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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The Illinois Principals Association of the Kaskaskia Region hosted its Twenty-Seventh Annual Student Recognition Breakfast on Friday, March 17 at Greenville University. This event recognizes a student from each school in the Kaskaskia region for outstanding achievements in and out of the classroom and over 50 students were honored at this event. The Kaskaskia region includes schools in: Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Macoupin, Marion, and Montgomery Counties. The following were recognized from the...
Garages may rank below kitchens and bathrooms in the home renovation pecking order, but these unsung heroes of suburban dwellings deserve their day in the sun. It's easy for garages to become convenient, if crowded and disorganized, storage spaces, but scores of homeowners are embracing the idea that renovated garages can serve a more functional purpose. Prior to beginning a garage renovation, homeowners can consider a host of factors that will guide the direction of the project and ultimately produce a more functional space. • Appeal: T...
By Tom Emery Holy Week is a reflective time for people of many faiths, and Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday are marked by tens of millions around the world. However, Holy Week in 1865 was a defining period in American history. On Palm Sunday, April 9, Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, signaling the death knell for the Confederate cause that wilted away in the coming weeks. Five days later on Good Friday, President Lincoln was mortally wounded in his box at Ford’s T...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, City Clerk Dennis Steigemeier announced that the City Clerk’s Office will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All public works employees, except one water treatment plant employee will be off that day as well. In Park and Civic Improvement, the city council agreed to pay Invoices to White Sanitation, Inc. for dumpster service for debris removal at property located at 317 East 5th Street with the total cost for all four invoices being $5,676.35. In...
The Prairie Youth 4-H Club will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Prairietown Fireman’s Hall and only children 10-years of age and younger are allowed to participate. There will be games and prizes for all participants and a special appearance will be made by the Easter Bunny. Please come out and show support....
A Staunton Girl Scout held a hot dog and chili sale in front of Staunton's Duda Ace Hardware, located at 500 W. Main St., on Saturday, March 23, 2024 to raise funds for her Girl Scout Gold Award Project.' Lily Dothager, a junior at Staunton's Community High School, is a member of Girl Scout Troop 6145. The funds raised from the sale will be used to remodel the bathrooms at the Firemen's Park, near the pavilions, on Montgomery Street in Staunton. A Girl Scout earns the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting, by developing and...
At the City of Staunton’s Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024, Allen informed the Board of Education about an Energy Transition Community Grant Program through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Energy Transition Community Grant Program will provide grants to promote economic development to communities that are in an area with a closure or reduced operation of a fossil fuel power plant, coal mine, or nuclear plant. The closure of Shay Mine No. 1 in Carlinville is allowing the School D...
Laura Louise Brabec, 97, formerly of Staunton, of Pelham, Alabama., passed away at Columbiana Health and Rehab in Columbiana, Ala., on March 8, 2024. She was born on Nov. 8, 1926 in Edwardsville the daughter to the late Daniel and Ethel (Sparks) Harmon. She married her first husband and father of her children, Edgar Hering, and he preceded her in death. Her spouse, Albert Brabec, also preceded her in death. After graduating from Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Ill., she spent many...
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. Call local center to learn about events and activities. Make checks payable to: IVEDC PO Box 431, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Wednesday, March 27 - Teryaki Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Japanese Vegetables, Tropical Fruit...
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Marriage Licenses Sonni Wray Dale of Bunker Hill, Darren Scott Parker of Bunker Hill Kasara Marie Murdzia of Carlinville, Collin Ray Lovely of Chatham Dissolutions Jaysen W. McDermith, of Union City, Tenn.; Samantha C. McDermith, of Gillispie Court Travis M. West, (26), of Carlinville, committed the Class four felony offense for being a child sex offender and loitering on March 12, 2024. Said defendant, a child sex offender, entered within a 500-foot radius of Carlinville Intermediate School and remained within said radius while children were...
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) applauded President Joe Biden’s signing of a second bipartisan government funding bill that includes key local and national priorities. The package signed into law today fully funds the federal government, including the final six of 12 appropriations bills. Budzinski helped to pass the package in the House of Representatives on Friday. Increased funding for border security: The bipartisan government funding bill includes desperately needed resources to secure the southern b...
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Nineteen local farms will receive a combined $1.8 million in grants to fund infrastructure projects aimed at developing their ability to produce and distribute food around the state as part of the Local Food and Infrastructure Grant Program. The grants come from the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s budget but were managed by the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, a local food and farm advocacy group. Grantees were recognized by a small group of bipartisan state l...
March 18, 2024: Danielle N. Johnson; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration March 18, 2024: Juvenile; City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by Minor March 20, 2024: Nathanial D. Bennett; Speeding (Radar) March 20, 2024: Andrew T. Zenner; Inoperable motor vehicle/motor equipment/trailers March 20, 2024: Jeffrey W. Patterson; City Ordinance Accumulation of Junk/Trash March 23, 2024: Sheryl B. Van Spronsen; Speeding (Radar)...
By: Jill Pertler I did it. I dove into the jar, or better put, the Pickleball court. The sport itself has nothing to do with pickle jars; it actually takes place on a mini-court, similar to the type used for tennis, just more manageable for those looking to avoid running, diving, dodging, lunging, jumping and backing up. Especially backing up. No one in Pickleball wants to back up, because that can lead to loss of balance, which in turn can lead to falls. Falling is never a joke, but it’s especially not funny in Pickleball, where falls can lead...
Issue of March 24, 1999 Dr. Victor Buehler announced his plans to stay in Staunton and complete his contract, making his retirement effective June 30, 2000. The eighth grade volleyball Lady Terriers competed in the state competition and qualified for the final four. Mark Sievers and Katrina Pratt were married Nov. 21, 1998, in Staunton. A daughter was born to Bill and Jenni Alepra on March 8 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A son was born to Jeff and Jill Whitfield on March 16 at Alton...
Thursday, Sept. 20, 1923 -- CIRCUS ATTRACTS MANY -- The Al. G. Barnes circus which held forth in our city on Thursday afternoon and evening of the past week attracted large crowds to both the afternoon and evening performances. The offerings came up to expectations and all were well pleased with the programs. This is one of the largest aggregations which ever stopped off at Staunton and their methods of operation attracted quite a bit of attention. The outfit carried from 500 to 600 people and several hundred horses. Grocerymen had a busy time...
Don’t Look Down is the fifth album by American country rock band The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The band lost another founding member, Buddy Brayfield, gained a new producer David Kershenbaum, and added three new players, including singer/guitarist and longtime pal Steve Canaday, who as owner of the New Bijou had been instrumental in the group’s formation. Despite containing “Following the Way That I Feel”, one of the strongest pop tunes in their catalogue, Don’t Look Down did not meet sale...
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 SALE: April 2024 Rummage Sale/Vendor Fair, Sponsored by Livingston Street Fest Association, on Friday April 12 and Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, at 188 Livingston Ave., of Livingston. Face Painting, Food Available for Purchase. Donations accepted. Contact, at 618-920-6485. 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...
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/y24 - #33/yr25p...
WANTED: Wanting to rent. 2-3 BR house with garage in established neighborhood. Minimum 6 month rental. Retired couple relocating. Excellent credit, references, and whatever else you need! Prefer Staunton or up to 30 mile radius. Tom 406-585-8277 40-44p...
Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the Township of Staunton in the County of Macoupin and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Township will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as required by 60 ILCS 1/30-10 at the hour of 6 o’clock P.M. at Staunton Township Building, 20459 Staunton Road, Staunton, Illinois, for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said Township; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such m...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials and donations: Ken and Diane Tallyn of St. Louis; Kathy Mouish in Memory of Sherry Buhrmester; Sandy Compton in memory of Glen Buffington and Doris Payad; Also, Don and Marie Kasubke. All of the following in memory of Joyree Chura: Larry Odorizzi Ron and Moyna Hannig Brad Allen Greg and Marilyn Herbeck Louis and Cathy Crook Debra Buffington And all of Staunton Thank you to everyone that has given donations and memorials, it is truly appreciated. These gifts...
By Tim Tarter In the matchup of the Girls' West vs. East All-Stars, the West tried to force overtime, but missed a shot at the buzzer as the East held on to win. The East leads the all-time series 14-5. Katie Campbell of Greenville was designated the MVP of the game; The CNB Bank and Trust 3-Point Winner was Abby Hendricks of North Mac. Hendricks made 9 three-pointers to edge out Katie Eckhardt of Vandalia who made 8 three-pointers. Girls Coach of the Year: This is never an easy decision due to...