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  • Macoupin County Courthouse News

    Nov 1, 2023

    Marriages Raymond Lee Burdell of Benld, Andrea Marie Carles of Benld Karley Sue Douglas of Jerseyville, Johnathan Derrel Williams of Jerseyville Michael James Fiaush of Chatham, Morgan Elizabeth Love of Chatham Aaron David Semplowski of Gillespie, Alyssa Mae Buhl of Gillespie Divorces Wiliam Andrew Harlan, of Shipman; Lori Jo Morgan Harlan, of Litchfield Robert Lloyd Stocker, of Carlinville; Terri Lynn Stocker, of Carlinville Robert C. Pehrson, of San Tan Valley, Ariz.; Rayna F. Pehrson, of Bunker Hill, Ill. Court Alphonso M. Anderson (26) of...

  • Thanksgiving Lucky Draw

    Nov 1, 2023

    Thanksgiving Lucky Draw Giveaway on Nov. 30, at Main Station Liquor & Wine on 401 W. Main St., 618-635-3025. Spend $30 to enter the Giveaway. 1st Prize - $100 gift certificate 2nd Prize - $51 gift certificate Beer, liquour, wine, cocktails, lotto and slots. Drive up or come in....

  • Slices of Life

    Nov 1, 2023

    By: Jill Pertler By definition, I am an introvert. I’m usually okay with time alone and minimal interactions with other humans. I enjoy conversations within my own head and maybe, perhaps have a significant relationship with both my phone and my laptop. However, lately I’ve noticed the world has sort of taken this concept and injected it with steroids. In just the last decade or so, things have changed. COVID fueled these changes, but they were occurring even before the pandemic. Gradually – or perhaps not so gradually – we are losing our day...

  • From Our Files

    Nov 1, 2023

    Issue of Oct. 28, 1998 A teen center is scheduled to open this week in the old KC Hall on Spring Street. Kazoos will be open Friday and Saturday nights as a teen center and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as a flea market. Lisa Albrecht and Dennis Barth were married Sept. 19 in Worden. Mary A. Tuscan (83) of Staunton died Oct. 21 at Litchfield Healthcare. Mildred Sturm (84) of Staunton died Oct. 21 at Community Memorial Hospital. Marie Baumgartner (94) of Worden died Oct. 22 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Janet E. Ziegler (61) of Livingston,...

  • Days Gone By In Staunton

    Nov 1, 2023

    Thursday, May 31, 1923 -- BANDITS GET $55,000 IN DARING HOLDUP; KIDNAP STAUNTON POSTMASTER AND CLERK -- The even tremor of life on Saturday afternoon was given an abrupt jolt when at about 5:35 o'clock five men in a Cadillac touring car staged a spectacular hold-up and made their get-away with the payroll for the men employed at Mine No. 2 of the Mt. Olive & Staunton Coal Co. Postmaster Geo. A. Roberts had received word that a valuable package would come in on the Wabash train due here at the above time. Mr. Roberts was aware of the nature of...

  • Cross Country grinds through weather to complete season

    Nov 1, 2023

    Staunton High School Cross Country has completed their 2023 Season. On Oct. 21, the team traveled to Trenton to participate in Regionals. Even though neither team qualified for sectionals as a team, both teams had a great showing. The girls results were as follows: Mallory Lucykow (23:59); Elsah Clark (26:18); Lydia Larosa (26:20, PR); Cheyenne Butcher (26:27); Brooke Rucker (30:25); Olivia Matesa (30:45); and Lauryn Sternickle (32:14). Two boys, Rhyse Rucker (junior) and Peyton Luketich...

  • School Calendar

    Nov 1, 2023

    Girls Basketball Varsity Nov. 13 - 6 p.m. Home vs Greenfield/NW Nov. 14 - 6 p.m. Home vs Wesclin Nov. 16 - 6 p.m. at Mt. Olive Nov. 24 - TBA Home vs Springfield Schools Nov. 25 - 11 a.m. at EAWR Nov. 27 - 4 p.m. at Calhoun Nov. 30 - 6 p.m. Home vs Litchfield Dec. 1 - 6 p.m. at Bunker Hill Dec. 4 - 6 p.m. Home vs Roxana Dec. 7 - Home vs Pana Dec. 11 - 6 p.m. at Vandalia Dec. 13 - 6 p.m. Home vs South Fork Dec. 16 - 4:30 p.m. at Porta Dec. 21 - 5 p.m. Home vs Auburn Dec. 25 - TBA at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Dec. 26 - TBA Home vs Christ Our Rock...

  • 2023-24 Staunton Varsity Boy's Golf Team

    Nov 1, 2023

    The Board of Education recognized the SHS golf team on a successful season...

  • 2023-24 Staunton Jr. High Terriers Baseball Team

    Nov 1, 2023

    The Board of Education also recognized the Jr. High baseball team on their third place State Title at the Oct. school board meeting. Congratulations to these student athletes on their hard work and determination....

  • Local soccer program to hold event

    Nov 1, 2023

    On Nov. 18, 2023, Staunton Concordia Hall, located at 709 S. Union Street of Staunton, will be hosting a slew of mouse-themed events dedicated to raising money for the Staunton soccer programs. For this adults only event, the Staunton Soccer Club, SHS Girls Soccer and SHS Boys Soccer groups are having the doors at Concordia Hall open at 6 p.m and the event will start at 7 p.m. which will give those who come early, plenty of time to get aquainted and comfortable with the tiny, furry stars of the evening. There will be mouse races, mouse...

  • Bowling

    Nov 1, 2023

    JM Power Washing Svcs: 7 The Finishers: 0 Split Happens: 5 R&B’s: 2 High individual game, Jerry (Moose) Scheumann, 223; High individual series, Jerry (Moose) Scheumann, 604; High team game, Split Happens, 1027; High team series, Split Happens 3055. Other notable scores - Next top 4 games, next top 3 series: Andrew Morgan, 223 Tim Copeland, 212 Andrew Scheumann, 208 Greg Stein, 205 Dillon Bertels, 577 Tim Copeland, 565 Andrew Morgan, 563 Friday Night Ladies Staunton VFW: 21 Chicks with Balls: 15 Queens of Eights 11 Dirty Tramps: 9 High i...

  • Youth Soccer, Sports Complex auction

    Nov 1, 2023

    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...

  • For Sale

    Nov 1, 2023

    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 FOR SALE: Mini Fridge with small freezer. 21 inches deep, 19 inches wide, 33 inches high. $50. Call Diana at 618-444-2200. 20-24p FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport fishing boat, one of a kind, customized in Green Bay Packer colors. Very low hours. Stored inside in winter, always, covered in...

  • Thank You

    Nov 1, 2023

    Card of Thanks Thank you to all that sent cards, phone calls, memorials and thoughts and prayers to us in the passing of Peggy Anne Partridge. Special thanks to Williamson Funeral Home. Again we thank each and everyone so much. The Family of Peggy Anne Partridge. 20p...

  • Services

    Nov 1, 2023

    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 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...

  • For Rent

    Nov 1, 2023

    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 S & K storage. 1100 S.Union 618-635-5306 37-t 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...

  • Jr. High Band marches into some fun at Skyzone/Skyzone concessions provide for band members

    Nov 1, 2023