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: Jill Pertler It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? People enjoy decorating for the holidays, cooking, baking, writing those non-brag family letters and finding the ideal gift for everyone on their list. Or do they? For some, many even, this is the most wonderful time of the year. People truly enjoy rearranging the living room to make room for a seven-foot evergreen. They look forward to lugging plastic tote bins from the garage or basement to sort through ornaments. Untangling masses of stringed lights rates as one of their t...
Issue of Dec. 16, 1998 The Staunton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at the Charles Dragovich residence on Route 4 north of Staunton on Dec. 10. A two-car detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The garage and its contents were total losses. Valerie K. Odorizzi and Colby G. Sprague were married Oct. 10 in Alton. Christina Lynne Parker and Bradley Robert Lawrence were married Oct. 24 in St. Louis. Anne Marie Coulter and Jeffrey David Garde were married Aug. 22 in Staunton. A daughter was born to Rodney and Michelle Leetham of...
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...
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...
WANTED VOLUNTEERS: Meals on Wheels in Staunton is in need of volunteers to deliver every other Tuesday starting in Jan. Anyone interested in volunteering should call or text Lydia Johnson at 618-407-2358 27...
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...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their donations that were received from our 2023 mailout campaign: Terry and Alison Rotsch of Lake Villa Darlene Wenner of Collinsvville Nancy Blotevogel of Worden Richard Suhre of Alhambra Bob and Delores Martintoni of Livingston Bill and Mary Birdsell of Wood River William and Eloise Lisch of Bradenton, Fla. Doug Huddleston of El Cajon, Calif. Sharon (Probst) Cartier of Bourbonnais Shirley (Bohlen) Bohm of Loganville, G.A. Christine Fosage of St. Charles in memory of...
A new state health report pinpoints racism as a public health crisis while also noting Illinois needs to improve in the areas of maternal and infant health, mental health and substance use disorders. The broad goals are laid out in a draft of the State Health Improvement Plan, which will be finalized and presented to the Illinois General Assembly next year. The SHIP is part of Healthy Illinois 2028, a five-year plan outlining the major public health crisis the state hopes to address. After two years of assessment and planning, Healthy Illinois...
Ava Roller was honored for earning National Rural and Small Town Recognition through College Board for her academic achievement....
SHS Trap and Skeet Shooting Team honored for last seasons achievements...
7th grade girls basketball team honored for their achievements...
The JV boys basketball team has been rolling since beat Highland back on Dec. 11. They pulled out a win last week against Jerseyville and secured another one against Alton....
Boys Basketball Varsity 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. 21 - 6 p.m. vs Williamsville Dec. 26-31 - TBD at CORLHS Tourney Jan. 4 - 6 p.m. vs Greenville Jr. High Basketball (All times 6 p.m. unless stated otherwise) Jan. 4 - at Carlinville Jr. High Volleyball (All times 6 p.m. unless stated otherwise) Jan. 16 - at Pleasant Plains Jan. 17 - vs Gillespie Jan. 18 - at Litchfield 9th Grade Basketball Dec. 21 - 6 p.m....
Congratulations to Ms. Carrie Griffith for receiving the High School Principal of the Year Award for the Kaskaskia Region through the Illinois Principals Association. The Staunton School District thanks you as well as the community for your hard work and dedication to the students, staff, and school community....
The Varsity boys basketball team had a shakey start to the week losing a tough one to Piasa Southwestern. And despite Braden Buffington landing his 1,000th career point against Jerseyville last week, the Bulldogs could not pull away with the win. But with all three boys programs giving greenville a clean sweep, the varsity team was able to finish out the week in great spirits....
The 9th grade boys basketball team recently beat Granite City in Granite City, which came after their against the Greenville Comets. The Freshman boys basketball squad have yet to a lose a game, sitting at 9-0 on the season....
Tuesday Night Men’s The Finishers: 58 JM Power Washing Svcs: 57 Split Happens: 54 R&B’s: 41 High individual game, Greg Stein, 221; High individual series, 578; High team game, JM Power Washing Svcs, 1026; JM Power Washing Svcs, 3021. Other notable scores - Next top 4 games, next top 3 series: Tim Copeland, 210 Andrew Scheumann, 205 Tim Copeland, 200 Jerry (Moose) Scheumann, 197 Tim Copeland, 557 Jerry (Moose) Sceumann, 532 Wayne Ebersohl, 511 Wednesday Night R&Z Boat Lifts & Docks: 45 1st Place: 38 Deplorables: 33 Hump Day Ladies: 24 High ind...
Dec. 24, 1908, New Douglas, "Dear Santa, Will you bring me a sled, and some candy, and some toys to play with, and my brother wants a box of candy, horse and wagon and a pocket knife. Harry and Willie Andrews" Dec. 17, 1909 "Dear Santa Claus, You will not have to go to the country for us this year for we have moved to town. Please bring me a doll and go-cart. Jane wants a doll head and set of dishes, and Margaret a doll head, doll bed and little broom. Your little friend, Dorrell Kilduff" "Dear Santa, I want a tool chest, jack-in-the-box,...
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses: Sunday, Christmas Eve obligation Mass schedule will remain the same; At 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, St. Michael's in Staunton; and at 9 p.m. at St. Michael's in Staunton. It is advised to please be in church by 8:30 p.m. for the special musical presentation. Christmas Midnight Mass at St. John Paul II, Mt. Olive; Christmas Day at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart, Livingston; and Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. within the St. John Paul II, Mt. Olive...
The annual meeting of supervisor of assessments will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, 9:00 am, in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to assemble all assessors and their deputies for consultation and instruction in uniformity of their functions....
Bank of Hillsboro is excited to announce its upcoming expansion to Hamel, Illinois. Scheduled to open in early 2024, Bank of Hillsboro will establish a temporary branch conveniently located at 9 Hamel Avenue. Plans for a permanent Hamel location are underway. This expansion allows Bank of Hillsboro to accommodate the need for continued financial services in Hamel and ensure a seamless, convenient banking experience for both existing and new customers in the surrounding communities. “We are delighted to bring Bank of Hillsboro to Hamel and a...
Bundle up for the return of the exciting family friendly winter activity at the H and B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary in Hillsboro. We’ve hidden 12 painted snowflakes with an accompanying Bremer fun fact sign throughout the sanctuary. In random order, all snowflakes and facts are located along the five miles of trails for hikers to find. A few things to remember before visiting; No snowflakes are located on the fire breaks, only established trails on the map. Property will be closed during prescribed burns and heavy rain will cause muddly c...
On Friday, Dec. 22, a phenominal event is set for Staunton High School at 5 p.m. It's considered to be "The Big Game," so it is bound for a great night. The Alton Redbirds will be playing Region 2 in a game of basketball while Staunton is set to play against Bunker Hill at 6 p.m. The event starts at 5 p.m. at Staunton's High School, so keep the holiday spirit up and come support the players at the "The Big Game."...