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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Issue of Sept. 30, 1998 Megan Sievers was crowned Homecoming Queen at Staunton High School. She was escorted by Ben Watters. Lightning was the probable cause of a fire at 224 East Main Street in Staunton on Friday. The home was occupied by one female resident who escaped and was transported to Community Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Michelle Emmons and Daniel Russell were married May 16 in Staunton. A daughter was born to Chris and Aimee (Kellebrew) Raymond of Staunton on Aug. 25 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. A son was born to Simon...
Thursday, April 12 , 1923 -- OYSTER SUPPER. -- The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church is arranging for an oyster supper to be given at the American Legion Hall on Saturday evening, April 14. Suppers will be served beginning at 5 o'clock, and ice cream, cake, pickles and sandwiches will also be on sale. On Friday evening, April 13, the ladies will give an ice cream social at the church. FOUND $1000 IN BILLS -- While digging in a plot of ground at Greenville on Monday, John Schlup unearthed a roll of greenbacks totalling $1,280. The news of...
To the editor: The older generation really knows hardship and the sacrifices they had to make to just get by. In today’s world, the devil is working both sides of the street. I empathize for those children today and what they must face. The actual truth, the absolute truth is virtually impossible to find. Billy Graham once said, “The depth of love and obedience, is not something you can work up yourself. You have to pray that God will help you by the power of his holy spirit working with you.” Our political parties are at each others throa...
FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom Home with Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, & Central Air. 1005 Washington Ave., in Williamson. Call 618-401-9067 14-16p FOR RENT: Mobile Home or RV Lots. 618-512-5326 19-tf FOR RENT: Self Storage 10 x 10 and 8 x 20 Units and Fenced in Boat and Camper Storage Available at & K torge. 1100 S.Union 618-635-5306 37-tf FOR RENT or SALE: 3 & 2 Bedroom Mobile Homes, Staunton. No Pets. 618-512-5326 19-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/y23 - #33/yr24p RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf PRESSURE WASHING - Residential & Commercial Fencing and Deck Washing and Staining. Gutter Cleanouts - Bonded and Insured 217-710-9587 7-tf...
Yard Sale (Victoria Estates) October 5-7 Thursday 12-6, Friday 9-5, Saturday 8-? 465 Binney Station Road. New Douglas/Staunton. Go past Staunton DQ, I-55 overpass, go 1 mile, turn right, and go 1 mile. Follow signs. Rain or shine. Home decor, home goods, framed art, clothes, household, sports, bikes, toys (Pokemon, My Life Dolls, etc) and more. Separate men’s yard sale - yard tools, tiller, knives, small scale cars/models and more. 15-16p...
FOR SALE: Big Round Straw Bales. Call 618-407-7254 13-16 L & W Mattress Direct- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $169; Full $199; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $299. All mattresses except Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litchfield (217) 324-3636 12-tf HUGE RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE: (56 tables) Zion Lutheran Church, 1201 N. State, Litchfield Friday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 1p..m. Saturday, Oct. 7, $3 Bag Sale, 8-11 a.m. 15-16 House for sale in Litchfield, by owner, two lots, two bedrooms, one bathroom,...
Notice is hereby given that LocalStorage Staunton will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 770 - LIENS 770 ILCS 95/ - Self-Service Storage Facility Act.) The sale will take place at the website http://www.StorageTreasures.com. The sale will be conducted on http://www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (AU005857) on behalf of the facility's management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on...
People can now submit an endorsement affidavit online for assault weapons, asault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber catridges. On January 10, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law, the Protect Illinois Communities Act, regulating the sale and distribution of these items in Ill., along with large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The Act went into effect immediately upon signing. Individuals who possessed assault weapons, assault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges before the Act was...
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) has released its annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report, covering calendar year 2022. ICADV reports 57 people died in 45 separate incidents. Of those deaths, one-third were 17 years of age or younger. The eldest victim was 79. Seven of the death events ended with the perpetrator committing suicide. The most common means of death was by firearms. The “The actual numbers have dropped slightly with the easing of the pandemic,” stated Vickie Smith, President and CEO of ICADV. “But these...
Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children 1 year old and younger and during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Illinois DCFS is reminding parents and caregivers of three simple steps they can take to ensure infants are put to sleep safely. “As much as we love our babies, sleeping with them is just not safe. In fact, unsafe sleep deaths are 100% preventable. It’s crucial for parents and caregivers to learn and follow the ABCs of safe sleep. Infants should always sleep alone; on their backs; and in a safe crib,” said Illinois DCFS...
The Staunton Varsity Boys High School Team went 1 and 2 this week, hosting the Greenville Comets and going on the road against the Pana Panthers, as well as Maryville Christian Academy. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Bulldogs hosted the Greenville Comets. It was a scoreless first half, until Cole Aberle scored with 7:15 left in the first half, on an assist from Ethan Sharp, to take a 1 - 0 lead going into intermission. As the second half began, Greenville scored within the first two minutes of the...
It is a rare and exciting occurrence for Staunton Jr. High to win in both leagues, as the teams in the conference throughout the years remain highly competitive. The girls touted a 9-3 record on the season, and were 7-1 in Conference play, while the boys team was undefeated in regular season play and went on to compete in the State Tourney....
The Staunton High School volleyball team hosted a Volley for the Cure game on Thursday, Sept. 28, to raise awareness for ALS in honor of Cheryl Whitten of Hillsboro. Whitten's granddaughter, Kinslee Maedge, is a member of the team, and Whitten can often be found at games cheering on the Lady Bulldogs. The theme for the Volley for the Cure game was "white out," and the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Carlinville Cavies. Many members of the Whitten family were in attendance for the Volley for the Cure...
The Bulldogs played the Piasa Birds on Friday, Sept. 29. Going into the game, both teams had the same 2 - 3 record and tis game seemed to confirm that similarity. The two teams played a scoreless first quarter. Early in the 2nd quarter, Southwestern cored with a 32 yard rushing TD by Hunter Newell Their PAT failed giving them the 6-0 lead. Still in the 2nd quarter, Blake Rimbey broke through with a 61 yard rushing TD. The 2 point conversion failed by Southwestern had a 12-0 lead. With 8 minutes left in the first half, Dalton Bianco completed a...
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....
Concordia Tuesday Night Men The Finishers: 5 Split Happens: 6 JM Power Washing Svcs: 1 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...
We couldn't have been blessed with a better day for our "Flag Day" on Thursday, Sept. 28. The low net came from the teams of Denise Hemphill and Kim Meyer (43) and the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and Gloria Paolino (21). Rosemarie and Gloria also had low putts (11). They all received cash awards. The special games were as follows: #7 (closest chip to hole) Martha Riley; #8 (longest drive) Denise Hemphill; #9 (shortest drive) Gloria Paolino; and #1 (closest drive to flag) Kim Meyer. Cash prizes were awarded for special games. During the season,...
Gillespie's United Methodist church wants to remind you that it’s not too early to think Christmas. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy those unique gifts and decorations to make your holidays special at the Gillespie United Methodist Church Craft Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 900 West Broadway, Gillespie, Ill., rain or shine. One of a kind purses by local artists, beautiful woodwork, primitive decor, fresh Georgia pecans for baking and gifting, local honey, Tas...
The Miles of Possibility organization will kick off their eighth annual Route 66 Conference scheduled for Bloomington-Normal, Ill., Oct. 19 - 22 with a concert on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18, at Jazz UpFront, a popular music venue at 107 W. Front Street in Bloomington. The "Get Your Kicks '23" tour band has been organized by Hammond organ Virtuoso Robby Robinson, 45-year veteran of the Frankie Valli and the Four Season band as keyboardist and music director, who wil play keyboards as part of this tour. On lead guitar will be Vinny Martell,...
The Altar Societies of St. Joseph, Benld and Ss Simon and Jude, Gillespie are hosting a Brunco Party at Amore' restaurant on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 and include admission, one combo appetizer plate, iced tea and water. A cash bar will be available. Prizes will be awarded. Tickets at the door will cost $20 if seats are still available. All proceeds will go to "Stock the Boxes/Illinois." This a nonprofit charitable project which originated in our area through the efforts of local...
With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Ill. Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease. The Governor had issued a proclamation declaring Oct. as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Oct. 20 as Mammography Day in Ill. However, public health officials are urging Illinoisans not to wait and to schedule a comprehensive exam as soon as possible. "Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer at...