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 Parent-Teacher League of St. Peter's Lutheran School is holding a Trivia and Silent Auction on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. The school is completely funded by the church congregation and fund-raising, so any donation towards this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. Principal, Melissa Burns...
The Zion Lutheran Church and School will be hosting midweek lent services: Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through March 20 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m....
Free income tax preparation is available through several trusted programs across Illinois for qualifying taxpayers needing assistance filing their 2023 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons' (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP), provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in select locations statewide. The Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris said, “These qualified and trained i...
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Illinois state Rep. LaShawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) introduced legislation which would require any law enforcement agency within the state of Illinois, to lawfully encrypt police scanner transmissions to provide real time access to those transmissions to accredited media in the state. House Bill 4339 amends the Public Records Act to require that any law enforcement agency that encrypts radio transmissions provide, by license or otherwise, access to those transmissions to FCC licensed broadcasters and accredited newspapers....
The Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 senior citizens meeting was called to order by President, Geri Cook at 1 p.m. With 21 people in attendance, The Lord's Prayer and pledge of allegiance were recited. Staunton's senior citizens welcomed Rick Henry as he became a new member. It was also announced that former member Bernice Stiegemeier, 97, had passed away. Other than that, there was no old business to address during the meeting. There were free bingo cards to the people wearing red for Valentine's Day and this month's birthday people got a free card....
Donations to the Staunton Helping Hands Center will be matched dollar for dollar by Russell Furniture and Floor Coverings up to $1,000. Every gift in the month of Feb. will have double the impact. Make a donation at one of four places: Helping Hands Center, Russells Furniture, through the mail or use Venmo@stauntonhelpinghands. Staunton Helping Hands Center is located at 219 W. Main P.O. Box 111, of Staunton and their hours are Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 5 to 7 p.m. To access their website, go to the following:...
University of Illinois Extension of Macoupin County will be offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code (section 750.540) requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager during hours of operation. Certificates need renewal every five years and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam. The two-day course will take place on March 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Macoupi...
These tractors pictured above in honor of FFA week. During Wordi Gras parade, a line of tractors came down the road. Unfortunately, the vintage ones may look extremely pleasing to the eye, but the one pictured above had some problems and needed to be chained up and pulled the rest of the parade....
By Austin Grabow / STAR-TIMES On Saturday, Feb. 10, Worden held its revered and immensly popular tradition of Redneck Mardi Gras. Or better known as Wordi Gras. Thousands were in attendance and the parade lasted for almost the entire evening. The live music lineup at each establishment was as follows: Yellow Dog: Baywolfe played from 1 p.m. til 5 p.m and Cheers Band from 6 p.m. til 10 p.m. The Rustic: Ruby Leigh from The Voice played from 12 to 3 p.m., The Gusto from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Clueless...
By BETH HUNDSDORFER CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Capitol News Illinois photo by: [email protected]. In addition, at least three other lawsuits have been filed in Sangamon County. No criminal charges have been filed against Heinz to date. The Illinois State Police investigation is ongoing, a spokesman said. It’s been difficult to determine how to charge Heinz, one prosecutor said, under current laws. Beth Hundsdorfer Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, proposed his own legislation t...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council approved an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement among the City of Bunker Hill, City of Carlinville, City of Gillespie, Village of Royal Lakes, City of Staunton, and the County of Macoupin for the Macoupin County Enterprise Zone, and authorizing Mayor Neuhaus to sign the Certification Page. The municipalities listed have determined that it is in the best interest of the municipalities and the public that territory be added to the current enterprise zone b...
The City of Staunton will be undergoing and has already started on numerous projects around town so please be patient during this time period. Provided is a list of what will be going on in Staunton for the next couple of months: There will be a new sewer main extension heading East on Staunton Rd.. There have been some traffic slow downs, but overall, there should not be any street closures; The Ginseng Creek Box Culvert Project. This one will take several months and major road closures. As of...
Staunton High School encourages the class of 2024 and their parent/s or guardian/s to attend an upcoming FAFSA Completion Workshop. There will be an ISAC Representative, Catherine Throm, that will be present to assist in completing FAFSA and answering any questions. A FAFSA is not required in order to graduate high school. However, for those with college aspirations or some type of higher graduate education, FAFSA benefits are tremendous in their assistance in providing financial aid and also an Illinois State graduation requirement.. This...
On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Staunton's Band Boosters will be hosting a Trivia Night at Concordia Hall in Staunton. The inspiration in doing so is for all the proceeds from this event will go to support the Staunton Band program grades 5-12. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia is set to start at 7 p.m. It is encouraged to bring ones own snacks, however, there will be no outside drinks allowed. To combat that, as well as the bitter, February cold weather that's assumingly on its way, Concordia's bars will be open. So one musn't have to...
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. This funding is intended to boost local tourism and attract visitors to the historic Route 66, leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. “Like so many great things, Route 66 begins in Chicago, travels Illinois, and spreads across the country delighting millions and forming an essential part of our nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “These inves...
Standing on the shoreline of time, we are called again to enter the deep rivers of God's love. Here in the Lenten season we feel the pull of the tides to go with God. At first the waters of grace barely cover our footsteps, but as we move slowly out into the fullness of them we find ourselves being lifted up and carried along into the heart of the waves and scarcely can we fathom the depth around us. We are a part of the churning sea, drawn into an arena of love so glorious, that surely none but the saved, shall know how deep and wide the...
Quad County Hospice in Pana has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “premier performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5 percent of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year. The annual SHPBest award program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently provide high quality service to families and caregivers of patients receiving hospice care. The 2022 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall CAHPS Hos...
Marriage Licenses Kelly Micheal Lyons of Benld, Brittany Mae Fillback of Benld Dissolutions Austin Frayer, of Carlinville; Kayla M. Frayer, of Staunton Court Jered R. Carlen, (39), of Worden, committed the Class four felony offense of unlawful possession and use of a debit card of another on Dec. 14, 2023. Said defendant obtained more than $150 in goods within a 90-day period through transactions at seven locations. Shane A. Smith, (48), of Girard, committed the Class three felony of aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon on Dec....
Feb. 4, 2024: Tyler J. Jones; Speeding (Radar) Feb. 3, 2024: Maria E. Elkins; Disobeyed stop sign Feb. 3, 2024: Kelly A. Stewart; Disobeyed stop sign Feb. 3, 2024: Thomas E. Scroggins; Suspend revoked drivers license, Failure to reduce speed/accident, Leaving scene-accident-vehicle damage Feb. 2, 2024: Janet L. Lewsader; In-state warrant. Feb. 1, 2024: Hannah L. Penelton; Operate motor vehicle w/susp registration Feb. 1, 2024: Paez H. Filiberto; No valid registration, Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 31, 2024: Matthew A. Sanchez; Cancel...
In the Jan. 24 newspaper, the wrong pricing informaton for Republic was published and compared to the prices of DC Waste and Recycling, Inc., in the city council meeting. Their website states it is $25.39 per month for one toter. Republic charges a base rate of $16 per month plus fees to equal the $25.39 per month....
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, around lunch time or 12 p.m., those present for the Staunton Health and Rehab Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony were welcomed with open arms from the friendly specialists and staff. Their excellent care and supportive environment is what allows this nursing home to feel like a home where residents feel like family. The center is located in Staunton at 215 W. Pennsylvania St. As Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon with Staunton Health and Rehab Center staff members, it op...
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Immanuel United Church of Christ Hamel, Ill., will be hosting a chicken dinner. Serving will begin 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drive thru carry out only at $12 for a chicken dinner. The church is located 1.5 miles south of Hamel, at 5838 Staunton Road, in Edwardsville. The chicken dinner includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, slaw, and applesauce. Quilt raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 will also be available. First prize: Quilt; Second prize: Smart TV; andThird prize: $50 Gift card. For any...
Staunton Post Prom is sponsoring a grocery raffle for Bill’s IGA for March 24, 2024. A donation of $10 for each ticket is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold and the winner does not need to be present to win. First Prize: $1,000 Grocery Certificate; and Second Prize $500 Grocery Certificate....
The Staunton Band Boosters is partnering with Little Italy’s Pizza on Feb. 17. The Staunton Band Boosters will receive a percentage of pizza sales to benefit the entire band program - grades 5-12. In order for the band program to benefit, the band needs to be mentioned when placing the order. Little Italy’s will deliver to Concordia Hall that night for anyone who places an order during the Staunton Band Trivia Night....
Thursday, Aug. 9, 1923 -- BENLD MEN GIVE BOND -- Frank Senick, whose automobile struck and killed Arthur Dick of our city, on Wednesday gave bond in the sum of $2500 signed by Dominic Tarro and Frank Enrico. Senick is to await the action of the grand jury in September, the charge against him being manslaughter. John Moody, George Talbert and Victor Nichett, also of Benld, gave bond in the sum of $1,000 each to appear before the grand jury in September. They are the men with whom Mrs. Turk was riding when she jumped from their automobile and the...