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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CELEBRITY BARTENDERS: Mr. T's Tavern. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. - 5. Music starts at 5 p.m. Come out and help support our local Shriners. 17p Two parakeets, one blue and one yellow. Includes cage, food, and accessories. Just call 618-635-2140 17-18...
GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots of stuff. School lockers, tv's, trumpet, electric lawnmower, household items, etc. 315 S. Union, Staunton. 17p...
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 FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house. Appliances. Furnished. 618-580-4791. tf...
Notice of Public Sale 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...
The Staunton Sports Boosters would like to thank the following for memorials in the memory of Patricia “Pat” Isaacs: Brad and Amy Reed Joe and Mindy Seketa Greg and Sarah Best John and Amy Milcic Kevin and JoEllen Zuber Rick and Kathy Scheibal Aarn and Erin Hood Jeff and Leslie Gusewelle Mark and Rachel Woods Corey and Becky Painter Peggy and Kevin Robertson Greg and Merissa Ury We would like to also thank Ron and Moyna Hannig and Simon and Tricia Hannig in the memory of Dick Kapp. Thank you to everyone that has given memorials and gifts to...
The Staunton Varsity Boys High School Team went two and one this week, posting victories over Roxana and Carlyle while losing a hard fought match against Carlinville. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Bulldogs hosted Carlinville and it was Senior night in Staunton. The Bulldogs recognized their 4 Seniors on the squad: Cole Aberle, Victor Buehler, Ethan Rantanen, and manager Bryle Langer. Thank you to these four young men for their time and talent that they have given the club the past 4 years. It will not...
The Litchfield/Mt. Olive football team came to Staunton Friday evening, with their eye on earning a play-off berth and in that endeavor, they were able to shut-out the Bulldogs, defeating Staunton 37-0 while increasing their season record to 4-3. They still have Pana and Vandalia left to play this season. Staunton QB Dalton Bianco was able to complete 6 of his passing attempts good for a total of 39 yards. Receivers were Braden Buffington, 2 for 24 yards; Drake Rose, 1 for 12; Trace Trettenero,...
The Gillespie Minor Soccer Association and the Coal Country Complex Foundation have planned their 17th Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Benld Civic Center located at 201 East Central Avenue in Benld - across from FEMA’s. Doors will be open at 6 p.m. and play will begin at 7 p.m. The cost to participate is $10 per person on each team. A Silent Auction, 50/50 drawing and door prizes will also be part of the trivia night fun. Soda and snacks will be provided and sandwiches will be on sale. To enter a...
The Lady Bulldogs won the Macoupin County Tournament, Saturday, October 7th. Kylie Lucykow and Taylor Nolan made the All-Tournament team. They beat Gillespie and North Mac to move on to the Championship game where they faced Carlinville and won....
Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - End of First Quarter Varsity Football Oct. 13 - 7 p.m. at North Mac High School Oct. 20 - 7 p.m. home vs Pana Sr High School JV Football Oct. 9 - 6 p.m. at Litchfield Oct. 16 - 6 p.m. home vs North Mac Freshman Football Oct. 12 - 6 p.m. home vs North Mac Oct. 19 - 6 p.m. at Pana Sr. High School Girls Volleyball 5 p.m. unless otherwise marked. Oct. 12 - home vs North Mac Oct. 13 - TBA at O’Fallon Volleyball Invitational Oct. 14 - TBA at O’Fallon Volleyball Invitational Oct. 16 - at Taylorville Oct. 17 - at Lit...
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Oct. 14. 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 out and suport 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....
Concordia Tuesday Night The Finishers 5 Split Happens 5 JM Power Washing Svcs 2 R&B’s 2 High individual game, Andrew Scheumann 244; High individual series, Greg Stein 641; High team game, R&B’s 1126; High team series, Split Happens 3144. Other notable scores - Next top 4 games, next top 3 series: Greg Stein, 237 Tim Copeland, 227 Dillon Bertels, 223 Ashton Copeland, 219 Dillon Bertels, 607 Tim Copeland, 599 Andrew Scheumann, 579 Wednesday Night Deplorables 7 R&Z Boat Lifts & Docks 7 1st Place 0 Hump Day Ladies 0 High individual game, Jim Hem...
The Social Security Administration has provided people with income security for over 80 years. The agency takes seriously its responsibilities to ensure eligible individuals receive the benefits to which they are entitled and to safeguard the integrity of benefit programs to better serve its customers. Agency employees work hard to pay the right person the right amount at the right time, and payment accuracy rates remain high. Social Security pays $1.4 trillion in benefits to more than 71 million people each year. While payment accuracy rates...
Popular Music Festival Will Now Be Indoors, with BBQ Dinner By Tom Emery One of the most popular music festivals in small-town Illinois returns this year, but with a lot of changes. Samjam's BBQ & Boogie is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18 at Rustic Venues, located at 24720 North Standard City Road in rural Girard. The date, and locale, both differ from the previous eight Samjam events, which were held at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in either late August or September. The event was created...
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced today it was awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance as part of the Adult Treatment Court (ATC), Category 3, Statewide Discretionary Grant Program. The ATC is a competitive grant program that supports projects that improve, enhance, and expand adult treatment courts services statewide. The Illinois Courts will use funds to engage the National Center for State Courts to develop and implement data evaluation. Funds will also be used to support five...
The Oct. 5, 2023 meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by President Gerri Cook. The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. There were 21 people present including a visitor, Ruth King, visiting from Tenn. Everyone was advised that if they wear Halloween attire or fall colors to the next meeting on Oct. 19, they will get a free bingo card. Lu Emery donated a beautiful blue afghan. Tickets will be sold for a drawing for the afghan at $1 each or six for $5. You do not have to be present and you do not have to purchase a bingo card to...
By Molly McCalla, Staunton FFA Chapter Officer On October 4th the Staunton FFA Chapter competed in the Section 15 Agriculture Sales career development event. The team, consisting of Daniel Blotevogel, Riley Stipcak, Thomas Campbell, and Tyler Bequette placed first overall. Students competing in this event gain experience and skills essential to the production and marketing of agricultural products. The team event illustrates related careers and offers a firsthand look at developing product...
The Pageant was held on Saturday, Sept. 30, and the winners in the photo above, from (L to R) are: Little Mr. Alexander Perry; Jr. Mis,. Jaydin Laurent; Miss, Ava Fernandez; Jr. Princess, Addellie Kreger; Little Miss, Adelynn Skertich....
Ill. DCFS distributes smoke alarms to 897 Illinois families this year, reminds the public to practice a home fire escape plan. Fire Prevention WeekTM is Oct. 8-14, and Illinois DCFS is reminding everyone about the importance of creating a home fire escape plan and practicing that plan with the entire family so everyone knows what to do if the smoke alarm sounds. DCFS launched a free statewide program in October 2019 to provide smoke alarms to families served by the department. As of August 31, DCFS has distributed 4,312 smoke alarms to...
Under the federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), the Illinois State Police (ISP) has enhanced its coordination with all local law enforcement agencies as part of the background check process for those younger than 21 years. BSCA allows for more thorough background checks by expanding what records are being reviewed and allowing more time to look into the records if required. “Every day, ISP performs lifesaving background checks on firearms purchasers to prevent individuals who are a threat to themselves or others from obtaining a g...
Sept. is typically the month when summer turns to fall. This year, however, Sept. started with fall-like weather and ended with a shot of summer, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford, at the Illinois State Water Survery Sept. average temperatures ranged from the mid-60s in northern Ill. to the low 70s in southern Ill., between 1 and 4 degrees above normal. Several Ill. locations hit highs in the low 90s in the latter half of Sept., including 37 degrees in Joilet and 39 degrees in Stockton. Overall, the preliminary statewide...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has endorsed the recommendation by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the newly FDA-approved vaccine for RSV that can be administered during weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy to protect babies from the virus. This followed recommendations earlier this year for a preventive RSV treatment for infants up to eight months and toddlers at high risk, and an RSV vaccine for people over 60. IDPH urges those who are pregnant to consult with their doctor about whether they should r...