Articles from the November 22, 2023 edition
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Local Troop and Pack 34 hold Scout for Food event
The Staunton Boy Scout Troop 34 and Cub Scout Pack 34 collected and sorted food bags at the Boy Scout building for the Staunton Food Pantry during...
Adopt-A-Pet's trivia night recorded record numbers
On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Benld Adopt-A-Pet held their 27th annual Trivia Night and had a record number of trivia players in attendance. This was...
Duda Park Lighting
On Saturday, Nov. 25, Staunton will do its official lighting on "Small Business Saturday" at 5 p.m. It is the perfect seasonal warm-up as Christmas caroling, Christmas lights and cold weather start...
SHS raising money in 5K
On Saturday, Dec. 2, in conjunction with the Holiday Walk in downtown Staunton, a 5K and one mile race will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street. Those who registered by Nov. 13 will receive a Holiday...
Let's Talk Turkey
It should not come as a surprise to learn that Americans frequent the turkey train to gravy town every Thanksgiving. In 2021, 5.1 billion pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S. and the average Ame...
Ill. department takes action against Hienz Funeral Home in Carlinville
Following the investigation of the Heinz Funeral Home and Family Care Cremations in Carlinville, the state has revoked the license of owner Albert Heinz. The Ill. Department of Financial and...
Carlinville police officer opens fire on suspect
The ISP is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday evening on Nov. 19. According to a statement from the ISP, they were called to the parking lot of the Carlinville Area...
Bloemker
Dennis James Bloemker, 72, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 24, 1951, in Staunton, to Elton...
Rine
Paul Dean Rine, 87, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. He was born on April 2,1936, in St. Louis, Mo., to Floyd Rine and Verna (Hicks) Rine....
Holman
Kevin L. Holman, 68, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. He was born Sept. 23, 1955, in Alton, to Ralph Holman and Virginia Epps Holman....
Behme
Brian S. Behme, 64, of Worden, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 26, 1959, in Staunton, the son of Lloyd H. and Mildred P. (Owens) Behme. He was formerly...
VanHooser
Kathryn Y. VanHooser, 73, of Litchfield, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. She was born June 19, 1950, in Highland, to Edward Moore and Harriett Hayman Moore. She was a...
Rosenthal
Judith Marie Rosenthal, 91, died on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. Judith was born on July 25, 1932, in Livingston, the first child of Harris...
Dobrinich
Damian P. Dobrinich, 58, of Staunton, Ill., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, near Fillmore. He was born Nov. 22, 1964, a son of the late Nicholas Joseph...
Trigg
William “Bill” Charles Trigg, 71, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. He was born in St. Louis on May 28, 1952, to William F. Tri...
To You … With Love,
The Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving comes, I run away to yesterday, where everything was so simple and so free. Thanksgiving was just one more day for chicken, because chicken was what roosted in the...
DCFS honors adoptive parents during Adoption Awareness Month
Nov. is Adoption Awareness Month, and the Ill. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is celebrating the lifelong commitment of thousands of families across the state who have opened their...
Zion Lutheran's Better Together Dinner
On Nov. 12, 2023, the Better Together Dinner was held at the Zion Lutheran Church and School. The Program of the event was as follows: Welcome,...
Nutrition Center
Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Oven Roasted Turkey and Dressing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberries, Pumpkin Squares Thursday, Nov. 23 - CLOSED/HOLIDAY Friday, Nov. 24 - CLOSED/HOLIDAY Monday,...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage Licenses Brice David Mullen of Carlinville, Dora Elizabeth Hammann of Carlinville Terry Gene Jensen of Staunton, Noppawan Laochaijaroenpon of Staunton Jeffrey Cecil Denney of Girard, Ellen...
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 the festivities on Satur...
Elbon Shrine Club Makes Hospital Donations
The Elbon Shrine Club is very grateful for the support of the local communities. Again, this year the paper drive was a success collecting just over...
Boosters Pizza Night to benefit school band
The Staunton Band Boosters is partnering with Little Italy's Pizza for a fundraiser night. On Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Staunton Band Boosters will receive a percentage of pizza...
St. Paul Christmas Concert
The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. This year's concert will feature the...
Staunton Police Blotter
Nov. 16, 2023: Laura L. Higdon; Speeding (Radar) Nov. 15, 2023: Denise E. Wisley; Speeding (Radar)...
