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)...

By: Jill Pertler Some of us live with a hole that will never go away. It’s an emptiness that can’t be filled. A vacuum within us that’s brimming with nothingness – not even air. Just a permanent, impe...

Issue of Jan. 6, 1999 A daughter was born to Eldon and Shari Mize of Staunton on Dec. 23 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Marie Ann Spernoga (81) of Staunton died Jan. 1 at Heritage Manor Nursing...

Last Sunday, St. Paul UCC honored Rev. Debbie Jo Atkins as she retires from her 17 years of ministry here. In addition to performing her regular pastoral duties at St. Paul, she also devoted a lot of...

We always welcome – even encourage – letters to the editor. A community newspaper is dependant on interaction with the community and its residents. However, in order to be published, there are pro...

Thursday, July 19, 1923 -- TWO MEN HELD ON HOLD-UP CHARGE -- Wm. Bub successfully resists attempt to rob him -- Wm. Bub of our city on Saturday morning at about two o'clock was the victim of what...

Aerosmith is the debut studio album by the rock band Aerosmith, and was released on Jan. 5, 1973, by Columbia Records. “Dream On”, originally released as a single in 1973, became an American top ten...

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...

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE A public sale of storage unit contents will be held on Jan. 20, 2024 at 9 a.m. located at 400 Harris, Staunton, Ill. Located at 400 Harris, Staunton, Ill., the name of Tina...

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...

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...

Attention Illinois Farmers: the annual Conservation Cropping Seminar will take place Jan. 31, 2024 with virtual attendance available for a $15 registration fee. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to...

The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their donations and memorials: In memory of Damian Dobrinick: Craig Neuhaus Rebecca Hawkins Randy and Kathy Legendre In memory...

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2024 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be...

Boys Basketball Varsity Jan. 15-19 - TBA at Southwestern Jan. 23 - 6 p.m. vs Greenfield Jan. 26 - 5 p.m. at Vandalia Jan. 30 - 6 p.m. at Mt. Olive Girls Basketball Varsity Jan. 11 - 6 p.m. at...

Tuesday Night Men’s JM Power Washing Svcs: 14 R&B’s: 14 Split Happens: 7 The Finishers: 7 High individual game, Andrew Scheumann, 277; High individual series, Andrew Scheumann, 621; High team game, R&...

Overview of 1908 to 1919: Students had been receiving an informal education in Staunton since the 1880’s. It wasn’t until the 1894-95 school year that Staunton High School officially offered cla...

Season’s first big storm: Expect slick conditions and poor visibility, avoid unnecessary trips, use caution and don’t crowd the plow. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Pol...

The intersection at Brighton-Bunker Hill Road and Fosterburg Road will be closing for several months beginning Monday. It’s time for construction on Phase 2 of the project to begin, which will see t...

The Illinois tornado season of 2023 has marked its place in history with significant climatic activity. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the state witnessed a total of 120 tornado...

The Jan. 4, 2024 meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by president, Gerri Cook. The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. There were 26 attendees including two new members, Jack and...

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Jeff Limbaugh, Limbaugh Construction Co., Inc., Granite City, Illinois was re-elected as President of the Southern Illinois Builders Association. Other officers for 2024 are:...

By Tom Emery On January 15-19, the Macoupin County Boys Basketball Tournament will be played for the 105th time. This year’s tournament will be held at Southwestern, and is one of the oldest c...

The Macoupin County Agriculture Education Foundation is offering six $1,000 scholarships for the upcoming 2024-25 school year to students wishing to pursue agriculture majors. The MCAE Foundation...