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 information in this column is provided by the book “The History of Staunton High School Sports (1908-2012)” which was researched and written by local resident and School Board member, Steven F. Moore. “Covering over 100-years of multiple sporting events of a local area is quite a daunting task,” and it is important to note that Moore acknowledges that he could not find everything that he wanted to include in the book. The Star-Times releasing and publishing the information as a weekly news column is intended to educate, connect, and pot...
Honor Roll based on Term Three G.P.A.: High Honor Roll (4.0 G.P.A.) Seniors: Brock E. Best; Victor C. Buehler III; Lillian C. Burke; Katie M. Cook; Belle M. Darte; Maxwell D. Eldred; Breanna R. Feeley; Eliza G. Feldman; Alison B. Fritz; Jessica A. Futrell; Alexis A. Hester; Jaidyn M. High; Paige N. Horstmeyer; Mason D. Horton; Allyson L. Kahrhoff; Kylie M. Lucykow; Michael J. Matesa; Kyli A. Newcomb; Thomas J. Ogata; Dillon J. Pritchett; Claire E. Rantanen; Presley E. Rantanen; Kylie J. Ray; Ava E. Roller; Katie N. Schalk; Kloei M. Siefke; Dela...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital presents the "Women's Health Survival Guide" event, an informational conference to discuss women's health concerns and safety resources with local agencies. This conference is also presented by Eden's Glory, Prairie State Women's health Program, Macoupin County St. Francis Way Clinic, Lighthouse Pregnancy Center and Crossover Ministries. The conference will be Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. in St. Francis Hospital's conference room. There is no charge for participants, but a donation of a new baby item is encouraged and...
The International Women's Organization will meet Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Eden Village. Their speaker will be Hanna Vlosova from Bakhmut, Ukraine and she will speak on Cultural Dialogue Through Language and Literature. She has a bachelor's and master's degree in teaching Ukrainian language and literature and is currently a Fulbright FLTA Scholar at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville (SIUE)....
HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1. Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will preform a variety of duties in various hospital departments. Registration material are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https...
On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south of Litchfield in Macoupin County involving an ISP trooper’s squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over. On the above date and time, an ISP squad car was parked and blocking a lane of traffic on Interstate 55 northbound near milepost 45.8, with emergency lights activated, handling a previous traffic crash. The trooper was outside of the squad when it was struck by a white Toyota. The trooper and the driver of the Toyot...
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, the Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90th year anniversary party. Doors will open at 2 p.m. with a catered dinner being served at 4 p.m. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 6:00 p.m. and grand fire-works display will be held at dusk. The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in Jan. of 1949 and, today, this is still the current l...
By Tom Emery Wednesday, May 1 is Illinois Bacon Day, and across the Land of Lincoln, bacon lovers are lining up to celebrate. The day was designated by a joint resolution in the Illinois Senate, which has routinely set aside a day in recent years to honor one of the state’s top agricultural products. The state ranks fourth in pork production in the U.S., and produces six billion slices of bacon annually. That’s enough to keep bacon fans coming back for more. “Oh, I just love bacon,” said Karen Beach, 72, who works in a public library. “I coul...
While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies confirmed the detection of H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are working closely to monitor the situation and are jointly coordinating prevention and response measures. This includes working with producer groups and partner organizations to promote education to veterinarians and cattle farmers on the clinical signs of H5N1 influenza so that potential i...
WANTED TO BUY: Old 49CC Mopeds. Call Frank 314-320-8899 44-50p...
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 515 W. 5th, Staunton. Thursday, May 2, 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Household items, microwave, dog cage, clothes, name brand purses, party and long dresses, scrapbook supplies, books, DVD’s and much more. 46p MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 515 W. 5th, Staunton. Thursday, May 2, 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Household items, microwave, dog cage, clothes, name brand purses, party and long dresses, scrapbook supplies, b...
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...
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 from Walmart in Litchfield (217) 324-3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport fishing boat, one of a kind, customized in Green Bay Packer colors. Very low hours. Stored inside in winter, always, covered in summer. Includes trailer, trolling motor, GPS system, and 90HP mercury engine. $25,000, obo. Call 217-710-7319. FOR SALE: Chocolate Lab...
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 SERVICES: Tree Service, Fully insured and free estimates. (618) 315-4110 46-50...
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of WALTER LOWELL BINNEY of Staunton, Ill. Letters of Office were issued on April 2, 2024, to MARK B. BINNEY, of 19582 White City Rd., Staunton, Ill. 62088, whose attorney is THOMAS D. DENBY, of Denby Law, #5 Wall St., P.O. Box 616, Carlinville, Ill. 62636. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Macoupin County Courthouse, Probate of Oct. 2024, being six (6) months from the date of first publication or three (3) months from the date...
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. During the week of Thursday, April 15, 2024, ISP received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identitiy has been stolen. This is a scam. ISP special agents will not make cold calls requesting personal or financial information, or ask to confirm personal or financial information. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an ISP investigator, ask for the caller's name, badge number, and...
Bunker Hill Market Days at Country Vibes located at 551 N. Washington St., in Bunker Hill, Every Saturday, May 4, 2024 thru Sept 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Bunker Hill Flea/Farmer’s market is a vibrant and electric marketplace where an individual can explore a world of vintage items, antiques, fresh farm produce, fresh farm flowers, handmade crafts, and so much more. Support Local Artisans, Community Atmosphere, food trucks, kids crafts, and character appearances. Over 50 vendors inside and outside. However, Vendors are wanted: for m...
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 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) commends the Biden Administration for launching the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge to conserve and restore America’s vital freshwater systems for future generations. The America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge: A Partnership to Conserve and Restore America’s Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands sets a national goal to protect, restore, and reconnect 8 million acres of wetlands and 100,000 miles of our nation’s river and streams. IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie was one of nu...