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  • From Our Files

    Jun 26, 2024

    Issue of June 23, 1999 Robyn Buffington and Terry Albrecht were married Jan. 9 in Staunton. Melissa Bellovich and Eric Karlovic were married March 13 in Staunton. Ralph and Joyce Birdsell of Mt. Olive will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27. Thomas B. “Brownie” and Eliza Bell “Blondie” Colley of Princeton Ky., formerly of Staunton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26. John E. “Boots” Straub (73) of Staunton died June 20 at his residence. James E. Tietze (83) of Staunton died June 20 at Heritage Manor Nursi...

  • Days Gone By In Staunton

    Jun 26, 2024

    Thursday, Dec. 6, 1923 -- TWO KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS -- Chris Rigoni and Pete Delpazzo are Dead and Six Others Hurt -- The worst automobile accident on record in this part of the state occurred at the East Mill street crossing of the Wabash railroad in our city Sunday evening at about 7:40 o'clock, when Wabash fast train No. 2 ploughed into a bus carrying a load of eighteen passengers. Chris Rigoni, driver of the bus, was killed outright and Pete Delpazzo sustained injuries to which he...

  • Letter To The Editor

    Jun 26, 2024

    As the sun sets on June 29, we'll be tossing our last pizza dough and serving up the final plate of pasta at Cavataio's Restaurant and Pizzeria before we embark on a much-anticipated voyage to the old country, Sicily! Join us in celebrating not just the end of an era, but the beginning of a new chapter of inspiration and family memories. For one last evening, let our cozy dining room be filled with the laughter of our cherished guests and the aroma of our homemade recipes. Share your favorite dishes and stories with us and partake in a dining...

  • Album Of The Week: Three Dog Night's, Seven Separate Fools

    Jun 26, 2024

    Combining Hollywood pizazz with soulful swagger, Three Dog Night sounded big and brassy even in their quietest moments. The bold, colorful blend of show biz savvy, punchy horns, and gutsy vocals gave Three Dog Night a remarkable string of Top Ten singles in the early 1970s, hits that helped define the dawning of post-hippie pop music. A creation with three lead singers, Three Dog Night didn't write their own material, choosing instead to bring attention to emerging songwriters of their era. Seve...

  • For Sale

    Jun 26, 2024

    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....

  • Services

    Jun 26, 2024

    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

    Jun 26, 2024

    WANTED: In office Customer Service Representative required to answer customer questions, take orders, and perform other administrative tasks. No travel required. Contact [email protected] or call 618 654-2161 ext 235 1-2...

  • For Rent

    Jun 26, 2024

    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...

  • Public Notices

    Jun 26, 2024

    NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -WILL- CLAIMS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MACOUPIN COUNTY, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 2024 PR 45 DAVID NEGRO, deceased. Notice is given of the death of DAVID NEGRO, of Staunton, IL. Letters of Office were issued on June 3, 2024, to JESSICA KORUNKA, of 410 N. 41st St., Belleville, IL 62226, whose attorney is THOMAS D. DENBY, of #5 Wall St., Carlinville, IL 62626. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Macoupin County...

  • Provide Resources To Pollinators In Any Space With Container Gardens

    Jun 26, 2024

    Supporting pollinators has become increasingly important as concerns over pollinator population decline are more evident. The good news is that even small spaces can provide resources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Container gardens are one solution for growing pollen and nectar resources that pollinators need in small spaces. Containers offer many options, from simple, single-plant systems to multi-level and extended blooming displays. For those who like to keep things simple, stick to shorter plants that will not get top-heavy...

  • The Carlinville Public Library To Feature Program With Treehouse Wildlife Center

    Jun 26, 2024

    By Tom Emery Some interesting visitors will visit the Carlinville Public Library for a free, one-hour program at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 28. Educators from the Treehouse Wildlife Center will be on hand, accompanied by some of the animals housed at the center. These so-called “ambassador animals” will combine with discussion of the natural histories of native species, and current issues affecting their health and well-being. “We’re thrilled to have the Treehouse Wildlife Center, and their animal friends, with us,” said Hannah Miller, director of...

  • Precautions To Beat The Heavy Hitting Heat

    Jun 26, 2024

    With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning Illinoisans to take preventative actions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Exposure to extreme heat, and especially prolonged exposure, cause serious health complications, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke, IDPH officials said. The Department is urging Illinoisans to take precautions and protect themselves, their families and their...

  • MAC Art Bus Will Set Up Shop At Staunton's Public Library

    Jun 26, 2024

    The Staunton Public Library’s 2024 Summer Reading program is coming to an end. They would like to invite the community for the Summer Reading Program Finale Celebration. The Mac Art Bus will be at the Staunton Public Library on July 11, 2024 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and everyone is invited. The Macoupin Art Collective, also known as The MAC, is a school of arts and crafts. They host many educational as well as entertaining events throughout the year all over the county. Their main location is in Staunton however they have successfully been a...

  • Mississippi Culture's Food Truck Friday Was Presented By, Off The Wall Tacos And More

    Jun 26, 2024

    On Friday, June 21, Off The Wall Tacos And More Food Truck was sitting outside of Mississippi Culture on the corner of Pearl St. and Elm St. in Staunton, Ill. Owner, Colt Dean, had his two employees, Kit and Daryl working inside the food truck. Pictured to left is a Staunton resident who walked up and placed an order to Kit, who then works efficiently with Daryl to produce an approximate 10 minute wait for the food to be delivered hot and fresh....

  • Illinois Child Credit Program Approved

    Jun 26, 2024

    By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois In the final hours of their spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers approved a tax credit of up to about $300 for families with young children. The credit is available to Illinoisans with children under age 12 who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Although it has exceptions, that credit is generally available to married couples earning up to about $60,000 and single people earning up to about $50,000, depending on the number of children they have. For taxes on 2024 income, th...

  • Illinois State Library Building Is One Of Nation's Best

    Jun 26, 2024

    By Tom Emery It is a public building that is not only beautiful in design, but was constructed under budget. Few other public facilities can make those claims. The current Illinois State Library building, at the corner of Second and Monroe Streets in Springfield, is a striking five-story structure that reflects the library’s place both as center for state librarianship as well as its standing among the greatest of American state libraries. The building is the fifth location the State Library h...

  • SHS Cheer Squad

    Jun 26, 2024

    Pictured, from (L to R) is as follows: Freshman, Madison Shaw; Head Coach, Mandy McDonald; and Sophomore, Natalie Lowe. The following are not present in the photo above, (but they were there on sight holding up signs on the other side of the IGA parking lot) are the following: Senior Captain, Lilly Trettenero; Junior Co-Captain, Kamri Moreland; and Assistant Coach, Kayla Shaw. The SHS Cheer Squad and Head Coach, Mandy McDonald battled through the explicit heat and humidty on Saturday, June 22...

  • Live Music On The Fourth; The Americana Way

    Jun 26, 2024

    A free festival celebrating America's birthday, with food, art and music.The Americana Festival will take place on July 4, 2024 from noon until 6 p.m. at Benld City Park. Event Organizer Jess Barker will open the show. Jess recently played at the Rockwood Music Hall and The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, N.Y. His music is folk-based. The Lodge Brothers, featuring Keith Dudding, a St. Louis bluegrass band will also appear. Rounding out the performances will be The New Prairie Drifters, a country band from Edwardsville. Join the fun in Benld...

  • Fifth Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K/1-Mile Walk

    Jun 26, 2024

    The Fifth Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at the track located at Staunton's High School on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at 8 a.m. For any community members and local area businesses wanting to participate as a Sponsor for the Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run, the Sponsorship fee is $50. The Sponsor names will be put on the back of the event shirts, however, this does not buy a shirt. The entry and shirt fees are separate. To become a Sponsor, send the the following information: Company Name (as it will...

  • Engagement Announcement

    Jun 26, 2024

    Karl Painter and Karen Kahl are thrilled to announce their engagement and forth-coming marriage. Karl is the son of the late Bob and Leota Painter. Karen is the daughter of Betty Kahl and the Late Herbert Kahl of Litchfield. A Spring 2025 wedding is planned....

  • Be Aware Of Speeding

    Jun 26, 2024

    Excessive speeding remains a serious issue on Illinois roadways and across the country. That's why the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office has joined with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and other Illinois law enforcement agencies to promote speed awareness during the Month of July 2024. The numbers of combined rural State and Rural local roads and highways between 2016 and 2020 account for nearly 35 percent of all fatalities and 22 percent of all serious injury accidents with excessive speed being the leading contributing factor. The...

  • Associated Bank Spent "Day Of Service" With Staunton Helping Hands Center On June 19

    Jun 26, 2024

    The Staunton Helping Hands Center is appreciative for the Associated Bank-Staunton branch's employees who recently spent their "Day of Service" volunteering at the SHHC. Everyone had fun visiting, cleaning and stocking shelves. They also brought donations. Here is a list of items SHHC is currently running low on: Tea bags (black tea, not green tea); Pancake Syrup; Canned Brown Gravy; Canned Chicken or Turkey Gravy; Spaghetti Sauce; and Toilet Paper. Items may be dropped off at the SHHC on...

  • SCC Women's Golf League

    Jun 26, 2024

    On Thursday, June 13 the SCC women's golf league ladies enjoyed a great day golfing. Golf was in beautiful condition. Even though the weather was hot, they had a good turnout. The low gross was the team of Karen Crosslin, Rosemarie Pickerill and Cynthia Albrecht Tipler (41). Crosslin, Pickerill and Albrecht also had a team birdie on hole number 7 and tied for low putts with the team of Martha Riley, Sue Stiegemeier and Linda Rohe. Mary Best and Linda Best had a low net of 20. Stephanie provided us a great lunch and her mother made a strawberry...

  • The Wilsonville Progressive Club July 4 Event

    Jun 26, 2024

    The Wilsonville Progressive Club will open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Meet friends there for refreshing libations, enjoy FEMA’s great pizza and sandwiches, relax and get ready for the great spectacular annual fireworks display. Starting at dusk, approximately around 8:50 p.m., the club will be located at the south end of Wilson Avenue. Like and follow The Wilsonville Progressive Club on Facebook for updates....

  • Band Booster Can Fundraiser

    Jun 26, 2024

    The Staunton Band Boosters will be having a Aluminum Can Fundraiser. They are asking the community to save aluminum cans to help support the Staunton Band Program. They have one drop-off day set up for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The location for drop off will be the corner of Deneen St. and W. Prairie St. To donate aluminum cans at any time between now and Aug., contact Jennifer Daugherty, the Band Booster President, at [email protected] or (618) 910-4153....

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