From Our Files

Issue of Jan. 13, 1999

Three representatives of the Illinois Main Street Program visited Staunton to follow up Staunton’s application to become a part of the Illinois Main Street Program. The representatives were impressed with Staunton’s business district.

Citizen’s Central Bancorp, Inc. announced that Citizens National Bank of Macomb would purchase the Mercantile Bank branch in Staunton.

A son was born to Bart and Jerilyn (Poole) Hassard of Staunton on Dec. 16 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Marvin R. Klotz (58) of Edwardsville died Jan. 4 at his residence.

Clifford R. Purslow formerly...