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Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced on April 18, 2024, that Sigue Corp. will cease to provide money transmission services in Illinois, as the company can no longer responsibly serve customers due to its declining financial position. Illinois joins 38 other states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, in this consent order after Sigue failed to satisfy outstanding money transmission liabilities, violating state law. Sigue is a state-regulated money transmission company licensed in Illinois and 48...
Bunker Hill Market Days at Country Vibes located at 551 N. Washington St., in Bunker Hill, Every Saturday, May 4, 2024 thru Sept 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Bunker Hill Flea/Farmer’s market is a vibrant and electric marketplace where an individual can explore a world of vintage items, antiques, fresh farm produce, fresh farm flowers, handmade crafts, and so much more. Support Local Artisans, Community Atmosphere, food trucks, kids crafts, and character appearances. Over 50 vendors inside and outside. However, Vendors are wanted: for m...
Staunton FFA took a bus full of excited students to the Jersey County Fairgrounds on Thursday, April 4 to compete in the Section 15 Livestock Judging CDE. Students placed classes of swine, sheep, goats, and cattle on this chilly afternoon. The Discovery Team placed Seventh in their division. The Greenhand Team placed First with Kelsey Wempe coming in Second, Anna Machota as Third, Sydney Black in Seventh, and Alex Lyday in Eighth place. The Varsity members were also successful, ranking Third as...
April is state testing month. On April 17, Nineth through Eleventh grades will be taking the PSAT/SAT. These tests are required and if students miss the testing date, they will have to make it up. It is important that students be on time and that they have a good breakfast. This year the test will be taken on Chromebooks, so it is important that they are charged and ready on April 17. Seniors will not be in attendance and have been told that they are to use the day to visit a college or trade school, job shadow, or volunteer. They were given a...
The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. Services that will be offered are new and renewal of identification cards and driver’s license, sticker purchases and the Read ID. The Benld Public Library is located at 308 E. Central Ave. For more information, please call the library at 217-835-4045....
Norman Emmons of Benld is the winner of the Partnership for Education Excellence 2024 Grand Raffle. Norm’s prize is $5,000; he has donated $500 of his winnings back to The Partnership to fund a future scholarship. Norm and his wife Judy, both retried, have set five daughters through the CUSD7 schools. Currently three of the five are educators, two of them in the district: Lori Emmons and Amy Reiniesch. “Education is important to our family, and we are proud of CUSD7,” says Norm. “They are doi...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city received correspondence from Norfolk/Southern Railroad that notified the city of the railroad company’s intention of closing the crossings at Mill Street and 4th Street for track improvements on April 15th. The closing should last approximately one week. In Correspondence, the city received a letter from Madison Communications notifying the city of their success in exceeding customer protection requirements for 2023 year. The city also received an email from Zion Lutheran Sch...
Fentanyl Anti-Drugs Awareness and Prevention Seminar will be May 11, at 10 a.m. The seminar will be located at Net Community Church, 1255 South Hackman St in Staunton. Guest Speakers will include: Derrick Taylor-Lead Pastor/Lieutenant Illinois State Police; Drug Enforcement Administration; Lindsey Minor-Recovery Care Coordinator, St. Francis Way; Jim Wilfred-President/Founder a Second Chance at Life-Missouri State Rep Drug-Induced Homicide; Jessica Hawkees-Gun Violence Survivor; and Precious Jones-Breaking Generational Poverty. If you have any...
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, April 10 – Pepper Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, T...
Hill Talk Across the lowlands of life, shadows weave their webs along the landscape. In these wearied places one is destined to search for sunlight, as the mystery of things lay low in the mind. Anointed only by grace, one survives these unadorned cycles of soul time where thoughts fail to climb skyward and hearts feel under nourished by such a few portions of hope. Still, man cannot fall from the infinite fingers of a loving God and beyond all lowlands the mountains raise to finer higher life. Ours is to complete he journey wherever it leads,...
Dissolution Karen Sundborg, Concrete, Wash.; John Potter, Staunton, Ill. Court Shane J Lomelino, (42), of Palmyra, committed multiple offenses on March 21, 2024. Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint in that said defendant knowingly and without legal authority detained and secretly confined victim with in his residence in Palmyra, Ill. Defendant took victims phone and threated to harm them if they attempted to leave the residence. Travis M West, (26), of Carlinville, on March 22, 2024 defendant committed the offense of Aggravated Battery in that...
April 3, 2024: Dakota J. Christians; Speeding (Radar) April 4, 2024: Jarrod A. Perry; Criminal Trespass to Land; Domestic Battery April 5, 2024: Wesley R. Zumwalt; Registration Sticker April 6, 2024: Mitchell S. Henson; Expired Registration Sticker April 7, 2024: Frannie M. Combs; In-State Warrant April 7, 2024: Kyle E. Corrington; Expired Registration Sticker...
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Issue of April 7, 1999 City and school board election candidate profiles were published from Mike Arnold and Barry Deist for mayor and Rick Fey for Ward 4 alderman; and Tom Allen, Hulda Black, Rebecca Bohlen, Reva Bowen, Barry Hainaut, Karen Margaritis and Tim Williamson for school board. Carrie Weber and Bill Viehweg were married Oct. 24, 1998, in Mt. Olive. A son was born to Anthony and Heather Masinelli on March 13 in Litchfield. Larry Joe Price (53) of Florissant, Mo., formerly of Mt. Olive...
Thursday, Oct. 4, 1923 -- GRADE SCHOOL NEWS -- The enrollment in the Staunton grade schools on October 1 was 1106 with 621 at the North school and 685 at the South. An interesting fact is that there are more boys than girls, there being 559 boys and only 547 girls. Attendance this month was fair, though it might have been better. The average percentage for the whole school was 95.77, that of the North school 95.45 and that of the South school 96.1. The room with the highest percentage is 8A, of which Miss Howell's is the teacher. Their...
March’s warmer than average temperatures are expected to continue into April, which could lead off a warm and wet spring all the way into June, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey. Mild temperatures from February carried over to the first half of March in Illinois. Most of the first 15 days of March were warmer than normal in the state. A strong storm system pulled in very warm and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico on March 5, sending high temperatures into the 70s and...
Dental health should be a priority at any age, and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and eight have had a cavity in at least one of their primary teeth. Also, more than half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in at least one permanent tooth. Cavities and other oral health conditions, such as periodontal diseases, are largely preventable with proper oral hygiene. Parents know that getting children - especially young ones - to...
Anyone who lives in close proximity to a pickleball court can no doubt attest to the popularity of the sport. According to the 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball participation grew by 159 percent between 2019 and 2022. Such figures are a testament to the popularity of a sport that has reinvigorated millions of players' enthusiasm for physical activity and team sports. The thrill of competition and the joy of social interaction undoubtedly have contributed to the popularity of...
At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health. With so much to gain from routine exercise, it's no wonder so many people aspire to be more physically active. But it's easy to lose motivation when aspiring to exercise more. Each year, one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to exercise...
It might not garner the same level of attention as apples, bananas or other popular fruits, but the humble pear packs quite a nutritious punch. According to USA Pears, a medium-sized, 100-calorie pear contains 21 percent of the recommended daily value of fiber and 8 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. The fiber in pears can be especially beneficial, as fiber promotes a healthy gastrointestinal tract and helps maintain balance and regularity. Fiber also has been linked to a reduced risk for colorectal cancer, making pears a...
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The Wolf Ridge Color Fun Run will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and it will start at 8 a.m. at Bunker Hill's Municipal Building located at 801 S. Franklin, in Bunker Hill, Ill. 62014. The rain date and time will be on Sunday, April 28, 2024 and will start at 2 p.m. Registration fees are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Anyone wishing to participate must be registered by Wednesday, April 10 to guarantee a race t-shirt and color packet. Send the paper form into Wolf Ridge office or sign up online at: http://ageless-apparel.com/wolfridge....
Please contact the school you have a child turning 3 or four by Sept. 1, 2024. Please call 618-635-3831 to schedule a Preschool Screening appointment. To be eligible for preschool services, proof of income must be provided. Please bring any of the following as proof of household income to your screening appointment. It is required by the state: Income tax forms; last and most recent two pay stubs (two from each parent); proof of WIC; Proof of SNAP benefits; Wages and Tax Statement (most recent W-2); and Verification letter from...
EPICC’s Dinner and Dance will be on April 12, 2024 at Concordia Hall. Concordia Hall is located at 709 S. Union in Staunton. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dance and Karaoke will be at 6 p.m. with DJ Rev providing the entertainment. For more information, call Michelle at 618-882-3456. EPICC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit social club for Developmentally Disabled individuals 13 years and older....