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  • Nutrition Center

    Jul 24, 2024

    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, July 24 – BBQ Johnny Ribs, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Rosy Applesauce, W...

  • Staunton Senior Citizens Meeting

    Jul 24, 2024

    Senior citizens' meetings are available for all seniors 55 and older to join. They are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. President Geri Cook called the Thursday, July 18, 2024 meeting to order. There were 17 people in attendance. To begin, the Lord's Prayer as well as the Pledge of Allegiance were recited and July birthdays were celebrated. Even though only one member held a July birthday, she was able to get a free bingo card for her birthday. The dearest of sympathy goes out to a recent passing of a member’s f...

  • Tori Carroll Fun Run

    Jul 24, 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...

  • To You … With Love,

    Jul 24, 2024

    "Christmas en Bal" A crisp wind blowing in my face, the tender touch of a warm soft scarf offering some protection from a December day. The joyful songs of the cantata at St. Paul still holding my mind close to the sounds of Christmas become a fireside moment for my soul when I feel the presence of the Son of God taking hold of the world again. It astonishes me to see what power and glory the coming message of the Savior still has to grip the heart of men. To each of us there is a new invitation to come and see what God has done. To each of us...

  • Dorchester 64th Annual Homecoming Celebration

    Jul 24, 2024

    Mark all calendars for the annual homecoming celebration in Dorchester the weekend of August 2, 3, and 4. Dorchester – known for its river fish – will be serving Buffalo starting Friday afternoon around 4:00pm. Serving time starts Saturday at noon. Unfortunately, the high river level is limiting the availability of Buffalo. Plans are to serve Buffalo until Parade time or until it’s gone, at whichever time, the switch will be made to our Catfish Fritters for the remainder of the afternoon/evening. Frying will begin at noon on Sunday. Our famou...

  • A Local, Retired Fireman Receives 40-Year Membership Pin

    Jul 24, 2024

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  • MCPHD Hosting Pop-Up Clinic

    Jul 24, 2024

    For those that may have a child entering the following grades, they may need required immunizations for school: Kindergarten, Sixth grade and Twelfth grade. At the Mobile Medical Unit in the Maple Street Parking Lot located at 109 E. Maple Street, Gillespie, Ill. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registration is preferred but it is not mandatory. Walk-ins are definitely accepted as well. There will be Pop-Up Immunization Clinics on the following dates as well: Monday, July 29; and...

  • Macoupin County Courthouse News

    Jul 24, 2024

    Marriage Licenses Sara Susan Piechowski of Winchester, Ill., Zane Bryan Thomson of Palmyra, Ill. Marcus Bradley Morey of Bunker Hill, Bailey Nicole Mowen of Bunker Hill. Andrew Joesph Riech of Girard, Cynthia Renee Starkey of Girard. Samuel Ernest Potthast of Staunton, Veronica Mae Sheahan of Staunton Dissolutions David McQuay, of Granite City; Tasha McQuay Court Timothy D. Conlee, (29), of Gillespie, committed a Class four felony for aggravated fleeing and disobeying two or more official traffic control devices on July 6, 2024, in that said de...

  • Open-Public CPR Classes

    Jul 24, 2024

    Macoupin County Public Health Department is hosting Heartsaver and BLS CPR Certification Classes. Everyone is welcome and these classes are open to the public. Heartsaver Classes (General Public) are Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 10. The BLS Class (Healthcare Staff) is Thursday, Oct. 17. The times for classes are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up on line at https://forms.office.com/r/RFAyYQTtgk, email [email protected], or call (217)854-5322. Classes are located at 205 Oakland Avenue in Carlinville, Ill....

  • Staunton Police Blotter

    Jul 24, 2024

    July 15, 2024: James E. Kilduff; City Ordinance Weeds/High Grass and Accumulation of Junk/Trash July 16, 2024: Rowan M. Cook; In-State Warrant July 17, 2024: Stacee N. Harbin; Improper Operation of ATV/Off hwy motorcycle July 18, 2024: Dana L. Hildebrand; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration July 19, 2024: John F. Wooden; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle July 20, 2024: Steven B. Pesavento; In-State Warrant July 21, 2024: Tyler D. Utter; Disobeyed Stop Sign...

  • Band Booster Can Fundraiser

    Jul 24, 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....

  • Pre-K Screening Dates Revealed

    Jul 24, 2024

    Staunton Elementary School is still seeking new Terriers for their preschool program. For those that have a child who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2024 and live in the Staunton School District, screening will be held Thursday, Aug. 1. Screenings must be scheduled so please email Mrs. Horn to schedule a screening at: [email protected]. Screenings will be located in the Community Room of Staunton Elementary School which is located at 801 N. Deneen St. Students in the program learn academic skills as well as social skills....

  • Upcoming Aug. 2024 Classes At The MAC

    Jul 24, 2024

    Expressive Arts: Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Drop-In Painting with Glenn: Every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Three week Ceramic Vase to Floral Design: Friday’s starting Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; One Shot Wheel Throwing, Ceramics: Saturday, Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Wood Burning (three weeks): Aug. 6, 13, and 20 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Batik (three weeks): Aug. 6, 13, and 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; One Shot Wheel Throwing, Ceramics: Friday, Aug. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; One Shot Wheel Throwing, Ceramics: Friday, A...

  • An Accomplished Alumni And Staunton Clinic Taking Patients

    Jul 24, 2024

    Mia Rhodes is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who was raised in Staunton by her parents, Don and Patty Stefani. She attended Staunton High School and graduated with the class of 2012. Not deterred, she continued her pursuit of education in Nursing. She first graduated in 2015 from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. She worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at McDonough District Hospital from 2015 to 2018 then at Anderson Hospital from 2018 to 2021. During that time, Mia also worked...

  • Jest Laugh Scholarship

    Jul 24, 2024

    Jest Murder Mystery Co. is thrilled to announce the launch of the Jest Laugh Scholarship, a brand-new opportunity for the comedic stars of tomorrow. This scholarship is designed to assist students who dream of a future in improvisational theater and need a little financial boost to make those dreams a reality. Jest Murder Mystery Co., has a deep appreciation for the art of humor and improv. However, the skyrocketing cost of higher education can be a real show-stopper for aspiring performers, especially those from lower-income backgrounds. The...

  • Law Enforcement Urging Drivers To Slow Down

    Jul 24, 2024

    The Illinois Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies teamed up today at the Route 66 Exhibit at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to promote the nationwide “Speeding Catches Up with You” campaign to emphasize the importance of safe driving in Illinois and remind motorists to slow down. “Unfortunately, we keep seeing alarming rates of speed-related crashes,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Crashes caused by speeding are 100% avoidable and always come with...

  • Fall Sport Meetings

    Jul 24, 2024

    The Staunton High School will have their parent/player meetings on Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Any Students playing a fall sport, must attend one of the meetings before they will be able to play in a game. If those dates do not work, another time can be set up with the Athletic Director/Administration by emailing Ms. Allan and Ms. Griffith. It would be beneficial to bring sports fees, physicals or any paperwork along as well. Please check personal emails for a list of items that will be...

  • Benld Community Blood Drive

    Jul 24, 2024

    Benld Adopt-a-Pet is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Civic Center located at 201 East Central Avenue in Benld. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org Donors are encouraged to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating. For more information, not for an appointment, please call 217-891-0502....