Issue of Jan. 2, 1997

Roosevelt Financial Group Inc., the holding company for Roosevelt Bank, announced on Dec. 23 that they will merge with Mercantile Bank. The merger will be completed in mid-1997.

Staunton resident Elmer C. Bruce decided not to run for a county board seat after serving for 34 years on the Macoupin County Board.

The bell at Zion Lutheran Church tolled 150 times on New Year’s Day to usher in their 150th anniversary year.

The old KC Hall was remodeled and owner Barbara Hayes has opened the establishment as a restaurant, Spring Street Inn, featuring family-style home-cooke...