Articles from the May 24, 2023 edition
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Looking Back
Jim Moultrie brought us this parade picture. It was taken by his mother on Memorial Day in 1958. While we can't identify the marchers, the business...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, October 23, 1975 -- Methodists Celebrated 75th Anniversary -- On Sunday, October 19, the First United Methodist Church of Staunton held its 75th Anniversary celebration of the church on the...
Illinois home to 10 national cemeteries First designated in 1862
By Tom Emery Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and reflection on those veterans who served our nation and were lost. Some honor those who gave their lives by spending part of the day in national...
From Our Files
Issue of May 21, 1998 Elaine Thomas and Paul Wilkerson were married April 21 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Anna E. Lich (86) of Staunton died May 15 at Anna Henry Nursing Center in Edwardsville. Wilfred...
Community Hospital of Staunton donates to Adopt-A-Pet
The employees at Community Hospital of Staunton had a fundraiser benefitting Adopt-A-Pet shelter during Hospital Week. Administration said they would...
Jon Daugherty joins Cisler & Associates Real Estate Inc.
Jon Daugherty is a real estate broker with a passion for helping clients achieve their home ownership dreams. He recently joined the team at Cisler &...
Scholarships given by local groups and organizations
Local groups and organizations have once again been very generous in supporting the graduates of Staunton High School. The following scholarships were awarded during the graduation ceremony held on...
SHS graduates awarded scholarships from colleges and foundations
The academic achievements of the Staunton High School Class of 2023 were recognized during graduation ceremonies on Friday night. Scholarships awarded to individuals from the Class of 2023 by various...
New scoreboards dedicated at Staunton Baseball Park
On May 13, the Staunton Baseball Softball League (SBSL) dedicated new scoreboards on Field 1 and Field 2 at Staunton Baseball Park during the annual...
Will compete in NCAA championship
Carson Rantanen, son of Mark and Angela Rantanen of Staunton, won 1st place in the 100m dash for Greenville College with a time of 10.46. Carson was...
Lady Bulldogs finish 19-9
The Staunton High School girls softball team completed their 2023 schedule with an overall 19-9 won/loss record and 6-3 in conference. On May 15 the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Greenville Comets 15-0....
Men's track at Sectional
The Staunton men's track team competed at the IHSA Class 1A Regional at Gillespie on May 18. Of the 18 teams entered, Staunton placed 9th with 28.75...
School Calendar
May 24 - Last Day Of School - 2 p.m. Dismissal June 5 - First Day of Summer School for eligible students Track & Field May 26-28* - Boys IHSA State Meet at Eastern Illinois University *Athletes have...
Bulldogs lose to EA/WR
The Staunton Bulldogs baseball team lost their final game of the season to EastAlton/Wood River, 0-7. Staunton ended the season with a 10-15-2 overall season record and were 2-7 in conference...
SCC Women's Golf League
The women had another great day for golfing. The low gross was the team of Martha Riley and Rosemarie Pickerill. Low net was the team of Barb Augustine and Deb McNaughton. Both teams tied for low...
Staunton Library's Story Book Walk now in place at local park
The Staunton Public Library invites everyone to stop by Water Tower Park on West Sixth Street to see their new permanent Story Book Walk. "It has been a dream of ours for a few years to put in a...
Story Book Walk
The Story Book Walk at Staunton's Water Tower Park is now in place to provide an entertaining way for children to spend some time. The books will be...
Rolling Thunder opens this week at Concordia
They have been preparing for this annual event since last September and everyone is ready to get going. The Rolling Thunder “Ride the Rally” opens this Friday, May 26, at Concordia Hall in Sta...
Illustrator for new book
Meagan Colley, a 2014 graduate of Staunton High School, was recently recognized for her talent as an artist as a published illustrator for a children’s book called “Two Childhoods - Ollie Exp...
Nutrition Center
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center 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...
Two milestones cap The Partnership's 30th anniversary
The Partnership for Educational Excellence of Community Unit School District 7 (CUSD7) in Macoupin County crowned its 30th anniversary celebration, which straddled two school years, with two...
Gillespie High School awards ceremony
The 2023 Partnership for Educational Excellence scholarship winners at the Gillespie High School awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 17, are pictured...
