Articles from the November 17, 2021 edition
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America needs Trump – without Trump
By JIM NOWLAN The recent election of Republican Glenn Youngkin to be governor in Democratic stronghold Virginia displays emphatically that Trump conservatism fares better – without Trump. The c...
Cummings
Douglas R. Cummings, 54, of Staunton, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. He was born Dec. 28, 1966, in Staunton, the son of Peggy (Cummings) Easley and the late... Full story
Komnick
David E Komnick, 77, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. He was born Sept. 22, 1944, in Carlinville to Arthur Komnick and Marion (Eldred) Komnick. He marr... Full story
Cox
Glen R. "Buzzy" Cox, 88, of Benld, Ill., died at his residence on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. He was born July 19, 1933, in Litchfield, to Glen E. Cox and... Full story
Brown
Adam Louis Brown, 29, of Staunton, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. He was born July 31, 1992, in Litchfield,...
Neely
Vicki L. Neely, 65, of Mt. Clare, Ill., died at her residence on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. She was born May 14, 1956, in Alton, the daughter of the late James and Anna (Emery) Lafferty. She married Merle... Full story
Boston
June Marie Boston, 72, of Edwardsville, Ill., died at her residence on Saturday, April 18, 2020. She was born June 8, 1947, in Chicago to Donald William Powers and Eleanor Marjory (Whitehouse)... Full story
DuVall
Marilyn Mae DuVall, 90, was called home to our Lord on Oct. 18, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. Marilyn was born March 12, 1931, in Springfield, Ill., to... Full story
Diesselhorst
Sharon Diesselhorst, of Litchfield, Ill., formerly of Alhambra, died Thursday, Nov. 11, in HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield following a brave... Full story
Zion Festival of Trees on Dec. 4
Zion Lutheran School in Staunton is sponsoring a tree decorating contest and everyone is invited to compete. Rules are simple: You provide you own tree (any size but it must be artificial) and...
Thanksgiving services in Mt. Olive
Mt. Olive First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mt. Olive will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov. 21, in the 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. services; on Wednesday, Nov. 24, in the 5 p.m....
St. Michaels Women's Council Holiday Sale
The Women's Council of St. Michael’s Church will sponsor their Fall Holiday Sale on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. It is being held at St. Michael’s gym in conjunction with the special Chr...
To You … With Love,
I watched the small feather making its way in slow motion as it came to land on the other side of the road. In its descent, it lay softly in the wind currents, neither struggling for or against them...
Terrier basketball report
Nov. 8-11 - The Staunton Terriers returned to action last week with three tough games over four days. On Monday, SJHS welcomed Bunker Hill for a conference matchup. Fortunately, both squads came out...
Basketball Bulldogs schedule
The Staunton basketball Bulldogs open their 2021-22 season Monday, Nov. 22, at the Wesclin Tip-Off Classic. Their first game of regular season play will be Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Roxana. Their first...
Bulldogs at Weslin Tip-off Classic Monday
The Staunton Basketball Bulldogs will open their year at the Wesclin Tip-Off Classic on Monday, Nov. 22 when they are scheduled to play Nashville at 6 p.m. The 7:30 game Monday will have Wesclin vs....
Bowling
Concordia Tuesday Night Men JM Power Washing Svcs 34 R & B's 31 Luketich Arms 26 GPaMoose and the Boys 21 Greg Stein, 235, 257 & 676; Luketich Arms, 948 & 2763; Hank Fey, 235, 234 & 673. Tim...
Lady Bulldogs in Litchfield Tourney
The Staunton Lady Bulldogs will compete in the Litchfield Turkey Tournament being played on the Round-Robin format. The tournament opens Saturday, Nov. 20, with Nokomis vs. Southwestern at 1 p.m. and...
School Calendar
Nov. 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 1 - School Improvement Day (12:30 p.m. Dismissal) Dec. 22 - End of First Semester Dec.23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Holiday Jan. 4 - No School Teachers Institute Jan....
Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing act
After this year’s summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought conditions in the late fall, a...
Pancake, sausage, biscuit and gravy breakfast
The First United Methodist Church of Gillespie will hold a pancake, sausage, biscuit, and gravy breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 20. The breakfast will run from 7 to 11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall....
Public hearing at school board meeting
A public hearing will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the school library concerning the proposed Staunton CUSD #6 amended budget for fiscal year 2022. Public comments are invited at this...
Gillespie farmer crowned barbecue grand champion
By Tammie Sloup FarmWeek With a little nudge, Bill Heyen went from backyard barbecuer to a barbecue grand champion. The Gillespie resident often...
Know the signs of diabetes to get help you need
HSHS St. Francis Hospital and Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group are educating the community about diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month...
Pack-a-Sack program still needs monetary donations
The Pack-a-Sack weekend food program sponsored by St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton still needs monetary donations to continue the program that provides food on weekends for Staunton...
