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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On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) awarded $1.7 million in grant funding to 40 small and mid-sized manufacturers across the state through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. The Made in Illinois program provides up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to local Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and strategic advancements in manufacturing. IMEC served as grant administrator for this program....
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city received correspondence from the Staunton Area Honor Guard and Scout Troop 34. They will be honoring Veterans on Monday, May 27th at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the City Hall Complex at 11 a.m. They will also be making appearances that day at the Glenwood (8:30 a.m.), Livingston (9 a.m.), Old City Cemetery (9:30 a.m.), Heritage Health (10 a.m.), Memorial Park Cemetery (10:30 a.m.), Main Street (11 a.m.), Benld (1 p.m.), and Gillespie (2 p.m.). The city also received the 2024 p...
On Wednesday, May 8, State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) released the below statement in response to the U.S. Postmaster General’s decision to move the Springfield Post Office’s distribution to St. Louis: “The decision to convert the Springfield Post Office into a local processing center is extremely disappointing and will have lasting effects on residents across Central Illinois. There is no reason for our mail to be diverted out of state, but sadly this is our new reality. “I joined hundreds of residents, postal workers and local e...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital located in Litchfield, Ill., is collecting worn and faded American flags through Wednesday, June 12. The collected flags will be disposed of in a proper flag retirement ceremony. Flag collection boxes are located in the main lobby of HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 1215 Franciscan Dr. in Litchfield, and in the hospital’s cafeteria. For more information, contact Mary Meyer at [email protected]. For more information about HSHS St. Francis Hospital, visit stfrancis-litchfield.org....
Educators are invited to join for the June 17 and June 18 Educator Agventure Summer Agricultural Institute from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Carlinville. Investigate Illinois’ number one industry, agriculture. While employing nearly 1.5 million people, agriculture generates more than $25 billion annually to Illinois’ economy. Come explore firsthand some of these many careers and aspects of the industry. They will help those in attendance learn how agriculture can help address the standards. During this institute, educators will try hands-on mul...
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Call local center to learn about events and activities. Make checks payable to: IVEDC PO Box 431, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Wednesday, May 15 – Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, P...
Happy Birthday, Mary E. Bruhn. Mary will turn 100-years-old on May 28, 2024. Mary’s family would like to invite any and all to help shower her with 100 cards. Her address is 215 W. Pennsylvania St., Staunton, Ill., 62088. Mary was married to Elmer Bruhn Jr. and they had three sons: Dale, Roy, and George. Before retirement she was employed at the First National Bank of Staunton....
The Illinois First Baptist Church located at 410 W. 3rd North St., in Mt. Olive, will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday on May 19, 2024. There will be three different times scheculed for services including the folloiwng: 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; and 5 p.m. services. Acts Chapter Two will be the special text and special music will include "Holy Spirit, you are welcome here." Everyone is welcome in all services. For more information, call 217-299-0508....
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 Logan Thomas Falter of Witt, Rachel Anne Trimble of Witt Thomas Lee Burrow of Mt. Olive, Nancy Lea Niehaus of Mt. Olive Matthew Darwin Crays of Carlinville, Angela Marie Anderson of Carlinville Cole Edward Econie of Godfrey, Kyrstin McKenzie Coley of Godfrey Alexis Marie Freytag of Carlinville, Matthew David Robison-Harbaugh of...
May 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024 May 6, 2024: Joseph P. Boyer; Disobeyed Stop Sign May 7, 2024: Arthur S. Zumwalt; No valid drivers license and no valid registration May 7, 2024: Tabitha M. McCormick; Speeding (Radar) May 7, 2024: Howard S. Bradshaw; Speeding (Radar) May 9, 2024: Jasen R. Ferratto; Suspend Revoked Drivers License May 10, 204: Shelby R. Morgan; In-State Warrant May 12, 2024: Georgianna M. Lorenz; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle...
Staunton Area Ambulance Service is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday May 29 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Staunton's Ambulance Service is located at 401 Ash St. in Staunton. There is a critical need for blood, please consider donating. To schedule a donation time use website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time....
Staunton area Honor Guard and Scout Troop 34, will be honoring Veterans on Memorial Day May 27, 2024 at the following locations and times: At 8:30 a.m., The Glenwood; At 9 a.m., Livingston.; At 9:30 a.m., the Old City Cemetery; At 10 a.m., Heritage Health; At 10:30 a.m.,the Memorial Park Cemetery; At 11 a.m., Main Street in Staunton; At 1 p.m., Benld; And at 2 p.m., Gillespie....
Macoupin County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).\The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier," is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g., school districts, junior college districts, fire protection...
The Livingston-Williamson Fire Department hosted their Annual Chicken Dinner on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Shown in the photo above are some of Livingston-Willamson volunteer firefighters. In the front from (L to R): Deanne Busch; Dakota Kreger; Kyle David; Troy Albertina; Kaity Kingery; and John Ziegler. Pictured in the back from (L to R): Tom Royer and Trenton Kingery....
By: Jill Pertler It was a serious day in the garden. Various vegetables gathered to witness the much-anticipated criminal fraud case against corn. Corn had filed a countersuit claiming defamation of character and vegetative discrimination. These historic proceedings would hopefully answer the question plaguing the human and plant kingdoms since the dawn of time: Is corn a grain or vegetable? Corn entered the courthouse amid chants of, “Grain, grain, grain,” from the other vegetables in attendance. Broccoli and cauliflower threw quinoa at him...
Issue of May 12, 1999 Jerome (Jere) Karl, Jr. (41) of Benld died May 9 at his residence. Donald "Jock" Sawyer (75) of Gillespie died May 8 at his residence. Homer U. Van Hooser, Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) (79) of Colorado Springs, Colo., died May 3 at his residence. William F. Leitschuh (97) of New Douglas died May 6 at Utlaut Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Viola H. Sattovia (81) of Gillespie died May 7 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Norman E. Felchner (73) of Rockport, Mass., formerly of Staunton, died April 29 at Addison Gilbert...
Thursday, Oct. 25, 1923 -- WORKING ON TRAIL ROAD -- The City of Staunton during the forepart of this week had several men at work in an effort to improve the condition of the south connection with the hard road. A grader was used and some of the dirt taken up from the ditches and used to fill in the holes. Due to the fact that the bumps on the road are extremely hard, it is a very difficult matter to make a satisfactory job and the men are doing as well as they can under the circumstances. CAR TURNED OVER -- The big Studebaker coupe of Dr....
Stardust is the Twenty-Second studio album by Willie Nelson, released in April 1978. Its ten songs consist entirely of pop standards that Nelson picked from among his favorites. Nelson's decision to record such well-known tracks was controversial among Columbia executives because he had distinguished himself in the outlaw country genre. Recording the album took only ten days. Stardust was met with high sales and near-universal positive reviews. It peaked at No. One in Billboard's Top Country...
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...
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...
When veterinary care is unavailable or unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack® animal healthcare products for cats, dogs, & horses. At Tractor Supply® (www.happyjackinc.com). 48...
WANTED TO BUY: Old 49CC Mopeds. Call Frank 314-320-8899 44-50p...
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE In the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Macoupin County, Illinois, Case No. 2024 TX25, P-Tax Securities, LLC. To: Alan Franklin, Sr; Amanda Franklin; Occupants of; Macoupin County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: The East ½ of the North ½ of Lot 2 in Block 2 in Panhorst and Voge’s Addition to the City of Staunton. Situated in the County of Macoupin and the State of Illinois. Permanent Index No. 01-001-704-00 On April...
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....