By Kelly Costa On, Nov. 27, during Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved the Ordinance authorizing the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the corporate and municipal purposes of...

On Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, Superintendent Brett Allen, brought to attention that the district office staff are beginning the preparatory process to issue RFP’s for the district’s food service...

The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. This year's concert will feature the...

Staunton's Sports Boosters are selling tickets for it’s Grand Raffle. Prizes include two $5,000 winners and five $1,000 winners. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at Bill’s IGA, Green...

During Small Business Saturday, the Duda Park Lighting began on Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. There were Christmas carols and refreshments. Dec. 1 is open to various events: From 4-8 p.m., the City of Staunton...

The Staunton Education Foundation Winter Raffle Tickets are available. Only 500 tickets will be sold and they are $20 a ticket. First prize is $3,000; Second Prize is $1,500; and Third prize is...

Thursday, June 21, 1923 -- GEORGE L. BOND KILLED BY TRAIN -- Leslie J. Ore had Lucky Escape when Auto was Hit by Train -- George L. Bond, age 25, was almost instantly killed and Leslie J. Ore...

Wednesday Night R&Z Boat Lifts & Docks: 31 1st Place: 31 Deplorables: 26 Hump Day Ladies: 24 High individual game, Thomas Scroggins, 207; High individual series, Thomas Scroggins, 566; High team...

The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Dec. 2. Serving will start at 10 a.m. and continue until all sandwiches are sold....

By: Jill Pertler I love my wardrobe. Heck, I love clothes. A lot. But for years (for decades, people) I put that all on the back burner. It was due to the kids. It’s always due to the kids,...

At Wal-Mart, one can hear the bells of Christmas ringing at the doorway of the soul. Bells say so many things that words fail to tell. Many years ago in the days of the prophet Zechariah, he caught...

Patsy Irene Jacobsen Lehman, 87, died on Nov. 23, 2023. She was born Jan. 2, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., the eldest daughter of Charles and Inez (Eldridge) Jacobsen. She married Billie E. Lehman on...

Julia A. Chaney, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. She was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Wood River, to Lyman McNabney and Julia Grange...

Lynette D. Good, 65, of Riverton, Ill., died on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on Feb. 3, 1958, in Litchfield, to Gilbert Monke and Dolores DeVries....

Charles “Ed” Steele, 88, of Worden, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. He was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Ripley County, Mo., the son of the late Thomas R. Steele...

Karen Marie Bartlett, 66, of Staunton, Ill., died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Born April 17, 1957, in Wood River, she was the daughter of Webster and Beryl...

Billy Conn Kelly, 80, of Dorchester, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 7, 1942, in Gillespie, to James Orville Kelly and Celia Dillon Kelly. He retired in May...

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...

On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. the Livingston Senior Citizen Center located at 601 Livingston Avenue, in Livingston, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus....

The SHS Class of ‘70 is having an informal reunion on Dec. 9, 2023, at Mr. T’s. Come kick back and enjoy the nastalgic company. This get-together for the Class of ‘70 will start at 6 p.m. With...

St. Michael's Women's Council will again hold their Holiday Market in the gym on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The income will go to SMWC for their...

Girls Basketball Varsity Nov. 30 - 6 p.m. home vs Litchfield Senior High School Dec. 1 - 6 p.m. at Bunker Hill Dec. 2 - TBA at Edinburg Dec. 4 - 6 p.m. home vs Roxanna Sr. High School Dec. 7 - home...

FOR RENT: Mobile Home or RV Lots. 618-512-5326 19-tf 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...

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...

RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: McCormick, LS Tractors, Grasshopper, Ferris Lawn Equipment, BIGHORN UTVs. Bodner...

MISC: Santa and Mrs. Clause available for your special events. 618-920-6485 24-25 DOGS PETS LIVESTOCK: Happy JackÆ Liquiavict 2xÆ is recognized safe & effective against hook & round worms by the...