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

By Tom Emery The men who fought, and won, World War II are part of the Greatest Generation. But during the war, their Christmases were not so great. Half a world away from home at holiday time,...

Thursday, June 28, 1923 -- HEARD PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS -- Quite a number of Staunton people on Thursday evening heard the address delivered by President Harding at the Colesium at St. Louis and chances...

Marriage Licenses Avina Bridges of Staunton, Joey Orban of Benld Amanda Leigh Nowell of Mt. Olive, John Allen Sanders of Mt. Olive Court Jason L. Rekart (50) of Benld, committed the Class four felony...

The annual meeting of supervisor of assessments will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, 9:00 am, in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The purpose of this meeting is to assemble all assessors and...

Dec. 20, 2023, signals the first day for any registered voter to apply by mail to the Election Office for an offical ballot for just the Primary Election. Anyone can sign up at any time to join the...

New state funding is now available to help build out Illinois’ food infrastructure, with the hope of getting more local food out in more markets. Nearly $2 million in state funds will be handed out n...

On Friday, Dec. 22, a phenominal event is set for Staunton High School at 5 p.m. It's considered to be "The Big Game," so it is bound for a great night. The Alton Redbirds will be playing Region 2 in...

Nov. was a huge month at the Helping Hands Center. Many donations were received and plenty of food was given out to local families in need. For the Thanksgiving holiday, 73 turkeys (with lots of side...

Macoupin County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment...

The meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7 was brought to order at 1 p.m. by president, Gerry Cook. The Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the 23 members who were in attendance. There...

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDOR) fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, wrapped up a 10-day...

The Worden Public Library will be offering free material concerning epilepsy on Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Robert Kellar, from the Epilepsy Foundation, will be here to answer any...

Bank of Hillsboro is excited to announce its upcoming expansion to Hamel, Illinois. Scheduled to open in early 2024, Bank of Hillsboro will establish a temporary branch conveniently located at 9...

At a gathering of “church folks”, I found myself embraced with a strange and awesome feeling. It all happening so plain and ordinary as the singing moved along. At one point I saw a tall, sho...

Good reading material, a funny movie, hot beverages and plenty of indoor activities is the key to successful living in the Midwest in winter. The last month of the year has been bringing the heat...

Community members and businesses are encouraged to decorate their places and join the Great Griswold Light Contest. The Sparkle will return to the Gillespie on Saturday, Dec. 16, featuring a day-long...

The Lady Bulldogs have started their season 9-0 overall and 2-0 in conference with wins against the following teams: 11/13/23 - Greenfield NW 46-14 11/14/23 - Wesclin 55-49 11/16/23 - Mt Olive 60-23...

Boys Basketball Varsity Dec. 15 - 5 p.m. at Greenville Dec. 19 - Dec. 22 - 6 p.m. vs Bunker Hill Dec. 26-29 - TBA at Carlinville Holiday Tourney Jan. 5 - 5 p.m. vs Pana Jan. 9 - 5 p.m. vs Civic...

Tuesday Night Men’s The Finishers: 53 Split Happens: 52 JM Power Washing Svcs: 50 R&B’s: 41 High individual game, Dillon Bertels, 226; High individual series, Dillon Bertels, 611; High team game, Spl...

Staunton's Sports Boosters are selling tickets for it’s Grand Raffle. Prizes include two $5,000 winners and five $1,000 winners. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at Bill’s IGA, Green Roo...

The Maple Street Dental Clinic operates a school sealant program. The following school districts are offered the opportunity to participate: Bunker Hill; Carlinville; Gillespie; Mt. Olive; North Mac;...

The Tree of Lights will be displayed at SHS throughout the holiday season. For a $10 donation a Christmas light will be added to atree at SHS in memory of those who have left us or in honor of those...

Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, wrapped up a 10-day intensive...

Life can be, and often is, hectic. The simplest things can become the biggest obstacles which turn an ordinarily calm event into something incomprehensibly frustrating. Everyone has those moments....

Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with the state under Illinois’ assault weapons law. Between the lawsuits and ongoing policymaking, the exact guns, accessories a...