Articles from the December 6, 2023 edition
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City Chamber member, Dave Cisler, awarded Staunton's 'Citizen of the Year' to 'Santa's Helper,' the late "Bill" Moser and Family
The 2023 Staunton 'Citizen of the Year' was awarded to the late “Bill” Moser of Staunton, Illinois. The award was presented to his wife, Ellen, and...
Staunton's Post Prom hosts Holiday Hustle 5K and Chamber of Commerce's Snack With Santa followed
To the many who served as sponsors for this year's Holiday Hustle 5K that 100 percent benefits the SHS Post Prom event, the community support is much...
Helfer
William O. “Bill” Helfer, 91, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. He was born April 12, 1932, in Hillsboro, the son to...
Schoen
Dawn Michelle Schoen, 47, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born July 18, 1976, in Jerseyville, Ill., to Calvin Bruce Greer and Jody Kay...
Dennis
Linda M. (Hammond) Dennis, 63, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie. She was born Dec. 5, 1959, in Alton, Ill., to John Hammond and...
Lewis
John Lewis, 79, of Holiday Shores, Ill., died on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at his residence in Holiday Shores. He was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Troy N.Y.,...
Wise
Jacqueline R. Wise, 71, of Mount Olive, Ill., died on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill. She was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Granite City, Ill., to Mary Carpenter Lipe....
Eickmeyer
Nancy Carole Eickmeyer, 90, of Mount Olive, Ill., died on Nov. 30, 2023, at Gillespie Health Care. She was born to Willie Layzenby Dennis and she married Norman Otto Eickmeyer. Nancy is survived by...
To You … With Love,
Once more the simplicity of the story of Christ rules the world. There are sideshow festivities hocking their wares near the footlights of the wide stage, but only one story lends its birthing cry to...
SHS Class of '70 informal reunion
The SHS Class of ‘70 is having an informal reunion on Dec. 9, 2023, at Mr. T’s. Come kick back and enjoy the nastalgic company. This get-together for the Class of ‘70 will start at 6 p.m. With it be...
Worden Public Library
The Worden Public Library will be offering free material concerning epilepsy on Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Robert Kellar, from the Epilepsy Foundation, will be here to answer any...
Nutrition Center
Reservations 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)...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Dissolutions Nicholas Dale Smith of Gillespie, Daphne L. A. Smith of Edwardsville Lisa Ann Boone of Virden, Robert A. Boone of Virden Holly A. Messerly of Bunker Hill, Rodney W. Messerly of Sawyervill...
Croatian group meets with local class at the MAC
The Macoupin Arts Collective (the MAC) hosted an international meeting between two art classes for senior citizens via Zoom on Nov. 9 at the studio...
Area Teams in T. Todt shootout vs. cancer Dec. 9 in Litchfield
By Tom Emery Several area high school basketball teams will participate in a sixteen-team shooutout to honor the legacy of a beloved area broadcaster. The fifth annual T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer even...
Knights of Columbus donates Coats for Kids
As part of the Knights of Columbus service program, “Coats for Kids,” the Staunton Council recently donated coats to the Staunton Public Schools Spr...
Staunton Police Blotter
Dec. 2, 2023: Matthew T. Mitchlear; In-State warrant Dec. 1, 2023: Emily R. McDonough; Speeding (Lidar) Nov. 30, 2023: Juvenile; Speeding (Lidar) Nov. 29, 2023: Jay A. Mason; Expired registration...
Annual Assessments meeting
The annual meeting of supervisor of assessments will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, 9:00 am, in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to assemble all assessors and...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler I live in a neighborhood where we are all part of an association. An association of what, you might ask. It’s an association of rules and regulations and bylaws and committees and a...
From Our Files
Issue of Dec. 2, 1998 Snack with Santa hosted more than 200 children. Approximately 250 carolers attended Sing Out Staunton held on Main Street for the lighting of Staunton’s new Christmas lights. A...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, June 28, 1923 -- LIVINGSTON MAN DROWNED FRIDAY -- Lost Life While Swimming in Reservoir -- Anton Korun of Livingston Friday afternoon at...
Rudolph was written by Illinois man
By Tom Emery Think Rudolph is a funny name for a reindeer? It could have been Reginald, Rollo, or Rodney. Eighty years ago, those were a few of the names considered for the red-nosed reindeer by...
IDOL subpoenas Steel Corporation
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has issued a subpoena to the U.S. Steel Corporation (US Steel) to investigate its compliance with the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification...
Zion Youth Group servant event
The youth group from Zion Lutheran Church gathered together for a servant event to aid our local community. Middle school and high school students...
Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus
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...
