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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Community members and businesses are encouraged to decorate their places and join the Great Griswold Light Contest. The Sparkle will return to the Gillespie on Saturday, Dec. 16, featuring a day-long event of shopping opportunities, children’s activities, food trucks, Christmas characters, and a lighted parade. For more information about the Holiday Sparkle, visit christmasingillespie.com. Further information also is available by calling 217-839-3167 or emailing [email protected]....
We made it to Dec. The calendar months go by faster and faster each passing year. Good reading material, a funny movie, hot beverages and plenty of indoor activities is the key to successful living in the Midwest in winter. The last month of the year brings in so much activity. The library is busy planning a children’s Christmas party, putting up a new Christmas themed Story Book Walk at Water Tower Park and tying up loose ends before 2024 begins. One new thing the library is introducing beginning next month is a new pilot program featuring the...
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Youth between the ages of ten and 17 who would like to participate in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt sponsored by the IDNR can register now for the event, which is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2024. Registration opened Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 31. To participate, youth hunters must go online to register and follow the instructions. The hunt will be hosted at private waterfowl hunting clubs near Canton in Fulton County, and hunters selected to participate will be pre-assigned to hunting locations. A lottery drawing involving all youth hunt...
Macoupin County ranked high on the charts once again statewide for the amount of deer harvested in the first weekend of the Ill. firearm deer season between Nov. 17-19. Macoupin County recorded 1,077 deer killed on the first weekend of firearm season compared to 1,120 the previous year. Hunters in Ill. harvested a preliminary total of 53,348 deer between Nov. 17-19. Comparatively, hunters took 52,354 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2022. Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season concluded Nov. 30 - Dec. 3. Other deer hunting o...
Head Coach: Mandy McDonald Assistant Coach: Kayla Shaw Roster Grade 12: Haylie Holt, Captain Grade 12: Bianka DelValle Grade 12: Nicole Poracchi Grade 11: Lily Trettenero, Co-Captain Grade 11: Lily Becker Grade 11: Michaela Martintoni Grade 11: Brookly Reynolds Grade 11: Shelby Reynolds Grade 11: Sloane Dugger Grade 10: Kamri Moreland Grade 9: Kabe Pritchett Grade 9: Lillie Price Grade 9: Natalee Lowe Grade 9: Alexys Kirkwood Grade 9: Layla Flowers Grade 9: Hayley Armburster...
Boys Basketball Varsity Dec. 8 - 6 p.m. vs Southwestern Dec. 9 - 1:15 p.m. Dugger, Ind. at Hutsonville, Ind. Dec. 12 - 5 p.m. at Jerseyville Dec. 15 - 5 p.m. at Greenville Dec. 22 - 6 p.m. vs Bunker Hill Dec. 26-29 - TBA at Carlinville Holiday Tourney Jan. 5 - 5 p.m. vs Pana Jan. 9 - 5 p.m. vs Civic Memorial Girls Basketball Varsity Dec. 7 - 6 p.m. vs Pana Dec. 9 - 3 p.m. at Palestine Dec. 11 - 6 p.m. at Vandalia Dec. 13 - 6 p.m. vs South Fork Dec. 21 - 6 p.m. vs Williamsville Dec. 26-31 - TBD at CORLHS Tourney Jan. 4 - 6 p.m. vs Greenville...
After a tough loss to Roxana early in the week, Varsity Bulldogs win their first Home game of the season over Calhoun 53-42....
On Saturday. Dec. 2 Staunton played in a shootout at Edinburg High School, defeating Argenta-Oreola 68-56. Varsity's #5, Ethan Sharp with the post-up....
JV's #42 Ben Atkins goes up for a layup with three defenders surrounding him....
On Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, the Staunton Varsity Girls Basketball team won their game against Litchfield High School by a score of 70-26. On Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, the Staunton Varsity Girls Basketball team won their game against Argenta-Oreana High School by a score of 45-9....
Illinois Extension and 4-H recently welcomed Jessica Jaffry to its statewide network of youth development educators who provide evidence-based hands-on learning programs to youth to help them explore opportunities and acquire life skills. Jessica will serve as 4-H youth development educator in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties. Jaffry will provide leadership to the youth and development program that supports 4-H clubs and special interest groups, as well as educational events in our local communities. Jaffry first worked...
Lewis and Clark Community College Nursing Club students hosted a Winter Clothing Drive and Giveaway event for their fellow students this month. Hundreds of clothing donations were collected from students, faculty and staff alike, and laid out by size and type, including items for all ages and even some summer clothes. Students were given a chance to shop the tems free of charge, Wednesday, Nov. 28, and Thursday, Nov. 29. More than 75 students benefitted from the event. Leftover donations were donated to Angel Ministries in Jerseyville. The...
The loss of nutrients into Illinois’ lakes, streams, and rivers harms water quality here and downstream all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NLRS, was established in 2015 and is designed to reduce nutrient pollution in Illinois’ waterways and the Mississippi River and its negative impacts by exploring and recommending practical, research-based nutrient loss practices and collaborating with partners across the state. The 2023 NLRS Biennial Report, now available at go.illinois.edu/NLRS, is the lat...
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is implementing its fifth year of the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. New this year, users will be able to enter their information into the application and validate it during a pre-enrollment period starting at 8:00 A.M. CST on December 4, 2023. Applications can be submitted once the program opens at 8:00 A.M. on December 15, 2023. Applications can be saved and edited at any time, prior to submittal. Pre-Enrollment Period: 8 a.m. CST, Dec. 4, 2023. Program Submittal Period: 8 a.m. CST, Dec. 15,...
National museum group cites ALPLM’s ‘exemplary practices’ The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has been granted accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, a status that recognizes the ALPLM’s “exemplary practices” as a museum of national importance. Only three percent of America’s museums are accredited. Those that earn accreditation usually apply several times over many years before demonstrating they qualify. The ALPLM was accredited on its first try after a review process of just two years. “The Abraham Lincoln...
The Pritzker Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging all income-eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane and electricity. Applications expanded on Dec. 1, to include all income-eligible households. Income-eligible families can apply by visiting helpillinoisfamilies.com or by visiting their local agency (a list of partners throughout the State can be found here). Families...
L & W Mattress Direct- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. 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: 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 summer. Includes trailer, trolling motor, GPS system, and 90HP mercury engine. $25,000, obo. Call 217-710-7319. FOR SALE: 2003 Polaris...
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton 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: 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 FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home with washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher. $650 a month in Williamson. Call 618-401-9067. 24-26p...
MISC: Santa and Mrs. Clause available for your special events. 618-920-6485 24-25...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials: In Memory of Dave Osterbuhr from Delores and Jim Klein. In Memory of Gean Gregory from Lori and Ken Billings; Donna and Gene Ruehrup; Denise and Dave Ondes; and Carolee and Frank Castiglione. In Memory of Pat Isaacs from Dan Russel; Jane Cliff Homeier; and Sandy Compton. In Memory of Larry (Coach) Caldieraro from Sandy Compton; Nancy Deist; Donna and Gene Ruehrup; and Marie and Don Kasubke. In Memory of Dick Kapp from Delores and Jim Klein; Sandy Compton....
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A request for an Area/Bulk Variance has been submitted to the City of Staunton Zoning Hearing Officer by Sara Rae. A Public Hearing will be held to decide whether the Zoning Ordinance should be varied to allow the applicant to change the Zoning code from R1 to R2 at the following property: 407 South Hibbard St, Staunton, Ill. A Public Hearing will be held on December 21, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Ralph & Josephine Community Center, 101 W. Pearl, Staunton, Illinois, to consider this request at which time you may appear...
Dec. is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. With two major holidays and many people on the road traveling, Dec. is a deadly month for drunk driving. The intention of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Impaired driving refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances that can restrict a person's ability to drive safely. Impaired driving is a critical public safety issue, which is why drivers will notice an increase in...
To help root out public corruption in Illinois, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has created an online form for the public to report suspected corruption directly to ISP. “The Illinois State Police Special Investigations Unit is dedicated to seeking out those who abuse their position and power to take advantage of others, betraying the public’s trust,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “By making it easier for the public to confidentially report suspected corruption, we can begin restoring the public...