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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With the flag blowing in the brisk wind, local veterans give a 21-gun salute to veterans in front of Staunton's Veterans Memorial on Friday. The salute was followed by Taps. Local Boy Scouts also showed their support during the brief ceremony....
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council waived the first reading and approved an ordinance amending Chapter 38, Article 2, Section (I) (1) of the city of Staunton Revised Code of Ordinances. This ordinance pertains to delinquent water bill accounts and affords the water user the right to a hearing, if the water user exercises his right to a hearing within three days of the date of service noted on the water shut off notice. If the delinquent user fails to demand a hearing within the three days, then water s...
Margie Cavanaugh of Staunton looks over the selection of Christmas items at the rummage sale held Friday and Saturday sponsored by the Staunton Cares service organization....
Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl was the winner on Election Day over Repub- lication challenger Jared DePoppe. Kahl had 9,621 votes to DePoppe's 8,203. Three of Staunton's four wards preferred DePoppe, but the county over- all voted for Kahl. The race for county treasurer was won by Republication candidate Lillian Amber McGartland who unseated Democratic incumbent Roger Anderson. The final count was 17,623 to 10,948. Staunton was solidly behind McGartland with her winning in all four wards. County Clerk and Recorder Pete Duncan was unopposed...
This Saturday, Nov. 19, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be collecting items for the annual Scouting for Food drive. All donations will go to the Staunton Food Pantry. Please set your donations out by 9 a.m. for collection. If you did not receive a bag and would like to donate, set your donation out where the scouts can see it. Donations may also be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the scout building located at 121 N. Elm Street in Staunton (white building behind Roosters). Thank you to all who support scouting and our local food...
The Joyful Noise Choir made up of Zion Lutheran School's 3rd through 8th graders sang during a recent Sunday morning service at Zion Lutheran Church....
Kathy Lee Schultz, 65, of Staunton, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. She was born Nov. 22, 1956, in Staunton, a daughter of Janet (Heinemeier) Schultz and the late John Louis Schultz She was employed as executive assistant to the president of Coastline Community College in Orange County, Calif., for 16 years. She then held the same position at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey for approximately 20 years. She is survived by her mother, Janet Schultz of Staunton; one sister, Tina (Steve) Goar of... Full story
Eugene M. Hildebrand, 93, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. He was born Sept. 17, 1929, in Carlinville to Kayo and Anna (Komnick) Hildebrand. He married Norma L. Jones on July 12, 1949, in Gillespie. He was a farmer. Eugene was a veteran of the U.S. Marines after having served during Korea. Eugene was a member of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gillespie and a former member of the Gillespie Elevator Board. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Cooper of Gillespie;... Full story
Elmer John Milcic, Jr., 89, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill. Elmer was born on Oct. 19, 1933, to Elmer Sr. and Mary (Yurkovich) Milcic. He married Jacquelyn Gill on Nov. 29, 1958, at the Ascension Catholic Church in Mt. Olive. Father Sanders officiated. He attended school in Mt. Olive. Elmer served in the United States Army. He was a self-employed plumber in Mt. Olive for many years. He was also a member of Ascension Catholic Church, now St. John Paul II.... Full story
Herman E. Smith, 85, died at his residence near Worden, Ill., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. He was born Oct. 15, 1937, in East St. Louis, a son of the late Don and Wilmoth (Swain) Smith. He married Janice Y. Radford on Dec. 17, 1955, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2008. He worked as a quality manager at Granite City Steel in Granite City for 43 years. He was a member of Worden Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Donna (Roger) Graves of Worden; one son, Brian (Rebecca)... Full story
Delores M. Naglich, 94, of Worden, Ill., died at Heritage Health in Staunton on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. She was born Sept. 11, 1928, in Worden, a daughter of the late Irwin and Alwine (Lueker) Emrich. She married Joe Naglich on July 18, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2014. She was employed as a clerk at Emrich Hardware Store in Worden for 30 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Worden. She is survived by her son, Gary Naglich of Worden who says, “She was the best mother a... Full story
William V. "Woody" Woodruff, 83, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. He was born July 16, 1939, in Gillespie to Wayne Woodruff and Ellen Heyen Davidson. He married Janice Ward on March 18, 2002, in Memphis, Tenn. She preceded him in death on Oct. 7, 2019. He was a retired truck driver. William was a member of the of the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Gillespie Lions Club, Gillespie Bass Club and VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie. He enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, fishing, playing cards,... Full story
Nancy Pearl Potter, 90, of New Douglas, Ill., passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, at her son's house surrounded by her children. She was born September 12, 1932, in Cado, Okla., to Matthew "Pete" and Mattie (Vincent) Hogan. She was married to Clifford Potter of St. Louis on Aug. 1, 1953, in Durant, Okla., and he passed away on March 2, 1989. Nancy was employed as a CNA with Heritage Health in Staunton for many years. She was also a member of the New Douglas Senior's club, attended New Douglas Baptist... Full story
James L. "Sonny" Sandretto, 91, of Gillespie, Ill, died at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. He was born Nov. 2, 1931, in Gillespie to James and Mamie (Pianfetti) Sandretto. He married Rosalie Genetti, and she survives. He was retired after having been a senior systems analyst for McDonnell Douglas. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army after having served during Korea. He was a member of the 3rd Degree K of C of Gillespie, VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, CFU. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He is survived by his wife... Full story
St. Paul UCC in Staunton is sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The event will feature a rummage sale with a wide variety of items, including Christmas decorations. A Christmas bake sale will include cakes, pies, breads, candy and Christmas cookie trays. Several vendors will be set up selling hand-crafted items including jewelry, 18” doll clothes and home decorating items. A special shopping space is available where kids can shop for inexpensive gifts for parents, g...
By Jillian McLaughlin, Staunton FFA Chapter Reporter The Staunton FFA's agriculture sales team competed at the district competition on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Brant Consolidated Global Headquarters in Springfield, where they advanced to state and are now one of the top 15 teams in the state of Illinois. The team competed in multiple categories including a team sales presentation, a general sales knowledge exam, and an individual sales presentation. The team was very successful at the district...
The Holiday Hustle will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3. All participants signed up by Nov. 14 will receive an event T-shirt and swag bag. To register for the race and for more details, go to www.shspostprom.com. All proceeds benefit the SHS Post Prom event....
Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive is hosting a community Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Pastor Nancy Hubert will be leading the service. The offering will go to the Mt. Olive Care Center. Refreshments will be served following the service. The community is invited to come together in thanksgiving for all of God’s blessings....
The Staunton FFA will sponsor their Stuff-a-Bus campaign on Saturday, Dec. 3. A bus will be parked at Duda Ace Hardware on the corner of Main Street and Route 4 in Staunton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Everyone is invited to get involved in this project designed to help make the holidays better for those in need in our community. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food items, new unused bedding, and/or unwrapped toys to help the FFA Stuff-a-Bus full of Christmas cheer....
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 this country store and 50/50 drawing will go to the various charitable activities sponsored by the Women's Council. The activity is being held in conjunction with Staunton’s Christmas Walk and tree lighting which will be held Friday evening, Dec. 2, to kick off the Christmas shopping season in Staunton....
Marriage licenses Seth Andrew Luebbert, Piasa; Tessa Christine Cameron, Piasa Wayman Riley Meredith, Modesto; Robyn Joyce Jolly, Modesto Larry L. Sharp, Carlinville; Deborah L. Wilson, Carlinville Kendall Wayne Crawford, Raymond; Ashley Nicole Hart, Waggoner Marshall Perry Simmons, Carlinville; Nitarae Page Guyer, Carlinville Divorces Troy Wayne Bruhn, Staunton; Riley Kristen Bruhn, Staunton Renee Suzanne Doty, Benld; Joshua Jodean Doty, Kewanee Court • Ryan T. Lindgens, 33, of Mt. Olive, faces felony charges of criminal trespass to a r...
Nov. 7, 2022: Christian K. Tesreau; In-State Warrant Nov. 7, 2022: Ashley A. Craine; In-State Warrant Nov. 9, 2022: Juvenile; Minor Possess Vape, City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by a Minor Nov. 9, 2022: Juvenile; Minor Possess Vape; City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by a Minor Nov. 9, 2022: Juvenile; Minor Possess Vape, City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by a Minor Nov. 10, 2022: Jessie C Bates; Possession of Drug Equipment Nov. 11, 2022: Crystal D. Hoffman; Domestic Trouble, Driving Under the Influence Alcohol, Aggravated Assault,...
Carlinville resident Ashley Bottoms, age 33, pled not guilty on Thursday to the charges filed against her involving the death of 3-year-old Hunter Drew. She is seeking a jury trial. Bottoms was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering the life of a child causing death on Oct. 20 when Bottoms threw 3-year-old Hunter Drew while breaking up a fight between two juveniles. Hunter's head hit a ledge and he died from his injuries while Bottoms allegedly drove around for more than three hours without seeking medical attention. Bottoms is...
St. Paul UCC in Staunton is hosting a trivia night and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Concordia Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play commences at 6:30. The cost is $15 per person for teams up to eight people. Mulligans will be available for purchase and other activities include a 50/50 drawing, raffles for a 42-inch smart TV and a Michael Kors purse and cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Register your team by calling the church office at 618-635-2386 or email [email protected]. All proceeds help continue the outreach ministries...
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 and/or food certificates. All information is on the form. Please read it carefully and fill in all the necessary information....