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

The high schools of Macoupin County have been playing sports for a long time, and there have been plenty of highlights. The mere mention of the elite teams of county history brings reverence....

Herbert M. Hildebrand, 87, of Alton, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 24, 2024. He was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Carlinville, the son of Alvin Hildebrand and Nellie Elberg...

David A. Duelm, 61, of Bunker Hill, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital on Jan. 1, 2024. He was born Jan. 5, 1962, in Grand Rapids, MI. to Elden Duelm & Lillian “Faye” Davis Duelm. He was a truck drive...

Jacalyn J. Bartok, 58, of Carlinville, died in Carlinville on Jan. 10, 2024. She was born July 29, 1965, in Chicago to Eugene L. Parker and Phyllis Boyd Parker. She married Robert G. Bartok in...

Upon A Saturday evening in returning home from Ark., via 255, we approached the exit ramp for Interstate 55. It was around 6 p.m. as the setting sun reflected the light behind us while the on-coming...

The 65th Annual Country Sausage Supper, sponsored by Zion Men’s Club and Ladies’ Aid, will be provided at the Zion Lutheran School located at 220 W. Henry St. in Staunton on Sunday, Feb. 4, from 11...

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)...

Dissolutions Christopher M. Crone, Bunker HIll and Tammy M. Votter-Crone, Bunker Hill Jairo O. Baxin, Washington, IL and Michelle M. Otto, Carlinville Kylia D. Emery, Carlinville and Carl E. Emery,...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising the public that maintenance crews are out patrolling and repairing potholes on state highways and interstates across the state, requiring drivers...

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...

By: Jill Pertler I started this column thinking I might write about some of the things I’ve never yet done, like take an Alaskan cruise, drink ouzo in Greece, taste French bread in France or parent a...

Issue of Jan. 27, 1999 Suzanne’s Treasure Chest owned by Suzanne Smiley hosted its grand opening. Stan Tjaden and Julie Schuette were married on June 13, 1998, in Staunton. A son was born to Ryan P...

Thursday, Aug. 2, 1923 -- AUTO ACCIDENT ON THE MENKE HILL -- Series of Collisions result in Damages to Several Autos -- The Menke Hill on the hard road north of Staunton was the scene of a series of...

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...

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...

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...

Friday, Feb. 9 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, which remains one of the highest-rated programs of all time in American television history a...