Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Would you be surprised that some of the children in our community eat their free lunch at school on Friday and do not eat again until their free breakfast on Monday? When the members of St. Paul Unite...

The Staunton High School student council is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m.. It will be held at 801 N. Deneen, Staunton, 62088, within the multi-purpose room. Please...

Mount Olive Illinois First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mount Olive, Ill., will be having a one-day Vacation Bible School on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 4 through 12....

Patricia J. Isaacs, 89, of Staunton, Ill., died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 12, 1933, in Livingston, the daughter of Clarence “Peggy” Meyer and Sophie “Sa... Full story

John A. Kirkwood, 67, of Benld, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. He was born July 26, 1956, in Belleville, to Martin Kirkwood and Jean Burns Kirkwood. He... Full story

Indian Trail, North Carolina Linda Paul Horky Jan. 27, 1938 – Aug. 17, 2023 Linda lived with the Serenity Prayer as her guide. She did her best to raise her daughters as independent women, but in t... Full story

John Raymond Wolff, 78, of rural Litchfield, Ill., died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1945, in Litchfield, to Norman Wolff and Darlene O. Modlin Wolff. He married... Full story

LaVerne B. Bloemker, 81, of Hamel, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on Friday, Sept. 26, 1941, in Alhambra, the daughter of Melvin “Buddy” and Clara (Suhre) Greear. On Dec.... Full story

Ralph Fry "Tiny" Chapman, Jr., 71, of Springfield, Ill., died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Aug. 20, 2023. He was born March 30, 1952, to Ralph Fry Chapman Sr. and Patricia Ruemmler... Full story

Lonnie Gene Ziegler II, 33, of Staunton, Ill., died on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born on Oct. 31, 1989, in Litchfield, the son of Lonnie G. Ziegler and Jami... Full story

On Sept. 16 (during the Flea Market) Pastor Debbie will be offering pet blessings from 9 to 10 a.m. for anyone interested. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. Other pets are welcome but must... Full story

The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be able to... Full story

The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, Sept. 9. Barbecue pork chops, pork burgers, water and soda will be sold. Serving w...

Marriage Licenses James Alexander Dawson, Carlinville and Emily P. Turner, Carlinville Larry Gene Lehman, Gillespie and April Lynn Ewin, Gillespie Blake Edward Stone, Bunker Hill and Ryleigh Ann...

More and more families continue to receive resources at the Staunton Helping Hands Center. Service numbers are increasing and pantry operations remain solid. The SHHC received two grants: Phillips 66...

Issue of Sept. 2, 1998 The first work has started to prepare for the repaving of Route 4 through Staunton. A son was born to Michael and Anissa Bloemker of Staunton at St. Anthony’s Hospital in A...

Thursday, March 22 , 1923 -- AUTOMOBILE SALES UP -- An unmistakable sign of the approach of spring is the great activity of the automobile agents. All of them are showing new models and are finding...

Oct. 6 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal, School Improvement Day Oct. 9 - No School Columbus Day Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - End of First Quarter Varsity Football Sept. 8 - 7 p.m. Home vs Hillsboro Sept. 15 -...

The Annual Golf Tournament held to benefit the Friends of Community Hospital of Staunton has been scheduled for Oct. 6 at Timber Lakes Golf Course. This annual tournament helps to pay for capital...

The Staunton High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion in grand fashion on Saturday, Sept. 30. They are kicking off the day at the beautiful Staunton Sportsman Club where you are invited...