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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Our next children’s program will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. The featured book, The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, written and illustrated by Peter Spier, is based on a old folk song, and tells the humorous tale of a dashing fox who nabs a goose and duck from a farmer, then returns to his “cozy den,” where he and his large family enjoy a fine supper. When Peter Spier first drew and painted the pictures for this book in 1961, the state of printing books was such that only half of the pictures could be reproduced in color...
On Saturday, April 6, the Zion Lutheran Youth Group will be hosting a trivia night at the Staunton Country Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tables of 8-10 are welcome for the price of $15 per person. Proceeds will go toward sending their youth leaders to the National Youth Workers Conference in New Orleans, La., in July. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected] or texting (618) 972-5239....
On April 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bremer's will be hosting a Frog and Hiking at night offers encounters and sounds the average person may never experience. Join us as we host Jim Hefley, retired Aquatic Biologist from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, for an in-barn program and nocturnal hike to our vernal ponds. Species to encounter may include Spring Peeper, Chorus Frog, Wood Frog and American Toads. What to bring: Flashlight, bug repellent, proper footwear. Bremer Sanctuary Spring and Summer Bird Hikes, April 6 and June 1 at 7...
By Tom Emery The so-called “Super Outbreak” of tornadoes over April 3-4, 1974 remains one of the worst tornado events in American history. Few remember that it began in Illinois. Fifty years ago this week, the outbreak produced 148 tornadoes that ripped across 13 states and the Canadian province of Ontario, costing 319 lives and leaving over 5,400 injuries. At one point, sixteen tornadoes were on the ground at the same time. The most significant was the twister that leveled much of the town of Xenia, in southwestern Ohio, where 32 people los...
Located within the City of Staunton, Zion Lutheran School is currently enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. The mission at Zion Lutheran School is to guide students towards academic excellence while preparing them to be Christian leaders. Their preschool program registration starts April 4, 2024. For anyone interested in their offered program, please call (618)-635-3060, or email the following for more details: [email protected]....
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announces nearly $700,000 in Veterans' Cash Grant Program awards to Illinois organizations that provide vital services to veterans and their families across our state. Awardees will receive funding to address veteran homelessness, post-traumatic stress treatment, workforce development, education, transportation training, and community development programs. These grants are funded by proceeds from the Winter Riches Illinois Lottery ticket. The recipients are: Guardian Corps of America: This...
The Illinois State Police is now offering just over $90,000 in starting compensation for all new troopers. With the tight labor market, the increase in starting pay and benefits for first year troopers allows ISP to remain competitive and attract qualified candidates who are dedicated to pursuing justice and protecting the public. “Our Illinois State Police officers nobly serve our communities and help keep us safe,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Raising the starting pay for Illinois State Police troopers reflects the respect my admin...
April 27 at 10 a.m. located at the Staunton Soccer Fields, donations of canned/ nonperishable food items will be accepted. This event is completely free. The FCA will have a one mile race and a three mile race, plus a nature walk exploring God’s creation for the kids. They will have drinks and snacks available as well. To register, email Lexi Hester, [email protected] and provide name, phone number or email, and who is participating in what events....
By Tom Emery Once again, the SamJam event had a successful year. The 2023 SamJam BBQ & Boogie, which was held on November 18 at Rustic Venues near Girard, generated a donation of $10,000 to Neurofibromatosis (NF) Midwest. The event was created in 2014 in honor of Sam Oswald, a Carlinville resident who has battled NF since being diagnosed at age four. NF is a debilitating condition that affects 1 in every 2,500 worldwide. Sam’s father, Pete Oswald, organizes the annual SamJam events. He is both happy, and grateful, for this year’s success. “Th...