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 Adam Pennock, Fire Chief, The Litchfield Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 4:51 am on Monday 4/29/2024 at 612 N Harrison. Upon arrival, the on-duty Captain observed a large glow and the response was upgraded to a Full Still. Squad 810 arrived on the scene to find a one-story wood-frame residence with heavy fire visible from the rear of the house. The Litchfield Police Department was assisting occupants in the front yard. A 360-degree scene survey was conducted and...
Process Could Last Throughout The Month Of May The Staunton Water Treatment Plant will be flushing fire hydrants starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and it could potentially last all month. Residents may experience discolored water and low water pressure. If staining occurs in laundry, a cleaning product can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office to assist in the removal of stains. Residents are encouraged to avoid the use of bleach during this time as it may set the stains permanently into clothing. For any additional information or questions,...
The Livingston city-wide trash clean-up will be on May 13, 2024. This is for Livingston residents only and the dumpster will be located behind Village Hall. The following items are not allowed to be dumped in the dumpster: lumber; concrete; tires; batteries; paint; and electronics. To reiterate, the items mentioned above are not allowed to be included in the city-wide trash clean-up. For questions, call (618)-637-2100....
Team Results: 7th Grade Boys: Champions; 8th Grade Boys: Champions; 7th Grade Girls: Runner-Up; 8th Grade Girls: Runner-Up County Champions:7th B 100M: Kolbe Pfeiffer; 7th B 200M: Tyree Taylor (School Record); 7th B 400M: Shane Oller; 8th B 400M: Chase Bodner; 7th B 800M: Jace Spickerman; 7th B 1600M: Jace Spickerman; 7th B 4x100M: (Taylor, Luketich, Spickerman, Pfeiffer); 8th B 4x100M: (Bodner, Dugger, Sievers, Saracco); 7th B 4x200M: (Crawford, Kuechle, Mayfield, Oller); 8th B 4x200M: (Clark,...
By JESSICA ULRICH / STAR-TIMES Staunton Band Spring Concert was held on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The band was conducted by, Music teacher, Charles Prager. The Fifth Grade, Junior High and High School band members put on a fantastic show. The Fifth grader, beginner band, played selections from the Accent on Achievement, book one by John O’Reilly and Mark Williams. They played; Surprise Symphony, London Bridge, Skip to my Lou, Souther Roses, and Frera Jaques. The Sixth grade band members played J...
Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced on April 24, 2024 the sentencing of a local man. Austin M. Frayer, (25), of Gillespie, was sentenced by the Honorable Joshua A. Meyer to 12.5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the offense of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class X felony. Frayer was stopped near mile marker 43 on Interstate-55 in Macoupin County. Sgt. Justin Frankford conducted a free air dog sniff of the vehicle where the K9 indicated the presence of drugs...
Rose Marie Banjavcic, 94, of Staunton, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born June 11, 1929 in Livingston the daughter to the late Stephen Spudich Sr. and Anna (Kostadin) Spudich. She married John "Sheepy" Banjacvic on Sept. 1, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2017. Rose worked at Cassens Transport, Olin Corporation, and then as a bookkeeper for Calcari Distributing and Beierman...
Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77, of Benld, Ill., was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 22, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side at the Community Hospital of Staunton, Ill. A poetic end for she was a selfless person. Wanda was born Sept. 7, 1946 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys (Conner) Huffman. She was raised in Staunton, Ill., and she was a graduate of Staunton High School. She married Pete Bernot on Feb. 20, 1965 in Benld and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2018. They l...
Daniel D. Hering, 68, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence in Staunton. The son of the late Edgar and Laura (Harmon) Hering. Daniel was employed as an Operator for a natural gas company. Dan is survived by a sister, Debbie (Rodney) Russell from Pelham, Ala.; a niece Neely (Mark) Clayton from Calera, Ala., and two great nephews Noah and Micah. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother in infancy, Donald. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Williamson Funeral home,...
Marilyn F. Schumacher, 93, of rural New Douglas, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Mill Creek Alzheimers’ Special Care. She was born on May 25, 1930 in North Platte, Neb., to the late Emile and Ethel Pearl (Lewis) Kurlbaum. She married Harold F. Schumacher on January 24, 1948, he passed December 21, 2012. Marilyn was employed as a Production and Plant Manager at Forms Systems in St. Louis, Mo., for over 30 years. She enjoyed painting, sewing and playing cards. Marilyn was very proud of her family! She is survived by three c...
By Avis Richardson (Retired Reverend) “Loveth Thou Me” Like a haunting hunger inside of the live blood of Peter, there would be a day when he would answer that question and from the excellent loneliness of the sea he would see Jesus standing on the shore. “Loveth thou Me?” More than theses? It is always within the silence of the world where the soul cry’s out into the endless waves of life the answers must come. Sometimes like gentle whispering and always where the smoke of charcoal seeps into our betrayals. It’s then, the question urges one t...
Litchfield High School and Mt. Olive softball is holding a Kids Camp on June 4 thru June 6, for ages 5 to 14 years old. If anyone would like to sign up, this can be done by filling out the form 2024 LHS Softball Youth Clinic Registration form, this can be found at https://www.mtoliveschools.org/project-two-255h9, once filled out, please turn in form to the Mt. Olive High School office....
Gillespie High School Cross Country would like to invite Gillespie High School students to join one of their fitness models. The “Multi-Sport Athlete” Model is designed to make you faster and more powerful, while improving endurance in other sports. This model only meets two or three times per week over summer and fall season. It is coordinated and adaptable to other sport schedules. There will be no crazy long runs, and its focus is on speed and speed endurance. This model is directly usable and beneficial to other sports. The “Be...
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, May 1 – Chili, All Meat Frank on Bun, Slaw, Peaches Thursday, May 2 – Chicken No...
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...
Nicholas A. Williams, (31), of Staunton, on March 30, 2024, committed criminal damage to property, in that said defendant knowingly attempted to damage laundry mat tables without permission. Said defendant wrote on said tables with a permanent marker where the damage having a value not in excess of $500. The defendant also committed the crime of criminal trespass of a building, in that said defendant knowingly and without lawful authority entered the laundormat located at 129 N Laurel St, Staunton, after being previously barred from entry....
The monthly program of the Macoupin County Historical Society will be held Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the Ruyle Building on the Historical grounds in Carlinville. The program is free and open to the public. The speaker for this month's program is Taylor Pensoneau talking about "The Incredible Gangsters of Downstate Illinois." Pensoneau is a onetime political reporter, a former leader of the Illinois coal industry and best-selling author. Of the eleven books he has written, two cover an incredible era of law breaking in downstate Illinois...
The Macoupin County Agriculture Education foundation is holding a frozen meal fundraiser from April 22 to May 6. Proceeds from the sale of the frozen meals will assist the Foundation in making possible exciting activities including scholarships for outstanding agriculture students, improvements in agriculture literacy, and enchanced leadership activities. To order, visit www.thegivingplatefundraisers.com between now and May 6 and select the Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation icon. Meals will be available for pick-up on Thursday,...
The VFW Hall located at 21294 Route 138 in Mount Olive, Ill., 62069, is holding a community Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Presenting donors must bring a photo I.D., their personal blood donor card, or two other forms of identification. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org. All presenting donors will receive a "Buy One Get One Free Buffet" coupon, compliments of Pizza Man in Litchfield, Ill....
April 20, 2024: Megan E. Bertoldi; Following to Closely April 22, 2024: Juvenile, Speeding (Radar) April 22, 2024: Joy H. Brauer, Speeding (Radar) April 23, 2024: Daniel M. Manar, Speeding (Radar) April 26, 2024: Amy R. Morgan, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle & Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration April 26, 2024: Jennifer T. Kahle, Speeding (Radar) April 27, 2024: Timothy J. Zubal, Speeding (Radar) April 28, 2024: Nicholas A. Williams, No Valid Drivers License...
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, Staunton's Sportsman Kid's Club will be hosting its infamous Fishing Derby at Staunton's Sportsman Club. This will be the events Thirty-eighth Annual Fishing Derby to occur at Staunton's Sportsman's Club. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 19 and there will also be free lunch and refreshments. The derby is for kids between the ages of PreK to Eighth grade and there will be five divisions. PreK as well as First through Second grade will fish from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, Third through Eighth...
The days of May have arrived. It is time for flowers, green lawns, and fresh air once again. Spring in full bloom is the best time of the year and life at the library is in full swing. The library staff just put out the latest story in their permanent story book walk display cases out at the Water Tower Park. For those who enjoy Mo Willems, his book , Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. It is the funniest tale yet produced by children's award winning author and illustrator Willems. The story is about a pigeon who really wants to drive a bus...
U.S. Representative, Nikki Budzinski will have mobile office hours every third Thursday of the month. The mobile office hours for Staunton City hall are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. located at 101 W. Pearl St., Staunton, Ill. The mobile office hours for the Carlinville City hall are from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., located at 550 N. Broad St., Carlinville, Ill....
Attention Gillespie High School Juniors, a second dose of meningitis is required for Senior year. Gillespie CUSD Number 7 with the Macoupin County Public Health Department will be hosting the Spring immunization clinic on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Ben-Gil Elementary School and Gillespie High School. The clinic is immunizations only, for students entering grade five or Juniors for school year 2024-2025. Remember the Gillespie school exclusion date for physicals and immunizations is Sept., 1, 2024. Online registration for the mobile clinic is on...
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...