Articles from the March 13, 2024 edition
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Construction begins on Main Street in Staunton
As of March 11, 2024, construction has started on the corner of Laurel St. and Main St. and they will be tentatively shut down. The City of Staunton...
Make Illinois your home for the 2024 total solar eclipse
Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse that will pass over much of the southern third of the state. Staff from multiple state...
St. Michael's "Basket Game Fun Day"
St. Michael's Women's council will be hosting a "Basket Game Fun Day" on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the church basement and the doors will open aty 12:30 p.m. Game cards and...
Eighth Grade Lady Terriers 3A Regional and Sectional champs
On Wednesday, March 6, 2023, the Eighth Grade Staunton Lady Terriers became 3A Regional 16 Champions again this year. They beat the Greenville Blue Jays in two sets to clinch the championship. This...
Staunton FFA earns superior rating at state vet science
By: Ali Fritz, Staunton FFA Chapter Officer On Saturday, March 2, eight members of the Staunton FFA Chapter traveled to the University of Illinois to compete in the state Veterinary Science contest....
Special thanks given to citizens for cleaning up Jr. Service Pavilion
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council extended special thanks to Wendy and Hunter Harbison for going above and beyond as they cleaned up the Jr. Service P...
Buffington
Glenn F. Buffington, 74, of Staunton, passed away at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born Jan. 17, 1950 in Litchfield...
Hoffstot
Darrell Leon Hoffstot, 69, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born Oct. 2, 1954, in Granite City the son to the late Willard Lee Hoffstot and...
Brown
Beverly Kay Brown, 82, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born Oct. 4, 1941 in Litchfield the daughter to the late Mario Meldi and...
Duty
Lloyd Duty, 88, of Bunker Hill, passed away at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born Dec. 20, 1935 in Macoupin County to Andrew James Duty and Lillie Mae (Angelo) Duty....
Anschutz
Dean L. Anschutz, 89, of Staunton, passed away at Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born Sept. 30,...
Meador
Emmett C. Meador, 80, of Hamel, passed away at his residence in Hamel on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born April 16, 1943 in Hot Coal, W. Va., the...
To You … With Love,
By Avis Richardson (Retired Reverend) The Others In the Old Testament there is a grand story of a young prophet named Elisha. He was just coming into his own when the mantle fell from Elijah, the old...
Gillespie's Public Library to host quilt show in April
The Gillespie Public Library is hosting their annual quilt show during the month of April. The Library welcomes all quilts to be displayed for viewing. Please drop off quilts during the week of March...
32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Slated in Livingston
The Livingston Park Association is once again busy preparing for its 32nd annual egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. The traditional egg hunt will take place at 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The h...
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 Matt Alan Gahr of Carlinville, Coleen Kelly Moore of Carlinville Brice David Mullen of Carlinville, Dora Elizabeth Hammann of Carlinville Court Lora M. Christer, (41), of Girard,...
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...
Egg My Yard Fundraiser
Girl Scout Troop No. 6098 presents the Egg My Yard Fundraiser, limited to Staunton and Livingston areas. Order pre-filled eggs to be hidden in your yard Friday night, March 29 and Saturday night,...
Hamel welcomes Bank of Hillsboro with the opening of its new location
Bank of Hillsboro is thrilled to announce the official opening of its newest branch in Hamel, Illinois. The temporary branch, located at 9 Hamel Avenue, opened its doors on February 26, 2024, marking...
Staunton Schools awarded grant through IDPH
Staunton Schools was recently awarded a grant through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IDPH was seeking one rural school in...
Slices of Life
By: Jill Pertler Chapter one, number one You know what they say: sometimes you just have to laugh. And why not? Laughter can be healing. It can be an escape. It lowers stress. It gives a boost to...
From Our Files
Issue of March 10, 1999 The Staunton Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Buehler as superintendent effective June 30, 1999....
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, Sept. 13, 1923 -- RECEIVED NEW ENGINES -- The L. & M. railroad during the past week received three new and powerful locomotives of the mikado type, which will be used as motive power for...
Album of the Week: Pink Floyd's, A Momentary Lapse of Reason
A Momentary Lapse of Reason is the thirteenth studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in the UK on Sept. 7, 1987 by EMI...
