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 Saturday, May 11, 2024, the Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90th year anniversary party. Doors will open at 2 p.m. with a catered dinner being served at 4 p.m. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 6:00 p.m. and grand fire-works display will be held at dusk. The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in Jan. of 1949 and, today, this is still the current l...
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....
The Livingston city-wide trash clean-up will be on May 13, 2024. This is for Livingston residents only and the dumpster will be located behind Village Hall. The following items are not allowed to be dumped in the dumpster: lumber; concrete; tires; batteries; paint; and electronics. To reiterate, the items mentioned above are not allowed to be included in the city-wide trash clean-up. For questions, call (618)-637-2100....
Lewis and Clark Community College GED is starting this summer. Carlinville, Staunton, and Jerseyville are getting ready for the summer semester. The dates for Orientation and Registration are as follows: Carlinville, May 14 and May 20 at 9 a.m.; Staunton, May 14 and May 21 at 4 p.m.; and Jerseyville, May 15 at 4 p.m. and May 20 at 5 p.m. To make a reservation, please call (618) 468-4110....
SCC Women’s Thursday Golf League had a great day for golfing on Thursday, May 2, 2024. “One team could not do anything wrong,” said Rosemarie Pickerill. Sue Stiegemeier and Martha Riley scored a 36. Stiegemeier had a birdie and together with teammate Riley, the team also had a birdie. This team did not quit there. They also had a chip-in and low putts being (nine). Two teams tied for a low net of 20. Team one was Karen Crosslin, Linda Rohe, and Kathryn Young. Team two was Barb Augustine, Linda Best, and Pickerill. Tee time will be at 9 a.m....
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....
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 8 – Pepper Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Tropical Frui...
Marriage Licenses Marissa Lea Jones of Carlinville, Caleb Joseph Rieger of Carlinville Rikelle Ann Haley Taylor of Hillsboro, Brendan Paul Smith Hillsboro Kelly Rene’ Schweitzer of Bunker Hill, Joseph Allen Gould of Bunker Hill Marissa Brooke Sherman of Gillespie, Jacob Thomas Laughlin of Benld Alexis Grace Hughes of Jerome, Ill.,Tanner Eugene Page of Jerome, Ill. Logan Thomas Falter of Witt, Rachel Anne Trimble of Witt Thomas Lee Burrow of Mt. Olive, Nancy Lea Niehaus of Mt. Olive Dissolutions Todd Horner of Litchfield; Krystle Nka Wisnasky H...
Gillespie High School Cross Country would like to invite Gillespie High School students to join one of their fitness models. The “Multi-Sport Athlete” Model is designed to make you faster and more powerful, while improving endurance in other sports. This model only meets two or three times per week over summer and fall season. It is coordinated and adaptable to other sport schedules. There will be no crazy long runs, and its focus is on speed and speed endurance. This model is directly usable and beneficial to other sports. The “Be...
The Macoupin County Agriculture Education foundation is holding a frozen meal fundraiser from April 22 to May 6. To order, visit www.thegivingplatefundraisers.com between now and May 6 and select the Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation icon. Meals from the Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation will be available for pick-up on Thursday, May 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Macoupin County Farm Bureau, 220 N. Broad St., in Carlinville. Proceeds from the sale of the frozen meals will assist the Foundation in making possible...
April 29, 2024 - May 5, 2024 April 30, 2024: Latisha L. Conner; In-State Warrant April 30, 2024: William D. Cook; Cancel Suspend Revoked Registration April 30, 2024: Matthew A. McCormick; Improper Passing May 2, 2024: Havin B. Kruse; Speeding (Radar) May 3, 2024: Juvenile; Defective back up lights May 5, 2024: Brayden M. Hydron; Criminal Trespass to Land (two times)...
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, Staunton's Sportsman Kid's Club will be hosting its infamous Fishing Derby at Staunton's Sportsman Club. This will be the events Thirty-eighth Annual Fishing Derby to occur at Staunton's Sportsman's Club. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 19 and there will also be free lunch and refreshments. The derby is for kids between the ages of PreK to Eighth grade and there will be five divisions. PreK as well as First through Second grade will fish from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, Third through Eighth...
The 2024 Fall Recreational Soccer League sign-up's have now begun. Students should be receiving paper forms at school, but don't wait to sign up. Early registration is incentivized heavily this year. A early registration discount of $55 per player will be administered if the player/s are signed up by June 1, 2024. However, from June 2 through June 23, 2024, the cost will be $75 per player and the registration discount is not applicable in that case. Even so, registration will not be accepted after the date of June 23. For any questions,...
A big congratulations to all of the 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. Madison Communications have experessed their appreciation in haveing such outstanding leadership in the local schools. The 2024 Teacher of the Year winners in alphabetical order are as follows: Colleen Favre, Ben-Gil Elementary School; Lane Harmon, Mt. Olive School District; And Tammy Hyman, Bethalto East Primary School. The three winners will each be receiving $500 for classroom use, a custom Teacher of the Year Glass Book Trophy, and a classroom pizza party....
The Staunton Band Boosters is partnering with Asian Bistro for a dine to donate fundraiser. Thursday, May 9, 2024 the Staunton Band Boosters will receive a percentage of proceeds when the band is mentions at ordering....
March During the month of March 2024, there were 101 mortgages filed in Macoupin County compared to 77 int he previous month of Feb. Mortgage interest rates ranged from a low of 3.25 percent ot a high of 9.375 percent. The overall average rate per mortgage came to 6.935 percent. April During the month of April 2024, there were 108 mortgages filed in Macoupin County compared to 101 in the previous month of March 2024. Mortgage interest rates ranged from a low of 5.875 percent to a high of 10.10 percent. The overall average rate per mortgage...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) are reminding Illinois private well-owners to properly maintain their wells and recommend that they test their wells for potential contaminants. Most private wells which are properly constructed and maintained provide safe water for years. However, contamination can occur due to improper construction, poor maintenance, or releases of contaminants into the well’s aquifer. Many contaminants cannot be detected by sight, taste, or smell. Even if there is n...
By: Jill Pertler Last week, this column touched on the topic of complicated grief. It’s defined as a grief that includes a heightened state of mourning that keeps one from healing. When you heal from an injury, that injury exists no more. The same can’t be said about grief. Grief never goes away. It never quite fully heals. I think it would be wrong if it did. Grief doesn’t die because love doesn’t die. It’s as simple (and as complicated) as that. In that regard, grief defies definition. It defies labels. But we try. We try to define grief and...
Issue of May 5, 1999 The Jr. High scholastic bowl team completed its season by winning the regional competition and advancing to the sectional level. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Russell of Staunton on April 20. Donald A. Burris, Sr. (63) of Staunton died April 30 at his residence. Brian L. Spudich (36) of Carlinville, formerly of Livingston, died April 28 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Edwin Frederick Lueker (89) of Mt. Olive died April 27 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield....
Thursday, Oct. 18, 1923 -- GETS STIFF SENTENCE -- Mike Martinovich of our city on Friday was given a fine of $400 and sentenced to four months in the McLean County jail by Judge FitzHenry in the Federal court at Springfield. "Big Mike" as he is known in this vicinity, was charged with violation of the national prohibition law. WRITES ABOUT STAUNTON'S ROADS -- The Star-Times is in receipt of a letter from A.B. Ellison, Jr., manager of the service department of the Automobile Club of Missouri, in...
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....
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 1062 Deer Run Ct. Staunton, Men’s, Women’s, and juniors clothing. Furniture, home décor and holiday décor. Thursday, May 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 46-47p...
WANTED TO BUY: Old 49CC Mopeds. Call Frank 314-320-8899 44-50p...
When veterinary care is unavailable or unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack® animal healthcare products for cats, dogs, & horses. At Tractor Supply® www.happyjackinc.com. 47...
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...