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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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...
PUBLIC NOTICE Olive Township Assessor, Margie Lamore, would like to notify residents of Olive Township (Madison County) that 2025 is a quadrennial reassessment year. She will be visiting each parcel beginning in August 2024 in order to record and photograph any changes such as new construction, demolition, or changes in the condition of a structure on the property. Should you desire to bring a change to her attention feel free to call her at 618-637-2716. ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT OLIVE TOWNSHIP AND ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2...
The City of Benld is looking for the right candidate to fill a vacancy at our City Office. Duties include: -Answering phones -Waiting on customers -Processing bill payments -Filing and other basic office tasks -Attending meetings and taking minutes when needed -Other duties as needed *Position is part-time. *Must be able to work a variety of shifts when needed: Mon/Wed/Fri from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tue/Thu 2 - 6 p.m., and Sat 9 a.m. - Noon. *Must have experience working with a wide variety of computer programs. *Must pass a criminal and employment...
Reservations 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. Call local center to learn about events and activities. Make checks payable to: IVEDC PO Box 431, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Wednesday, July 24 – BBQ Johnny Ribs, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Rosy Applesauce, W...
Senior citizens' meetings are available for all seniors 55 and older to join. They are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. President Geri Cook called the Thursday, July 18, 2024 meeting to order. There were 17 people in attendance. To begin, the Lord's Prayer as well as the Pledge of Allegiance were recited and July birthdays were celebrated. Even though only one member held a July birthday, she was able to get a free bingo card for her birthday. The dearest of sympathy goes out to a recent passing of a member’s f...
The Fifth Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at the track located at Staunton's High School on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at 8 a.m. For any community members and local area businesses wanting to participate as a Sponsor for the Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run, the Sponsorship fee is $50. The Sponsor names will be put on the back of the event shirts, however, this does not buy a shirt. The entry and shirt fees are separate. To become a Sponsor, send the the following information: Company Name (as it will...
"Christmas en Bal" A crisp wind blowing in my face, the tender touch of a warm soft scarf offering some protection from a December day. The joyful songs of the cantata at St. Paul still holding my mind close to the sounds of Christmas become a fireside moment for my soul when I feel the presence of the Son of God taking hold of the world again. It astonishes me to see what power and glory the coming message of the Savior still has to grip the heart of men. To each of us there is a new invitation to come and see what God has done. To each of us...
Mark all calendars for the annual homecoming celebration in Dorchester the weekend of August 2, 3, and 4. Dorchester – known for its river fish – will be serving Buffalo starting Friday afternoon around 4:00pm. Serving time starts Saturday at noon. Unfortunately, the high river level is limiting the availability of Buffalo. Plans are to serve Buffalo until Parade time or until it’s gone, at whichever time, the switch will be made to our Catfish Fritters for the remainder of the afternoon/evening. Frying will begin at noon on Sunday. Our famou...
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For those that may have a child entering the following grades, they may need required immunizations for school: Kindergarten, Sixth grade and Twelfth grade. At the Mobile Medical Unit in the Maple Street Parking Lot located at 109 E. Maple Street, Gillespie, Ill. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registration is preferred but it is not mandatory. Walk-ins are definitely accepted as well. There will be Pop-Up Immunization Clinics on the following dates as well: Monday, July 29; and...
Marriage Licenses Sara Susan Piechowski of Winchester, Ill., Zane Bryan Thomson of Palmyra, Ill. Marcus Bradley Morey of Bunker Hill, Bailey Nicole Mowen of Bunker Hill. Andrew Joesph Riech of Girard, Cynthia Renee Starkey of Girard. Samuel Ernest Potthast of Staunton, Veronica Mae Sheahan of Staunton Dissolutions David McQuay, of Granite City; Tasha McQuay Court Timothy D. Conlee, (29), of Gillespie, committed a Class four felony for aggravated fleeing and disobeying two or more official traffic control devices on July 6, 2024, in that said de...
Macoupin County Public Health Department is hosting Heartsaver and BLS CPR Certification Classes. Everyone is welcome and these classes are open to the public. Heartsaver Classes (General Public) are Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 10. The BLS Class (Healthcare Staff) is Thursday, Oct. 17. The times for classes are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up on line at https://forms.office.com/r/RFAyYQTtgk, email [email protected], or call (217)854-5322. Classes are located at 205 Oakland Avenue in Carlinville, Ill....
July 15, 2024: James E. Kilduff; City Ordinance Weeds/High Grass and Accumulation of Junk/Trash July 16, 2024: Rowan M. Cook; In-State Warrant July 17, 2024: Stacee N. Harbin; Improper Operation of ATV/Off hwy motorcycle July 18, 2024: Dana L. Hildebrand; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration July 19, 2024: John F. Wooden; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle July 20, 2024: Steven B. Pesavento; In-State Warrant July 21, 2024: Tyler D. Utter; Disobeyed Stop Sign...
The Staunton Band Boosters will be having a Aluminum Can Fundraiser. They are asking the community to save aluminum cans to help support the Staunton Band Program. They have one drop-off day set up for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The location for drop off will be the corner of Deneen St. and W. Prairie St. To donate aluminum cans at any time between now and Aug., contact Jennifer Daugherty, the Band Booster President, at [email protected] or (618) 910-4153....
Staunton Elementary School is still seeking new Terriers for their preschool program. For those that have a child who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2024 and live in the Staunton School District, screening will be held Thursday, Aug. 1. Screenings must be scheduled so please email Mrs. Horn to schedule a screening at: [email protected]. Screenings will be located in the Community Room of Staunton Elementary School which is located at 801 N. Deneen St. Students in the program learn academic skills as well as social skills....
Expressive Arts: Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Drop-In Painting with Glenn: Every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Three week Ceramic Vase to Floral Design: Friday’s starting Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; One Shot Wheel Throwing, Ceramics: Saturday, Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Wood Burning (three weeks): Aug. 6, 13, and 20 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Batik (three weeks): Aug. 6, 13, and 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; One Shot Wheel Throwing, Ceramics: Friday, Aug. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; One Shot Wheel Throwing, Ceramics: Friday, A...
Mia Rhodes is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who was raised in Staunton by her parents, Don and Patty Stefani. She attended Staunton High School and graduated with the class of 2012. Not deterred, she continued her pursuit of education in Nursing. She first graduated in 2015 from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. She worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at McDonough District Hospital from 2015 to 2018 then at Anderson Hospital from 2018 to 2021. During that time, Mia also worked...
Jest Murder Mystery Co. is thrilled to announce the launch of the Jest Laugh Scholarship, a brand-new opportunity for the comedic stars of tomorrow. This scholarship is designed to assist students who dream of a future in improvisational theater and need a little financial boost to make those dreams a reality. Jest Murder Mystery Co., has a deep appreciation for the art of humor and improv. However, the skyrocketing cost of higher education can be a real show-stopper for aspiring performers, especially those from lower-income backgrounds. The...
The Illinois Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies teamed up today at the Route 66 Exhibit at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to promote the nationwide “Speeding Catches Up with You” campaign to emphasize the importance of safe driving in Illinois and remind motorists to slow down. “Unfortunately, we keep seeing alarming rates of speed-related crashes,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Crashes caused by speeding are 100% avoidable and always come with...
The Staunton High School will have their parent/player meetings on Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Any Students playing a fall sport, must attend one of the meetings before they will be able to play in a game. If those dates do not work, another time can be set up with the Athletic Director/Administration by emailing Ms. Allan and Ms. Griffith. It would be beneficial to bring sports fees, physicals or any paperwork along as well. Please check personal emails for a list of items that will be...
Benld Adopt-a-Pet is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Civic Center located at 201 East Central Avenue in Benld. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org Donors are encouraged to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating. For more information, not for an appointment, please call 217-891-0502....
The Tour de Donut bicycle race took off from Staunton on Saturday morning, July 13, with extremely humid weather with the month of July starting to find its groove of providing abnormally hot and humid temperatures. Bicycles could be seen for miles as the riders embarked on their round-trip donut-eating circuit. For some of the top finishers of their age and overall groups, there was not an adjusted time recorded due to many riders choosing to ride without eating a single donut. The majority of...
At the July Board of Education meeting, two outstanding students were recognized. The one pictured above holding the plaque is 2023 graduate, Riley Kessler. She presented a plaque to the Board of Education and shared about her recent experience serving as the FFA Secretary for the state of Illinois this past year....
Blackbird Bakery and Cafe's America’s Best Restaurants episode is complete and they are excited to share the experience with everyone. Be sure to tune in when it premieres on Blackbird's Facebook page on July 19, 2024. The owners of Blackbird Cafe posted this on their Facebook page: "We are a locally-owned, family-run artisan bakery and cafe located in downtown Staunton, Illinois. At Blackbird Bakery and Cafe, you will find a variety of from-scratch French and American pastries and sweets, c...
Working smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire in its early stages, providing the warning needed to escape safely. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires nearly in half. However, smoke alarms don’t work forever. Staunton firefighters are concerned that the presence of smoke alarms in local residents’ homes (most U.S. homes have at least one) may give them a false sense of security. Oftentimes, people don’t know how old their smoke alarm...