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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Ninety-four Central Illinois veterans are ready to experience a day of appreciation for their service on Land of Lincoln Honor Flight’s Mission #63 on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Two Korean-era veterans and 92 Vietnam-era veterans will be on board this free flight from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport to Washington, DC – all ready to experience their national memorials with their comrades. These veterans and their 84 guardians (who cover the cost of their own expenses) will arrive at the airport Tuesday morning at 4:15 a.m., having tra...
– Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced last week that Illinois taxpayers will soon start receiving rebates of their income and property taxes, either in the mail or by direct bank deposits. Speaking at a news conference in Chicago where he was flanked by other state officials and Democratic leaders of the General Assembly, Pritzker said the rebates are intended to help soften the impact of rising inflation and high gasoline prices. “Everyone knows inflation is a global problem with local consequences,” he said. “Prices at the pum...
The Staunton/Bunker Hill football Bulldogs traveled to Pana on Friday, Sept. 16, where they lost to the Panthers 3 - 28. Cole Aberle has been our kicker, doing kick-offs and also getting the PAT through the uprights. Friday night, he proved that he could also get a field goal and earned Staunton their 3 points. The Bulldogs kicked off to start the game. The Panthers moved the ball downfield with 4 first downs and had a first and goal at the 4 when Pana rushed for their first TD. Their PAT was...
Sept. 30 - School Improvement Day (12:30 .m. dismissal) Oct. 10 - No School, Columbus Day Oct. 14 - End of First Quarter Cross Country Boys & Girls Sept. 27 - Litchfield, Greenville, Hillsboro at Litchfield C C 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 - SW Invitational 9 a.m. Oct. 4 - Carlinville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Pana, SW at Loveless Park, 7 p.m. Football Varsity Sept. 23 - Carlinville H, 7 p.m. Sept.30 - Vandalia T, 7 p.m. Football JV Sept. 26 - Carlinville T, 6 p.m. Oct. 3 - Vandalia H, 6 p.m. Football Frosh-Soph Sept. 22 - Carlinville T, 6 p.m. Sept. 29 - Va...
The 2022 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 15, at 59 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites, the fall catch-and-release fishing season, will open Oct. 1. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning Oct. 15. The Illinois Catchable Trout Program is funded by those who use the program through the sale of Inland Trout Stamps. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)...
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Bulldogs lose close one in PKs; go 1-2 on the week The Staunton Boys’ Soccer Team continued its campaign this season with three games this week. The first one, on Tuesday, was a home game against SCC opponent Litchfield-Gillespie. Then, on Thursday, the team traveled to Springfield Lutheran to take on the Crusaders before finishing the week with a home game against East Alton-Wood River on Saturday. The team was entering the week on a high after back-to-back wins over Lebanon and Vandalia on t...
The Staunton Soccer Club (SSC) expresses their appreciation to Bank of Springfield of Staunton (BoS) for their donation of a back net system at the Staunton soccer fields. They also thank the city of Staunton public works department for their labor in installing the system and the Staunton High School boys soccer team for their help in installing the new back net system. The back net system enhances safety at the soccer fields by keeping soccer balls from entering the road or...
Friends of CUSD #5 (FOCUS5), is hosting a golf scramble fundraiser at Timber Lakes Golf Course in Staunton on Saturday, Oct. 1. This will be a four-person team scramble with registration at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $300 per team or $75 per golfer and includes 18 holes, food and cart. There will be prizes for longest drives and closest to the pins. Team skins, team mulligans and team pro drive #18 Par 5 are all optional. Payout will be based on the number of teams. Hole sponsorship is $100–email [email protected] for a f...
Flag Day was enjoyed by the Stauanton Country Club Women's Thursday League. Weather cooperated with us and we had a good turnout. The low gross was the team of Sue Stiegemeier, Rosemarie Pickerill and Martha Riley. The low net was the team of Denise Hemphill, Kathryn Young and Linda Rohe. Three teams tied for low putts. Special prizes went to Denise Hemphill for closest to the flag on #1, Linda Rohe for shortest drive on #9, Barb Augustine for closest chip to flag on #7 and Kathryn Young for longest drive on #8. Cynthia Tipler, Rosemarie...
SHS volleyball's Haris Legendre reached a milestone on Thursday night, Sept. 15, when she recorded her 1,000th career kill during the Bulldogs' game at Pana....
Bunker Hill/Staunton Bass Fishing team Eric Gusewelle and Logan Miersch came in 2nd place Saturday at Lake Kincaid. They also both qualified for State in June....
The Staunton High School Class of 1957 recently held their 65-year class reunion. Pictured are (seated, L to R) Patricia Williams Hughes, Joan Gaul Miller; (standing,1st row) Russell Schuette, Ada Jean Dial Franz, Sharon Bloemker Hancock, Kay Coatney Blessing, Robert Crabtree; (back) Homer Brakhane, Bob McKay, Betty Dustman Klashi, Wayne Helm,Grace Saottini Fant, Wayne Masinelli, Joan Jensen, and Alfred Hagerman....
Very large crowds turned out in Prairietown on Saturday to support the When I'm 64 Beatles Festival fundraiser for Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School in East St. Louis. All bands that played donated their time to the event....
The Staunton Senior Citizens met on Sept. 15. The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were led by President Gerry Cook. There were no card requests and there was a prayer request for the Dennis Williams family. We sang Happy Birthday to Barb Coalson. There was a new visitor, Myron Hoffstetter. Attendance prizes were given to Caroline Strasen and Barb Coalson, Pots of silver were given to Gerry Cook and Helen Lindsey. There was no old or new business so the meeting was adjourned and the members enjoyed playing bingo which was called by...
A fall festival and fireworks will be held at Tony’s Park in Eagarville on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. This family-friendly event will have fun for all ages. This is their first year to have a Touch-A-Truck event. They are excited to share that the Arch helicopter will be there. There will be mouth watering foods including chicken on a stick and lemon shake ups. Children of all ages will love the games and activities including a coloring contest. The festival will also feature music by DJ Pawwa. The day will culminate at dusk with a s...
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that the following local students were named summer 2022 honor's lists. Miranda Sandretto of Gillespie and David Klenke of Worden were both named to the President's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Kayle Luketich of Gillespie and Hugh Bartony of Staunton were named to the Dean's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of...
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, Sept. 21 - Bingo 10:30 a.m. - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread*, Spinach Salad, Peaches, Pudding, Fruit Salad Thursday, Sept. 22 - Beef Vegetable Soup,...