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 Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council extended special thanks to Wendy and Hunter Harbison for going above and beyond as they cleaned up the Jr. Service Pavilion after seeing a post on social media about broken glass and a potential hazard for children using the park. Park and Recreation Chairman, Terry Tipler would like to encourage all citizens to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 635-2233, when they see such things as unsafe conditions, graffiti, or sanitation concerns when using city parks. The sea...
The Gillespie Public Library is hosting their annual quilt show during the month of April. The Library welcomes all quilts to be displayed for viewing. Please drop off quilts during the week of March 28- 30. Viewing would be available during the entire month of April. Any questions call the Library at 839-3614....
The Livingston Park Association is once again busy preparing for its 32nd annual egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. The traditional egg hunt will take place at 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The hunt will be open to all children through fourth grade, and there will be four different age divisions. Every child participating should bring a good-sized basket and prepare to find eggs and other goodies during the hunt. This free event will take place rain or shine. The Livingston Park Association appreciates the tremendous amount of support it r...
Marriage Licenses Matt Alan Gahr of Carlinville, Coleen Kelly Moore of Carlinville Brice David Mullen of Carlinville, Dora Elizabeth Hammann of Carlinville Court Lora M. Christer, (41), of Girard, faces multiple charges for crimes that occurred Feb. 27, 2024: Count one is a Class three felony for the possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine; Count two is a Class four felony for the offense of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, being a substance containing fentanyl; Count three...
The Prairie Youth 4-H Club will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Prairietown Fireman’s Hall and only children 10-years of age and younger are allowed to participate. There will be games and prizes for all participants and a special appearance will be made by the Easter Bunny. Please come out and show support....
Bank of Hillsboro is thrilled to announce the official opening of its newest branch in Hamel, Illinois. The temporary branch, located at 9 Hamel Avenue, opened its doors on February 26, 2024, marking the beginning of Bank of Hillsboro's commitment to providing exceptional financial services to the Hamel community. This expansion is part of Bank of Hillsboro's ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for financial services in Hamel while ensuring a seamless and convenient banking experience for both existing and new customers in the...
Staunton Schools was recently awarded a grant through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IDPH was seeking one rural school in Illinois to engage in School Health Index (SHI) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiatives. Fortunately, after an application and interview process, Staunton was the grant recipient. On Thursday, the SHI & SRTS committees participated in a walking audit and planning session with SRTS expert Mark Fenton from Tufts University in Massachusetts. A big...
Issue of March 10, 1999 The Staunton Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Buehler as superintendent effective June 30, 1999. Eddie Hirschl (82) of Bunker Hill died March 2 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Alva V. Huffman (56) of Union, Mo., formerly of Staunton, died at his residence. Dona G. Chumley (82) of Williamson died March 6 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. George Paul Swetlik (87) of Mt. Olive died March 3 at Heritage Manor of Litchfield. Ira...
Thursday, Sept. 13, 1923 -- RECEIVED NEW ENGINES -- The L. & M. railroad during the past week received three new and powerful locomotives of the mikado type, which will be used as motive power for coal and freight trains. Engines of this type are said to cost approximately $50,000 each and have a tractive effort of 55,000 pounds. On level track they are capable of handling 80 to 90 loaded freight cars and in territory where there are sharp curves and grades, they will pull about 65 cars. FIXING UP ROADS -- Highway commissioner Ed. Mindrup is...
While cattle ranchers breathe a sigh of relief (and sometimes, celebration) over increases in cattle prices, the concern over the decreasing size of America’s cattle herd lingers. “This is a bad situation for America’s cattle farmers and America because we’re producing 1 billion pounds less beef than we were in this country just a year ago,” John Boyd, Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, said Thursday on Fox & Friends First. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, beef cattle inventories have dropped to 28.2 mill...
U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers are steadily growing older. Nearly 1.3 million farmers are now at or past the age of retirement. Meanwhile, just 300,000 farmers are under the age of 35. The average age of farmers increased from 56.3 to 57.5 between 2012 and 2017, and according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture data, it has increased to 58.1 years of age. And, those farmers have been at it for a while — the average length of time on the job was 23.4 years. As legacy producers retire, it’s no secret that the U.S. needs the next gen...
Shifting consumer demands pose a challenge for any industry, including the agricultural sector. Farmers who want to ensure they're in the best position to meet consumer demands in the coming decades may be happy to learn that an aging population figures to work in the agricultural sector's favor. The Economic Research Service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that individuals over age 65 are expected to make up a greater percentage of the overall population in the years to come. That should, the ERS notes, benefit farmers, as older...
The Staunton Lions Club is once again hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Basket(s) raffle.The Easter Bunny will be at the Fireman's Park in Staunton on Saturday, March 30. Start time is promptly 11 a.m. This is open to the public and is free of charge (unless anyone wants to potentially win one of the baskets that will be raffled off. In that case, bring some cash to handle accordingly. The Easter Baskets will be raffled at the end of the hunt, so stick around not only to check the purchased tickets, but to check for tickets in the little...
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, of 2024, Illinois Rural Water Association, the state’s largest rural utility association, selected the City of Staunton as its "Water System of The Year" at the Forty-Second Annual Technical Conference in Effingham, Ill. The Illinois Rural Water Association’s "Water System of the Year" award is given to a system dedicated to managing their water system to the highest of standards. The winner of this award must meet the strictest industry standards in appearance, record kee...
Gov. John M. Palmer, who lived in Carlinville from 1838-67, signed the Illinois Public Library Act on March 7, 1872, creating the tax-supported, free-usage public libraries that Illinoisans know today. The act revolutionized statewide library usage, and remains a standard by which libraries are governed today. Social libraries in Illinois date to 1818 with the founding of such organizations in Albion and Edwardsville. A subscription library was founded in Belleville in 1821, and by 1872, there were an estimated forty such libraries across the...
By Charles Browne / Local Resident A brush fire alongside U.S. 66 approximately half of a mile South of IL 138 was reported on the East side of the highway. A brisk wind from the Southeast moved the flames rapidly. Dense smoke was observed briefly, obscuring the road completely, yet five northbound vehicles were seen to emerge through the smoke in quick succession. Several more vehicles followed moments later but visibility had greatly improved by then. A Mt. Olive Fire Department tanker truck...
Based in Edwardsville, Ill., R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, Ill. in 1977 and has continued to grow throughout the states of Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, and Wisconsin. In early 2021, R.P. Lumber entered the Iowa market by acquiring three locations in two separate transactions and in 2022, they added two more Iowa stores. R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. continues to grow with the pending acquisition of Schrock Lumber Co., a 60-year-old family-owned hardware, lumber, and building...
Staunton Elementary School will conduct annual preschool screenings for the 2023-2024 school year on April 2, 3, 4, and 5. This is a free developmental screening for all preschool children who will not be eligible to attend Kindergarten in the fall and will be three (3) years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to identify their child’s strengths as well as weaknesses in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, concepts, and communication. Vision and hearing will also be screened. P...
On Saturday, April 6, the Zion Lutheran Youth Group will be hosting a trivia night at the Staunton Country Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tables of 8-10 are welcome for the price of $15 per person. Proceeds will go toward sending their youth leaders to the National Youth Workers Conference in New Orleans, La., in July. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected] or texting (618) 972-5239....
Palm Sunday: Service at 8:15 a.m. at Dorchester Methodist Church; Service at 9:30 a.m. at Staunton Methodist church; Maundy Thursday: Service with Communion at Dorchester Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Good Friday: Service at Staunton Methodist church at 6 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service: At 7 a.m. at Staunton Methodist church with a pancake breakfast following the service. No services will be held at Dorchester that morning....
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, March 6 - Mostaccioli, Garlic Bread, Spinach Salad, Pears, Five Cup Salad...
Marriage Licenses Ethan Powell Eades of Carlinville, Audra Elizabeth Briggs of Smithboro, Ill. Ronnie Lee Keffer of Crowley, Texas, Shana Larea Weitzel of Staunton Terry Anthony Petty of Benld, Mia Katherine Kay McKee of Benld Dissolutions Rebecca J. Ritchie, of Gillespie; Kyle M. Ritchie, of Gillespie Kelsi Willison, of Staunton; Phillip Willison, of St. Louis, Mo. Jessica R. Green, of Carlinville; Ryan D. Green, of Staunton Court Whitney R. Hughes, (31), of Gillespie, committed the Class four felony of knowingly transmitting a false...
The Shamrock month is already on top of us. There is so much happening at the Staunton Public Library this time of year. Story Time for the younger crowd ages three and up is now set for the second and fourth Thursdays for the month of March beginning at 4pm. They read a story together, do an art activity and if time a game or two is always on the agenda. During the month of March, the permanent Story Book Walk out at Water Tower Park will be Kevin Henke’s children’s book, Lilly’s Big Day. This is a great story about a little girl who expec...
Feb. 26, 2024: Justin W. Embry; Speeding (Radar) Feb. 27, 2024: Kimberly O. Baker; In-State Warrant Feb. 27, 2024: Zachary J. Besserman; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Feb. 27, 2024: Renee L. Carlen; Speeding (Radar) Feb. 27, 2024: Juvenile; City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by Minor Feb. 27, 2024: Juvenile; City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by Minor Feb. 28, 2024: Cheyenne I. Missey; Expired Registration Sticker Feb. 29, 2024: Juvenile; Battery...
The Livingston Fire Station, located at 422 Nichols St., Livingston Ill. will be selling cabbage roll carryout dinners on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out. The charge for the dinners will be $4 for one cabbage roll, $7 for two , or the $11 dinner option which offers two cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, corn and bread. For those interested, be sure to come early because they sell out fast....