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

By: Jill Pertler You know how themes somtimes repeat themselves throughout your day, week, year or life? It happens to me a lot. At least recently. Or maybe such synchronistic occurrences have always...

Issue of Jan. 20, 1999 A daughter was born to Scott and Kelly (Rhodes) Harris of Enterprise, Ala., on Jan. 14 in Dothan, Ala. A son was born to Vincent and Alison (Kuba) Hasquin on Jan. 11 at...

Thursday, July 26, 1923 -- OPINION PIECES-- The hot weather of the past few days has once more emphasized the presence of "The River" within our city. Hasten the day when the sewage system will be in...

Cub Scouts thank supporters On behalf of Staunton Cub Scout Pack 8034, I am writing to express gratitude for recent help we received from Mr. Danny Russell, Mayor Neuhaus and the City of Staunton,...

Publication Notice is hereby given that on Dec. 04, 2023, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Macoupin County, Illinois setting forth the names and post office addresses of...

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...

HERNIA REPAIR? Did you receive the Mesh Patch Between 2018 and the present? Was the patch removed due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727,...

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...

Thanks to everyone who sent cards and messages of sympathy and condolences on the passing of my dear daughter, Karen Stark. She went to her heavenly home on January 3rd. It was a blessing to share...

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...

The Staunton Sports Booster would like to thank the following for memorials in the memory of Bill Moser: Carol Kapp; Bart, Diana, and Katie Yakos; Linda Sievers; Vic and Kaycia Buehler; Joe and Mindy...

The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the second quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Honor Roll with High Distinction (G.P.A. 4.0) Seniors:...

Staunton's senior citizens welcome all seniors 55 and older to join them on the first and third Thursday of each month. The Jan. 18, 2024 meeting was called to order by our president, Gerri Cook at 1...

While more than half of the counties in Illinois remain at an elevated level for COVID-19 hospitalizations according to CDC data, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has decreased in r...

By Tom Emery Today, the Olympic Games are a behemoth, featuring multi-millionaire athletes in glitzy venues with overhyped media. The Olympics have come a long way from their roots, particularly the...

With Iowa and New Hampshire voting, Illinois will soon have it’s next election with the Presidential Primary. County Clerk Pete Duncan advised voters now is the time to begin forming your voting p...

Happy New Year from the Staunton Lions Club. The final service project of the Lions Club was the Secret Santa Program, which was held on Dec. 16, 2023. They had an abundance of monetary, as well as...

Maple Street Clinic, Morgan Street Clinic, Columbian Blvd. Dental Clinic, Macoupin County Public Health Department, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services have arranged for...

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...