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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It is only the second month of this year but it feels like we are already flying through 2022. February may be the shortest month of the year but it is packed full of wonderful days like Ground Hog Day, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Abraham Lincoln’s and George Washington’s Birthdays, and Black History month. It is technically winter but we are also in the middle of tax season. The library has some basic forms here. We can also print copies if you know what form you need. All black and white copies are 20 cents per side (like everything e...
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, Feb. 2 - Hamburger on Bun*, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Applesauce, Brownie Thursday, Feb. 3 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich*, Three Bean Salad, Cottag...
The Mid-State Antique Tractor Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Maverick Steaks and Spirits in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive early and enjoy dinner and fellowship prior to the 7 p.m. meeting. Members are encouraged to bring any tractor show dates and information to this meeting for preparing the 2022 antique tractor show schedule that will be mailed to all paid members. Anyone interested in antique tractors or old farm related items is invited to attend the monthly meetings. There is always interesting discussion...
Dozens of businesses in and around the 48th Senate District were recently awarded approximately $3.3 million in funding from the Back to Business Program to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “These last two years have been a burden on all of us, especially those who own and operate small businesses that drive our local economies,” said State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield). “These grants are giving businesses across our community a lifeline to get back on their feet.” The B2B program grants are awarded by the Illinois Departm...
The Staunton 7th Grade Terriers wrapped up their season last week at the Staunton Class 3A Regional. The Terriers came into postseason play with a 21-0 record and the #1 seed in the Regional. Unfortunately, SJHS ran into a tough East St. Louis Lincoln team and lost by a score of 41-35. Lincoln went on to defeat Greenville 40-19 and will play North Mac on Wednesday for a trip to the state tournament. Staunton defeated North Mac earlier this season by a score of 40-17. Owen Looney (12 pts.) and Luke Moore (11 pts.) both notched double figures...
On Tuesday, Jan. 25, the Scholastic Bowl team recognized Joseph Cisler on Senior Night. Joseph has been a valuable member of the Scholastic Bowl team in Staunton since his freshman year. Joseph plans to attend SIUE to pursue a degree in Cyber Security. He is the son of David and Susan Cisler. When asked for his favorite scholastic bowl memory his response was, "Every match that I get to sit next to Joseph Siegfried. Also arguing with everyone over the correct answer." The team will miss Joseph...
The Staunton High School boys basketball team is scheduled to finish their 2022 season with 10 games inside of two weeks. The Bulldogs narrowly defeated Carlinville on Jan. 24, by a score of 38-37. Staunton 5- 6-10 - 17 = 38 Carlinville. . . 6 -9 - 8 - 14 = 37 On Jan. 25, they lost to Litch-field 40-46; on Jan. 28, lost to Pana 27-46; Jan. 29, lost to Lincolnwood 37-40. The remainder of their season has them playing Feb. 1 at Mt. Olive, Feb. 2 home vs. Calhoun, Feb. 4 at Vandalia, Feb. 8 home...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men GPaMoose and the Boys 16 Luketich Arms 16 R & B's 13 JM Power Washing Svcs 11 Tony DalPozzo, 233, 215 & 625; Greg Stein, 224, 214 & 640; Mike Hemphill,221; Luketich Arms, 941 & 2655 Wednesday Night League Deplorables 23 1st Place 17 Hump Day Ladies 14 R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks 2 Dillon Bertels, 205 & 571; 1st Place, 914 & 2570 Friday Nite Ladies Staunton VFW 7 Dirty Tramps 5 Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning 2 ALP Cleaning 0 *** Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. –Dale Carnegie...
Feb. 2 - School Improvement Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal) Feb. 21 - No School - Presidents Day Feb. 24- 6-12 World Music/ Multicultural Choir Concert, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball Feb. 2 - home vs Calhoun Feb. 4 - at Vandalia Feb. 8 - home vs Gillespie Feb. 11 - at Hillsboro Feb. 12 - at Pawnee Feb. 15 - home vs Southwestern Feb. 17 - home vs EA/WR Girls Basketball Feb. 3 - home vs Vandalia Feb. 5 - at Pawnee Feb. 7 - home vs Litchfield Feb. 10 - at Gillespie. Track & Field Mar. 4 - Var. Boys & Girls at Jacksonville Invitational Girls Soccer Mar. 14 -...
Hunters in Illinois harvested a statewide total of 683 wild turkeys during the 2021-2022 fall archery turkey season. The total compares with a statewide turkey harvest of 783 in 2020-2021 and a five-year average of 688 birds harvested. This season 24,768 permits were sold (excluding landowner permits) compared to 24,187 for the 2020-2021 season. The season dates were Oct. 1, 2021, through Jan. 16, 2022, and all 102 counties were open for hunting. Harvest consisted of 51 percent toms and 49 percent hens. The top five counties for fall archery...
The Staunton Lady Bulldogs are winding up their 2022 season with a very busy schedule as they look forward to the State tournament. Last week,the girls lost to South County (New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly) 35-39 on Jan. 24. The next night, Jan. 25, they lost to Southwestern 36-42. and on Jan. 26, they lost to Hillsboro 48-59. On Thursday, Jan. 27, they got back on track with a 37-25 win over Greenville. This week, they played at Bunker Hill on Feb. 1, will be home vs. Vandalia on Thursday, Feb. 3; at Pawnee on Feb. 5, home vs. Litchfield on Feb 7...