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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Mt. Olive First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mt. Olive will be celebrating "Jesus Is My true Valentine" Sunday on Feb. 13 in the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. services. The theme verse is, "We love Him because He first loved us." Everyone is welcome. For more information call 217-299-0508....
Soft and gentle as the dancing kisses of a child, the snowflakes fell. They arrived in the middle of the night, dropping like fairy dust on the city of Staunton. At the mid-night hour all around me the loveliness of such pure white light had diminished the darkness. Staunton lay covered with the whiteness of a fresh city; the broken edges of the landscape gone and the little piece of earth I call home lay bathed in wonder. It all happened like an act of grace, where whatsoever was ugly and dark lay redeemed in the beauty of the snow. I was...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Friday that there were 60,389 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 608 deaths since Jan. 28. The number of cases reported this week (60,389) is less than half as many reported during the previous week (123,812). As of Thursday night, 3,135 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 546 patients were in the ICU and 314 patients with COVID were on ventilators. Of Illinois’ t...
* If your dog likes a treat of moistened dry food from time to time, use the water from cooking vegetables. It has a bit of flavor and some vitamins, too! * "A tip for banana peels: Dry until crispy and break into small pieces. Put in blender and blend to powder. Store in an airtight container to sprinkle around base of houseplants before watering. Orchids love them -- it's great free fertilizer." -- B.C. in New Hampshire * "Unmatched socks are handy-dandy cleaners and have so many uses. Keep one by the dryer to get all the lint off the trap. S...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their gifts in memory of Norma Moore: Kari & Kevin Crask of Highland, Josi & Tim Williamson of Worden, Eunice & Homer Brakhane of Mt. Olive, Janette Keinle of Glen Carbon, Pat & Jim Heinemeier of Edwardsville, Ginger & Roger Norton of West Palm Beach, Fla. All of the following are from Staunton: Elisabeth & John Moore, Karla & Ron Dustman, Fran Westerhold, Carol Young, Mary Ann Albrecht, Alava & Jon Tevini, Gary Coalson, Gladys & Melvin Bruhn, Melinda Bruhn, Ruth Brakhane,...
Valentine's Day is an opportunity for people to share their love and affection and of course, sweet treats. Chocolate reigns supreme on this day devoted to sweethearts. While a heart-shaped box of chocolate certainly makes for a delicious gift, those looking to increase the wow factor can put together a trending assortment. Charcuterie boards have become a staple when entertaining or dining out. Charcuterie boards traditionally feature a variety of cured meats, cheeses, bruschetta, and even...
With thousands of Illinoisans missing out on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Tax Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor J.B. Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to take advantage of these benefits. "The Earned Income Tax Credit is a huge benefit and puts thousands of dollars in the pockets of low to moderate income families each year,” Pritzker said. “Even if an individual does not owe any taxes, they may still be eligible for the credit and receive critical funding that can be used for bills and nec...
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. 9 - Mexican Mostaccioli w/Ground Beef, Cornbread*, Green Beans, Pears, Muffin Thursday, Feb. 10 - Beef Vegetable Soup, Pickled Beets, Oranges, Dessert Bar Friday,...
Stephanie Stahlhut, Executive Director for Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced that its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will award scholarships of up to $1,000 to five income eligible residents of Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, and Calhoun counties. The CSBG scholarships are open to income eligible residents, who desire to further their education at an Illinois accredited two-year community college, or four-year college or university. All...
Now through Feb. 22, when you purchase a State Fair Mega or Jumbo Pass, you will be entered into a drawing to win an admission booklet and one parking pass for the 2022 Illinois State Fair. Two winners will be drawn on Feb. 22 or “Twosday” (2-22-22), one Mega Pass purchase winner and one Jumbo Pass purchase winner. “In the middle of a Midwest winter we all need something to look forward to,” said Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. “With the Winter Olympics and “Twosday” falling within the same month, we thought it would be a great oppor...
–Capitol News Illinois Two bills aimed at relieving the state’s teacher shortage, at least in the short term, advanced out of a Senate committee Tuesday. The Senate Education Committee unanimously endorsed two bills that would allow retired teachers to work as substitutes more days in a school year without losing any of their pension benefits. “We all know that the teacher shortage is significant and it had been prior to COVID, and we were already trying to find a solution,” said Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, the Senate majority leader....
Birth announcement James and Katie (Trettenero) Arnold of Edwardsville are parents of a daughter, Lennon Marley, born at 2:03 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Lennon weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20 inches long. She joins a sister, Murphy, age 4 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Sharon Trettenero of Staunton. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Tina Arnold of Edwardsville. Paternal great-grandmother is Nancy Arnold of Edwardsville....
The following area students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year. Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 10 Avah Jones, Bunker Hill 10 Deagan Jones, Bunker Hill 11 Leticia Bennasar-Lluy, Worden 11 Alexandra Bozarth, Worden Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) 9 Kate Jose, Worden 10 Mary Curtis, Worden 10 Haleigh Knipping, Worden 11 Sophia Ball, Worden 11 Joseph Bowers, Hamel 11 Silas Curtis, Worden 11 Marcus Gerling, Bunker Hill 11 Ryton...
Gillespie will host a Community Blood Drive from 1:45 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, at 900 Broadway, inside the United Methodist Church gym. To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60020 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Masks and appointments are required. Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A...
The Staunton High School girls basketball team defeated the Bunker Hill girls on Tuesday, Feb. 1, by the score of 55 - 26. The Lady Bulldog game scheduled for Feb. 3 vs. Vandalia was cancelled due to weather. The remainder of their scheduled games are: Feb. 5 at Pawnee; Feb. 7, home vs. Litchfield; and Feb. 10, at Gillespie. Pairings for Illinois State competition have not been posted yet, but we do know that Staunton is included in the Waverly Sectional, Sub-Sectional A as part of the...
The Lady Bulldogs recently played a home game against Greenville and sported jerseys honoring the Illinois National Guard....
Feb. 21 - No School - Presidents Day Feb. 24- 6-12 World Music/ Multicultural Choir Concert, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball Feb. 11 - at Hillsboro Feb. 12 - at Pawnee Feb. 15 - home vs Southwestern Feb. 17 - home vs EA/WR Girls Basketball Feb. 10 - at Gillespie. Track & Field Mar. 4 - Var. Boys & Girls at Jacksonville Invitational Girls Soccer Mar. 14 - Var. Girls at Maryville Christian High School Girls Softball Mar. 14 - home vs Nokomis Boys Baseball Mar. 15 - at Mt. Olive...
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...
The Staunton 8th Grade Terriers wrapped up their season last week at the East St. Louis Class 3A Regional. The Terriers came into postseason play as the #4 seed and faced #5 Greenville in the first round on Saturday, Jan. 29. SJHS played well and avenged an earlier loss to the Jays in a 30-23 victory. Carter Legendre led the way with 12 points. He was joined in the scoring column by Cason Kapp (6 pts.), Ashton Rizzi (4 pts.), Bryce Coalson (4 pts.), Aaron Bodner (2 pts.), and Cole Rather (2 pts.). The Terriers moved on to face #1 seed Vandalia...
The Staunton High School basketball Bulldogs defeated the Mt. Olive Wildcats on Feb. 1. Staunton . . 11 -10 -20- 9 = 50 Mt. Olive . . .7 -10 - 9- 9 = 35 The game originally scheduled for Feb. 2 vs. Calhoun was rescheduled for Feb. 7. On Friday, Feb. 4, the Bulldogs traveled to Vandalia and lost to the Vandals 54 - 64 Staunton . . . 21-13-10-10 = 54 Vandalia. . .18 -16-14-16 = 64 The remaining games scheduled are: 2/8 home vs. Gillespie; 2/11 at Hillsboro; 2/12 at Pawnee; 2/15 home vs....