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 Varsity Boys High School team went 1 and 2 this week visiting the Hiltoppers at Hillsboro and hosting the North Mac Panthers and Breese Central Cougars for Homecoming. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the boys traveled to Hillsboro to take on the Hiltoppers. About 22 minutes into the match, Hillsboro scored on a corner kick to give the Toppers a 1 - 0 lead, which stayed that way going into intermission. As the second half began, Hillsboro scored their second goal six minutes into the half to m...
The Staunton Bulldogs pretty much maintained control during their Homecoming Football Game vs the Gillespie Miners on Friday Sept. 22 and nailed down their 38 - 16 victory. The Bulldogs were able to score in every quarter starting in the first with an 11 yard run by Cody Kapp. The PAT was good giving the Bulldogs their first 7 points. Still in the first quarter, Drake Rose was able to score a safety for Staunton adding 2 points and giving the Bulldogs their 9-3 lead after one quarter. In the...
The SJHS Boys Baseball team is headed to East Peoria for the Class 2A State Baseball Series after winning their Sectional against Auburn 10-0 on Saturday. The boys will be taking their 14-0 record to the tourney on Friday, where they will play St. Joseph at Noon. The boys are lead by Head Coach, Devin Ray, and assistant coach, Ryan Best. The team has had a very memorable season, as they have remained undefeated throughout their play, and are the 2M Conference Champions. They overcame a very...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men The Finishers: 5 JM Power Washing Svcs: 5 Split Happens: 2 R&B’s: 2 Ashton Copeland, 210; Dillon Bertels, 201 and 544; The Finishers, 1041 and 2850; Tom Spears, 203; Tim Copeland, 202 and 524. High individual game, Greg Stein, 249; High individual series, Greg Stein, 680; High team game, The Finishers, 1003; High team series, JM Power Washing Svcs 2898. Next top 4 games, next top 3 series Tim Copeland, 235 Greg Stein, 225 Greg Stein, 206 Mike Hemphill, 200 Tim Copeland, 587 Mike Hemphill, 564 Jerry Scheumann, 5...
Oct. 6 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal, School Improvement Day Oct. 9 - No School Columbus Day Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - End of First Quarter Varsity Football Sept. 22 - 7 p.m. home vs Gillespie Sept. 29 - 7 p.m. at Suthwestern JV Football Sept. 25 - 6 p.m. at Gillespie Oct. 9 - 6 p.m. at Litchfield Freshman Football Sept. 21 - 6 p.m. at Gillespie Sept. 28 - 6 p.m. home vs Southwestern Boys Golf Staunton home matches are played at Timber Lakes Sept. 25 - SCC Conference Tournament at Indian Springs Sept. 27 - 9 a.m. IHSA Regionals Oct. 2 - 9 a.m....
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Sept. 30. Serving will start at 10 a.m. and continue until all sandwiches are sold. Pork burgers, butterfly porkchops, water and soda will be sold. Please come and support the continued development of the area’s sports complex. The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation Board of Directors would like to thank you in advance for your continued support and generosity....
In Judiciary, the first reading was given for Ordinance #2219 a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Robert L. Hormel III and Suzann J.P. Hormel regarding property located at 16136 VFW Road but not physically annexing the property to the city’s corporate boundaries at this time. The council waived the first reading and approved Ordinance #2220 a charity roadblock by the Elbon Shrine Club to conduct its Newspaper Drive at the intersection of Main Street and Route 4 and Main Street and Union Street on Oct. 7, 2023. The city council approved R...
The annual Owl Prowl and Weiner Roast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4-7 p.m. The fire-pit will be ready at 4 p.m. so bring your own hot dogs, buns, drinks, and a dish or two to share. The Tree House Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will provide an informative program featuring two to three owls on display beginning at 5 p.m. and will release a rehabilitated owl at the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Beginning at dusk (approximately 6:15 - 6:30 p.m.), owl calls will be broadcast throughout the West Prairie to lure a response and/or sighting....
Businesses, organizations, and individuals are being sought to participate in the Livingston Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 8. The preferred registration deadline is Sunday, Oct. 2, for those who want to decorate a vehicle and pass out treats to children at the event. Vehicles for the Trunk or Treat should register on the Livingston Park Association's Facebook page through the "Sign Up" button near the top right side of the page. The Trunk or Treat will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Veteran's Memorial Park. Those who will have...
Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, 1301 N. State St., will have their Rummage Sale Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A $3 bag sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. Also, Zion PTL will hold a Bake Sale during the Rummage Sale. Zion school gym will have 56 tables of clothing and accessories of all sizes, household and decorating items, toys, books, linens, jewelry, plants, small appliances, and furniture. One can expect many unusual items....
Staunton Dairy Queen and Zion Lutheran PTL "FUNraiser Night!" are on the first Monday of the months, from 5 - 9 p.m. Bring in a Zion flyer, available at the church school office or on the Zion PTL and Zion Lutheran School Facebook page and order any item from the menu and Dairy Queen will donate 20% of the sales back to the Zion PTL. Take the night off from cooking dinner or come out for dessert and join Zion Lutheran PTL in supporting their students at Zion Lutheran School. Little Italy's and the PTL are teaming up for fundraiser nights on...
Livingston Streetfest is hosting a variety of events on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 starting from noon to 10 p.m. located on Livingston Ave. on Downtown Main Street. A car, truck, and bike show will be begin from 12:30 to 4:30. Registration starts at 12:30 and costs $20 (cash only) per vehicle. There will be goody bags, dash plaques and trophies, attendance prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Mayor’s Choice, Streetfest Choice, Fire Department, Police Department, People’s Choice, and Most Chrome. Tro...
Gratitude and appreciation should be given to all the teachers and school staff for having the patience and overall desire to participate in an event such as Homecoming week; the student council for creating the themes of the spirit days throughout the week, as well as putting on the once-in-a-lifetime experience, the powderpuff game; and to the parents that had to deal with any last-minute scrambling for spirit day costumes throughout the week: we all know there was at least one child and/or...
the Crawl. After any visit to a participating library, patrons are invited to take pictures to post on social media, under the hashtag #IHLSLibraryCrawl2023. Many libraries are closed in observance of Columbus Day on October 9, so anyone planning a visit should call ahead, to check on hours of operation. Visitors must also adhere to any COVID-19 protocols that remain in place at individual libraries. For more information on the Crawl and the participating libraries, visit www.illinoisheartland.org or call the Staunton Public Library at...
The Sept. 21, 2023 meeting was called to order at 1:00 by president, Gerri Cook after the members enjoyed a short lunch of sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were also said. There were 25 members attending including 2 visitors, Judy Masinelli and Carol Howald. Happy Birthday was sung to the Sept. birthday members. The attendance prizes were awarded to Cheryl Moore and Beverly Williams. Pots of silver were given to Judy Masinelli and Lu Emery. No new or old business was discussed and the meeting was a...