Articles from the March 23, 2022 edition
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2nd grade rewards party
On Friday, the 2nd grade classes at Staunton Elementary School enjoyed an Accelerated Reader rewards party at Edison's Entertainment Complex in...
Half a century of auctioneering
Dennis W. Ahrens is celebrating 50 years of auction service this month. His Ahrens Auctions LLC is a multi-generational family enterprise that...
Shop Hop this Saturday
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the second annual Shop Hop this Saturday, March 26. Simply visit participating businesses on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tickets to win prizes...
New career classes to be offered at SHS
In a special Staunton Board of Education meeting held on Monday, March 14, Educational Services Coordinator Nancy Werden asked the board of education to approve Staunton High School’s participation i...
School choirs will present spring musical on March 25 and 26
Students from Staunton High School and Staunton Junior High School have been preparing for their 2022 Spring Musical production of Starmites, Lite. The show revolves around a shy teenager, Eleanor,...
Staunton's Top 10 zoning violations
The Top 10 Staunton Zoning Code violations for 2021 are listed below from a list compiled by Brad Miller who is in charge of code enforcement. 10. No camper can be used as living quarters 9....
Local election filing complete for primary
Petition packets for the upcoming 2022 Primary Election on June 28 had to be filed by March 7. There are no city elections this year, but there are several county seats that will be decided. The...
Alpha Tau Chapter tours the Coal Museum in Gillespie
After having brunch at the Miners' Restaurant in Gillespie, members of the Alpha Tau Chapter gathered in the meeting room of the Coal Museum for...
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The MAC will celebrate 5th anniversary
The Macoupin Art Collective of Staunton is celebrating their 5th anniversary on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The MAC, located at 115 E....
Crowded GOP field lines up to challenge Pritzker, Stratton
–Capitol News Illinois Seven teams of Republicans and one team of Democrats have lined up to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the 2022 elections. Monday was the d...
Hobby animal permits due now
It is time to obtain or renew your hobby aniamal permit for 2022 (chickens, ducks, quail, pheasant, pigeons, rabbits). Please read City Ordinance #1759 (Animals in the City). Remember - no free range...
Local student named Knight of St. Patrick
The Student Knights of St. Patrick have been selected to represent Missouri University of Science and Technology's student organizations during the 114th St. Pat's celebration in Rolla, Mo. A local...
Veterans assistance in Benld
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, April 5, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be...
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....
Staunton Police Blotter
March 16,2022: Lonnie G. Ziegler, In-State Warrant March 17, 2022: Eric Streeb; In-State Warrant March 20, 2022: Eric G. Selander, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle March 20, 2022: Richard J....
Lane closure on I-70
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Friday that I-70 from the Madison County line east to Sugar Loaf Road near Pocahontas in Bond County will be intermittently restricted to one...
Grants to school libraries
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $1.4 million in FY 22 School District Library Grant Program awards to 672 public school districts. More than 1.5 million...
Class of 2022 Sam Best
Sam is the son of Greg and Sarah Best. At S.H.S., Sam is the president of the National Honor Society and the Student Council treasurer. Sam...
Class of 2022 Savannah Billings
Savannah is the daughter of Scott and Mary Beth Billings. While in high school, Savannah received an academic letter and was on honor roll all four...
Class of 2022 Lucas Birdsell
Lucas is the son of Rick Birdsell and Heather D'hanis. While in high school he enjoyed the classes that John Davin, and Larry Calderaro taught. For...
Class of 2022 Hunter Booth
Hunter is the son of Chris and Ellen Mathenia. While in high school, Hunter participated in football and trap all four years of high school. He was a...
Class of 2022 Lily Bruhn
Lily is the daughter of Meg Bruhn. While in High school, Lily was a member of the soccer and volleyball teams all four years. Her junior year she was...
Class of 2022 Kristen Chepely
Kristen is the daughter of David and Julie Chepely. While in high school, Kristen was part of the National Honors Society program. After high school,...
Class of 2022 Izabella Claussen
Izabella is the daughter of Collette and Kerry Claussen. While in high school, Izabella was a member of the color guard team, the dance team, and the...
Class of 2022 Joseph Cisler
Joseph is the son of David and Susan Cisler. As a student at S.H.S, Joseph was a member of the golf team for four years. He also participated in...
