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Looking Back Photo
This week's Looking Back photo is from Cindy Leonard's collection. It shows Hefer Lumber Yard located on S. Maple Street maybe in the 1960s. The...
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Issue of June 11, 1998 A grand opening of Fashion & Bridal Outlet Plus Gifts was advertised for June 13. The store was located at 401 E. Main St. Michael and Terri Best of Livingston celebrated their...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, December 18, 1975 -- Activity Center Will Open Dec. 27 -- The Staunton Youth Activity Center will open Saturday, December 27, at 1 p.m. at 110 North Edwardsville Street (formerly Dr. Pineda'...
Looking Back Photograph
This week's Looking Back photo is the property of Pat Wieseman and shows grade 8 at St. Michael's Catholic School in the 1982-83 school year. Carla...
From Our Files
Issue of June 4, 1998 Mike Favre expressed interest in purchasing or trading land for city-owned land next to the former Forest Lakes Resort. He is making an 18-hole golf course in that location. Kay...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, November 6, 1975 -- Dipping into old man moses's bucket -- During my lifetime, which now spans almost 84 years, I have experienced many wonderful things, and the period from the early...
From Our Files
Issue of May 28, 1998 Daisy Ruby “Rusty” Ornduff (89) of Biloxi, Miss., formerly of Staunton, died April 24 in Biloxi. Sophia L. Schardan (91) of Staunton died May 22 at Heritage Manor Nursing Hom...
Western Illinois could have been part of 'Forgottonia'
By Tom Emery In recent news, a measure will appear on the ballot in California to divide the Golden State into three separate entities. Every so often, someone in Springfield introduces legislation...
Looking Back
Jim Moultrie brought us this parade picture. It was taken by his mother on Memorial Day in 1958. While we can't identify the marchers, the business...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, October 23, 1975 -- Methodists Celebrated 75th Anniversary -- On Sunday, October 19, the First United Methodist Church of Staunton held its 75th Anniversary celebration of the church on the...
Illinois home to 10 national cemeteries First designated in 1862
By Tom Emery Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and reflection on those veterans who served our nation and were lost. Some honor those who gave their lives by spending part of the day in national...
From Our Files
Issue of May 21, 1998 Elaine Thomas and Paul Wilkerson were married April 21 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Anna E. Lich (86) of Staunton died May 15 at Anna Henry Nursing Center in Edwardsville. Wilfred...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, October 14, 1975 -- dipping into old man mose's bucket -- It is quite possible that there are still many persons living in this area, as well as some who spent the early years of their life...
Looking Back
This week's Looking Back photo shows the Teufert Bros. Bottling Works building that was in operation in the 1920s. It was located at 514 S. Maple...
From Our Files
Issue of May 14, 1998 Staunton Township voted to provide $20,000 toward the replacement of a bridge in Dorchester Township. The bridge crosses Cahokia Creek and is used by Staunton School District...
Looking Back Photo
This week's Looking Back photo shows an automotive repair shop on what we think is North Edwardsville Street in Staunton. The gas pumps appear to be...
From Our Files
Issue of March 19, 1998 Madison Communications recently acquired the cable territories of Macoupin County Cablevision. The Bond Madison water towers are under construction and the 40 miles of water...
Some traits of a small town
By Clarence “Pete” Hughes 1. The place everyone knows everyone. 2. The place one can charge their groceries and pay later. 3. The place when you go to visit grandma, it is in the paper. 4. The pla...
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....
