Articles from the February 21, 2024 edition
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The office building of the Staunton Star-Times receives building and roof repair
During the height of winter in 2023, the City of Staunton experienced some devasting stormy weather. Not only were power lines down but numerous...
$1.8 million in grants and rural energy funding for the surrounding local areas
On Friday, Feb. 16, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)announced that ten small businesses in Madison and Macoupin counties will be receiving more than $1.8 million in Rural Energy for America Progr...
Anderson Healthcare appoints new leadership within their organization
Anderson Healthcare, a leading healthcare network in the Metro East, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Marshall, MBA, CPA, FACHE, as the...
Man charged with burglary received a 7.5-year sentence
Macoupin State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced today a former Girard man has been sentenced to seven and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a burglary in Girard. Troy A. J...
Worden Public Library in February
This month’s children’s program featured Peter and the Wolf, on Feb. 17. This is a classic tale of a boy who captures a hungry wolf with the help of...
Scheller
Ellen Lorene Scheller, 87 of Staunton, passed away on Feb. 12, 2024. She was born April 22, 1936 in Mt. Olive the daughter to her father, Carl Ferdina...
Myatt
Shirley May Myatt, 80, of Edwardsville, died at Edwardsville Care Center in Edwardsville, on Feb. 11, 2024. She was born Sept. 21, 1943, in East Fork Township, Ill. the daughter to George A. Spinner...
Boehme
Ronald Edwin Boehme, 89, passed away on Feb. 11, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Ronald was born on Jan. 27, 1935 in Litchfield to Edwin...
Razor
Lisa Rene Razor, 60, of Livingston, died at her residence in Livingston on Feb. 17, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1963 in Alton the daughter to father, James Leon Gann Sr. and mother, Audrey Townsend...
Blotevogel
Edward “Eddie” Blotevogel, 91, of Worden, died on Feb. 12, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on Oct. 14, 1932 in Worden the son...
St. Clair
Jeffrey Lynn St. Clair, 75, of Bunker Hill, died at the Community Memorial Hospital of Staunton on Feb. 4, 2024. He was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Alton the son to Leo St. Clair and Velma Eileen (Turner)...
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)...
Post Prom's grocery raffle
Staunton Post Prom is sponsoring a grocery raffle for Bill’s IGA for March 24, 2024. A donation of $10 for each ticket is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold and the winner does not need to be p...
To You … With Love,
When David and I were young we lived on his father's rainbow trout farm. Located down on the edge of the Ozarks where the waters run clear and cold, we fed the fishes, cooked the fish food, picked the...
Hospital Foundation and its Board of Directors gained experience and perspective with their newest addition
The Anderson Hospital Foundation recently welcomed Ramon (Ray) Daniels to its Board of Directors. Ramon earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science and in B...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage Licenses Robert Lyon Pratt of Palmyra, Lois A. Grubb of Palmyra Dissolutions Melissa Irving, of Everett, Wash.; Robert William Irving, of Virden Christopher Blane James, of Virden; Vicki Ann...
Gillespie's "For the Love of Education" Trivia Night supports CUSD No. 7
On Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 in Gillespie, the winners at the “For the Love of Education” Trivia Night were: First place, Team Saracco; Second place, Tom Whitlow's Team; and Third place, was awarded to...
Staunton Police Blotter
Feb. 11, 2024: Andrew S. Berthlett; No valid registration Feb. 10, 2024: Darrell L. Buffington; Speeding (Radar) Feb. 9, 2024: Justin E. Parnell; Expired registration sticker, No vaild drivers...
83rd Annual Volunteer SFD Homecoming
The 83rd Annual Staunton Volunteer Fire Department Homecoming will be held June 28 and June 29, 2024 at the Fireman's Park located in Staunton. On Friday, June 28, the Staunton Fireman Park will open...
Brick House's decorative and floral beauty was on full display
These photos were taken on Friday, Feb. 16, during the mid-February snow storm across the Midwest and in the City of Staunton. Brick House Florists...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler It all started with a quote on social media: “Imagine if spiders screamed when you found them.” First off, wouldn’t that make findi...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, Aug. 16, 1923 -- FOUND DEAD ALONG HARD ROAD -- A man, who according to papers on his person was Frank Siest of Glen Carbon, was found dead a...
From Our Files
Issue of Feb. 17, 1999 Don Evans of Alton was sworn in as the new postmaster at Staunton on Feb. 12. Fischer Insurance Agency merged with Prairie State Insurance Agency. Madison-Macoupin...
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: Part Time Writer/Clerical worker for newspaper office. Position requires basic writing skills; the ability to work with computers; and the ability to communicate well with customers....
For Rent
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...
