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Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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Staunton Post Prom is sponsoring a grocery raffle for Bill’s IGA for March 24, 2024. A donation of $10 for each ticket is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold and the winner does not need to be present to win. First Prize: $1,000 Grocery Certificate; and Second Prize $500 Grocery Certificate....
All are invited for an evening of Worship, Fellowship, Healing, and Acceptance on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. at Gillespie methodist Church.It's located at 900 W. Broadway St. in Gillespie. "He takes our broken and turns it into something beautiful." Psalm 103. Bring your broken and let's color together....
Gillespie High School drama and we're performing the Lightning Thief for their Spring Musical. For those that don't know: the musical is about a boy named Percy Jackson who is the son of a god. This demi-god along with his two friends need to go on an killer quest to find Zeus' Lightning Bolt while preventing a war between the gods. Tickets went on sale March 1. So be ready to reserve a seat for this punk rock musical....
The Macoupin County Historical Society's annual meeting will be held on Monday, March 18 at the Legion Home Smokehouse Grill located on 554 Ramey St., in Carlinville, 62626. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and the menu will include brisket, smoked chicken, potatoes Romanov, and salad. There will also be a program after the meeting. March 10 is the deadline for reservations. Be suire to ontact any board member to make reservations. Payment may...
Free Dental Day hosted by the Advanced Dental Care of Springfield on Friday, May 10. At 4701 Wabash Ave. in Springfield, Ill. 62711, one can be provided with the choice of a filling, extraction or cleaning to those that are 18 years and older. An important note is that patients can not be pregnant per their requirments. Treatment is by appointment only and registration starts April 26, 2024. To schedule an appointment, call (217) 207-0632. However, there are limited appointment times available, so be sure to be prompt in the registration if...
This is a reminder to Staunton families that the Illinois Dental Exam Forms are due by May 15 2024 for the following Grades: Kindergarten, Second, Sixth and Ninth. Please turn the forms into the main office at the school or fax the form to 618-635-2994....
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Immanuel United Church of Christ Hamel, Ill., will be hosting a chicken dinner. Serving will begin 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drive thru carry out only at $12 for a chicken dinner. The church is located 1.5 miles south of Hamel, at 5838 Staunton Road, in Edwardsville. The chicken dinner includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, slaw, and applesauce. Quilt raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 will also be available. First prize: Quilt; Second prize: Smart TV; andThird prize: $50 Gift card. For any...
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...
America’s Best Restaurants (ABR), a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on March 11. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owners Harry and Emily Paul about the restaurant’s special place in the community. The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date. The bakery and cafe was nominated to be on...
Staunton’s fourth annual PTO School Of Rock Fundraiser, held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Concordia Hall, had its most successful event to date. The money raised directly benefits the students in a multitude of ways. For example, just to name a few: funding field trips; reward incentives; classroom funding and supplies; teacher’s lounge supplies; trivia events for the jr. high; Fine Arts Day; and playground improvements. As in years past, community support for the event was outstanding. From ear...
The Mid-Illinois Communications Association (MICA) is currently accepting applications for the 2024 MICA Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support students majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields such as marketing, design, videography, and photography. The scholarship program underscores MICA's commitment to fostering talent and excellence in the communications industry while recognizing the importance of investing in the educational pursuits of future professionals. "We are excited to continue our...
The junior high student council has start their annual food drive.Last year's food drive brought in over 7,300 items last year for Staunton Helping Hands, located on Main St. in Staunton. They love the exciting, healthy competition between their school homerooms and grade levels school wide and hope every one is excited to participate again. The hope is that this year will be even more successful. Grades Pre-K vs. Kindergarten vs. First; Grades, Second vs. Third. vs. Fourth; Grades, Fifth vs. Sixth vs. Seventh vs. Eighth will compete in the...
The Illinois Foundation FFA, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Farm Family Resource Initiative SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, announced Bend, Don’t Break grant funding to Illinois FFA chapters to support local initiatives to increase awareness of mental health and wellness in schools and communities. “Bend, Don’t Break grant funding is critical to advancing information about the importance of mental health,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Departm...
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 the Board of Education held their meeting. A public hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. in advance of the regular Board of Education meeting. The purpose of the hearing was to gather feedback from the community on the District’s submission of a waiver to implement full day school improvement days for the 2024-2025 school year. Upon approval from the Illinois State Board of Education, this would allow Staunton Schools to transition its six half days for professional development into three full days. Under Board Spotlight, t...
Many Illinois local farmers have lined up for a taste of new state funding aimed at making it easier to get their products to market. Illinois Stewardship Alliance has announced the outcome of a two-month application process for the new Illinois Local Food Infrastructure grant program, with nearly $2 million in state funding to help address the challenge of opening new pathways for local food systems. By Jan. 31 when the grant application period closed, 247 applications worth $23.5 million in funding requests were submitted, which is more than...
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....
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...
Mercy of the Beloved "Les Miserables," by Victor Hugo is one of the classics. One may recall the story of a loving priest, who upon giving refuge to Jean Valjean, a homeless traveler in the night, was robbed of the treasures he owned. Later, Valjean, arrested and charged stood before the priest and found no condemnation, while one more silver candlestick was handed to him from a heart of holy love. The very thought of such mercy and kindness has endeared Hugo's classic amongst human hearts. It is also, the story of God, who has opened his...
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, Feb. 21 - 10:30 a.m. Bingo, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad, Pickled Beets,...
This is a reminder to Staunton families that the Illinois Dental Exam Forms are due by May 15 2024 for the following Grades: Kindergarten, Second, Sixth and Ninth. Please turn the forms into the main office at the school or fax the form to 618-635-2994....
The Macoupin County Agriculture Education (MCAE) Foundation is offering six $1,000 scholarships for the upcoming 2024-25 school year to students wishing to pursue agriculture majors. The MCAE Foundation offers the scholarships to provide encouragement and financial assistance to Macoupin County residents and/or students of Macoupin County schools who display well-balanced attributes of good citizenship, commitment to activities and scholastic ability. The applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a current college student who plans...
Staunton Post Prom is sponsoring a grocery raffle for Bill’s IGA for March 24, 2024. A donation of $10 for each ticket is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold and the winner does not need to be present to win. First Prize: $1,000 Grocery Certificate; and Second Prize $500 Grocery Certificate....
The Staunton High School would like to remind all Juniors that free SAT prep classes will begin March 4, 2024. These classes will run every Monday and Wednesday from 2:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. until the SAT is taken on April 17, 2024. An important note: The SAT will be taken online this year, which is different than the paper and pencil version of past years. Those interested should sign up at the high school's office....
Marriage Licenses Jakobb Earl Brown of Mt. Olive, Adrianna Summer June Williams of Mt. Olive John Richard Ubben of Carlinville, Pamela Sue Traylor of Carlinville Christopher Dominick Serrano of Carlinville, Dileia Dos Santos Nunes of Springfield Anna Liebscher of Staunton, Walter Allen Wallace of Staunton Dissolutions Andrew Joseph Barber, of Sawyerville; Melinda Sue Barber of St. Charles, Mo. Calvin Mills of Farmington, Mo.; Hannah Mills, of Bunker Hill David Franklin Easley, of Brighton; Lea Michelle Easley, of Brighton Emily M. Acord, of...