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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Farmer-owned grocery stores or markets can now apply for grants thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Doris Turner. “With this expansion, we are prioritizing our small-scale farmers who work every day to put food on our tables,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Food deserts, especially in Central and Southern Illinois, deprive people of fresh, nutritious foods. This is an important step to tackling food deserts while uplifting our farmers.” Senate Bill 3219 expands on the 2023 Illinois Grocery Initiative by allowing the Illinois Departm...
By: Jill Pertler We all started out in the same way. As babies. But what would it be like to go back? Imagine being a baby. I’ve thought about this a few times, while watching my grands navigate their way through this world. I imagine myself in their tiny tottering shoes - or bodies, so to speak. And I realize, with what I know now, it wouldn’t be easy to be a baby again. The dust bunnies themselves could prove formidable. But beyond that, living a toddler-sized life on an adult-sized planet might be frustrating. And intimidating. Overwhelming....
Have you ever wondered what is the prime factor is determining the cost of your home owner's insurance cost? Within the state of Illinois, an insurance organization audits fire protection services for areas and the outcome of the audits are used to assign premium rates. The Insurance Service Office (ISO) Commercial Risk Services, Inc. regularly performs town grading surveys in all communities and areas which have public fire protection. The fire suppression rating schedule (FSRS) is utilized by the ISO/CRS, Inc. in the grading survey process....
By Tom Emery The Summer Reading Program at the Carlinville Public Library was a resounding success once again in 2024. “Read, Renew, Repeat” was the theme for the program this summer, and the library was a busy place with an array of special programming and activities “We had a wonderful summer at the library,” said Hannah Miller, director of the Carlinville library. “We had more people come through here than last year, and we had some really great presenters who gave programs that attracted some of our biggest audiences.” Nearly every day i...
These three photos are of Main Street during the 1907 Labor Day Parade. (Lillian Ashley Photo Collection)...
The Staunton Clinic, located at 444 N. Edwardsville St., in Staunton, Ill., is participating and hosting a Toiletry Drive for Staunton Schools throughout the month of August. Presented below are the items the Staunton Clinic is collecting and requesting be dropped off at their location: Combs; Hair Brushes; Shampoo; Soap; Toothpaste; Deodorant; Lotion; and Feminine Hygiene Products. The above mentioned items can be dropped off at the Staunton Clinic, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For any questions or concerns,...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death amount children ages 14 and under. Annually, approximately 1,700 children ages 14 and under die in motor vehicle crashes. More than 240,000 are injured as occupants in motor vehicle crashes. Seventy-five percent of motor vehicle crashes occur within in 25 miles of home. In addition, 60% of crashes occur on roads with posted speed limits of 40 miles per hour or less. Although many parents might think that school zones are one of the safest areas on the road,...
The Staunton Clinic serves and provides care to kids of all ages. They also offer in-office immunizations for Commercial and Medicaid patients. For children, well-child visits keep them updated on immunizations. To ask something that may be on one’s mind in regards to this process or to schedule an appointment today, call the Staunton Clinic, located at 444 N. Edwardsville St. in Staunton at (618)-635-3800. For ages Zero to 11 months, a checkup on developmental milestones is performed or assessed. When should a little one make cooing sounds, re...
In association with Mullins and Mayfields, please consider participating the Staunton Band Boosters in their 2024 Fall Mum Sale. The potted garden mums plants are in 9 inch pots offering various colors to choose from. Mums will be available for pickup between Thursday, Sept. 16 and Monday, Sept. 30 during Mayfield’s regular daily business hours from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and closed on Sunday’s. Mayfield’s is located at 120 S. Hibbard St. in Staunton and mum colors are available on a first come, first serve basis. There...
Servers needed - Thursday-Monday 10:30am-4pm. Great customer service, multi tasking during a high pace environment.18 years old or older in order to serve alcohol. Runners - Thursday-Monday 4pm- 8pm. 16 years old or older. Start at minimum wage. Duties include: answering phones, taking to-go orders, working the drive-through, money exchange, providing support to servers, pizza area, and kitchen crew. Friendly, motivated, energetic, good communication skills, fast and efficient pace. Pizza Maker and dishwasher position Thursday-Monday...
L & W MATTRESS DIRECT- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. All mattresses ex- cept Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litch eld (217) 324- 3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport shing 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: 2024 Chevy...
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...
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: Mc- Cormick, 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...
Illinois Linkup is a state program to help qualified households pay the installation charge for telephone service. You can help support the Illinois Link Up program by electing to contribute on your monthly phone bill. To find out how you may help, please contact Madison Telephone Company's business office at 618.635.1000. Lifeline is a federal program to help qualified consumers pay the monthly charge for local telephone or broadband service. Lifeline is a non- transferable, federal benefit that makes monthly telephone service or broadband...
Macoupin County Housing Authority is seeking sealed bids for interior remodelling work at its Benld site. Bid documents and plans are available starting July 31, 2024 from Melotte Morse, Leonatti Parker digital plan room, www.mmlpplanroom.com . Potential bidders must register on the plan room to view documents. Plans may be downloaded or printed at bidders’ option and cost. There is no cost to view documents. Bid documents are only available as full sets to bidders; suppliers may obtain partial sets. Bidders must pay Davis-Bacon wages and m...
Marriage Licenses Luke Thomas Crosley of Staunton, Emma Leighann Petro of Lincoln Kodie Pannier of Wilsonville, Hunter Lee Evans of Wilsonville Gary Dean Frost of Shipman, Deborah Joan Adams of Shipman Crystal Lynn Howard of Carlinville, Adam Wayne Hilderbrand of Carlinville Logan Daniel Schmitt of Gillespie, Alexis Dee Shuey-Warford of Gillespie Caleb Behme of Farmersville, Jennifer Burnet of Waggoner Mark Allen Bowman of Palmyra, Jennifer Jane Rouse of Palmyra Michall Joseph Iorio of Gillespie, Ashley Nicole Gresham of Gillespie Dissolutions...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at several locations during the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 8 through Aug. 18 in Springfield. The IDPH main tent will be located on the east side of the Annex Building, just across from the Lincoln Stage. Each day of the fair, IDPH staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide an array of information and services, including: Oral Health: Educational information and interactive opportunities to learn about the importance of...
July 29 - Aug. 4: July 29, 2024: Jonette E. Bellovich; Speeding (Radar) July 29, 2024: Karyn Lawrence; Maintain/Permit building dangerous condition; dangerous trees Aug. 2, 2024: Juvenile; No tail lights Aug. 4, 2024: Kaleb L. Crider; Expired Registration Sticker; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Aug. 5 - Aug. 11 Aug. 5, 2024: Jami E. Hickey; City Ordinance Weeds (High Grass) Aug. 8, 2024: Matthew R. Rose; Expired Registration Sticker...
The Community Hospital of Staunton is having a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 400 N. Caldwell St. in Staunton, the CHS blood drive will be held in the hospital’s Conference Room. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Be sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 ounces of water and fluids before the donation. For those that give blood to the Red Cross between Sept. 1 and Sept. 15, they will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan shirt while supplies l...
If a business or family would like to sponsor a Wednesday night team meal or an away bus food for after a game, please contact Dannielle (217)-556-0886 for Wednesday night team meals or Amy (618)-978-0539 for away food. This is a great weekly team bonding event and the team can't do it without the generosity of the local businesses and families. Thanks in advance for all of the support....
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting public comment through Sept. 20 about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). IDNR’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was awarded $75.7 million for land and water reclamation work at 55 abandoned mine sites throughout Illinois during the first year of the grant. IDNR is eligible to receive $75.7 million per year for a total of 15 years through IIJA to...
The Gillespie Coal Museum is sponsoring its Sixth annual Football Pool Fundraiser. Two different pools are available through the following website: www.runyourpool.com. A basic Elimination Pool for $10 and a Pick ‘Em Pool for $25. For those that participated last year, go to the website and sign in. An information sheet is available at the Gillespie Public Library. Gillespie Coal Museum and Stan’s Barber Shop. The deadline to sign up is the first week of the NFL season Sunday Sept 8.Any questions call the Gillespie Public Library 839...
It was a beautiful day golfing at the Staunton Country Club on Thursday, Aug. 8. The SCC Women's Golf League's low gross team was Sue Stiegemeier and Rosemarie Pickerill (40) and they had low putts of (11). The low net was the team of Bev Kramer and Kathryn Young. The team of Karen Crosslin and Martha Riley had chip-ins on Hole No. 3 and Hole No. 8. Overall, the day presented some really good golfing....
There is currently just under two weeks left to cast for a people’s choice vote for the Miss Mount Olive Pageant. Jars and a voting station is located at the Bank of Hillsboro that resides in Mt. Olive. The idea is to vote for a favorite contestant where $1 equals 1 vote. The winners of the people’s choice voting will be announced for each group during the pageant night crowning on Sept. 7. Voting can be done in Mt. Olive during the Bank of Hillsboro’s business hours, which are Monday - Thurs...
Funeral homes will be held accountable under a new law spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner that came in response to a Carlinville funeral home insufficiently handling human remains, giving over 60 families the wrong remains. “After months of discussions regarding the death care industry, it was clear the status quo wasn’t working,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Families who lost loved ones experienced what no one ever thought was possible – receiving the wrong remains. It’s past time that we hold bad actors accountable.” Senate Bill 2...