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Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, July 24, 1975 -- Sharp Named Outstanding Young Alumnus -- State Representative John F. Sharp (D-East Alton) was honored Sunday, July 13, at SIU-E Alumni Day at Busch Memorial Stadium in St....
Illinois has history of devastating tornadoes
By Tom Emery March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and in Illinois, that takes on added importance. The state has more than its share of twisters. The National Weather Service and the Illinois St...
From Our Files
Issue of March 12, 1998 The City of Staunton received a state grant for improvements or construction of boat access at Staunton Reservoir. An accident shut down Renken Road for two hours on March 5. V...
Lookinmg Back Photo
This week's Looking Back picture is the property of William Bechem. It shows Staunton's Main Street looking west from Union Street. The picture was...
Looking Back Photo
This week's Looking Back photo is a nighttime shot of the Illinois Terminal pulled into the ITS station on South Union Street in Staunton. It's from...
Days Gone By Ina Staunton
Thursday, July 17, 1975 -- Dipping into Old Man Mose's Bucket -- In my reminiscences of Staunton I believe that a brief history of the educational facilities would possibly not be amiss. Although I...
From Our Files
Issue of March 5, 1998 Illegal drugs were found in two separate routine traffic stops in Staunton. Both were 17-year-old boys. A 24-month CD was earning an annual percentage yield of 6.01 percent. A...
Memorials, donations to SEF
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following people for their memorials and donations: In honor of the “Great Bulldogs Girls' Basketball Team” made by Kari & Bill Weise In...
Bingo and fellowship with Mt. Olive Area Seniors
Mt. Olive Area Seniors kicked off their March 1 meeting with pizza and drinks provided by Jim and Denise Gipson. Afterwards, a beautifully decorated cake from B&K Bakery, provided by fellow member Dor...
Staunton Senior Citizens held meeting
President Gerri Cook called the March 2, 2023 meeting to order at 1 p.m. There were 28 members attending. The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were said. The minutes and treasurer's reports for...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, July 3, 1975 -- Injured in Tractor Mishap -- Charles Hooks, 17, of Staunton was injured Wednesday, June 25, when the tractor he was driving on his father's farm turned over, pinning him...
Looking Back Photo
This week's Looking Back photo is the property of Phil Blotevogel. This is the Zion Lutheran Church confirmation class of 1974. Pictured are (back...
From Our Files
Issue of Feb. 19, 1998 Ervin and Vivian (Vesper) Johnson of Staunton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 24. Juanita P. Morgan (69) of Staunton died Feb. 9 at St. Luke's Hospital in...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, May 15, 1975 -- Staunton Home Burglarized -- Staunton City Police are investigating the reported burglary of the home of James Tipler. The burglary occurred Monday, May 5, according to polic...
Looking Back Photo
This week's photo is the property of Pat Wieseman of rural Worden. It shows the two old South School buildings on Henry Street in Staunton. The photo...
From Our Files
Issue of Jan. 22, 1998 Staunton’s water lines are going to be relocated in preparation of Route 4 being resurfaced through town. Gretchen Albrecht and Eric Karnosky were married on Aug. 2, 1997, in...
Women's Christian Temperance Union was major movement at turn of century
By Tom Emery Today, alcohol usage is a persistent social issue, as drunk driving and domestic turmoil, among other problems, haunt American society. It is not a new issue, and over a century ago, thou...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, April 24, 1975 -- Council questions BONDING COMPANY executive -- A special meeting of the Staunton City Council was held on April 19 with Mayor Russell Masinelli presiding. Mayor Masinelli...
From Our Files
Issue of Jan. 15, 1998 Sarah Fyalka and Greg Best were married April 19 in Staunton. A daughter was born to Jason and Rosemarie (Robinson) Williams of Staunton on Dec. 27. Dina Stipcak (84) of...
