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Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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IDNR announces grants for 107 school field trips to state parks, museums, and natural areas. More than 6,600 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums, and other natural resources sites this year to learn about nature and conservation thanks to funding through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program. The Program is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF). More that $99,600 in donated funds for 107 field trip grants were awarded for...
Senior Citizens Meeting’s welcome all seniors 55 or older to join on the first and third Thursday of each month. The meeting on April 4, 2024 was called to order by President, Geri Cook at 1 p.m. There were 25 in attendance. The Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Judy Hampton and Sherri Loots won the attendance prizes. Sherri Loots and Myron Hoffstatler won the post of Silver. There were several prizes donated by various members for our ticket drawings. No new business was presented at this meeting. Toni Janus shared an upd...
By Tom Emery Another class on crocheting is being offered by popular demand at the Carlinville Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13. The class will be taught by Kathleen Moberg, a talented Carlinville resident who fosters a welcoming, creative atmosphere. She will be teaching about granny squares, which are used for afghans and other works of art. Moberg previously taught a “Learn to Crochet” class at the library on March 2, when participants made coffee cup cozies. “That went over really well, and we had requests for more croch...
The Coalition for Pet Progress is excited to announce: "Operation Pit (And Kit) Stop," a community-wide collaborative effort to spay and neuter up to 1,200 owned pitbulls and pitbull mixes, and community cats, sponsored by Coalition for Pet Progress and Wings of Rescue. This event will take place from March 23, 2024 to May 18, 2024, and will cover throughout the Greater St Louis and Metropolitan Illinois region with these eight amazing organizations providing surgeries: Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA); Belleville Area Humane...
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, April 13. Serving will start at 10 a.m. and continue until all sandwiches are sold. They will be serving pork burgers, butterfly pork chops, water and soda will be sold. Please come out and support the continue development of the area’s sports complex. The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation Board of Directors would like to thank all in advance for the continued support and generosity....
Summer classes are a great way for college students to get ahead while limiting stress later. Kaskaskia College wants students to know registration for summer is open now, and registering as soon as possible is important. Kaskaskia College Dean of Enrollment Services Staci Palm said it's important for students to think ahead about what course requirements they need to meet before graduation and strategize which ones could be done over the summer at local community colleges such as KC. Palm said summer classes are typically smaller than classes...
April 27 at 10 a.m. located at the Staunton Soccer Fields, donations of canned/ nonperishable food items will be accepted. This event is completely free. The FCA will have a one mile race and a three mile race, plus a nature walk exploring God’s creation for the kids. They will have drinks and snacks available as well. To register, email Lexi Hester, [email protected] and provide name, phone number or email, and who is participating in what events....
Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed the month of April as Fair Housing Month in Illinois, highlighting the federal and state fair housing laws that promote fair and equal housing opportunities for Illinoisans across the state. “Illinois is a leader in expanding housing protections to our most vulnerable residents,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home and I’m fully committed to promoting equal housing opportunities throughout the state.” Under the Pritzker Administration, the Illinois Departmen...
The Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS® (SIBR) hosted its annual Celebration of SIBR Awards. Held on February 29, 2024 at the Forever After Banquet Hall in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. This event gathered over 220 of its members for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals nominated by their peers. These individuals were recognized for their remarkable contributions and accomplishments throughout 2023. This year, Jean Lewis of Keller Williams Pinnacle was recognized as this...
Widespread severe thunderstorms ripped through southern and central Illinois on Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2 as a strong early-Spring storm system develped and moved across the central and eastern U.S. It was declared that all hazards are likely to occur during the intense storm Monday and Tuesday. Powerful storm cells developed over Missouri and swiftly moved into Illinois with periods of showers and storms, ping-pong sized hail in some southern areas through Monday night on April 1....
Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6 (SCUD No. 6) has announced its choirs' 2024 Spring musical: Nickelodeon, The Spongebob Musical, which will take place on April 19, 20, 21 in Staunton High School's Auditorium. On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at SHS's Auditorium where the doors are set to open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, April 21 at SHS's Auditorium, the doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the show starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale and are available for purchase in SHS's, SJHS's,...
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has the statutory responsibility to improve safety at public highway-rail crossings in the State of Illinois. As of Feb. 1, 2024, there were 7,542 public highway-rail grade crossings in Illinois, of which 746 are on state roads, and 6,796 are on local roads. There are 2,668 public highway-rail grade-separated crossings (bridges) in the state. Nationally, Illinois is second only to Texas in the total number of highway-rail crossings. Railroad Crossing Safety, The Three E’s Illinois is one of the key t...
The Coalition for Pet Progress is excited to announce: "Operation Pit (And Kit) Stop," a community-wide collaborative effort to spay and neuter up to 1,200 owned pitbulls and pitbull mixes, and community cats, sponsored by Coalition for Pet Progress and Wings of Rescue. This event will take place from March 23, 2024 to May 18, 2024, and will cover throughout the Greater St Louis and Metropolitan Illinois region with these eight amazing organizations providing surgeries: Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA); Belleville Area Humane...
By AUSTIN GRABOW / STAR-TIMES The Staunton Star-Times values its community members, readers, and subscribers. The Star-Times would like to share and encourage all who see this message to spread the word of the new existing contact information, being 618-594-1223, which is the office's new phone number. The Star-Times urges everyone to share the updated contact information with anyone and everyone. It is the community and those that reside within the community that help and allow us to operate...
Marriage Licenses Tera Quinn Bates of Benld, Violet Melissa Roselynn Irons of Benld Angela D. Stokes of Hillsboro, Timothy Aaron Stokes of Hillsboro Brandon Lesemann of Bunker Hill, Mackenzie McGuire of Bunker Hill Dissolutions Jessica Marie Bondy, of Mount Olive; Dean Ross Bondy, of Gillespie Michelle M. Bright, of Big Fork, Mont.; Anthony C. Bright, of Girard, Ill. Court Ronald M. Burns, (36), of Gillespie, committed the Class three felony offense of possessing less than five grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine...
The month of April has arrived.It's time for tulips, baseball, bike rides and trips to the playground once again. Speaking of playgrounds, the new story featured at the library Story Book Walk out at Water Tower Park is, Lilly's Big Day, by Kevin Henkes. It's a delightful story about a young student who wants to be a flower girl in her favorite teacher's wedding. She is named the assistant to the actual flower girl instead and is not happy about it. The fun and the laughter that ensues as the story goes on is worth the walk down the path to...
March 25, 2024: Patricia K. Miller; Speeding (Radar) March 25, 2024: Juvenile; City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by Minor March 26, 2024: Nicole H. Teeske; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Suspend Revoked Drivers License; No Valid Registration March 27, 2024: Robert E. Prosser; In-State Warrant and Resist, Obstruct a Peace Officer, Firefighter March 27, 2024: Nolan G. Jaynes; Suspend Revoked Drivers License March 29, 2024: Blaine S. Bloemker; Expired Registration Sticker March 30, 2024: Myra J. Humphries; Leaving Scene of Accident-Vehicle...
The April 2024 Rummage Sale and Vendor Fair, Sponsored by Livingston Street Fest Association, will be held Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, located at 188 Livingston Ave, Livingston. There will be a Face Painter for the children and food available for purchase. Donations are accepted and please contact LaVaughn Pavlotich at 618-920-6485....
On Saturday, March 30, the two photos were submitted by a Livingston local, Kirstyn Kreger. From (T to B): Kreger's daughter, Lenora Kreger; and her son, Tyler Kreger, at the 32nd annual Livingston Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Livingston Park Association....
JNF Tree Service sponsored a chicks planter in front of the Public Library on Main St. in Staunton for anybody that wanted to take Easter photos....
Thursday, Sept. 27, 1923 -- JURIES RETURN INDICTMENTS -- The Federal grand jury at Quincy and the Macoupin county grand jury last week returned indictments which involve quite a number of people from this part of the state. Violation of the prohibition laws and operation of gambling houses and slot machines comprise the charges in the bulk of the indictments. Those indicted by the federal grand jury from this vicinity are Jack Sharp, Staunton; Charles and Martha Schwartz, Livingston; and Anna...
By: Jill Pertler You never know how things are going to hit you. Today I read something that hit me. It was posted on a social media site for widow(er)s, and started with one, rather simple, but heart-breaking sentence: "I put his underwear in the garbage this morning.” Reading that sentence resonated with me; I can relate because I’ve been there, quite literally. If you haven’t, and I hope you haven’t, just imagine. Just imagine. Putting his (or her) underwear into the garbage, because they are no longer needed and there is no where else fo...
Issue of March 31, 1999 Laura Mae Smith and Marcus William Isenberg were married Oct. 17, 1998, in Bunker Hill. Thomas Spudich St. (78) of Livingston died March 27 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Frances Marie Keune (79) of Walshville died March 23 at Litchfield Health Care Center. Angelina Lena “Angie” Pastor (82) of Mt. Olive died March 27 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Mary Louise Skuta (82) of Tucson, Ariz., died March 17. Ronald M. Gilleland, Sr. “Moe-Dock” (51) of Staunton died March 28. Otto M. Schnaare (97) of Edwa...
April is recognized every year as Healthy Pet Month by Illinois’ veterinarians, certified veterinarian technicians and clinic practice professionals, the majority of which are members of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA). Veterinarians always encourage pet owners to recognize the importance of proactive, preventive health care for their beloved pet, and this year focuses on the need for regular dental care for their furry friends. Dr. Nicole Johnson, DVM, ISVMA president, Pekin Animal Hospital, Pekin.says that dental d...
has announced the acquisition of Golden Rule Lumber, a well-respected family-owned retailer of hardware, building and landscaping materials and rental equipment located in Ottawa, Illinois. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Based in Edwardsville, Illinois, R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, Illinois, in 1977 and has continued to grow throughout the states of Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, Iowa and Wisconsin. Already operating a retail location in Ottawa, R.P. Lumber aims to extend its service across a wider swath of...