Articles from the February 16, 2022 edition
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Staunton's second Dollar General Store now open
A new Dollar General has opened at 1537 State Route 4 on the north edge of Staunton. The first day they served customers was on Saturday, Feb. 12....
'Coexist with COVID:' Pritzker, Ezike plan to lift mask mandate by Feb. 28
–Capitol News Illinois If hospitalizations for COVID-19 contin- ue to decline for the rest of the month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to lift his executive order that mandates face coverings indoors by F...
Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
It is a rare occurrence that both the boys and girls basketball teams play in the same place on the same night. The occasion on Monday, Feb. 7, when...
Zoning director hired
by Kelly Costa The city of Staunton now has a new zoning administrator by combining the job with the code enforcement position already in place. The Staunton City Council approved a resolution at the...
District makes personnel changes
On Wednesday night, Feb. 9, the Staunton Board of Education approved the employment of Laura Poole as the facilities and grounds supervisor. The Board also approved the employment of Kelly Martin as...
Cub Scout alumni invited to 2022 Pinewood Derby
The Staunton Cub Scout Pack 8034 invites Cub Scout alumni of any age to dust off their own old Pinewood Derby cars and put them on the track. This year's annual Pinewood Derby race will be held on...
Test private wells to be sure drinking water is safe
A properly constructed and maintained water well can provide many years of trouble-free service, but over time, wells can deteriorate or become damaged, allowing surface contaminants to enter the...
Weekend Gardener virtual event
With spring approaching, that means planting season is right around the corner. Learn more about gardening and how to prepare your garden during the Weekend Gardener virtual event, held on Saturday,...
Trivia fundraiser for mission work
Help support the Gillespie UMC's Mission Work Team at a trivia fundraiser. The event is on Sunday, March 13, from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $100 per table with a max of 10 people per team. You can reserve a...
Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals
Registration for the 2022 4-H Day with the Cardinals is now open. 4-H members, alumni, families, and friends should plan to take part in the 19th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals on May 14. The...
SHS Student of the Month
One student, Dominic Smith, a junior, was selected by the Staunton High School staff as the student of the month for January. Students are nominated...
Zion's annual trivia night
Zion Lutheran youth group will be hosting its annual trivia night and silent auction on Saturday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Concordia Hall in Staunton. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Teams of six to eight...
On Millikin University Dean's List
Millikin University in Decatur has announced the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Among those honored is Haileigh Rife of...
Learn the warning signs of a heart attack
Since February is American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to refresh your memory on the warning signs of a heart attack. Heart attacks aren't always the swift and intense events that are p...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence....
Be part of the future of farming; Take the Illinois Agriculture Needs Survey
Farming is changing. It’s hard for everyone, small farmers and commercial producers alike, to keep up with the latest research, changing climates, emerging pesticide resistance, and new crop v...
Nutrition Center
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)...
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program
Madison Communications is continuing to assist local communities by participating in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program that launched on Jan. 1. They understand the COVID-19 pandemic has i...
Trivia Night at St. Peter's Lutheran School
The Parent - Teacher League of St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Prairietown will hold a trivia night and silent auction fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 25. Everyone is invited to attend. St. Peter’s sch...
Looking Back Photo
"Young Mr. Lincoln" (1939) was playing at the Temple Theater in Staunton when this photo was taken. It is one of the souvenir postcards that was sold...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, November 10, 1966 -- MASON TURKEY DINNER DREW MANY -- The annual family style turkey dinner, sponsored by the three Masonic bodies in our city. Staunton Lodge No. 177, A.F.&A.M., Staunton...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler About a month after I lost my husband, I put together a tutorial of sorts for what to do (and not to do) when someone you love is grieving. It’s been over a year since then and in t...
Photos needed for Looking Back
We would appreciate use of your old photos for our Looking Back feature. Email your picture and the information you have to: [email protected]. We need a high resolution JPG. We'll be able to...
From Our Files
Issue of Feb. 13, 1997 Mayor Wayne Heinemeyer appointed a recycling committee in an effort to keep recycling in Staunton. Rebecca Miller and Corey Painter were married Dec. 7, 1996, at Zion Lutheran...
