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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Oct. 6 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal, School Improvement Day Oct. 9 - No School Columbus Day Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - End of First Quarter Varsity Football Sept. 22 - 7 p.m. home vs Gillespie Sept. 29 - 7 p.m. at Suthwestern JV Football Sept. 25 - 6 p.m. at Gillespie Oct. 9 - 6 p.m. at Litchfield Freshman Football Sept. 21 - 6 p.m. at Gillespie Sept. 28 - 6 p.m. home vs Southwestern Boys Golf Staunton home matches are played at Timber Lakes Sept. 25 - SCC Conference Tournament at Indian Springs Sept. 27 - 9 a.m. IHSA Regionals Oct. 2 - 9 a.m....
In Judiciary, the first reading was given for Ordinance #2219 a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Robert L. Hormel III and Suzann J.P. Hormel regarding property located at 16136 VFW Road but not physically annexing the property to the city’s corporate boundaries at this time. The council waived the first reading and approved Ordinance #2220 a charity roadblock by the Elbon Shrine Club to conduct its Newspaper Drive at the intersection of Main Street and Route 4 and Main Street and Union Street on Oct. 7, 2023. The city council approved R...
The annual Owl Prowl and Weiner Roast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4-7 p.m. The fire-pit will be ready at 4 p.m. so bring your own hot dogs, buns, drinks, and a dish or two to share. The Tree House Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will provide an informative program featuring two to three owls on display beginning at 5 p.m. and will release a rehabilitated owl at the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Beginning at dusk (approximately 6:15 - 6:30 p.m.), owl calls will be broadcast throughout the West Prairie to lure a response and/or sighting....
Businesses, organizations, and individuals are being sought to participate in the Livingston Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 8. The preferred registration deadline is Sunday, Oct. 2, for those who want to decorate a vehicle and pass out treats to children at the event. Vehicles for the Trunk or Treat should register on the Livingston Park Association's Facebook page through the "Sign Up" button near the top right side of the page. The Trunk or Treat will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Veteran's Memorial Park. Those who will have...
Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, 1301 N. State St., will have their Rummage Sale Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A $3 bag sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. Also, Zion PTL will hold a Bake Sale during the Rummage Sale. Zion school gym will have 56 tables of clothing and accessories of all sizes, household and decorating items, toys, books, linens, jewelry, plants, small appliances, and furniture. One can expect many unusual items....
Staunton Dairy Queen and Zion Lutheran PTL "FUNraiser Night!" are on the first Monday of the months, from 5 - 9 p.m. Bring in a Zion flyer, available at the church school office or on the Zion PTL and Zion Lutheran School Facebook page and order any item from the menu and Dairy Queen will donate 20% of the sales back to the Zion PTL. Take the night off from cooking dinner or come out for dessert and join Zion Lutheran PTL in supporting their students at Zion Lutheran School. Little Italy's and the PTL are teaming up for fundraiser nights on...
Livingston Streetfest is hosting a variety of events on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 starting from noon to 10 p.m. located on Livingston Ave. on Downtown Main Street. A car, truck, and bike show will be begin from 12:30 to 4:30. Registration starts at 12:30 and costs $20 (cash only) per vehicle. There will be goody bags, dash plaques and trophies, attendance prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Mayor’s Choice, Streetfest Choice, Fire Department, Police Department, People’s Choice, and Most Chrome. Tro...
Gratitude and appreciation should be given to all the teachers and school staff for having the patience and overall desire to participate in an event such as Homecoming week; the student council for creating the themes of the spirit days throughout the week, as well as putting on the once-in-a-lifetime experience, the powderpuff game; and to the parents that had to deal with any last-minute scrambling for spirit day costumes throughout the week: we all know there was at least one child and/or...
the Crawl. After any visit to a participating library, patrons are invited to take pictures to post on social media, under the hashtag #IHLSLibraryCrawl2023. Many libraries are closed in observance of Columbus Day on October 9, so anyone planning a visit should call ahead, to check on hours of operation. Visitors must also adhere to any COVID-19 protocols that remain in place at individual libraries. For more information on the Crawl and the participating libraries, visit www.illinoisheartland.org or call the Staunton Public Library at...
The Sept. 21, 2023 meeting was called to order at 1:00 by president, Gerri Cook after the members enjoyed a short lunch of sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were also said. There were 25 members attending including 2 visitors, Judy Masinelli and Carol Howald. Happy Birthday was sung to the Sept. birthday members. The attendance prizes were awarded to Cheryl Moore and Beverly Williams. Pots of silver were given to Judy Masinelli and Lu Emery. No new or old business was discussed and the meeting was a...
Birth announcement James and Katie (Trettenero) Arnold of Edwardsville are parents of a daughter, Lennon Marley, born at 2:03 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Lennon weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20 inches long. She joins a sister, Murphy, age 4 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Sharon Trettenero of Staunton. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Tina Arnold of Edwardsville. Paternal great-grandmother is Nancy Arnold of Edwardsville....
Raymond and Dorothy Arzig Stoddard of Mt. Olive celebrated their 70th anniversary on Jan. 12, 2022. The couple was married on Jan. 12, 1952, at the home of Eugene “Jeep” and Dolores “Pete” Niehaus of rural Litchfield by Rev. Karl Heuchert. Raymond then served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954. His military service included a tour of duty in Korea. He was employed by the Olin Corporation for 42 1/2 years prior to his retirement. Ray and Dorothy became the parents of two children, Donald “Don” who is now deceased and Carol. In a...
There will be a drive-up food giveaway on Friday, Jan. 21, at 12 noon while supplies last. This food giveaway is for Macoupin County residents and no registration is required. There are also no financial eligibility requirements. The location of the food giveaway is Cross Church in Carlinville located at 1030 W. Main Street. You are asked to please clear space for the food items to be placed in your back seat or trunk....
Eric and Rebecca Bohlen of rural Staunton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married at New Hope Church in Paris, Ill., on Dec. 18, 1971. They are the parents of seven children: Patricia, Dennis (Amy), Erik (Sandra), Ryan, Andria (Mark), Sarah (Kyle), and Drue (Allissa). Grandchildren are David (Kira), Reese, Mark, Riley, Anna and Madison. An open house for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18. Feel free to drop by between 2 and 4 p.m. at their home. Cards...