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 It is known as "the day that will live in infamy." Like the rest of the nation, the people of Illinois felt its scars. Wednesday, Dec. 7, marks the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, which left 2,403 Americans dead. Among them were dozens of Illinoisans, including George Francis Clark, 20, of Paris, who was lost on the USS Arizona. Born in Paris on March 31, 1921, Clark's father was a taxi driver. The family resided at 1208 South Marshall Street. The fifth of eight children, Clark...
Christmas in the Park enjoyed its grand opening last week with the official lighting at Duda Park on Friday, Dec. 2. This Saturday, Dec. 10, activities there continue. Santa will be in the gazebo greeting the kids and listening to all those Christmas wishes from 6 to 8 p.m. and the Staunton High School Choir will perform on the evening of Dec. 10. Also, the fire pits for roasting marshmallows or making your favorite s’mores will be available. The fun continues on Saturday, Dec. 17, when Santa returns to the gazebo from 6 to 8 p.m. to hear m...
The Staunton Lions Club will be hosting our Secret Santa program with food certificates for families and senior citizens in need. It is their goal to help those in our community who live within the Staunton Fire Protection District. They supply toys/gifts for children up to 15 years of age for the families receiving food certificates. They request that no children be brought to the location of the pickup. The location is the Staunton Library basement. This is not handicap accessible, so please keep this in mind when coming. The information...
The Midstate Collectors Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 14, at Maverick Steaks and Spirits restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. 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, Nov. 2022 through April 2023. Come join the group to hear interesting comments and discussion about the many antique items collectors collect. The...
St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield invites the community to view a live recreation of the night of our Savior’s birth at a live drive-thru Nativity scene on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the circle drive in front of the hospital. Attendees will also receive free hot cocoa kits and Christmas activity bags for children. St. Francis Hospital’s Director of Operations Aryn Hunter noted the history of the Nativity and the hospital’s connection with St. Francis of Assisi. “In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi began the tradition of commemorating the...
The Village of Eagarville is once again hosting its annual Mrs. Claus Sweets & Treats Shoppe. Make your Christmas even merrier and join them on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their holiday treat shop. Stop by the village hall in Eagarville to pick up delicious homemade baked treats and candies just in time for Christmas. The Eagarville Elves will be serving hot chocolate while you pick up some festive treats, mouth watering gifts, and confectionery goodness....
Families enjoyed taking the horse-drawn carriage rides up and down Main Street during the Snack with Santa event on Saturday....
Kendall Frank and her furbaby both completed the race and received their medals....
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center 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. 7 - Polish Sausage w/Kraut, Parsley Potatoes, Wax Beans, Pears, Fruit Crisp Thursday, Dec. 8 - Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad...
The collector’s report presented at the Nov. 28 city council meeting included the following: Concordia Hall - Queen of Hearts Raffle Donation to Park & Rec. $180; Staunton Police Department - Ordinance Violations $100; Prairietown Feed Service - Jarman Farm Income $1,208.83; Ameren Illinois - Utility Tax $16,260.48; Small Rural Tribal Body-Worn Camera - Body Camera Grant / Police Dept. $20,000; Staunton Super 8 Motel - Hotel / Motel Tax $3,156.61. A raffle license was issued to Concordia Hall for Queen of Hearts....
After losing their opener to Madison, the Staunton High School basketball team came back with two quick wins. They outscored Roxana in every quarter to take the 44-24 win on Nov. 29. On Nov. 30, the Bulldogs added another win by defeating Bunker Hill. This game was tied 33-33 at the half and Bunker Hill actually led 38-35 after three quarters. But the Bulldogs outscored the Minutemen 18-9 in the fourth quarter to take the 53-47 win. Unfortunately, we have been unable to obtain individual stats...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men R & B's 61 Split Happens 58 JM Power Washing Svcs 50 The Finishers 13 Greg Stein, 223, 222, 211& 656; Jim Morgan, 235, 212 & 630;JM Power Washing Svcs, 947 & 2787 Wednesday Night Men R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks 44 1st Place 36 Deplorables 33 Hump Day Ladies 27 Moose Scheumann, 212& 531; Hump Day Ladies, 932 & 2605 Friday Night Ladies Dirty Tramps 35 Staunton VFW 34 Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning ..25 Chicks with Balls 18 G. Karl,184;D.Scroggins 480;Chicks with Balls, 591 & 1667...
The Staunton Terriers had a great week last week, as both the 7th and 8th grade teams went 3-0 in their own tournaments to claim championship titles on their home floor. The 8th grade defeated Gillespie, Nokomis, and Southwestern to win their bracketed event, while the 7th graders defeated Nokomis, Litchfield, and Bunker Hill to win a round robin affair. SJHS 8th graders opened play with a 50-4 victory over Gillespie on Monday, Nov. 28. Several team members scored in this game, including Lucas...
The 7th grade Lady Terriers basketball team had earned their way to the Illinois State Tournament at Auburn with their 22-0 record. In their first game at Auburn, Staunton faced another undefeated team, Pittsfield Pikeland (24-0). Pittsfield Pikeland defeated Staunton 30-9. This loss ended the Terrier’s season with an admirable 22-1 record. Pittsfield Pikeland went on to defeat Washington MS 58-28. The win put Pittsfield Pikeland in the State championship game vs. Paris Mayo to be played Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m....
Girls Varsity Basketball Dec. 8 - at Pana, 6 p.m. Dec. 12 - Vandalia, H, 6 p.m. Dec.14 - at South Fork, 6 p.m. Dec. 17 - Porta HS, H, 4:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball Dec. 9 - at Piasa SW, 6 p.m. Dec. 10 - TerryTodt Shootout, TBA Dec. 13 - Jersey Comm. HS, H, 6 pm. Dec. 16- Greenville, H, 6 p.m. Dec. 17 - Lebanon , H, 1 p.m. Jr. High Boys Basketball Dec. 8 - Bunker Hill, H, 6 p.m. Dec.12 - Litchfield, H, 6 p.m Dec. 15 - Greenville, H, 6 p.m....
By Tom Emery Several area high school basketball teams will participate in a 16-team shootout to honor the legacy of a beloved area broadcaster. The fourth annual T. Todt Shootout vs. Cancer event will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hillsboro High School, and will feature five boys’ and three girls’ games. Tickets are good all day and are $5 for adults, with $2 for children. First held in 2018, the event celebrates the life of Terry Todt, the longtime sports director at WSMI Radio, who died in May 2019 after a long battle with a deb...