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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Lions Club Secret Santa Program is set for Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9-11 a.m. at the Staunton Public Library. The forms to fill out are at the Bill’s IGA, Staunton Public Library, and His Service Station. All information is on the form. Please read it all, especially if you are new to the program. Our program is for Staunton residents that reside within the Staunton Fire Protection District. Staunton’s Lions Club President, Robin Stranimeier...
The Croatian Lodge will be having their Christmas party for lodge and nest members on Dec. 3 at Amore. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. with Santa arriving at 1 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact either Stephanie Dragovich or Amy. Stephanie Dragovich...
Christmas Eve Mass Choir If any parent(s) or guardian(s) have a child that would like to sing in the St. Michael's Choir for the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass or perhaps they would prefer to be a reader: please call Mary Beth at (217)-556-5849 by Nov. 26. Children from all parishes are welcome. Practices will begin on Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. and every Sunday thereafter until the final practice on Friday, Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Annual Live Nativity The annual Live Nativity on Main Street will be Dec. 1 and St. Michael's slot will be at 6:30 p.m. A meeting...
The community of Gillespie will welcome the holiday season at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, with the official lighting of the community Christmas tree in the open lot next to United Community Bank at the intersection of Pine and Macoupin Streets. The 20-foot live white spruce will sport upward of 1,000 colorful LED lights and will feature Ben-Gil Elementary School students who will help the crowd with a handful of holiday carols. “Christmas is for kids,” said Parker. “Our Christmas tree lighting is a great way to involve our local children and g...
On Nov. 16, the Ill. Commerce Commission (ICC) disallowed $36.34 million to Ameren Illinois' rate request for its natural gas delivery services in Ill. The decision is approximately 50.8 percent lower than Ameren's initial request for a $71.57 million increase and approves a 9.44 percent return on equity (ROE), a reduction from Ameren's proposed 10.3 percent ROE. The ICC has issued its decision after closely scrutinizing Ameren's rate case filings and additional materials submitted by the utility, Commission Staff, and various interveners over...
A man from Macoupin County was shot and later died during a hunting trip in Iowa over the weekend of Nov. 18. 26-year-old Seth Egelhoff from Chesterfield, was reportedly waterfowl hunting with others at the Bays Branch Wildlife Area according to information released by the Iowa's DNR. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon when police in Guthrie County, Iowa, got a call about a hunter with a gunshot wound to the face. First aid was administered but he died of his injuries while being taken to Life Flight air ambulance. Early indications...
The IDPH is alerting consumers to an FDA recall of children's cinnamon applesauce puches which may contain elevated levels of lead. At least one confrimed case in Ill., and a total of 34 nationwide, have been linked to the product, which was sold online and at chains like Schnucks and Dollar Tree under the brand names WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks. Information on specific lot numbers and UPC codes can be found through the recall advisory issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Elevated levels of lead can be dangerous to persons of any a...
The Livingston Park Association will be providing Christmas food baskets to the local needy. Baskets are available only to residents of Livingston, Williamson and the Olive Fire Protection District who need assistance. There are two ways for those who need assistance to register for a holiday basket. The first is by sending a private message through the Livingston Park Association’s Facebook page. The other option is to contact Cindy Scarsdale at 618-637-2879. Information needed includes the family or individual’s name, exact address, num...
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone's home. The Red Cross of Ill. offers safety steps everyone can follow if they will be preparing their family's Thanksgiving feast. "Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries and the second leading cause of home fire deaths," said Adam Runkle, Regional Disaster Officer. "Most happen because people leave cooking food unattended. We want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable holiday, so don't leave the kitche...