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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By JESSICA ULRICH / STAR-TIMES Denver and Dinali Family Restaurant opened for business Monday, April 22, 2024. The American style restaurant did not disappoint. The opening went wonderfully. The owners, family and staff were busy making sure everyone had the best experience and the atmosphere was welcoming. The establishment has been wonderfully renovated and it is the perfect spot for this family restaurant. The owners Everest Agaj and Alda Skenderi worked diligently to remodel the building...
By Kelly Costa Prior to Monday night's City Council meeting, a finance meeting was held. Steve Moore, a representative of Staunton Schools, was a guest speaker. Moore spoke of the school receiving $20,000 as part of some grant money. The district has already done some improvements to its schools with this money, but they have money that they would like to spend on Safe Routes to School. Parents, students, and teachers have already completed a Safe Routes to School workshop in March. Staunton Schools would like to collaborate with the City of...
The 2024 Fall Recreational Soccer League sign-up's have now begun. Students should be receiving paper forms at school, but don't wait to sign up. Early registration is incentivized heavily this year. A early registration discount of $55 per player will be administered if the player/s are signed up by June 1, 2024. However, from June 2 through June 23, 2024, the cost will be $75 per player and the registration discount is not applicable in that case. Even so, registration will not be accepted after the date of June 23. For any questions,...
Staunton Area Ambulance Service has created Vials of Life for free to anyone residing in our service area. They are used to contain your medical information so first responders can quickly obtain a brief history and medication list. Please stop by 401 Ash St., in Staunton from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday to pick one up....
On Tuesday, April 16, the City of Gillespie installed equipment used to push oxygen down to the bottom of the lake, called a destratifier. The motive and reasoning is to help improve the water quality that is being delivered to the plant life material submerged under water. This equipment is approximately eight foot by ten foot, and has a chain-link fence around it. This was placed at the opening of pump house cove, by the main body of water. Following that, on Wednesday, April 17, Gillespie's Lake Superintendent and others installed bouy marke...
Livingston-Williamson Fire Department is hosting their Annual Chicken Dinner on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out. The dinner, which is located at 422 W. Nichols St., in Livingston. There will be two options:The Dinner option is $11 and contains quarter Chicken, fries, and applesauce; Option two providesa sandwich meal at $9, which is Quarter Chicken, fries, and bread. The Livingston-Williamson Fire Department sells out relatively quick, which is why members of their department passively urge everyone to come out...
At the Monday, April 15 Staunton School Board meeting, Steven Moore and Brett Allen provided information to the Staunton Board of Educationabout the prospects of installing large fans in the main gymnasium in Staunton's High School as an alternative option to air conditioning that would be more cost effective. Discussion took place on the manner and the Board members approved the installation of two large fans in the main gym at a cost of $34,313. The installation will be completed before school returns to session in Aug. of 2024. The Staunton...
Eugene A. “Gene” Bentrup, 86, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Gene was born on March 15, 1938 in Staunton to Louis and Ella (Heigert) Bentrup and they preceded him in death. Gene married Shirley on June 9, 1962 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and she survives. Gene served in the U.S. Army and was a Grains Inspector for Toberman Grain and Feed Company in East St. Louis, Ill. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, shopping with his wife, traveling with the Goldenaires Club, bowling, and table games. He was sur...
David Negro, 92, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home. He was born May 16, 1931 in Staunton. David was a life-long mechanic in the community and had been employed by Staunton Auto Parts. He was also employed by Staunton Police Department before his retirement. He is survived by a daughter, Nancy (Steve) Griffith, Staunton; four grandchildren, Jamie (Darrel) Ruckman, Mt. Clair, Jill (Roger) Michaelis, Hillsboro, Aaron Hansel, East Alton, and Derek (Anita) Hansel, East Alton; he also leaves behind six...
Need a State Fair food fix? The wait is over. The Illinois State Fair invites the public to a 100-Days-Out celebration on Tuesday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. State Fair favorites such as Taft’s Mr. Ribeye, Coleman Concessions, Country Fryer, Poe’s Catering and Shroom Shack, a vegan vendor, will be selling food and drinks as a preview to the Illinois State Fair, which will run Aug. 8 through 18. The menu includes: ribeye sandwiches, cozy dogs, lemon shakeups, turkey legs and min...
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....
The Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet held annually since 1988 honors graduating high school seniors who have attained the highest standing in their classes. This is to serve as a means of encouraging all students to strive for high academic achievement and excellence through scholarship. The event was held on April 11, 2024 in the George C. Terry Riverbend Arena on Lewis and Clark Community College Campus. Twenty-three schools participated in the awards ceremony this year....
The Partnership for Educational Excellence is ready to offer up to 40 Scholarships worth $2,000 each. This is a 100 percent increase from past scholarships. There are requirements to be selected. Applicants are encouraged to write a one page personal statement about their academic and career goals; fill out a two-page application available at the Student Service Office or online at www.thepartnership7.org; and obtain three letters of recommendation from adults (no relative and only one who works for GHS.) Once applicants have all required docum...
Join McKay NAPA Auto Parts at the Fourth Annual Strut Your Stuff Cruise-In on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Concordia Hall, in Staunton starting at Noon. Cruise-In to as many of the 26 Napa locations on the way to Staunton's for extra chances at the Grand Prize Drawing for a Milwaukee M18 Blower Trimmer Combo, which happens to be a $450 value. Final destination is Concordia Hall, where there will be plenty to do, such as: Raffles, a band, food trucks, and the Bags Tournament. There will be Swag Bags for the First 100-vehicles. The bags tournament...
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, April 24 – Beef Vegetable Taco Bake, Corn Chips, Lettuce with Shredded C...
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield for the first-ever Conservation Day will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at the IDNR. The Illinois Environmental Council; The Nature Conservancy; and the Prairie State Conservation Coalition will be available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the rotunda to answer questions and discuss all things IDNR and conservation. Speak with legislators about the most important conservation issues facing Illinois today....
The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. Services that will be offered are new and renewal of identification cards and driver’s license, sticker purchases and the Read ID. The Benld Public Library is located at 308 E. Central Ave. For more information, please call the library at 217-835-4045....
Marriage Licenses William C. Viehweg of New Douglas, and Tammy Lynn Carter of New Douglas Lawrence Dean Caldieraro of Mt. Olive, Emily Nichole Frerichs of Mt. Olive Steven Michael Lewis of Carlinville, Christina Renee Heilman of Carlinville Morgan Marie Gleason of Auburn, Jeffrey Paul Beeler of Auburn Nathan Michael Crays of Carlinville, Breeann Nichole Heimsness-Dowdy of Carlinville Ellen K. Pierson of Virden, Kaleb A. Bolton of Virden Dissolutions Galen N. Parnell, of Mt. Olive; Stephanie A. Schwab, of Mt. Olive James O. Heyen, of Gillespie;...
By Lynn and Nancy Neuhaus Joshua Laurent became the Executive Manager and Partner of the new Country Classic Cars on Aug. 2, 2022. Laurent has been recreating the business and improving the inventory to make it into his vision for the company. There are 12 people employed at the business, including salesmen, office clerks and mechanics. Upon stepping foot into their offices, everyone is greeted with a friendly energetic staff. They welcome all to come in and browse their inventory of around 280...
Gillespie Daisy Girl Scout Troop 6212, run by Katie Drummond, Beth Baugh and Jesssica Chapman, spent the month of March decorating 100 flowerpots to sell at the Gillespie High School FFA Spring Greenhouse. The Troop members are Autumn Baugh; Corinne Bonstead; Meritt Chapman; Stella Cox; Mia Dunn; Bella Hancock; Aria Heyen; Eden Schuster; and Kenlee Tallman. The girls learned about art, philanthropy, nature, community service, and the importance of the FFA organization. The Gillespie High School FFA Organization is run by Kayla Wils, Greenhouse...
By: Jill Pertler Yesterday, I woke up and did my usual morning routine. Part of this includes a contemplative time when I attempt to align my thoughts and find my calm for the upcoming day. It’s a nice moment and it was this morning as well, except I found myself crying. I used to cry daily, many times each day: in the bathroom, at the supermarket, at the doctor’s office, in the parking lot, in the garage, in the car – pretty much everywhere. But that doesn’t happen anymore. I remember and I mourn, but the tears no longer flow unexpec...
Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay for airline tickets for parents and kids. Others take driving vacations because they afford more freedom to move at one’s own pace than air or train travel. Whatever it is that motivates drivers to hit the open road, there’s no denying such trips are more enjoyable when drivers make an effort to plan ahead. With that in mind, travelers can keep these road trip planning pointers in mi...
More and more auto buyers are considering and ultimately purchasing preowned vehicles. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, used vehicle sales in the United States have risen every year since 2013. The increase in used car sales over the last decade reflects a growing confidence among consumers that preowned vehicles are reliable and worth buyers’ investment. Though many dealerships now offer sizable inventories of preowned vehicles, private citizens can still sell vehicles on their own. Car owners hoping to do so can c...
On Thursday, April 18, the City of Staunton was hit with a sweltering combination of hot and cold fronts that intensified to the point where Macoupin County, specifically the Staunton and Prairietown areas sounded the alarms signaling a tornado watch. After being advised to take shelter, seemingly, the worst of the storm had already passed. What did remain behind though were some of these chunks of hail that signaled the aftermath of a classic Spring season storm....
Attention to any and all Bunker Hill High School parents, guardians, grandparents and students: The last day to purchase your 2023-2024 BHHS Yearbook is quickly approaching and, sadly, only around 35 books have so far been ordered. It is understandable that in this day and age of social media, it can be tempting to assume from a students’ perspective that they won’t be missing out on anything by not purchasing a yearbook. However, many adults value the physical historic artifact from their high school experience. It’s important for curre...