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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–Capitol News Illinois In the wake of Friday night storms that left six dead at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, a disaster proclamation was issued Monday for 28 counties in southern and central Illinois. The proclamation will bring personnel or equipment from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to assist with storm recovery. "My administration is committed to standing with Edwardsville and all of the surrounding communities affected in every aspect of the immediate recovery, as well a...
Lorraine Jackson of Benld died last Wednesday at the age of 88, but her passion for finding loving homes for homeless dogs and cats will live on through the organization she founded–Benld Adopt-A-Pet. The no-kill animal shelter located in Benld was started by Lorraine and her husband Marvin Little in 1983. They worked to find homes for abandoned animals in their community by taking in strays at their home. They built the original shelter and dog runs out of their own funds. That building w...
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Helfer of Staunton were reunited with their lost dog, Chico, thanks to two Staunton High School students. Lilly Burke and Blake Moore found the little dog and took him to the Staunton Police Department where they were told that Bill Helfer had been looking for his missing dog. Lilly and Blake took Chico to the Helfer home to return him to his owners. The Helfers were so thankful and overwhelmed with the kindness of the young people. Bill Helfer and Chico later met with the two...
Madison Communications sponsored the Community Hope Center's Christmas Toy Drive once again this year. The new and unwrapped toys for girls and boys ages 0-12 were collected from the middle of October through the first week of December. Madison was very pleased with the outcome of the toy drive and thanks all those who took the time to donate. The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to the local communities....
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program and the IAA Foundation along with the Illinois Farm Bureau® have released the names of the 2021-2022 Teacher Grant Winners. John Davin and Maggie McCalla of Staunton High School have been awarded grants for the projects: STEM in Agriculture and Turning the Paige. The mission of the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program is to bring accurate and authentic agricultural information to the student in grades PreK-12 across Illinois. “Each year our teacher grant program is very co...
Benld Adopt-A-Pet, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Benld has now begun its Tree of Hope campaign 2021. This is the shelter's largest fund-raising event of the year, and they ask that you give your utmost consideration to making them one of your charities of choice this year as they continue their efforts to overcome the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They truly do need you now more than ever. Benld Adopt-A-Pet was founded in 1983 as a not-for-profit organization and, as space permits, they accept companion animals and...
Benld Adopt-A-Pet's shelter at 807 Stewart in Benld is open Wednesday through Monday, except holidays, by appointment. Please call 217-835-2538....
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) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Dec. 15 - Chili, All-Meat Frank on Bun*, Slaw, Pineapple, Brownie Thursday, Dec. 16 - Chicken and Noodles, Tomato Salad, Mixed Fruit, Dessert Bar Friday, Dec. 17 - Birthda...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage licenses Taylor Dianne Honnies, Staunton; Zachary Anthony Rhodes, Staunton. Trevor Allen Hebert, Springfield; Megan Jo Weidner, Springfield. Divorce Randy L. Wartenbe, Mt. Olive; Heather E. Wartenbe, Mt. Olive. Court • James J. Chapman, 49, Carlinville, faces charges of violation of an order of protection from an incident on Nov. 27. • Justin Jon...
After implementation of a streamlined process for FOID renewals and the hiring of additional Firearms Eligibility Analyst Trainees, the Illinois State Police (ISP) announces great progress in the processing of FOID renewals. The ISP Firearms Services Bureau is currently processing FOID renewal applications in 38 calendar days. Statutory mandate requires FOID renewal applications to be processed within 60 business days. The FOID renewal backlog reached 138,722 in November 2020, 28,648 in September 2021, and is currently down to 7,800. “The I...
Dec. 6, 2021: Casey M. Roach; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Dec. 7, 2021: Armando D. Aragon-Ayuzo; Only One Red Taillight, No Valid Drivers License, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol Liquor Dec. 8, 2021: Andrew T. Zenner; In-State Warrant...
On Jan. 12 from 3-4 p.m. the U of I Extension will present a webinar on dealing with winter wildlife damage. Wildlife can be fun to watch, but wild animals can also be very destructive to the home landscape. Join University of Illinois Extension’s Good Growing team to learn about six mammals that may be causing damage to your yard or garden this winter and some tips to help protect your landscape. In this session we will discuss deer, rabbits, racoons, squirrels, voles, and mice. Register online: https://exten sion.illinois....
University of Illinois Extension will be offering the state mandated certified food protection managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager during hours of operation. Certificates need renewal every five years and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam. The two-day course will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Macoupin County Extension Office in Carlinville, located at #60 Carlinville...
Anthony and Donna Bagaglio were erroneously listed as being delinquent. Parcel # 01-003-294-00 was sold and they are no longer the owners. Roger Anderson, Macoupin County Treasurer...
Eric and Rebecca Bohlen of rural Staunton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married at New Hope Church in Paris, Ill., on Dec. 18, 1971. They are the parents of seven children: Patricia, Dennis (Amy), Erik (Sandra), Ryan, Andria (Mark), Sarah (Kyle), and Drue (Allissa). Grandchildren are David (Kira), Reese, Mark, Riley, Anna and Madison. An open house for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18. Feel free to drop by between 2 and 4 p.m. at their home. Cards...
Issue of Dec. 12, 1996 John R. Scraper (72) of Livingston died Dec. 4 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Hilda M. Best (88) of Prairietown died Dec. 6 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. Michael Boston (94) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 6 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Maynard Leroy Scheller (94) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 8 at Heritage Manor In Litchfield. Issue of Dec. 13, 2006 The city arranged for residents to dispose of tree limbs at the lagoons. They also will pick up stacked limbs left near the road. A daughter was born to K...
Thursday, September 29, 1966 -- FINALIST FOR U OF I HOMECOMING QUEEN -- Miss Donna Yakos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yakos of Staunton, a junior student at the University of Illinois, Urbana, has been named as one of the ten finalists in the 56th annual U of I homecoming queen contest. The finalists were picked from a field of more than 70 contestants, the preliminary judging being held last week. The queen and the members of her court will be chosen by a vote of the faculty and students next Tuesday and Wednesday. The young lady receiving...
The Star-Times would like to share your old photographs with our readers. We are looking for local landmarks, events, organizations or groups that have a wide appeal or historical significance....
By Tom Emery Coal mining has been a key component of the Illinois economy for over two hundred years. Sadly, many men have lost their lives in the process. The state has endured some of the worst mining disasters in American history, rocking small towns that were dependent on the coal economy and leaving scores of women and children destitute. In an era when safety was not emphasized, coal mining was an even more dangerous job, and hundreds of men paid the price in lives and disabling injuries. Coal was first mined in Illinois in 1810, and...
By: Jill Pertler I never saw it coming; this life I now live. I had things so planned out. They’d been in place for more than three decades and my husband and I were finally going to enjoy the things we’d worked so hard to attain. And then he died. Just like that. So here I am. It would be tempting to talk about how all this sucks. Because much of it does. But this last year has opened doors and afforded me possibilities that never would have occurred if he were still here. It’s changed me in ways I never would have seen coming. And as much as...
The community choir along with the St. Paul UCC bell choir recently presented an inspiring concert of Christmas music....