Articles from the October 4, 2023 edition
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From Our Files
Issue of Sept. 30, 1998 Megan Sievers was crowned Homecoming Queen at Staunton High School. She was escorted by Ben Watters. Lightning was the probable cause of a fire at 224 East Main Street in...
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, April 12 , 1923 -- OYSTER SUPPER. -- The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church is arranging for an oyster supper to be given at the American Legion Hall on Saturday evening, April 14....
Letters to the Editor
To the editor: The older generation really knows hardship and the sacrifices they had to make to just get by. In today’s world, the devil is working both sides of the street. I empathize for those c...
For Rent
FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom Home with Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, & Central Air. 1005 Washington Ave., in Williamson. Call 618-401-9067 14-16p FOR RENT: Mobile Home or RV Lots. 618-512-5326 19-tf FOR RENT:...
Services
SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: McCormick, LS Tractors, Grasshopper, Ferris Lawn Equipment, BIGHORN UTVs. Bodner Equipment, 1203 West Frontage Rd, 1-55 & Exit 41, Staunton, 618-635-5600 #33/y23 - #33/yr24p...
Garage Sales
Yard Sale (Victoria Estates) October 5-7 Thursday 12-6, Friday 9-5, Saturday 8-? 465 Binney Station Road. New Douglas/Staunton. Go past Staunton DQ, I-55 overpass, go 1 mile, turn right, and go 1...
For Sale
FOR SALE: Big Round Straw Bales. Call 618-407-7254 13-16 L & W Mattress Direct- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $169; Full $199; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $299. All mattresses except Kings are...
Public Notices
Notice is hereby given that LocalStorage Staunton will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 770 -...
Affidavits available for guns and ammunition
People can now submit an endorsement affidavit online for assault weapons, asault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber catridges. On January 10, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed...
Domestic Abuse is still a problem
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) has released its annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report, covering calendar year 2022. ICADV reports 57 people died in 45 separate incidents....
3-step rule to save infants from unsafe sleeping practices and habits
Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children 1 year old and younger and during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Illinois DCFS is reminding parents and caregivers of three simple steps they...
Varsity Boy's Soccer finishes off the week 1 and 2
The Staunton Varsity Boys High School Team went 1 and 2 this week, hosting the Greenville Comets and going on the road against the Pana Panthers, as...
The SJHS Softball and Baseball teams are the Conference Champs
It is a rare and exciting occurrence for Staunton Jr. High to win in both leagues, as the teams in the conference throughout the years remain highly competitive. The girls touted a 9-3 record on the...
Staunton Volleyball helps raise awareness for ALS
The Staunton High School volleyball team hosted a Volley for the Cure game on Thursday, Sept. 28, to raise awareness for ALS in honor of Cheryl...
Staunton loses a close one to the birds
The Bulldogs played the Piasa Birds on Friday, Sept. 29. Going into the game, both teams had the same 2 - 3 record and tis game seemed to confirm that similarity. The two teams played a scoreless...
School Calendar
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. 22 - 7 p.m. home vs Gillespie Sept. 29 -...
Bowling
Concordia Tuesday Night Men The Finishers: 5 Split Happens: 6 JM Power Washing Svcs: 1 R&B’s: 2 Ashton Copeland, 210; Dillon Bertels, 201 and 544; The Finishers, 1041 and 2850; Tom Spears, 203; Tim C...
Women's golf league
We couldn't have been blessed with a better day for our "Flag Day" on Thursday, Sept. 28. The low net came from the teams of Denise Hemphill and Kim Meyer (43) and the team of Rosemarie Pickerill and...
Huge Craft Fair/Flea Market and Coffee and Cars
Gillespie's United Methodist church wants to remind you that it’s not too early to think Christmas. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy those unique gifts and decorations to make your holidays spe...
Get Your Kicks Tour
The Miles of Possibility organization will kick off their eighth annual Route 66 Conference scheduled for Bloomington-Normal, Ill., Oct. 19 - 22 with a concert on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18, at Jazz...
Brunco Party at Amore'
The Altar Societies of St. Joseph, Benld and Ss Simon and Jude, Gillespie are hosting a Brunco Party at Amore' restaurant on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets...
IDPH warns the state to be cautious as they offer free screenings for Breast Cancer
With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Ill. Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most...
