Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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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 Memorial, located on Main Street. It was a sunny but brisk day. The sun fooled the cold only for so long, however, the sun was gleaming during the memorial service; almost in a way that innately assured to all in attendance that all of our loved ones were smiling down on us. Local veterans gave a 21-gun salute to all who have and are serving. A brief...
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 Saturday Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. there will be the official lighting of Duda Park. The newest attraction features many animated christmas lights, music and food will be available. Volunteers, helpers, and anyone who knows how to turn on lights are needed for the lighting of “Duda Park.” This year’s Holiday Walk is taking place on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4-8 p.m....
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 fencing will also be up soon. They are waiting until next spring to have the final painting on the court. In Correspondence, the city received a letter of resignation dated Nov. 9, 2023 from part time custodian, Lauri Ebersohl. Her last day of employment with the city is Nov. 22, 2023. In the Treasurer’s Report, City Treasurer Cindy Pirok, announced tha...
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 Lake. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office reports that they received a call in reference to theft and burglary at the at the Otter Lake South campground on Monday. The deputy that responded was informed that three different campers have been broke into and various items were taken. After reviewing surveillance video at the campground, a vehicle of...
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 this adults only event, the Staunton Soccer Club, SHS Girls Soccer and SHS Boys Soccer groups are having the doors at Concordia Hall open at 6 p.m and the event will start at 7 p.m. which will give those who come early, plenty of time to get aquainted and comfortable with the tiny, furry stars of the evening. There will be mouse races, mouse roulette...
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 fourth child of Adolph and Alma (Niemann) Monke. On Sept. 7, 1952, Roy married Dolores Droste of Mt. Olive. Roy and Dolores enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Dolores preceded him in death. On Dec. 4, 2005, Roy married Nina Stevenson of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and she preceded him in death. Roy was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt....
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 (Miller) Barnard. Brenda worked as a licensed practical nurse for 24 years before retiring. She loved gardening, plants and the outdoors and caring for her chickens and cats, she also loved spending time at the beach or the mountains. Brenda is survived by her husband and friend of 30 years, David A. Ramsey; her daughter, Jeana Lynn (Tim) Breivogel; and...
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, to Jess and Millie (Ingram) Anglin. He attended school at Clark Elementary and Jr. High Schools in East St. Louis until 8th grade. He married Dorothy Butler on June 7, 1963. They were married for 60 years. Jess loved fishing, camping, playing bingo, working on cars, and slots. Jess was loved by many for his good humor, laughs, jokes, and kindness....
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, 1926, in Litchfield, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Bilyeu) Griffith. She married Walter E. Miller on Nov. 14, 1953, at the Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork.Walter preceded her in death on June 6, 1996. Roberta was a homemaker and along with her husband Walter operated Miller Brothers Farm and Fertilizer in Walshville. She was a...
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 the evening of July 8, 2023, after a very recent cancer diagnosis and was surrounded by her loving family; son, John W. Hicks of Ball Ground, Ga.; son, Thomas A. Hicks of Atlanta, Ga.; and her absolute treasure of a granddaughter, Lauren Grace Hicks of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by her brother, Arthur Stirrat of Edwardsville, Ill. She was...
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 years. Isaiah was employed for 18 years as a senior delivery engineer for World Wide Technology based in St. Louis, Mo. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for technology led to the development of a desktop migration system that led to an entirely new business practice for WWT: CP Migrator, creating new jobs and launching careers impacting tens...
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 Zebrun on June 21, 1946, at the Orthodox Church in Benld. She preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 2011. William attended Illinois College in Jacksonville and Northwestern Dental School in Chicago. He first practiced dentistry in Barry, Ill., for five years. During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Air Force as a dentist stationed at the Tachikawa...
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 off at the scout building at 121 North elm Street, Staunton, until noon. If anyone would like to help sort and move the crates to Helping Hands feel free to show up anytime after 9 a.m. Thanks for all the support....
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 Nov. 13 will receive a Holiday Hustle t-shirt and swag bag. To register for the race or to be a virtual runner, go to www.SHSPostProm.com. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Staunton High School Post Prom....
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. 16, the library staff will have the cart of brand new children’s books out free for families to take a couple of new books home that night in hopes you will sit down after supper and read together. Reading is so important to our future. While you are at the library, we invite you all to look at our children’s reading kits near the desk. These are fun...
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 Station. All information is on the form. Please read it all, especially if you are new to the program. Our program is for Staunton residents that reside within the Staunton Fire Protection District. Staunton’s Lions Club President, Robin Stranimeier...
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 way to freedom the wind whispers a thousand names as we climb the hill of memory. A tribute breaks the silence with a volley of thunder, flags turn inward, bowing and keeping vigil where the hero’s lie. From the dim unknown, a tear touches the earth to water its pain. And so shall we remember the meaning of a free land, holding its liberty in the sac...
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 or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Bingo 10:30, Chili with Beans, All Meat Frank on Bun, Slaw, Applesauce Thursday, Nov. 16 - Beef and Noodles, Wheat Roll, Redskin...
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 event will have balloon artist, a face painter, punch and cookies, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the event, it is free to attend and open to all. If anyone has any questions, the number to contact is 618-920-6485....
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 money for the no-kill shelter. Participants enjoyed food, drink, friendships old and new, and took part in the large silent auction. The Benld Adopt-A-Pet organization thanks all who attended and the many merchants who made this evening possible. If you missed the event and wish to donate or adopt, visit their website at https://www....
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 fixings). Donations are received through Venmo @stauntonhelpinghands or to PO Box 111 in Staunton. The Rice Bowl Grant for $1215 was received in October from Catholic Relief Services. Funding for this grant is received through special donations during lent. The grant was through the Springfield Diocese, but local donations through St. Michael's...
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 36-year-old moratorium on nuclear construction. Instead, it creates a regulatory structure for the construction of small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. The bill limits the nameplate capacity of such reactors to 300 megawatts, about one-third the size of the smallest of the six existing nuclear power plants in Ill. It also requires the state to...
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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 estate career. Scott, a former veteran serving in Afghanistan, has completed his education and training to become Cisler & Associates newest broker. When asking Scott to describe his values and ambitions, Scott writes: “Small town work ethic with a big heart. From the cornfields of Illinois to the desert battlefield of Afghanistan, putting others’ nee...
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 the unlawful possession of controlled substance, being that on Aug. 18, 2023, said defendant knowingly and unlawfully possessed a substance containing methylphenidate, a controlled substance, other than as authorized in the controlled substance act. Alexander J. Worland (33) of Walshville, faces a felony charge for knowingly possessing less than...