Articles from the November 30, 2022 edition
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Decorating Duda Park
Lynn and Nancy Neuhaus hang greenery and lights around the gazebo at Duda Park on Monday morning. A decorating crew was on hand to get the park ready...
Christmas in Staunton is this weekend
The highlight of Christmas in Staunton is the debut of Christ- mas in the Park, including 45 lighted and animated displays in Duda Park. These special displays have been provided by the city along...
Berg appointed to council, Ward 2
During Monday night’s city council meeting, a resolu- tion was approved appointing Kristy Berg to the position of Ward 2 alderman for the city of Staunton. This followed the recent resignation of R...
Community Christmas concert
The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. The concert will feature the Community Christmas...
Clemency hearing for the murderer of 16-year-old girl
Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced on Monday, Nov. 21, that he, along with former State's Attorney Ed Rees and former State's Attorney Vince Moreth, had filed documents oppo...
Macoupin County is finalist in election excellence program
Macoupin County is a finalist in the nonpartisan U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence inaugural cohort of Centers for Election Excellence, a recognition that Macoupin County is committed to...
Wright
Geraldine Ann Wright, 81, of Benld, Ill., died at her residence on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. She was born June 22, 1941, in Carlinville to Charles and Frances (Turigliatto) Norbent. She married Andrew... Full story
Gregory
Roleen B. Gregory, 94, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. She was born July 28, 1928, in Mt. Olive, to Henry Louis and Bertha Marie (Schwing) Gehner. She married... Full story
Chestnut
Sarah Margaret Chestnut, 96, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. She was born April 3, 1926, in Alton, to Bijah and Anna Catherine (Hausman) Hodge. She was... Full story
Pulley
Penny Marie (Crowder) Pulley, 65, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Community Hospital of Staunton. Penny was born Nov.... Full story
Weichbrodt
Gayle Marlene Weichbrodt, 76, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. She was born May 15, 1946, in Alton to Robert and Ruth Joyce... Full story
Lilley
Gary Ray Lilley, 71, of Livingston, Ill., died on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland. He was born on Feb. 13, 1951, in... Full story
Sherman
Betty Ann Sherman, 70, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. She was born Oct. 18, 1952, in Litchfield, to Lawrence and Minette (Harms) Enrici. She married Robert Dale... Full story
Barnes service
Luther Dean Barnes, 92, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Visitation will be on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A memorial service... Full story
Blackburn College new inductees into honors society chapters
A local Blackburn College student has been inducted into the College's honors society chapters. Cody Newcomb of Staunton was one of 14 Blackburn students celebrated for their exceptional academic...
Veterans assistance to be in Benld
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township office. He will be...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage licenses Steven Jay Johnson, Hettick; Aletitia Renee Cornman, Hettick Jessica Ross, Gillespie; Justin Thornhill, Gillespie Divorces Pamela J. Shanner, Carlinville; William R. Shanner,...
School holiday concerts
The Staunton School District choral department will present their holiday concert from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Fifth grade through high school will be performing this special Concert in the...
Post Prom Holiday Hustle
The Post Prom Committee is hosting the Holiday Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run or a virtual race this Saturday, Dec. 3. This fundraiser is being held in conjunction with the Christmas in Staunton...
Staunton Police Blotter
Nov. 23, 2022: Gregory S. Rothe; In-State Warrant Nov. 26, 2022: Amber J. Bennington; All Other Disorderly Conduct...
Girl Scouts to host Holiday Trivia Night
Girl Scout Troop 6106 will be hosting family friendly holiday trivia night in the Staunton School District's multipurpose room on Saturday, Dec. 10. Troop 6106 are seniors in high school from...
Looking Back Photo
This week's Looking Back photo shows Kozie's Tavern located at 321 W. Main Street in Staunton. The business was owned by Loretta Kozemczak and her...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, March 13, 1975 -- DIPPING INTO OLD MAN MOSES' BUCKET --It may be quite possible a large number of the present residents of Staunton and vicinity are not aware of how this area was settled....
From Our Files
Issue of Nov. 27, 1997 Trista Frioli and Shannon Brown were married Oct. 4 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Adolph C. Wolf (90) of Staunton died Nov. 20 at Community Memorial Hospital. Donald C. Kotzman (63) of...