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 Lynn and Nancy Neuhaus Madison Communications has been an evolving company since its inception. Owners Len Schwartz, Mary Westerhold and Stephen Schwartz have created a business plan and management philosophy for the company to grow. The owners also sit on State and National Boards to make sure the rural voice is heard and have the same capabilities of urban areas. With the steady increase of remote jobs, remote education, and artificial intelligence on the horizon a reliable communication...
By: Jill Pertler When my kids were babies, I took lots of photos – always hoping to get the one perfect shot. This was during the prehistoric, pre-digital age, when cameras required film and film required developing. You couldn’t take a million pictures and preview them on your screen. You had to send them away and pay to have them printed. One by one by one. Back then, I couldn’t tell a megapixel from a winning lottery ticket, but I knew I’d be able to recognize the perfect shot when I saw it. Trouble was, after hundreds of developed photos,...
Issue of July 7, 1999 Jennifer Forbes of St. Louis and Michael Hegel of Mt. Olive were married June 18 in St. Louis. Delmar Melm (53) of Staunton died July 1 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Betty Jo Geason (61) of Staunton died July 2 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. Barbara Pacchetti (53) of Alhambra died June 30 at Hampton Nursing Care in Alhambra. Richard N. Helm of Westminster, Colo., formerly of Staunton, died June 11 at Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge, Colo. Abbigail Marie Slecka, infant daughter of James and Lori Slecka of Staunton...
Thursday, Dec. 6, 1923 -- TWO KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS -- Chris Rigoni and Pete Delpazzo are Dead and Six Others Hurt -- The worst automobile accident on record in this part of the state occurred at the East Mill street crossing of the Wabash railroad in our city Sunday evening at about 7:40 o'clock, when Wabash fast train No. 2 ploughed into a bus carrying a load of eighteen passengers. Chris Rigoni, driver of the bus, was killed outright and Pete Delpazzo sustained injuries to which he succumbed a short time later. Other injured were: Bert...
The top picture shows the Progressive Associated Grocers warehouse on East Mill Street long after it had been abandoned. PAG was organized in 1928 and served 11 stores in Staunton and four in nearby towns. In 1954 a new building was constructed on Route 4, now Livingston Pipe and Tube. The grocers association was dissolved in 1986 with the fading of neighborhood stores. The East Mill building was enpty for a long time. It caught fire in 1989, revealing the original Staunton Light and Power...
Two Lane Highway is the third album by American country rock band Pure Prairie League, released in 1975. The line-up of the band was drastically changed from their previous albums. It was the first album without founding member Craig Fuller, who was the primary songwriter, and vocalist, on their two previous LP's. In addition to the usual 2-channel stereo version the album was also released by RCA Records in a 4-channel quadraphonic sound version in 1975. Despite significant personnel changes,...
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....
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...
MULTI-FAMILY SALE: Friday, July 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gillespie Civic Center, 115 N. Macoupin St. Bargain Prices! Name Brands! Baby/Toddler, Women’s, Men’s, Vera Bradley, Baby items, House hold, pool items, books, Zane Gray, Louis Lamore, and much more. 3-4p...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE BE ADVISED ZONING MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING DATE: A request for an Area/Bulk Variance has been submitted to the City of Staunton Zoning Hearing Officer by Keep Calm Staunton, LLC. A Public Hearing will be held to decide whether the Zoning Ordinance should be carried to allow the applicant to Rezone the property from R1 (Single Family Residential) to R2 (Multiple Family Residential) at the following address: 401 West Olive St, Staunton, Ill. A public hearing will be held on July 18, 2024 at 6 p.m....
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,...
Currently, the tax stands at 45 cents a gallon. On Monday, July 1, 2024, the gas tax increased to 47 cents a gallon. Illinois is behind only California, which charges residents 60 cents per gallon in gas taxes. Before 2019, the state had a 19 cents per gallon gas tax. It was doubled that year to 38 cents to help fund a $45 billion infrastructure bill. At the same time, lawmakers set the tax to increase each year to adjust for inflation, sparing a public vote on a tax hike. In addition, in July 2022, the state put a freeze on the gas tax for six...
A financial safety net can help people navigate the ups and downs of life. Developing that safety net requires a measure of financial literacy that anyone can nurture. What is financial literacy? The United States Department of Education defines financial literacy as an understanding of how to earn, manage and invest money. That recognition can increase the chances that individuals make sound financial decisions, thus setting them up for long-term success and stability. What makes financial literacy so important? The benefits of financial...
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that starting next spring, it will use the ACT exam rather than the SAT. Both are standardized tests that measure students’ proficiency in core subjects such as English language arts and math. Both are also commonly used for college admissions – although many colleges and universities have stopped req...
By Tom Emery In a town the size of Benld (pop. 1,600), the phrase “urban legend” may be a misnomer. But rumors of gangster Al Capone in the town persist, nine decades later. Though unproven, many residents of this southern Macoupin County village believe that Capone conducted all sorts of illegal business in Benld, including the manufacture of bootleg liquor. A mining town established in 1904 with a high immigrant population, Benld (pronounced “beh-NELD”), 50 miles northeast of St. Louis, boasted 3,300 residents with at least 32 saloons...
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 698 students who made the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2024. A total of 104 students in the College of Business and Management; 320 students in the College of Health, Science and Technology; 109 students in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; 143 students in the College of Public Affairs and Education; and 22 non-degree seeking or undecided students made the list. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must be an undergraduate who took at least eig...
Girl Scout Cadette Troop 6390 would like to thank everyone who stopped by their two cookie booths this past weekend and to provide support. The price increase and inflation seems to be hurting the cookie sales this year. The girls still have leftover cookies and they’re almost out of time to get them sold. Troop 6390 is looking for individuals to help them donate the rest of these cookies to the local first responders, Staunton Helping Hands Center, Staunton Nursing Home, or The Glenwood’s Assisted Living. The idea is for those interested to ch...
The Staunton Public Library’s 2024 Summer Reading program is coming to an end. They would like to invite the community for the Summer Reading Program Finale Celebration. The Mac Art Bus will be at the Staunton Public Library on July 11, 2024 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and everyone is invited. The Macoupin Art Collective, also known as The MAC, is a school of arts and crafts. They host many educational as well as entertaining events throughout the year all over the county. Their main location is in Staunton however they have successfully been a...
Friends of the Gillespie Public Library are hosting a “Fraud and Scam Prevention” seminar at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 22 at Gillespie's Public Library. Featured presenters are Jenni Alepra of Gillespie UCB and Kennen Bertolis of Carlinville UCB. Learn about today’s common scams and frauds, which includes imposter and check scams, money mule fraud and those that target seniors. The seminar is open to the public and is free of charge. For additional questions, call the Gillespie Public Library at 839-3614....
The Bill's IGA Family stands next to the Bill's mobile as they patiently wait for the Staunton Fire Department's Homecoming Parade to begin. Pictured above from (L to R): Lauren Mathis; Lydia Dominick; Becky Painter; Jessica Loeh; Kylie Ray; Halle Miller; Cadence Miller; Billy Miller; Gatlyn Miller; and Tabitha Miller....
The Community Hospital of Staunton puts the word "unity" into "community" as the group waited for the Staunton Homecoming Parade on Saturday, June 29 to begin. In the Front Row from (L to R): Asher Gray; Katie Gray; Amy Callovini; Mila Hensel; Susan Pritchett; Chris Pritchett; Tiffany Spudich; Rowen Spudich; John Massinelli; Darion Albl; and Larry Spour. Back Row from (L to R): Arieanna Gray; Alisabeth Hardnock; Dan Burns; and Andrea Burns....
The Staunton High School Cheer Squad would like to thank the community for all the love and support directed towards the SHS Cheer Squad on Saturday, June 27 at Bill’s IGA. The cheer squad appreciates the donations and appreciates Bill’s IGA for hosting them. Special thanks are to be given to a kind gentleman who made a trip to his storage unit after seeing the cheerleaders at the grocery store because he knew he needed to not only make a monetary donation but a very sentimental donation to the...
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...
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