Articles from the November 10, 2022 edition
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South Central Illinois Training & Innovation Center plans unveiled
"Today, we are laying the groundwork for helping people in Litchfield and the surrounding region meet their full potential and get the training they n...
Madison Communications collecting donations for food pantry and toy drive
During their Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the employees at Madison Communications were challenged to donate non-perishable...
Veterans Day service
American Legion Post 362 and VFW Post 1241 will be conducting a Veterans Day salute to all our veterans on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. It will be held on Main Street in front of the Veterans Memo-...
Zion youth Christmas trivia night this Friday
Zion Lutheran youth group will be sponsoring a Christmas Trivia Night with a dessert auction this Friday, Nov. 11, at Concordia Hall located at 709 S. Union Street in Staunton. The doors open at 6...
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Collecting warm winter clothing
On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Staunton High School Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes Hud- dle will be holding a "Warming Up Staunton" event at Duda Ace Hardware from 1-4 p.m. Members of the FCA will be on...
Zion's 8th grade volleyball players
Zion Lutheran School in Staunton honored their 8th grade volleyball players recently. Pictured are #17 Elsa Burenga, #2 Sophie Bond, #24 Livia...
Worden Library sidewalk project
The Worden Public Library was the recipient of a bequest from the estate of Robert Pieper. After much discussion, the Library Board of Trustees and staff decided that they would like to use these...
Secret Santa forms now available
The Staunton Lions Club Secret Santa forms are available for pickup at Bill's IGA, the Staunton Public Library, and His Service Station for anyone who is in need of help for Christmas with toys...
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...
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....
Staunton Police Blotter
Nov. 2, 2022: Andrew T. Zenner; In-State Warrant Nov. 3, 2022: Dana R. Gabriel; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration Nov. 3, 2022: Jordan D. Bishop; City Ordinance - Possess Drugs, Paraphernalia; City...
SHS Class of 1980 reunion planned
Since they missed their 40-year class reunion, and it has been a long time since they have been together, the SHS Class of 1980 is planning to celebrate 42 years. Staunton High School class of 1980...
5th grade champs
The 5th Grade Jr. Lady Bulldogs basketball team played in the Mascoutah Love Strong Tournament Nov. 5-6. They went 5-0 over the weekend and brought...
Looking Back Photograph
This week's Looking Back photo is from Lil Ashley's collection. It shows the north side of the 100 block of West Main Street, perhaps in the 1960s....
From Our Files
Issue of Nov. 6, 1997 The grand opening of His Service Station took place Nov. 3. The thrift store was located at 705 W. Pearl. Denise Hemphill, Terry Odorizzi and Wayne Bruhn Jr. were elected to the...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1975 -- RESIDENTS WANT AREA CLEANED UP -- A large number of visitors were present at the Staunton City Council meeting. The regular order of business was suspended to hear from...
The 11th hour
by Joseph Reagan The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. In...
Heise
Julia Ann Heise, 85, of Litchfield, Ill., died on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 24, 1937, in Litchfield, a daughter... Full story
Hankins
Michael Sean Hankins, 53, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. He was born Dec. 26, 1968, in Litchfield, to Leonard Hankins and Luva Peacock.... Full story
Hon
Diana J. Hon, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. She was born Oct. 29, 1937, in Success, Ark., to Wilford Sr. and Lucille Thompson. She married Gerald D. Hon,... Full story
Robinson
Mark W. Robinson, 47, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He was born Jan. 21, 1975, in Highland, a son of the late... Full story
Novak
Cleo M. Novak, 75, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. She was born March 3, 1947, in Granite City, to Maynard and Kittie (Reading) Ritchie. She married Joseph B.... Full story
Smith
Andrew Charles Smith, 56, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died in Mt. Olive on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He was born Feb. 28, 1966, in Staunton, to Richard and Viola (Agoras) Smith. He worked for Georgia Pacific and... Full story
Holiday Country Store
The Women’s Council of St. Michaels Catholic Church will be sponsoring a Holiday Country Store and a 50/50 drawing in the school gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from t...