Articles from the March 5, 2024 edition
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Illinois Rural Water Association Designates the City of Staunton as "Water System of the Year"
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, of 2024, Illinois Rural Water Association, the state’s largest rural utility association, selected the City of Staunton as its "...
County Gov. signed Public Library Act into effect
Gov. John M. Palmer, who lived in Carlinville from 1838-67, signed the Illinois Public Library Act on March 7, 1872, creating the tax-supported, free-usage public libraries that Illinoisans know...
A highway brush fire causes low visibility, required secured traffic for local fire department
By Charles Browne / Local Resident A brush fire alongside U.S. 66 approximately half of a mile South of IL 138 was reported on the East side of the...
The Lady Bulldogs finished their record-breaking season; whole team set to return
The Lady Bulldogs Varsity basketball team had another record breaking season. They won this year’s Regional Championship on their home court T...
R.P. Lumber acquiring Schrock Lumber, growing its presence in the state of Iowa
Based in Edwardsville, Ill., R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, Ill. in 1977 and has continued to grow throughout the states of...
Miller
Nelson Lloyd Miller, 90, passed away at his residence in Mt. Olive on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Nelson was born in Mt. Olive, on Jan. 15, 1934 the son...
Payad
Doris Jean Payad, 94, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 8, 1929 in Ft. Worth,...
Brewer
Normaline Brewer, 86, of Mt. Olive, died at her residence on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Marston, Mo. the daughter to the late James Paul Morris and Tennie (Lovins) Morris....
Pre-School screenings for ages 3-4
Staunton Elementary School will conduct annual preschool screenings for the 2023-2024 school year on April 2, 3, 4, and 5. This is a free developmental screening for all preschool children who will...
Local Zion Lutheran youth group hosting Trivia Night April 6
On Saturday, April 6, the Zion Lutheran Youth Group will be hosting a trivia night at the Staunton Country Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tables of 8-10 are welcome for the...
To You … With Love,
Tomorrow is a Brighter Day Linked together in the universal longings of man, we seek, for the most part, to live godly lives. As the young bride, being great with child waiting anxiously for the time...
Holy Week Service schedule
Palm Sunday: Service at 8:15 a.m. at Dorchester Methodist Church; Service at 9:30 a.m. at Staunton Methodist church; Maundy Thursday: Service with Communion at Dorchester Methodist Church at 6 p.m....
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)...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage Licenses Ethan Powell Eades of Carlinville, Audra Elizabeth Briggs of Smithboro, Ill. Ronnie Lee Keffer of Crowley, Texas, Shana Larea Weitzel of Staunton Terry Anthony Petty of Benld, Mia...
Library Happenings by Julie Jarman
The Shamrock month is already on top of us. There is so much happening at the Staunton Public Library this time of year. Story Time for the younger crowd ages three and up is now set for the second...
Staunton Police Blotter
Feb. 26, 2024: Justin W. Embry; Speeding (Radar) Feb. 27, 2024: Kimberly O. Baker; In-State Warrant Feb. 27, 2024: Zachary J. Besserman; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle Feb. 27, 2024: Renee L....
Livingston and Williamson Fire Department Cabbage Roll Dinner
The Livingston Fire Station, located at 422 Nichols St., Livingston Ill. will be selling cabbage roll carryout dinners on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out. The charge...
Prairetown Fireman Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Prairie Youth 4-H Club will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Prairietown Fireman’s Hall and only children 10-years of a...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler I’m a recent transplant – from a northern state to a southern one. I now spend winters in Florida, but for most of my life, I endured the (harsh, frigid, bitter, unending, Arc...
From Our Files
Issue of March 3, 1999 Timber Lakes restaurant, bar, pro shop and golf course opened on Feb. 24. A daughter was born to Dean and Linda Sievers of rural New Douglas on Feb. 24 at Christian Northwest...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, Aug. 30, 1923 -- HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD FAST BEING COMPLETED -- It will be of interest to those interested in the affairs of the High Sc...
Album of the Week: Supertramp's, Breakfast in America
Breakfast in America is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Supertramp, released by A&M Records on Mar. 16, 1979. It was recorded in 1978...
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...
For Sale
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...
