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Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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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...
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, thank you so much whatever the part. -The Family of Janet K. Seketa...
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIMS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MACOUPIN COUNTY, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CORA NOEL, deceased. NO. 2024 PR 51 Notice is given of the death of CORA NOEL, of Staunton, IL. Letters of Office were issued on June 20, 2024, to LAN NOEL, of 616 West Sixth St., Staunton, IL, whose attorney is THOMAS D. DENBY, of DENBY LAW, #5 Wall St., Carlinville, IL 62626. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Macoupin County C...
Air conditioners are a lifeline come the dog days of summer, when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors. Maintaining an AC unit ensures it will be there to keep everyone cool when the mercury rises. The following are some steps homeowners can take to keep their AC units in tip-top shape this summer. Replace the air filter on the unit. Dirt, dust, debris, and pollen can quickly fill the filter on an AC unit. Replacing these filters prior to summer can make the unit operate more efficiently and keep...
On Saturday, June 29, Staunton's 83rd Annual Volunteer Fire Department's parade was led by the Staunton Police Department, the Staunton Fire Department and Staunton Area Ambulance. Spirits were extremely high, in large part due to the beautiful weather leading up to the parade. But the little ones were able to get an earlier start to the day on the rides that were set-up at Staunton's Recreational Park. The parade began at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and went down the length of Main Street. Then,...
The Worden Public Library's summer reading program is now in full swing. From June 20 thru Sept. 2, children, teens, and adults can fill in reading logs and earn raffle entries for prizes in their age group. Participants will also receive a small prize for finishing at least five books. The library's regular children’s story and craft events will be held every Saturday in July at 10 a.m. The first story, on July 6, will be We Were Tired of Living in a House, by Liesel Moak Skorpen, with the picture by Doris Burn. Four children decide to l...
The Wilsonville Progressive Club will open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Meet friends there for refreshing libations, enjoy FEMA’s great pizza and sandwiches, relax and get ready for the great spectacular annual fireworks display. Starting at dusk, approximately around 8:50 p.m., the club will be located at the south end of Wilson Avenue. Like and follow The Wilsonville Progressive Club on Facebook for updates....
Zion Lutheran Church and School of Staunton would like to invite the youth back for their Back to Youth Group Bash. All Sixth graders through seniors are invited to Rustic Acres Jelly Stone Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2024. The first regular youth group meeting will be Aug. 25, in the gym, middle school age is 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and high school age is from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. An informational meeting for any eighth through high school age youth interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, July 2025, will be...
Thank you to everyone who celebrated our dad's (Ralph Blotevogel) 90th birthday with us last Saturday, June 22, at The Glenwood in Staunton. You all made him feel so special with your presence and your cards. He's still pouring through his cards and well wishes. Special mention to the wonderful lady who spent most of those 90 years with dad, our beloved mom, Lorraine. Mom and dad would have celebrated their 65th anniversary June 5. Also, thank you to the Glenwood staff who helped make this an...
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 15;...
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....
By Tom Emery Though action in Illinois during the American Revolution was limited, many locales in the state are named for Revolutionary War figures, and you don’t have to look far to find examples. Several towns and over twenty Illinois counties are named in honor of individuals who had some tie to the fight for independence. Five Illinois counties are named for men who signed the Declaration of Independence, including Jefferson, Franklin, Hancock, Carroll, and Lee. The Revolutionary influence is indicative of the reverence that early A...
When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a higher quality of life. Social Security administers disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Under both programs, the agency follows a five-step process to determine if an adult has a qualifying disability. In response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Transforming F...
By Tom Emery Today in Illinois and elsewhere, the Fourth of July is a holiday for boating, barbecues, and fireworks. Over 180 years ago, the celebrations were more scripted and formal, though fireworks were always a constant. Back then, revelry on July 4 was an all-day affair, complete with processions, bands, and a multitude of speakers. The events were large and sweeping, and most of the town took part. In many events, the men of the town gathered at a local tavern or hotel for dinner, complete with thirteen formal toasts – one for each of t...
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has won a national “Leadership in History” award for its exhibit exploring the many ways and reasons that people have made Illinois their home over the centuries. The exhibit, “Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois,” is now available online so that people anywhere in the world can explore the lives of immigrants, Native Americans, future presidents and social activists. The award was bestowed by the American Association for State and Local History. The association’s awards, now in their 79t...
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 9am to 11:30am. Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be able to help qualified veterans and their families with claim work and assistance such as shelter, food, utilities, etc. The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. The Commission provides aid to those military veterans and their families that reside in Macoupin County and that may qualify for need and...
Roughly One-Fifth or 20% of grilling fires were caused by a grill that was not clean The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports around 64% of U.S. households own at least one outdoor BBQ, grill or smoker. Gas grills contribute to a higher...
By Bill Bechem Athens held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The U.S was the only non-European competitor; 65 percent of the athletes were from Greece. Women first competed at the 1900 Paris Games, in tennis, sailing, croquet, golf, and equestrian events. The 1900 Olympics in Paris had Plunge for Distance as a sport. Competitors dove into the water and remained motionless for a minute or until their heads came to the surface. That event was never held again. Obstacle Swimming was another...
The attendees are as follows from (L to R): Chief Rick Haase, Staunton Fire District; Eric Brandmeyer, Director EMS and Emergency Preparedness for Anderson Healthcare; John Knowles, Firefighter for Mt. Olive Fire Department; Chief Donnie Nowell, Mt. Olive Fire Department; Larry Spour, CHS; Captain Tyler Link - Unit 7 Gillespie/Benld Fire Department; and Philip Niklewski, Unit 7 Gillespie/Benld Fire Departments. Not present in the photo was Chief Steve Alexander of Bunker Hill as he was unable...
Staunton’s Annual Tour de Donut is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at 9 a.m. The volunteers and community members, of years past, have shared their support for the success of previous races. This year is no different. Volunteers are needed, please consider helping make the Thirty-Sixth year of the Annual Tour de Donut a successful year and fun for everyone. Sullivan Drugs in Staunton is still looking for people willing to donate some time for this event. For those willing to help, call Sullivan’s at 618-635-2595 and notify them. Volunteers are...
The Staunton Board of Education held a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 Amended Budget at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 in advance of the regular meeting. Superintendent Brett Allen and Educational Services Administrator, Steve Moore, presented information in reference to the Amended Budget and reported that the current financial projections show the District ending with a surplus this fiscal year. In addition, they highlighted various changes in revenues and expenditures. During the hearing, no members of the public provided any com...
BY CAMERYN BARBEAU/ STAR-TIMES During the city council meeting on Monday, June 24, the city council highlighted the annual Staunton Volunteer Fire Department’s Homecoming Parade and Celebration that will be held on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. The Mayor, Craig Neuhaus, expressed that this event is an important and exciting fundraiser that benefits Staunton’s Volunteer Fire Department....
Bill's IGA is celebrating their Forty-Third Anniversary as a business. Located at 406 E. Main St., in Staunton, Ill., Bill's IGA will be holding a Drawing on Sunday, June 30. For those that register to win, they become eligible to win the following items: Kretschmar Yeti Cooler Package; Grilling Package with Weber Smokey Joe Grill; K and H Oufitters Cooler Package; Car Washing Package; DeWalt Drill/Driver Bit Combo Set; Prairie Farms Basket with Golf Package; Margaritaville Wireless Speaker;...