Janice Marie Kern, 67, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born June 20, 1955, to William E. and Shirley Jean (Logsdon) Hopper. She... Full story
Meyer
William Steven Meyer, 75, of Hamel, Ill., passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. He was born Jan. 9, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of the late... Full story
Mriscin
Arthur Michael Mriscin, 57, of rural New Douglas, Ill., died as a result of an automobile accident near his home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. He was... Full story
Maedge
Helen M. Maedge, 95, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. She was born on March 5, 1927, in Hillsboro,... Full story
Clark
Flora L. "Flo" Clark, 96, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. She was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Mt.... Full story
Vaughn
Anita Mae Vaughn, 79, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Kenneth Neale Webb and... Full story
Knop
Knop Lindell D. Knop, 69, of Hillsboro, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Hillsboro. Lin was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Murphysboro, to... Full story
Oliphant
Charles "Chuck" Alan Oliphant of Livingston, Ill., died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Chuck was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Spencer, Ind., to Mary Catherine... Full story
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....
Charges against Worden man
Adam C. Orscheln, 33, of Worden, was charged last week with aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony, and resisting arrest. Court documents show that on Dec. 29 Orscheln allegedly struck Hamel Police...
Staunton Police Blotter
Jan. 4, 2023: Dakota G. Arndt; Suspend Revoked Drivers License, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Jan. 5, 2023: Candace L. Saathoff; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Suspend Revoked Drivers...
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...
Girl Scouts went caroling
The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois - Service Unit 107 went caroling at Heritage Health in Staunton on Dec.15....
Blood drive success
An American Red Cross Blood Drive was hosted at the Mt. Olive VFW on Thursday, Jan. 5, and was a great success. Potentially 105 lives will be saved from the selfless act of the 36 donors that...
Fence damaged
The fence along the property at 603 West Main Street in Staunton was damaged during the early morning hours of Dec. 31 and parts of the vehicle were...
Looking Back
This is a photo of the Staunton Public School Room 3 in the early 1900s. It is one of those old postcard pictures and was addressed to a Mrs. James...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, April 10, 1975 -- GOLDEN JUBILEE FOR ST. MICHAEL'S -- On Sunday. April 13, St. Michael's parish will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the present church which was constructed in 1924-25 and...
From Our Files
Issue of Jan. 8, 1998 R.P. Lumber announced that Bart Yakos is the new store manager for their new facility in Staunton. A son was born to John and Michelle Scroggins of Staunton on Jan. 5 at...
