Articles from the June 1, 2022 edition
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Historical Society Spring Festival
The Macoupin County Historical Society, the Macoupin Agricultural Antique Association and the Illinois Valley Blacksmith Association invite you to their annual Spring Festival on Saturday and Sunday,...
Rummage sale at Zion Church in Litchfield
Zion Lutheran Church,1301 N. State Street in Litchfield, will have their rummage sale on Friday, June 3, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Also on Friday, the Zion PTL will have a bake sale. A $3 bag sale...
To You … With Love,
A while back, while spending time with our Layla, who was 7 years old at the time, she had a minor accident. It came about from her restless searching for a place to land and this time she chose to...
Time change at Methodist church
The worship time will be changing at First United Methodist Church in Staunton on Sunday, July 3. Worship time will move from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This is due to the fact that Pastor Nancy will also...
Pentecost Sunday
Mt. Olive First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mt. Olive will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday on June 5 in the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. services. The theme verse is, "They...
Bunker Hill Food Pantry has served residents since 1987
The Bunker Hill Food Pantry located at 501 East Warren St., began operation in 1987 after founder Margaret Gerdt, successfully opened it. Lester...
Weekly Illinois Products Farmers' Markets now underway
The 2022 Illinois Products Farmers’ Market has a family friendly atmosphere with an array of vendors, a different food truck each week, cooking demonstrations and free live entertainment. Back a...
Donations/memorials to SEF
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials and donations: Donations were received from Cindy Belin and Floriene Fortuna, both of Staunton Memorials were...
MELHS 4th quarter honor roll
Metro-East Lutheran High School had issued their 4th quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. Area students making the honor list include the following. Honor Roll w/High Distinction (4.0)...
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)...
Illinois Department of Public Health warns public to watch out for rabid bats and other animals
With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of rabid animals, especially bats, as they become more active this time of year. IDPH has...
U of I Extension certified food protection managers class and exam in June
University of Illinois Extension will be offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code (section 750.540)...
Drive-thru dinner at St. Francis
The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a drive-thru dinner on Monday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. to support the auxiliary’s scholarship fund. Dinners must be ordered by May 30 at n...
Staunton High School 4th quarter honor roll
High Honor (4.0) Seniors: Jonathan Daugherty, Ashley Ellis, Caroline Goldasich, Isabella Henning, Koral Keehner, Teagan Lorenz, Savannah Missey, Shelby Schuette, Matthew Sievers, Cayden Silvester,...
McKay NAPA Strut Your Stuff fundraiser
A rainy Saturday couldn't keep the McKay Corporation from its second annual Strut Your Stuff fundraiser for the Illinois chapter of Make-A-Wish on...
Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke
When a stroke occurs, doctors often say “time is brain.” That’s because every minute the brain is without oxygen due to a stroke, two million brain cells die. This can often lead to brain damag...
Now Hee's A Tip!
* Save the peels from your oranges, and dry them at a low temperature in the oven. You can add them to a pot of coffee or tea for a flavor boost that is refreshing and delicious. * "If your tomato gar...
Emergency rule continued to protect poultry from highly pathogenic avian influenza
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will continue to enforce emergency rules prohibiting the sale or exhibiting of poultry and poultry products at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and...
Junior Bulldogs punt - pass - kick
The Jr. Bulldogs held their annual Punt-Pass-Kick event on Sunday, May 15, at the football shed. Participants are pictured above. Awards were given...
Baseball Bulldogs out of playoffs
TheStaunton High School baseball team ended their season with a 9-15 record on Wednesday, May 18th, when they lost to Columbia (4-14) in the State...
Softball Lady Bulldogs out at Vandalia
The Staunton girls softball team season came to an end Monday, May 23, when the Lady Bulldogs lost to Newton at the Vandalia Regional. Sta. 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 = 3 New 2 - 3 - 1 - 3 - 0 - 0 - x...
Spring 2022 wild turkey harvest numbers
Turkey hunters harvested a preliminary statewide total of 13,701 wild turkeys during the 2022 Illinois spring turkey season. This year’s preliminary harvest total compares with the 2021 statewide t...
Madison Communications honors teachers in annual Teacher of the Year contest
This year marks the 17th year that Madison Communications has sponsored the Teacher of the Year Awards contest. Madison has proudly contributed over $...
Slow stormwater, prevent floods with rain friendly landscaping
Life does not exist without water. Gardens don't grow without water. But what happens when there is too much of a good thing? Or when that good thing...
Share rural roads safely during spring planting
After a cold, wet spring Illinois farmers are racing to get their crops in the field. As large farm equipment moves along country roads, both farmers and those driving a vehicle should adopt a...
