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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The planning that started months ago along with all the follow-up work to make it happen comes together this Friday, Dec. 3. The tree lighting events in Staunton are officially open from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Businesses are being asked to stay open Friday evening until after the tree lighting and perhaps offer sale items and/or a treat for shoppers. Restaurants were also invited to feature a Holiday Walk special Friday evening. A very special holiday event scheduled for visitors on both Friday evening and Saturday will be the live nativity on...
Get in the holiday spirit this year with the Grinch 5k and 1-mile Fun Walk for Staunton High School Post Prom on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m. The race starts on Main Street in front of Rooster’s Pub. With your $30 registration fee you will receive a long-sleeve Grinch race T-shirt, entry to the timed race, and doughnuts and milk or water after the race. The first 50 people to register also will receive a Santa hat. All ages are welcome. After the race, you will be able to enjoy some Christmas shopping at the local stores at Staunton’s Ann...
The Staunton High School FFA will be sponsoring their annual Stuff-A-Bus toy and food drive on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. You are asked to bring non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys to Duda Ace Hardware and help stuff a school bus with holiday cheer for those who are in need in our community....
Staunton Chamber of Commerce members will run their Christmas Passport program on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Snack with Santa event and the Main Street Craft Fair in Staunton. Please note that banks will only be open during their regular business hours. Shoppers may pick up their passport at any of the participating businesses. They can then get their passport stamped at all the businesses they visit that day. No purchase is necessary to get your passport stamped. At 2 p.m. Saturday, all passports will be collected and...
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Home for the Holidays, 2021” decorating contest. Registration to be a part of this competition is open until Dec. 12 and the rules are simple. 1. The home must be within the 62088 zip code to be eligible. 2. To be eligible for a prize, you must submit a JPEG photo of your lit home with your registration to be used for voting. Voting will begin Dec. 13 and ends on Dec. 26. There will be prizes. First place is $100 in Chamber Dollars and a 1st place sign will be put in your yard. Second place is...
The Community Christmas Concert will be held this year on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. This year's concert will feature the Community Choir, the St. Paul U.C.C. Handbell Choir and several guest instrumentalists. The Community Choir is under the direction of Ryan Pirok and Dennis Stiegemeier will serve as accompanist and handbell choir director. Harpist Aimee Showers-Linn will begin at 2:45 p.m. with pre-concert music. Per CDC guidelines, we are asking everyone...
Just for fun – on Saturday, Dec. 4, everyone in Staunton, resident or visitor, is invited to Zion Lutheran School’s gymnasium to vote for their favorite Christmas tree on display there. Zion invited participants in the contest to decorate an artificial tree Friday evening to be judged between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday . It will cost $1 to vote and all proceeds will go to the Zion Youth Group. The Zion youth will also be selling Chick fil-a sandwiches on Saturday at the school as well as on Main Street....
During a ceremony held on Nov. 11, Blackburn College inducted its newest members in the College's honors society chapters. Area students who were honored are Josephine Manar of Bunker Hill, Alpha Chi - A national honor society, Alpha Chi recognizes students who excel academically–residing in the top 10 percent of their junior or senior class–and are elected by Blackburn faculty on the basis of academic achievements and character. Cody Newcomb of Staunton, Alpha Psi Omega - A national honor society, Alpha Psi Omega recognizes outstanding stu...
Vendors are wanted for the annual St. Paul UCC vendor fair and bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eight-foot tables are available for $15 each. A bake sale and chili/hot dog lunch will be served during the day along with a craft and book for children. Call Pastor Debbie at 618-635-2386 to reserve a spot....
Come experience a journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ child. Due to Covid 19 upticks, the annual live nativity will be a drive through event. It will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. Your journey includes the angel Gabriel, travelers bound for Bethlehem, shepherds tending their flock, the innkeeper, and Baby Jesus. Experience what that Holy Night may have felt like. The O Holy Night Live Nativity is held at the farm of Dave and Mary Griffel, 16753 Honey Creek Road, Gillespie. The directions from Gillespie are travel north on...
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Barbecue Johnny Rib, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Pineapple, Cookies Thursday, Dec. 2- Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Garlic Bread* Broccoli, Mixed Fruit,...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriages Christopher Jurgen Koegler, Carlinville; Jessica Lori Hodo, Carlinville Amy Nicole Turley, Virden; Morne Coenrad Smit, Virden Zachery David Heaton, Astoria; Lydia Kate Roseberry, Astoria Divorces Pamela Sue Hughes, Jerseyville; Clint Ray Hughes, Carlinville Kyle W. Bost, Jerseyville; Lacey M. Bost, Chesterfield Court • Nathanial D. Spoon, 30, Gir...
Nov. 24, 2021: Timothy D. Garrett; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, No Valid Drivers License Nov. 25, 2021: Blaine Fritz; Speeding (Radar)...
The Mid-State Collectors Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Maverick Steaks and Spirits restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive early and eat dinner before the meeting begins. Anyone interested in antique tractors and antique farm-related items are encouraged to attend the meetings and/or join the club. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, November 2021 through April 2022. Come join the group to hear interesting comments and discussion about the many antique items collectors collect. The December...
The Women's Council of St. Michael’s Church will sponsor their fall holiday sale on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. It is being held at St. Michael’s gym in conjunction with the special Christmas activities planned that day in Staunton. They still have numerous gift items and decorations available. Everyone is invited to stop by and see what they have or just to browse if you wish....
Stories from the files of the Staunton Star-Times in years gone by. Thursday, September 1, 1966 -- GOING UP -- The new steeple which is part of the remodeling project at the First Methodist church in Staunton was hoisted into place Monday, the work being done under the supervision of the Opel Construction Co., of Worden, using the large crane owned and operated by Ernest Berg of Staunton. The upper portion of the steeple is covered with copper sheeting, and presents an imposing appearance. The remodeling of the church includes, in addition to...
If you're in a work situation where you have a strong, positive relationship with that supervisor or boss above you, congratulations. While it definitely does happen, this is not always the case for many of us in our jobs. Good relationships with a supervisor require effort on your part, but it's effort that pays dividends. Studies have shown that one of the most important things affecting someone's job performance, stress levels, and overall job satisfaction and happiness is the relationship...
Issue of Nov. 28, 1996 The road names for Macoupin County were posted in the post office that will take effect with the implementation of 911. A Staunton woman, Kelly N. Ellis, hit a patch of ice while driving on I-70 and crashed on Nov. 25. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A Christmas Holiday Walk will be held in Staunton on Dec. 1. Paradise Beach tanning salon held their grand opening on Nov. 21. Heidi Reicklein was the owner. Cynthia Dustman and Jason Huhsman were married on Oct. 19 in Staunton. A son was born to Bud and Debra Hearn of...
By: Jill Pertler A year ago today I woke up being someone’s wife and went to bed a widow. My life changed forever that day. And, I guess it’s been changing ever since. I honestly never contemplated being a widow. I don’t think many of us do. We don’t live life as though we are all potentially on the precipice of a fundamentally devastating change. We couldn’t function if we did. So we live life one day to the next, letting them link together, like the paper chain we used to make when we were kids at Christmas. We started somewhere around Th...
This week's Looking Back photo is the Livingston School built in 1907 and later enlarged in 1912. Problems with overcrowding in 1916 and 1917 caused the school to operate on half days. More attendance problems followed in 1918, with a smallpox outbreak that resulted in every adult and child being vaccinated and the Spanish influenza epidemic, which caused the school to be closed for two months. This building was used as a school until 1961....
The Staunton High School Scholastic Bowl A team placed 4th at the David Riley Memorial IHSSBCA Kickoff Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 20. The tournament was held at Granite City High School. Schools participating in the tournament were Springfield, Carlinville, Althoff Catholic, Granite City, Riverton, Alton, Greenville and Villa Duchesne. The Staunton A team won matches against Greenville A ( 305 to 75) , Granite City B( 235- 50), Carlinville (285-175), Riverton B (245-60) and Althoff Catholic...
* Got plastic packaging that's a pain to get open? Use your can opener. Run it around the sides to break into your packages. * For every side dish that requires extra preparation time, plan for one or two that don't. For instance, if you are preparing a casserole with many ingredients and complicated instructions, serve a package of vegetables that require nothing more than steaming. * Wine buyers tip: Experts say to multiply the number of adult guests by a half bottle to determine how many bottles of wine to buy for your holiday gathering....