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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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...
Thank you to everyone who supported the SHS Post Prom by purchasing a grocery raffle ticket to Bill’s IGA. The winners of the drawing are Missy Ray, $1,000 and Julie Sievers, $500. The Post Prom Committee works year round raising funds for this event, which costs approximately $15,000 per year. At Post Prom, kids are able to continue celebrating their prom night in a safe manner, and are treated to food all night long, inflatables, games and prizes for all attending. Anyone who would like to make a donation can mail it to SHS Post Prom, P.O. B...
March’s warmer than average temperatures are expected to continue into April, which could lead off a warm and wet spring all the way into June, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey. Mild temperatures from February carried over to the first half of March in Illinois. Most of the first 15 days of March were warmer than normal in the state. A strong storm system pulled in very warm and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico on March 5, sending high temperatures into the 70s and...
Dental health should be a priority at any age, and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and eight have had a cavity in at least one of their primary teeth. Also, more than half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in at least one permanent tooth. Cavities and other oral health conditions, such as periodontal diseases, are largely preventable with proper oral hygiene. Parents know that getting children - especially young ones - to...
Anyone who lives in close proximity to a pickleball court can no doubt attest to the popularity of the sport. According to the 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball participation grew by 159 percent between 2019 and 2022. Such figures are a testament to the popularity of a sport that has reinvigorated millions of players' enthusiasm for physical activity and team sports. The thrill of competition and the joy of social interaction undoubtedly have contributed to the popularity of...
At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health. With so much to gain from routine exercise, it's no wonder so many people aspire to be more physically active. But it's easy to lose motivation when aspiring to exercise more. Each year, one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to exercise...
It might not garner the same level of attention as apples, bananas or other popular fruits, but the humble pear packs quite a nutritious punch. According to USA Pears, a medium-sized, 100-calorie pear contains 21 percent of the recommended daily value of fiber and 8 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. The fiber in pears can be especially beneficial, as fiber promotes a healthy gastrointestinal tract and helps maintain balance and regularity. Fiber also has been linked to a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, making pears a...
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Varsity Softball 4/2: Home, 4:30 p.m. at Staunton vs. Father McGivney Catholic 4/3: Home, 4:30 p.m. at Staunton vs. Marquette Catholic 4/4: Away, 4:30 p.m. at Mulberry Grove vs. Staunton 4/5: Away, 4:30 p.m. at Vandalia vs. Staunton 4/9: Home, 4:30 p.m. at Staunton vs. Pana 4/12: Away, 4:30 p.m. at Gillespie vs. Staunton 4/16: Home, 4:30 p.m. at Staunton vs. Greenville Varsity Girls Soccer 4/1: Home, 5 p.m. at Staunton vs. Metro-East Lutheran 4/2: Away, 4:30 p.m. at Southwestern vs. Staunton 4/4: Home, 5 p.m. at Staunton vs. Carlinville 4/5:...
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The Wolf Ridge Color Fun Run will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and it will start at 8 a.m. at Bunker Hill's Municipal Building located at 801 S. Franklin, in Bunker Hill, Ill. 62014. The rain date and time will be on Sunday, April 28, 2024 and will start at 2 p.m. Registration fees are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Anyone wishing to participate must be registered by Wednesday, April 10 to guarantee a race t-shirt and color packet. Send the paper form into Wolf Ridge office or sign up online at: http://ageless-apparel.com/wolfridge....
Please contact the school you have a child turning 3 or four by Sept. 1, 2024. Please call 618-635-3831 to schedule a Preschool Screening appointment. To be eligible for preschool services, proof of income must be provided. Please bring any of the following as proof of household income to your screening appointment. It is required by the state: Income tax forms; last and most recent two pay stubs (two from each parent); proof of WIC; Proof of SNAP benefits; Wages and Tax Statement (most recent W-2); and Verification letter from...
The Cardinals began the home portion of their 2024 season on Thursday April 4, 2024 at Busch Stadium against the Miami Marlins. The Cardinals won this game (8-5). The season continues with games this week. Wed, Apr 10 against Philadelphia at 12:15 p.m. April 12 at 8:40 p.m., April 13 at 7:10 p.m., and April 14 at 3:10 p.m. the Cardinals will be in Arizona. April 15 at 8:40 p.m., April 16 at 8:40 p.m., and April 17 at 2:37 p.m. the Cardinals will be in Oakland....
EPICC’s Dinner and Dance will be on April 12, 2024 at Concordia Hall. Concordia Hall is located at 709 S. Union in Staunton. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dance and Karaoke will be at 6 p.m. with DJ Rev providing the entertainment. For more information, call Michelle at 618-882-3456. EPICC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit social club for Developmentally Disabled individuals 13 years and older....
Tryouts will be held Monday, May 6 through May 9 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, May 10, starting at 3:30 p.m. until done. Any fifth through seventh grade student interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 SJHS Cheerleading team, should attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at 2:45 p.m. in Mrs. Klein's fifth grade classroom. Tryout practices will be on Monday, May 6 through Thursday, May 9 in the Community Room from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tryouts will be on Friday, May 10 beginning at 3:30 p.m. It requested that all...
Class of 1946 Baseball For the first time in history of the school, Staunton played host to a Sectional Tournament in 19446. Unfortunately, SHS did not advance to its own even, as the Bulldogs lost to Benld (6-1) in the District Tournament action Baskeball (Boy) The 1945-46 basketball program had another successful season under head coach B.H. Gibbons. The squad finished the season 17-11 overall, including 4-4 in the South Central Conference. Furthermore, the Bulldogs won the Macoupin County Tournament for the first time in eleven years behind...
IDNR announces grants for 107 school field trips to state parks, museums, and natural areas. More than 6,600 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums, and other natural resources sites this year to learn about nature and conservation thanks to funding through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program. The Program is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF). More that $99,600 in donated funds for 107 field trip grants were awarded for...
Senior Citizens Meeting’s welcome all seniors 55 or older to join on the first and third Thursday of each month. The meeting on April 4, 2024 was called to order by President, Geri Cook at 1 p.m. There were 25 in attendance. The Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Judy Hampton and Sherri Loots won the attendance prizes. Sherri Loots and Myron Hoffstatler won the post of Silver. There were several prizes donated by various members for our ticket drawings. No new business was presented at this meeting. Toni Janus shared an upd...
By Tom Emery Another class on crocheting is being offered by popular demand at the Carlinville Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13. The class will be taught by Kathleen Moberg, a talented Carlinville resident who fosters a welcoming, creative atmosphere. She will be teaching about granny squares, which are used for afghans and other works of art. Moberg previously taught a “Learn to Crochet” class at the library on March 2, when participants made coffee cup cozies. “That went over really well, and we had requests for more croch...
The Coalition for Pet Progress is excited to announce: "Operation Pit (And Kit) Stop," a community-wide collaborative effort to spay and neuter up to 1,200 owned pitbulls and pitbull mixes, and community cats, sponsored by Coalition for Pet Progress and Wings of Rescue. This event will take place from March 23, 2024 to May 18, 2024, and will cover throughout the Greater St Louis and Metropolitan Illinois region with these eight amazing organizations providing surgeries: Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA); Belleville Area Humane...
The SCC Women’s Thursday Ladies League will begin on April 18, 2024. We will meet at the clubhouse at 9 a.m. for refreshments and tee off at 9:30 a.m. All members are invited. If you need additional information please contact Rosemarie at (618) 459-3382 or Martha at (217)370-2388....
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, April 13. Serving will start at 10 a.m. and continue until all sandwiches are sold. They will be serving pork burgers, butterfly pork chops, water and soda will be sold. Please come out and support the continue development of the area’s sports complex. The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation Board of Directors would like to thank all in advance for the continued support and generosity....
Summer classes are a great way for college students to get ahead while limiting stress later. Kaskaskia College wants students to know registration for summer is open now, and registering as soon as possible is important. Kaskaskia College Dean of Enrollment Services Staci Palm said it's important for students to think ahead about what course requirements they need to meet before graduation and strategize which ones could be done over the summer at local community colleges such as KC. Palm said summer classes are typically smaller than classes...
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....