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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A new Dollar General has opened at 1537 State Route 4 on the north edge of Staunton. The first day they served customers was on Saturday, Feb. 12. Kathy Harris of Livings- ton is the store manager. This new store is in addition to the existing Dollar General store at 726 E. Main Street and should eliminate some of the pressure on the original store. The new 9,100 square foot building, which is located next to Ageless, will offer the same products as the original store, along with the addition...
–Capitol News Illinois If hospitalizations for COVID-19 contin- ue to decline for the rest of the month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to lift his executive order that mandates face coverings indoors by Feb. 28. The plan does not apply to schools. It’s unclear what level of rise in hospitalizations could lead the state to change its course, but Pritzker and health officials said at an afternoon news conference Wednesday that such a scenario was not out of the question. Regardless of what happens with hospitalizations, masks will continue to be man...
It is a rare occurrence that both the boys and girls basketball teams play in the same place on the same night. The occasion on Monday, Feb. 7, when the Bulldogs played Calhoun at home and the Lady Bulldogs played Litchfield at home presented the opportunity for a group picture of both teams. Each team won with the girls beating Litchfield 62-31 on their Senior Night and the boys winning against Calhoun 51-37 on their National Guard Night....
by Kelly Costa The city of Staunton now has a new zoning administrator by combining the job with the code enforcement position already in place. The Staunton City Council approved a resolution at the meeting on Monday night appointing Brad Miller, who is the current code enforcement officer, to be zoning administrator/code enforcement officer at the pay rate of $18 per hour. Other personnel changes include the appointment of Tonya Whaley as office administrative assistant for the city of Staunton. Her duties will be assigned by the mayor and...
On Wednesday night, Feb. 9, the Staunton Board of Education approved the employment of Laura Poole as the facilities and grounds supervisor. The Board also approved the employment of Kelly Martin as the high school's administrative assistant/receptionist. The members of the board also approved the following internal transfers: • Stephanie Crosley, a current administrative assistant at the elementary/junior high school, will move to an administrative assistant position with the IT department. • Corrie Rizzi, currently working as a sub...
The Staunton Cub Scout Pack 8034 invites Cub Scout alumni of any age to dust off their own old Pinewood Derby cars and put them on the track. This year's annual Pinewood Derby race will be held on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. at the KC Crystal Ballroom. Following the event this year there will be an opportunity for Cub Scout alumni of any age to race their own car in the special "open division." Weigh-ins and sign-ups for the open division will be Sunday between 3 and 4 p.m. on the day of the pack’s derby. To enter Pack 8034’s Pinewood Derby 202...
A properly constructed and maintained water well can provide many years of trouble-free service, but over time, wells can deteriorate or become damaged, allowing surface contaminants to enter the water in the well. In addition, groundwater can become contaminated. Safe drinking water is crucial. Public water systems must monitor water’s safety at least monthly. For private well owners, testing falls on the homeowner. University of Illinois Extension's Doug Gucker recommends annual inspections and testing. "Spring is the best time to test y...
With spring approaching, that means planting season is right around the corner. Learn more about gardening and how to prepare your garden during the Weekend Gardener virtual event, held on Saturday, March 5. The topics discussed will include Extending Your Harvest, Container Gardening with Fruit, Thinking Beyond Flower Color in the Garden, and IPollinate Project. Learn about different techniques to help extend the gardening season into colder months, the pros and cons of container gardening, which fruit species are best suited to container...
Help support the Gillespie UMC's Mission Work Team at a trivia fundraiser. The event is on Sunday, March 13, from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $100 per table with a max of 10 people per team. You can reserve a table ahead of time or just come the day of, pay at the door, and join a team. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, but, please, no alcohol. They will have bottles of water for sale. Prize for first place is $150. Bring dollar bills to play heads and tails in between rounds and to buy mulligans for your team. Contact Kristin at...
Registration for the 2022 4-H Day with the Cardinals is now open. 4-H members, alumni, families, and friends should plan to take part in the 19th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals on May 14. The Cardinals will be playing the San Francisco Giants in a 1:15 p.m. game at Busch Stadium. Tickets are $25 each. All sales are final with no refunds. Please note – groups of families or county groups that wish to sit together MUST submit one order. Prior to the game, 4-H members and their parents/leaders can take part in a parade around the ball field. E...
One student, Dominic Smith, a junior, was selected by the Staunton High School staff as the student of the month for January. Students are nominated based on criteria such as outstanding grades, good attendance, character, leadership, integrity and/or community involvement/service. Congratulations to the winner....
Zion Lutheran youth group will be hosting its annual trivia night and silent auction on Saturday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Concordia Hall in Staunton. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Teams of six to eight people may enter. The entry fee is $15 per person, which includes admission and unlimited soft drinks and bottled water. For questions or to reserve your table, please email Kristi Cook ([email protected]). Get your friends and family together, gather up your favorite snacks, and get ready for a fun evening of trivia. They hope to see you...
Millikin University in Decatur has announced the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Among those honored is Haileigh Rife of Gillespie. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors....
Since February is American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to refresh your memory on the warning signs of a heart attack. Heart attacks aren't always the swift and intense events that are portrayed on TV. As a result, some people may delay calling 911 because they don't realize that what they're feeling is a heart attack. “Most heart attacks involve discomfort (felt in the center of the chest) that lasts more than a few minutes or comes and goes,” says Arti Singh, MD, a cardiologist with Prairie Cardiovascular. Many people describe it as pr...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage license Alyse Stewart, Carlinville; Devon Fix, Carlinville Divorces Rachel S. Coleson, Shipman; Kenneth D. Coleson, Shipman LaDonna Brown, Bunker Hill; Jack Brown, Bunker Hill Court • Marlon J. Gray, 20, of Decatur, faces two felony charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding and was cited for unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, improper l...
Farming is changing. It’s hard for everyone, small farmers and commercial producers alike, to keep up with the latest research, changing climates, emerging pesticide resistance, and new crop varieties all while trying to stay healthy and productive. For more than 100 years, University of Illinois Extension has worked with agricultural communities to empower them to meet challenges with confidence. Now, you can be part of the future of farming in Illinois by taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with Extension researchers online at g...
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. 16 - All Meat Frank on Bun*, Tater Tots, Pork and Beans, Peaches, Cheesecake with Cherries Thursday, Feb. 17 - Barbecue Pork on Bun*, Au Gratin Potatoes, Brussels...
Madison Communications is continuing to assist local communities by participating in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program that launched on Jan. 1. They understand the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for internet services, while reducing income for many families. Their priority is to provide pathways of affordable internet services to connect eligible households to jobs, virtual classrooms, healthcare services, and much more. Emergency Broadband Benefit recipients fully enrolled as of Dec. 31, 2021, will automatically receive t...
The Parent - Teacher League of St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Prairietown will hold a trivia night and silent auction fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 25. Everyone is invited to attend. St. Peter’s school is completely funded by the church congregation and fundraising, so any donations you and/or your company would be willing to make toward this fundraiser, either as cash or items to be sold in the silent auction, would be greatly appreciated. The event is being held at the school, 7182 Renken Rd., Dorsey. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and trivia beg...
"Young Mr. Lincoln" (1939) was playing at the Temple Theater in Staunton when this photo was taken. It is one of the souvenir postcards that was sold in local stores, and there are many copies of it still around. The Labor Temple was built in 1913 and the theater was added later. Labor meetings and community events were held there for many years. The theater showed movies nightly for much of its existence – many of them double features. Later it ran single features on the weekend only. The T...
Thursday, November 10, 1966 -- MASON TURKEY DINNER DREW MANY -- The annual family style turkey dinner, sponsored by the three Masonic bodies in our city. Staunton Lodge No. 177, A.F.&A.M., Staunton Chapter No. 616, Order of Eastern Star, and Staunton Chapter No. 227, Royal Arch Masons, was a pleasing success, and was attended by a large number of people from Staunton and surrounding towns. A total of 1,378 dinners were served, including 300 carry-outs. The officers and members of the three organizations extend sincere thanks to everyone who...
By: Jill Pertler About a month after I lost my husband, I put together a tutorial of sorts for what to do (and not to do) when someone you love is grieving. It’s been over a year since then and in that time I’ve gained myriad knowledge about the grief process. (Yeah me!) Losing is a part of loving and loving is a part of life so I think this is knowledge we all can use, whether we are helping someone through grief, we are grieving ourselves or both. This information was too much for one column, so I’ve put together advice for those who are g...
We would appreciate use of your old photos for our Looking Back feature. Email your picture and the information you have to: [email protected]. We need a high resolution JPG. We'll be able to tell you right away if your picture will work, and we'll answer your email as soon as we can to let you know. If you have a photograph, just bring it in to the Star-Times office at 108 West Main Street to be scanned. We can scan it while you wait. We are looking for local landmarks, events, organizations or groups that have a wide appeal or...
Issue of Feb. 13, 1997 Mayor Wayne Heinemeyer appointed a recycling committee in an effort to keep recycling in Staunton. Rebecca Miller and Corey Painter were married Dec. 7, 1996, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Robin Campbell and J. Matthew Niemeyer were married June 15, 1996, in Gillespie. Wilbert and Angelina (Castagna) Brown, former Staunton residents, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 26. J. Eleanora Stiegemeier (70) of Staunton died Feb. 7 at Community Memorial Hospital. Helen L. Streubel (85) of Godfrey, formerly...
