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 Tom Emery Since statehood, and even before, Illinois has been well-represented in American wars. In many cases, Illinois was among national leaders in the number of men and women supplied to the service. Today, statues, monuments, and memorials stand silently in cities and towns across the state, honoring the hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans who fought for their country in various conflicts over the last 200 years. Though Illinois did not attain statehood until 1818, there were a surprising number of skirmishes across the state in the...
Staunton Area Ambulance Service has created Vials of Life for free to anyone residing in our service area. They are used to contain your medical information so first responders can quickly obtain a brief history and medication list. Please stop by 401 Ash St., in Staunton from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday to pick one up....
Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to mark their calendars for Sunday, June 2, when waterfowl blind drawings will take place for the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area and Horseshoe Lake State Park in Madison County. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host traditional blind drawings at these sites for this year. Participants are advised to follow any site-specific drawing procedures. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with blind drawings at 1 p.m. Blind allocations for these sites are good for three years....
By David Shepardson / Reuters U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to pause planned further consolidation of the postal service's processing network after a bipartisan group of senators raised concerns about the impact on mail deliveries. In a letter to Senator Gary Peters made public on Monday, DeJoy said he would pause the consolidation of processing facility operations until at least January 2025. DeJoy said the change would delay USPS cost savings of $133 million to $177 million. Peters said he would keep pushing DeJoy and the...
The registration period to join the Bunker Hill Library Summer Reading Program, which is located at 220 E. Warren St., in Bunker Hill, Ill., 62014, opens up Monday, June 3, 2024. The Summer program accepts anyone within the age of infancy and 17 years old. The Bunker Hill Library’s regular hours of operation are listed below: Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Closed Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting June 13, 2024 and ending July 1...
The community of Staunton has received, and hopefully will continue to receive, a love of very good publicity thanks to an annual Tour de Donut bicycle race. But an event such as this does not run automatically by itself – it needs the very real support of local volunteers. Past races have drawn over 1,000 participants. This years race is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at 9 a.m. Sullivan Drugs in Staunton is still looking for people willing to donate some time for this event. Hopefully, Staunton will respond the way they always have and g...
Magic Moments Learning Center, is now enrolling. Current spots available for the Toddler room (15 months and up) and for the Two year old room. They are open Monday thrrough Friday 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Nutritious meals served for breakfast, lunch, and a snack. All staff are CPR and first aid certified. Full and part time spots available. For more information call (618)488-7676 or email [email protected]...
Litchfield High School and Mt. Olive softball is holding a Kids Camp on June 4 thru June 6, for ages 5 to 14 years old. If anyone would like to sign up, this can be done by filling out the form 2024 LHS Softball Youth Clinic Registration form, this can be found at https://www.mtoliveschools.org/project-two-255h9, once filled out, please turn in form to the Mt. Olive High School office....
With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of wild animals that may carry rabies, especially bats, as they become more active this time of year. The warning follows the discovery since May 10 of the first two rabid bats of 2024 in the state in Cook and Will counties, IDPH said. The bats were recovered inside two homes in those counties and subsequently tested positive for rabies. “Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It is impor...
The Social Security Administration announced on Thursday, May 16, the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2023. The names Noah and Olivia topped the list. The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 in Illinois were: Boys: 1.) Noah; 2.) Liam; 3.) Oliver; 4.) Mateo; and 5.) Theodore Girls: 1.) Olivia; 2.) Emma; 3.) Mia; 4.) Sophia; and 5.) Charlotte Social Security began compiling the baby names list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. Each year, the list reveals the effect of pop-culture on naming trends. In addition to each sta...
The Bob Price Memorial Scholarship awarded nine $1000 scholarships to students in Staunton (2), North Greene (1), Litchfield (1), Raymond (1), Jerseyville (1), and Father McGivney Catholic High School(1), and Southwestern (2) The scholarship is in memory of Master Sergeant Price and a way to continue his legacy of serving others by helping students fulfill their career dreams. Staunton recipients are Cole Sternickle and Sarah Wright. Cole plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College and...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair, and it’s going to be a scream. Illinois is the epicenter of a rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, and IDNR wants to commemorate the occasion with a public art show in Conservation World during the 2024 Illinois State Fair, Aug. 8-18.Anyone can participate. There will be a junior exhibit for youth 17 and younger, and an adult show for everyone 18 and older. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 16, 2024. “There’s a tre...
The Staunton FFA Chapter has been ranked a National FFA Finalist, top 37 ag programs in Illinois, and the Section 15 Premier Chapter with the National Chapter Award. The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA Chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the FFA Organization through events that build community, grow leaders, and strengthen agriculture. Staunton FFA was also named the Section 15 Winner and received a Gold Ranking in all areas of the National Chapter Award which include: Building...
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The primary purpose of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) and staff of the Training Department is to provide continuing education and training to Local 520 Journeypersons, Apprentices, and Referrals. Requests must be made online at www.oe520.org. Candidates will be required to upload a picture of their valid Illinois driver’s license for verification of minimum eligibility requirements. Eligible candidates will be scheduled to take the test in June. Minimum Eligibility Requirements include: Must be at least 18 years o...
The Bulldog Business Club announced its stock market winners and celebrated senior members at its last meeting of the year on Monday. Eliza Feldman and Blake Moore took home First Place in the stock market contest by returning 49.7% on their investments in NVIDIA (NVDA), The Metals Company (TMC), DexCom (DXCM), and Rivian (RIVN). This year’s senior members included (L to R) Katie Cook; Eliza Feldman; Kylie Lucykow; Lilly Burke; Jack Gagnon; Blake Moore; Victor Buehler; Thomas Ogata; Max E...
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois has sold two series of General Obligation Bonds totaling $1.8 billion to provide funding for capital projects, this includs projects authorized under the Rebuild Illinois capital program and for accelerated pension payments pursuant to the state’s ongoing pension buyout program. “Once again, continued fiscal responsibility and discipline have paid off in a big way for the state of Illinois, funding essential state infrastructure programs and reducing pen...
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: 2012 Chevrolet...
GARAGE SALE: 602 S. Madison St., Thursday, May 30, 1p.m. until 6 p.m.; Friday, May 31, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.; Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. For Ladies! Clothes for all seasons - sizes XL-3X, purses, costume jewelry, lots of scarfs, shoes 12w etc. Saturday, June 1, 50% off or more. 49-50p...
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: 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 SERVICES: Tree Service, Fully insured and free estimates. (618) 315-4110 46-50...
WANTED TO BUY: Old 49CC Mopeds. Call Frank 314-320-8899 44-50p...
OUT FOR BID Replacement of gutters, soffit and painting of the blue north section of Village Hall. Can be bid separately. Detailed scope of work available at Village Hall. Submit bids to Livingston Village Hall, 601 Livingston Avenue. Call Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m. to Noon @ 618-637-2100 by June 10, 2024. 48-49 ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE A public sale of storage unit contents will be held on June 1, 2024 at 9 a.m. located at 400 Harris, Staunton, Ill. The contents in Unit 32, are under the name Janet Lewsader; Unit N, are under the name of Terry...
On Friday, May 10, Madison Communications honored three teachers in the Annual Teacher of the Year Contest in Staunton, Ill. Rural broadband is more than making an Internet connection, it’s about connecting people and giving back to our local communities. This year marks the 19th year that Madison Communications has sponsored the Teacher of the Year Awards contest! Madison has proudly contributed over $30,000 to local area schools through this program. The Teacher of the Year program annually p...
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Post Prom was held at Staunton's High School from 11 p.m. Saturday night until 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Over 100 kids participated in the event that was filled with food, games, prizes, and a good time for all. They even had a mechanical bull in place. Activities were set up in each of the three gyms and kids were able to move about throughout the night. Thank you to everyone who provided donations for the event and supported the committee throughout the...