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 Staunton Relays (Men and Women) were held Thursday, April 28th, with 6 schools participating. Mens Division - Varsity - North Mac won first with 132 team points followed by Staunton 92, Southwestern 75, Althoff Catholic 73, Marquette 28 and SIUE Charter 4. Staunton men (varsity finishing in the top 5) were led by Drake Dufrain who won first place in the 110m Hurdles with a PR 16.49. Other individuals (varsity) placing in the top 5: Joe Goss 3rd in Shot Put and 5th in Discus; Strebel and Ogata placed 3-4 in the High Jump; Matesa was 3rd in...
The Staunton men's and women's track teams competed at the Murphysboro Coed Open on Monday, April 25. It was a large event with schools much larger than Staunton competing, but it provided valuable experience for the Staunton teams. Men's Division Murphysboro dominated both divisions winning the mens division with 125 team points followed by Carterville 108, Bluford (Webber) 58, McLeansboro 51 and Staunton 45. Braden Buffington won first place points for Staunton in the long jump with his PR distance of 20’7”. Braden also placed 7th in the trip...
May 4 - School Improvement Day (12:30 p.m dismissal) May 13 - Commencement, 7 p.m May 23 - Last Day of School (2 p.m. Dismissal) May 24 - Teacher Institute Girls Soccer May 5 - at Wesclin (Trenton) 4:30 p.m. Girls Softball May 4 - Home vs Gillespie May 5 - Home vs CM (Bethalto) May 11 - Home vs GNHS Greenfield May 12 - Home vs Bunker Hill Game time - 4:30 p.m. Boys Baseball May 4 - at Calhoun (Hardin) May 6 - home vs Gillespie May 9 - TBA May 11 - home vs GNHS (Greenfield) Game time - 4:30 p.m....
The Wednesday Ladies Golf League is now the Thursday Ladies Golf League. The first week of golf it rained; however, they had a meeting with refreshments and discussed business. They voted to start golfing on Thursday with the permission of the SCC board. They also have some projects in planning. Two new members were welcomed this past week - Sue Stiegemeier and Gloria Paolino. The day was overcast and it sprinkled, but it was great to be out swinging the clubs again. The gross was won by Martha Riley, Sue Stiegemeier and Kathryn Young. They...
The Staunton High School Prom and Post Prom is the highlight of the year for the juniors and seniors of SHS and their guests. The Crystal Ballroom was the scene for the formal dance. Post prom was held at Staunton High School and allowed the students to let their hair down and enjoy great food, games and activities and the chance to win some really great prizes. The Post Prom Committee worked an entire year to raise the funds for the all-night activities, food and prizes....
The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will celebrate the 218th anniversary of the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the Point of Departure Celebration on May 7 and 8. Visitors will have an opportunity to interact with military demonstrations, historic artisans and more at this free event. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Military reenactors will portray soldiers of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s Corps of Discovery. The War of 1812 American 2nd Regiment Artillery will discuss the war in which many Lewis and Clark E...
With many families poised for spring and summer travel, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is helping get travelers ready for hurricane season by highlighting National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 1-7. “Our State Climatologist and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have forecast an increase frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes,” IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau said. “So before your big vacation, find time to prepare for any kind of severe weather. It could save your life.” With hurricane season spannin...
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces intermittent lane closures of IL 157 between IL 140 in Hamel and IL 143 near Edwardsville beginning on Monday, May 2, weather permitting. Two-way traffic will be maintained by the use of flaggers. This project will seal pavement cracks and it should be completed by the end of May 2022. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District...
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that I-64 between IL 159 to IL 4 in St. Clair County will be intermittently restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Sunday, May 1, weather permitting. These restrictions will be between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. This work is necessary to complete pavement repairs and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2022....