Articles from the November 15, 2023 edition
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Veteran's Memorial Service is dedicated to WWII soldier
Even the flag in the back was at full-attention on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the Memorial Service that was held in front of Staunton's Veterans...
Chamber of Commerce presents: Staunton's Seasonal Spectacular and park lighting
Saturday Nov. 25, 2023. The Staunton Chamber of Commerce along with the City of Staunton is proud to present the 2023 edition of the “Staunton Seasonal Spectacular.” Beginning our festivities on S...
Council accepts and authorizes a $150,000-plus bid for Main Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, Alderman Terry Tiplet announced that the Pickleball court concrete is finished. The temporary striping is on, and the net is up. The...
Macoupin Co. spots vehicle to look out for Otter Lake break-ins suspects
By Benjamin Cox The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office is on the look out for a suspect vehicle connected to a group of break-ins at campers on Otter...
Mouse Races to benefit 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...
Monke
Roy Louis Monke, 95, died on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Mt. Olive, Ill. He was born on Aug. 9, 1928, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, the...
Ramsey
Brenda Sue Ramsey, 67, of Staunton, died suddenly at her home in Indiana on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. She was the daughter of Bernard and Shirley...
Anglin
Jess R. Anglin Sr., 80, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the home of his daughter with his family by his side. Jess was born in East St. Louis, Ill., on Sept. 18, 1943,...
Miller
Roberta Delilah Miller, 97, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Staunton Health and Rehab in Staunton. She was born on Aug. 4,...
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...
Hardt
Isaiah Samuel Hardt, 38, of Springfield, Mo., died on Nov. 5, 2023. He was the son of Edwin and Kathy Hardt of Litchfield. He married Julie Early of Springfield, Mo., and they were married for nine...
Stinnett
Dr. William Ray Stinnett, 100, of Carlinville, Ill., died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Benld, to James and Pearl (Trioni) Stinnett. William married Olga...
Staunton Boy Scout Troop 8034 gathering up food
Staunton Boy Scout Troop 8034 will be picking up food items on Nov. 18, 2023 starting at 9 a.m. Please have your bag(s) and/or boxes on your front porch by 9 a.m. If you wish, items may be dropped...
Post Prom Hustle Run 5K
A 5K and one mile fun run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, in conjunction with the holiday walk in downtown Staunton. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street. Participants who registered by...
Library Happenings by Julie Jarman
Happy Fall everyone. Family Reading Night is Thursday, Nov. 16 The week of Nov. 13, the library will be handing out grab bags to the young people as a way to celebrate this date. On Thursday, Nov....
Lions Club Secret Santa program
Lions Club Secret Santa Program is set for Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Staunton Public Library. The forms to fill out are at the Bill’s IGA, Staunton Public Library, and His Service...
To You … With Love,
White marble stones glisten in the power of the sun as it edges its way into the heavens, quietly saluting the resting place of hero’s. The sound of taps lingers in the forests of the mind. In our...
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...
Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus
On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. the Livingston Senior Citizen Center located at 601 Livingston Avenue, in Livingston, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The...
27th Annual Benld Adopt-A-Pet trivia
At the 27th annual Benld Adopt-A-Pet trivia night on Saturday, Nov. 4, 33 tables were filled with trivia buffs. The event was a huge success raising...
Staunton Helping Hands Center Oct. Recap
The Staunton Helping Hands Center is gearing up for the Holidays. The SHHC is currently seeking donations of $25 that will sponsor the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for local families (turkey and the...
Proposal approved to develop new nuclear power generation in Ill.
Lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal that would allow companies to develop new nuclear power generation in Illinois for the first time since 1987. House Bill 2473 does not entirely lift the...
Cisler and Associates Real Estate Inc announces Kim Banovz as their newest team member
Kim Banovz brings an impressive background of financial and accounting knowledge and experience spanning over 20 years. Her accomplished career began...
Cisler and Associates Real Estate Inc announces Scott Schardan as their newest team member
Scott Schardan joins the Real Estate team at Cisler Real Estate. Dave Cisler, Managing Broker, is excited to work with Scott in pursuing his real...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriages George Matthew Clark of Auburn, Dawn M. clark of Golden Danika Lynn Pratt of Girard, Zachary William Lovely of Girard Court Brittany J. Smith (27 ) of Greenfield, faces a felony charge for...
