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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By Tom Emery With the nation sharply divided, Congressional majorities have been slim in recent years. The power struggle helps lead to the overkill of attack ads that we’re all tired of. Congressional balance of power, though, has not always been so close. Both the Democrats and Republicans have enjoyed huge majorities at one time or another, and some midterm elections have brought staggering shifts of control. In the period before the traditional two parties of today, the Democratic-Republican Party dominated the first third of the 19th c...
The Tri County Musicians Union Local #88 donated $5,000 for an annual band merit scholarship to a graduating senior. Sandy Riley presented the check to Superintendent Brett Allen (left) and Band Director Charles Prager....
The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Astronomy club is celebrating the James Webb telescope. On Saturday, Oct. 22, they will be hosting an event from 6-8 p.m. at Ayers Field Station and White Environmental Center located on Ayers Rd. in Greenville. There will be a presentation on James Webb and its mission, interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and at the end of the night the River Bend Astronomy Club will be helping them out with viewing. Complimentary James Webb materials will be available. Refreshments will be served. This event...
Over $96,000 will be shared by over 90 Illinois fire departments through Illinois American Water’s 2022 Firefighter Grant Program. Since the program was created in 2010, over 860 grants totaling over $856,000 have been awarded to fire and emergency organizations serving customers in Illinois American Water’s service area. “We know how important water is in protecting homes and businesses. We also understand resources to our local heroes can run short. This is why we approved every grant we received in full this year, supporting our heroe...
Following the CDC’s recommendation this week of the new bivalent boosters for children 5 and older, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is recommending parents and guardians get children vaccinated and fully protected to avoid the most severe effects of COVID-19. Director Vohra is also reminding parents that with flu season underway, they should also take action to protect their children from the risk of serious illness by getting the COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Children can receive both these vaccinations at t...
The Staunton boys' soccer team took advantage of its favorable draw in the IHSA playoffs with two wins over the Metro-East Lutheran Knights and the Lebanon Greyhounds. The wins meant that the team would play for the regional title for just the second time in the team's history. Unfortunately, the team would run into the top-seeded Father McGivney Griffins, and despite their best efforts, would fall short of the upset Friday night. This year, the regional was held at Roxana, who had recently...
Staunton High School cross country girls team placed 3rd, and the boys team placed 4th at the South Central Conference Meet on Saturday, Oct. 15. The SHS XC teams include (front, L to R) Coach Ellis, Lexi Hester, Lexi Pfeiffer, Mallory Lucykow, Brooke Rucker, Elsah Clark, Cheyenne Butcher; (back) Troy Albertina, Rhyse Rucker, Nicholas Monahan, Trever Myers, Thomas Ogata, Olivia Matesa, and Kristin Wagoner....
Four of Staunton's runners also placed in the top 10 earning them All-Conference honors. SHS All Conference Runners include (l to r) Rhyse Rucker, Nicholas Monahan, Lexi Pfeiffer, and Troy Albertina....
Nov. 8 - No School - Election Day Nov. 9 & 10 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - District wide parent - teacher conferences, 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Nov. 11 - No School - Veterans Day Nov. 23 - 25 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Cross Country Boys & Girls Oct. 22- IHSA Regionals, TBA Football Varsity Oct. 21 - North Mac T, 7 p.m. Football JV Football Frosh-Soph Oct. 20 North Mac H, 6 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball Oct. 20 - Gillespie T, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 - Fairfield Tournament TBA Oct. 25 - Hillsboro Regional Boys Varsity Basketball Nov. 21 - 26 - Wesclin Turkey...
The Staunton Bulldog football team broke into the win column when they traveled to Gillespie on Friday, Oct. 14 and defeated the Miners 27 - 12. The Miners scored first and last but in between, it was all Bulldogs. With a little over 5 minutes left in the first quarter, Cody Ury ran in from the 4 yard line for Staunton's first TD. The Miners were able to block the PAT kick but the Bulldogs had tied the score at 6-6. Still in the first quarter, Ury completed a pass to Braden Buffington good for...
Vandalia 57 - Litchfield 18 Hillsboro 28 - Southwestern 14 Carlinville 33 - Greenville 0 Pana 42 - North Mac 21 Staunton 27 - Gillespie 12 Playoff bound North Mac (7-1), Pana (7-1), Vandalia (6-2) and Hillsboro (5-3) have all secured a spot in the Illinois playoffs....
Thursday was the last day of our regular golf season. It was a beautiful day and all the girls did very well. The low gross was the team of Kathryn Young, Gloria Paolino and Linda Rowe. The low net was the team of Karen Crosslin and Rosemarie Pickerill. Karen and Rosemarie also had two chip-ins, a birdie and the low putts. We will be having a Christmas luncheon and all will be looking forward to our spring season which will begin April 20. by Rosemarie Pickerill...
The volleyball Lady Bulldogs got no rest last week as they traveled to Greenville on Tuesday, traveled to North Mac on Wednesday, and played in a tournament on Friday and Saturday. They started out by defeating Greenville in two sets 25-11 and 25-10 on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Haris Legendre led in kills with 11. K. Legendre led in Aces with 4. Russell and H. Legendre each had 1 block. K. Legendre led in digs with 9. On Oct. 13, the girls traveled to North Mac and won the match in two sets 25-15 and...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men R & B's 30 JM Power Washing Svcs 24 Split Happens 22 The Finishers 8 Andrew Morgan, 267; Greg Stein, 694, 254, 234; Tim Copeland, 266, 227, 690; JM Power Washing Svcs, 1003 & 2856 Wednesday Night League R & Z Boat Lifts &Docks 16 Deplorables 15 1st Place 9 Hump Day Ladies 2 Dean Bertels, 213; Jerry Scheumann, 553; Deplorables, 934; R &Z Boat Lifts &Docks, 2613 Friday Night Ladies Dirty Tramps 4 Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning ... 4 Chicks with Balls 3 Staunton VFW 3 D. Scroggins, 213 & 505; Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning,...
With the first quarter of the school year quickly coming to an end, it felt like a perfect time to look back on all our accomplishments thus far. This quarter has been an amazing one for the Staunton FFA. We held three chapter meetings, participated in four contests, and began preparation for a crowd favorite, our haunted house, and so much more. We were even fortunate enough for three of the five major state FFA officers to spend a few days with our chapter! Let's take a look in a bit more...
“They’re baaack.” That’s the famous line from what ghostly movie? It’s also the plan for Adopt-A-Pet Trivia Night 2022. After three long years without a chance to show your trivia knowledge and support for the shelter, your opportunity is coming back. On Saturday, Nov. 5, doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 6:30 p.m. As usual, there will be a large silent auction, attendance prizes, food, and fun. The entry fee is $15 per person with a maximum of eight players per table. The event will be held at Concordia Hall in Staunton. Call Connie an...
Lewie Bertolino met Sunshine and Patches at Boonies Farm on a recent fall day....