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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Thursday, Aug. 9, 1923 -- ATTRACTING MUCH ATTENTION -- Dealer Chas, F. Franz on Sunday morning placed on display the new 1924 Dodge Bros. Motor Car. The car, while retaining the ear marks of its popular predecessors, is a marked departure from previous models and is creating much favorable comment. The body lines have been changed so as to give the car a more rakish appearance and the rear springs are of the underslung type, which will improve the riding qualities. Great numbers of people have...
Issue of Feb. 3, 1999 Tara Lorenz was crowned Miss Staunton 1999 at the Winter Charity Event held at the Crystal Ballroom. Jeanne Lynne Balzraine and Blaine William Pazero were married Oct. 3, 1998, in Worden. A daughter was born to Andy and Shawn Davis of Talent, Ore., on Jan. 16. Lawrence G. Isaacs (69) of Staunton died Feb. 1 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Elmer C. Schuette (82) of Livingston died Jan. 25 at his home. Robert Eugene Fritz (55) of Staunton died Feb. 26 at his home. Doris E. Barr (71) of Worden died Jan. 30 at...
FOR RENT: Mobile Home or RV Lots. 618-512-5326 19-tf FOR RENT: Self Storage 10 x 10 and 8 x 20 Units and Fenced in Boat and Camper Storage Available at S & K storage. 1100 S.Union 618-635-5306 37-t FOR RENT or SALE: 3 & 2 Bedroom Mobile Homes, Staunton. No Pets. 618-512-5326 19-tf FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house. Appliances. Furnished. 618-580-4791. tf...
L & W Mattress Direct- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. All mattresses except Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litchfield (217) 324-3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport fishing boat, one of a kind, customized in Green Bay Packer colors. Very low hours. Stored inside in winter, always, covered in summer. Includes trailer, trolling motor, GPS system, and 90HP mercury engine. $25,000, obo. Call 217-710-7319....
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: McCormick, LS Tractors, Grasshopper, Ferris Lawn Equipment, BIGHORN UTVs. Bodner Equipment, 1203 West Frontage Rd, 1-55 & Exit 41, Staunton, 618-635-5600 #33/y23 - #33/yr24p...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their donations and memorials. In memory of Damian Dobrinick: Craig Neuhaus Rebecca Hawkins Kathy and Randy Legendre In memory of Mike Vallo by Beverly Beyer In memory of Betty Peterson by Esther Torry of Washington, Ill. In memory of J. Harold Diel made by Ada Jean Franz In memory of Sam and Lois Sexton made by Sandra Horstmeyer In memory of the Barnharts, Evelyn, Howard, Edward Robert and Kathy Jo made by C. R. Barnhart of Pasadena, Calif. In memory of Dick Kapp, Pat...
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its annual Black History Month campaign, designed to honor and uplift the contributions of Black Illinoisans, business owners and leaders. As part of the month-long celebration, DCEO launched a webpage featuring events and resources, including resources to support Black-owned businesses, a social media toolkit, proclamation and more. The 2024 theme, Knowing the Past Opens Doors for the Future, pays homage to Illinois’ rich Black history and celebrates the e...
All seniors 55 and older are welcomed to join the Senior Citizens Meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month. The Feb. 1, 2024 meeting was called to order by President, Gerri Cook at 1. There were 22 people attending including one visitor, Lori Oscar. The meeting started with the Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance being said. There were three members acknowledged who were out due to health issues. There was no old business. Next meeting on Feb. 15, 2024, members are asked to dress for Valentines Day and will get a free bingo c...
Mount Olive Illinois First Baptist Church will be celebrating "Jesus Is My True Valentine" Sunday, Feb.11 at the 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. services. The theme verses are "for God so loved the world" and "we love Him because He first loved us." Everyone is welcome in all the services. For more information, call 217-299-0508....
Overview of 1920 to 1929 The first-ever SHS yearbook was published for the 1920-21 school year. It was a quality piece that included a surprising amount of detail about the students. Unfortunately, it was not produced again until 1924 and stopped being published soon thereafter. One can only presume why there were no annuals for over twenty years. The Great Depression certainly played a role. A push to conserve paper during wartime was likely a factor as well. Regardless, Staunton was not alone in its plight, as most community high schools in t...
Lorelei Byrne, 8th grader at Staunton Jr. High, participated in a poetry contest last year put on by The American Library of Poetry. She was notified earlier this year that her poem was one that was going to be published! This nationwide contest receives thousands of submissions every year and only about 20% of the submissions are selected for publication. Byrne's poem publication is shown below:...
The 7th Grade Lady Terriers traveled to Carlinville Saturday morning for the Carlinville Invitational Tournament. For their first game, they faced Southwestern, , winning the first set 25-8, and losing the second set 23-25. Their second game was against Bethalto, and was also a split game, losing the first match 18-25, and winning the second match 25-18. Their third game of the pool play was against Edwardsville Liberty, and once again, a split game: they won the first match 25-17, and lost the...
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As Illinoisans turn up their thermostats to stay warm the rest of this winter the risk of a home heating fire or Carbon Monoxide incident increases. This is why the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages residents to have their furnaces checked, change furnace filters, and make sure carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms are functioning properly. Unlike smoke, carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas only detectable by special devices and CO alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),...
The Mid-State Antique Tractor Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Maverick Steak and Sprits 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 tractor show dates and information to this meeting to begin preparing the 2024 Antique Tractor Show schedule that will be mailed to all paid members. Anyone interested in antique tractors or old farm-related items are invited to attend the monthly meetings. There are always interesting discussions...
The Parent-Teacher League of St. Peter's Lutheran School is holding a Trivia and Silent Auction on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The school is completely funded by the church congregation and fund-raising, so any donation towards this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. Principal, Melissa Burns...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) have signed a contract extension that clears the way for the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta to host the ATA Grand American through 2036. “I’m thrilled we were able to extend this contract for another decade,” said IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. “The ATA Grand is a premier event and an important economic driver for Randolph County and southern Illinois. It’s a privilege to host the Grand at the World Shooting Complex,...
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois today commemorated National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and renewed its commitment to prosecuting human traffickers, protecting victims, and empowering survivors. Every year since 2010, the President of the United States has proclaimed January as “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,” reaffirming our nation’s commitment to combatting human trafficking in all its forms. The U.S. Attorney’s Office joins in this commitment and continues to prioritiz...
Illinois high school seniors are encouraged to apply by March 3 for the 2024 Conservation Achievement Scholarship, sponsored by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF). The ICF annually awards scholarships to outstanding seniors who demonstrate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the state’s natural resources. Four scholarships of $2,000 each are available for the current school year. One of the scholarships is earmarked for a qualified applicant who is a dependent of a current e...
The Alpha Tau Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary organization for leading women educators impacting education worldwide, is offering a $500.00 grant to a deserving college student who will be doing his/her student teaching during the 2024-2025 school year. To be eligible for the grant, the student must have graduated from any high school in Macoupin County. To apply, please send a letter of interest and a resume including important highlights, work experience, and educational background to: Alpha Tau...
For years, parents and providers have criticized what they see as a disorganized system for finding children mental health care in Illinois. State leaders are hoping a new partnership will change that. The Illinois Department of Human Services is partnering with Google to launch a new centralized portal for children’s mental health care, state officials announced Jan. 29. Gov. JB Pritzker, executives from Google Public Sector and state legislators gathered at Google’s Fulton Market office in Chicago to announce that the portal, called BEA...
The 2024 tax season is quickly approaching, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on Jan. 29, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file electronically as early as possible as this will speed processing. If they are due money back, they should choose direct deposit as that ensures the fastest issuance of refunds,” IDOR Director David Harris said. “MyTax Illinois, our free onlin...