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Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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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...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage Licenses Jacob Micahel Haley of Chatham, Ill., Taylar Rae Berola of Chatham, Ill. Dissolutions Jonathan E. Gillespie, of Gillespie; Kimberlee A. Gillespie, of Benld Troy Jones, of Centralia; Charley Jones, of Girard Stephanie Zoller, of Glen Carbon; John F. Zoller, of Girard Court Shauna M. Whitten, (48), of Brighton, committed the Class four...
Zion Lutheran church will be hosting their annual golf classic at Timber Lakes golf course Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Registration for Four-person scramble teams, will begin at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. will be the shotgun start. Sponsors are still needed for anyone interested it is $100 per person ($400 per team) includes skins and mulligans. Fees include a sack lunch and a BBQ dinner at the conclusion. Flight Payouts: Prizes will be awarded for the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. In the unlikely even there are no skins, proceeds will go to Zion...
The Staunton Band Boosters will be having an 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....
July 8, 2024: Karyn Lawrence; Dangerous/Unsafe Building, City Ordinance Weeds (High Grass), Grass and Weeds in ditch/sidewalk area, and Dangerous Trees. July 10, 2024: Juvenile; No Valid Drivers License (Graduated hours) July 10, 2024: Hakima El Bardi; City Ordinance Weeds (High Grass), Grass and Weeds in ditch/sidewalk area July 12, 2024: Andrew J. Westbrook; In-State Warrant July 12, 2024: Latisha L. Conner; In-State Warrant...
By Roger L. Kratochvil Back in 1995, I had just retired from Mt. Olive school district after 34 years and I wanted to do something for the students after I left. School Board President Mike Favre, Superintendent Art McCormich and I got together to see if it was feasible to form an educational foundation. I agreed to organize it, but I had two conditions that had to be agreed upon: 1.) Was to not give any scholarships because those funds would only help a few people at a time; and 2.) Second was that I did not want any fundraisers. The board...
Issue of July 14, 1999 Scott Whitworth became the State Farm agent in Staunton on July 1. Florence E. Kramer (82) of Staunton died July 8 at the family home. William J. Allen I (82) of Bridgeport, formerly of New Douglas, died July 6 at Good Samaritan Hospital Extended Care Facility in Vincennes, Ind. Michael Albert Breza (84) of Mt. Olive died July 11 at Bohannon Nursing Home in Lebanon. William “Bill” Delich (83) of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Mt. Olive, died July 8 at the home of his daughter. Iva Syniski of Staunton died July 10 at St. Lou...
Pictured is an original sketch of Molly Russell, Staunton Star-Times Reporter, drawn in 1905....
Will O' The Wisp is the sixth studio album by Leon Russell. The album was released in 1975 on Shelter Records. It peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard albums chart and remained on the chart for 40 weeks. The album cover was designed and illustrated by artist and actor Gailard Sartain. It features the hit single, "Lady Blue", which reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the album was certified gold in 1976. The ultimate rock and roll session man, Leon Russell’s long and storied c...
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: Futon tan...
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/y24 - #33/yr25p...
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...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Macoupin County, Illinois will receive sealed bids for: New Parking Lot for Macoupin County Elections Office, Carlinville, Illinois Bids shall be delivered in a sealed bid envelope to the Macoupin County Jail, 215 South East Street, Carlinville, Illinois 62626, prior to 2:00 p.m. prevailing time July 30, 2024 Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Project Site Meeting will begin at Elections Site, 227 East First South Street, Carlinville, Illinois (weather – Macoupin C...
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 Classes (Healthcare Staff) are Thursday, July 18 and 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,...
The Staunton Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the following businesses whom donated funds to with overhead costs associated with the 83rd Staunton Fireman’s Homecoming and parade: Daley Bruckert; Max B Mullins Mayfield; Cisler Real Estate ; M. County Title; Caldieraro Dental; Little Italy’s Pizza – Staunton; Staunton Food & Liquor; Community Hospital of Staunton; Roosters Pub; Prairie State Insurance; Russell Furniture; County Insurance Jeff Thompson Agent; Sievers Equipment; Ageless Fitness; Associated Bank; Ace Hardware; City...
The 28th annual Macoupin and Montgomery Counties’ Crime Stoppers fundraising golf tournament was held at the Indian Springs golf course in Fillmore on Friday, June 7. This event featured 42 teams of four players. Pictured above is this year’s winning team. From (L to R): Tony Castle, Ryan Kirby, Ryan Reincke and Colby Cooper. Additionally, the Crime Stoppers were serving their famous pork chops for the golfers and guests to eat. This is the main fundraiser that helps to support Crime Sto...
Visualize driving through a residential neighborhood or a rural road late at night attempting to locate an address. Compound your dilemma and frustration by placing yourself in the driver's seat of a fire apparatus, ambulance or police car responding to an emergency where seconds may mean the difference between life and death. This frustration is all too often experienced by fire, police and EMS personnel due to the fact that many people do not mark their home address properly or provide their h...