Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

As has been a long-standing tradition, many generous people banded together to make sure that the holiday spirit was alive and well in the Livingston and Williamson community. Once again, the...

Boys Basketball Varsity Dec. 26-29 - TBA at Carlinville Holiday Tourney Jan. 5 - 5 p.m. vs Pana Jan. 9 - 5 p.m. vs Civic Memorial Jan. 15-19 - TBA at Southwestern Jan. 23 - 6 p.m. vs Greenfield Jan....

In St. Louis County, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, the Illinois State Police located a deceased woman who has been identified as Marquisha Williams, 29, of the first block of Mohan Drive in Florissant,...

Phillip Jeremy Fowler, 45, of Ottawa, Ill., passed away at OSF Health Center in Alton, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. He was born on Aug. 7, 1978, in Alton the son of James E. Fowler and Kathy (Nodine)...

Lisbeth “Liz” A. (Dressen) Klaustermeier, 68, of Benld, passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Dec. 22, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. Liz was born Oct. 16, 1955, in Hil...

David Lee Anderson, 72, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Dec. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Litchfield to David L. Anderson and Gloria (Enos) Anderson. He married Leanne (Hinthorne)...

Carol Jean Ruckman, 78, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. She was born May 16, 1945 to Darrel Stephens and Jane (Wildamuth) Stephens. She marri...

Carol Louise Raab-Farley, 62, of Thornton, Colo., passed away in the home where she raised her family on Dec. 16, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1961 in Staunton and she never met a stranger during...

Mary Kathryn Fenton, 88, of Carlinville, died at LakeSide Health and Rehab Center in Carlinville on Dec. 21, 2023. She was born June 3, 1935, in Albion, Ill. to the late Gilfred Roosevelt and Mary...

Edna B. Kampmann, 81, of Worden, died at her residence in Worden on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. She was born Nov. 2, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter to Arthur V. Fudge and Josephine (Blume) Fudge....

By the twinkling of an eye the old year passes into the heart of darkness. With a mid-night cry the New Year awakens, ready to trespass upon the eternal hills of time, turning forever with its days...

Participate in the monthly opportunity and begin 2024 alcohol free Now that the holidays are nearly over and overindulging is behind us, it's time for a reset. January has been coined, "Dry January."...

On Dec. 21, the meeting was called to order by president Gerry Cook and with four visitors in attendance, the Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were said by the 25 members in attendance. S...

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)...

Marriage Licenses Kayla Lyn Conrad of Brighton, Jonathan Wade Pirtle of Brighton Dissolutions Wiley E. Baker, of Bunker Hill; Cynthia A. Baker, of Bunker Hill Adam (Mohamed) Jaljaa, of Staunton;...

The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and has awarded 137 scholarships totaling approximately $264,400. This year ten scholarships were awarded to the...

Ring in the New Year with an act of kindness: On Thursday, Jan. 4 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mt. Olive VFW Hall, which is located at 21294 Rt. 138, Mount Olive, Ill. 62069, the Red Cross will be...

Village of Livingston, Ill. 2024 monthly Board meeting dates Jan. 11, 2024 Feb. 8, 2024 March 14, 2024 April 11, 2024 May 9, 2024 June 13, 2024 July 11, 2024 Aug. 8, 2024 Sept. 12, 2024 Oct. 10, 2024...

Dec. 24, 2023: Tiffany A. Reiter; Speeding (Radar) Dec. 21, 2023: Jamal C. Zollicaffer; Domestic battery, Home invasion, Criminal damage to property Dec. 20, 2023: Dustyn M. Kieffer; Suspend revoked...

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Staunton's Band Boosters will be hosting a Trivia Night at Concordia Hall in Staunton. The inspiration in doing so is for all the proceeds from this event will go to...

The Mid-State Collectors Club first meeting for 2024 will be Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at Mavericks Steaks and Spirits Restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. to...

Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On Dec. 20, 2023, Marquisha...

By: Jill Pertler “You don’t really appreciate what you’ve got until it’s gone.” These wise words came out of the mouth of my 16-year-old son; surprisingly, he wasn’t referring to a Snicker’s bar. I’ve...

It’s hard to imagine a life without a soundtrack. Music is an everlasting and evolving art whose importance goes without saying. The first album featured in this new weekly column is a personal f...

Issue of Dec. 30, 1998 Matthew J. Valent (89) of Staunton died Dec. 24 at his home. Sharon K. Kirbach (58) of Livingston died Dec. 25 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mike Steve Dudas (91) of M...