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 class of ’72 needs help celebrating their 50-year reunion. Anyone from ’70 through ’74 is invited to attend. Nothing is planned other than a get together at Roosters on Staunton's Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at 1 p.m. Come for five minutes or five hours to get reacquainted. If you have any questions, contact Mike Watkins at siusdm [email protected] or phone (217) 473-6653....
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that both east and westbound I-64 between IL 4 and Albers Road in St. Clair County will be restricted to one lane in each direction beginning Aug. 4, weather permitting. This work will require the placement of a temporary barrier wall and is necessary to complete bridge repairs. This work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2022. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile...
By Daniel Grant, FarmWeek Illinois appears well positioned to maintain its recent run as the top soybean producing state in the nation. While soybean plantings fell more than 2 million acres short of expectations in USDA's June 30 acreage report nationwide, the Ag Department raised soybean plantings by 200,000 acres in Illinois compared to the March estimate. The current projections place Illinois plantings at 11.2 million acres of soybeans, up 600,000 from last year when it produced 672.6...
Amateur radio operators and radio controlled model plane enthusiasts from across West Central Illinois and beyond will be converging on the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville Saturday, Aug. 13, for a family-oriented event reflecting the cross-over interest in radio communications shared by both popular hobbies. The gathering is jointly sponsored by the Macoupin County Amateur Radio Club, the Springfield-based Sangamon Valley Radio Club, the Okaw Valley Radio Club in Greenville, the Montgomery County Radio Club, Hillsboro, and the...
August 2022 - When I was a child, my favorite time of year was June, July and August. In those days, Memorial Day signaled the end of one school year and Labor Day as the beginning of another leaving nearly three whole months of summer vacation. These days,however, school seems to be starting up earlier and earlier leaving not much summer fun time left. Time sure flies by especially in the summer. This past year, the Staunton Public Library has been busy applying for grants for multiple projects. I wanted to give you all an update on our...
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center 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. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Aug. 3- Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail, Lemon Whip Thursday, Aug. 4 - Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread*, Broccoli,...
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will hold a cookout at Randy's Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Aug. 6. Serving starts at 10 a.m. and continues until all sandwiches are sold. Porkburgers, butterfly pork chops, water and soda will be sold....
The 24th annual Co-Rec Kittenball Tournament will be held this weekend at the Dorchester Homecoming. Following is the game schedule. Friday, Aug. 5 - Kidds start at 5 p.m. At 6:15, Plainview Pirates vs. Beach Towels; 7 p.m. Ballbusters vs. Prestige Worldwide; First place game begins at 8:30 p.m. First time ever - in any Kittenball Tournament, the Macoupin County Fair Queen Mackenzie Moyer will throw out the first pitch at 8:30 p.m. before the first-place game. Saturday, Aug. 6 - Beach Towels vs. Ballbusters at 2:15 p.m.; White City Bandits vs....
Even though it was a hot and muggy day, the Staunton Country Club Ladies Golf League had some terrific scores. The team of Mary Best, Analise Best and Bev Kramer had a gross score of 40. They also had a team birdie on #7 and a chip-in on #7. They didn't quit there, they continued with low putts (9). Great scoring. Analise will be returning to her second year of college and we wish her the very best. The low net team of Martha Riley, Linda Rohe and Kathryn Young tied with the team of Barb Augustine, Karen Crosslin and Rosemarie Pickerill with a...
Vacation Bible School was held at Zion Lutheran Church last week. The kids enjoyed games, music, Bible stories, crafts and refreshments. The VBS kids then sang for the worship service in the park (below) on Sunday....