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Decorating Duda Park
Lynn and Nancy Neuhaus hang greenery and lights around the gazebo at Duda Park on Monday morning. A decorating crew was on hand to get the park ready...
Christmas in Staunton is this weekend
The highlight of Christmas in Staunton is the debut of Christ- mas in the Park, including 45 lighted and animated displays in Duda Park. These special displays have been provided by the city along...
Berg appointed to council, Ward 2
During Monday night’s city council meeting, a resolu- tion was approved appointing Kristy Berg to the position of Ward 2 alderman for the city of Staunton. This followed the recent resignation of...
Community Christmas concert
The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. The concert will feature the Community Christmas...
Clemency hearing for the murderer of 16-year-old girl
Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced on Monday, Nov. 21, that he, along with former State's Attorney Ed Rees and former State's Attorney Vince Moreth, had filed documents oppo...
Macoupin County is finalist in election excellence program
Macoupin County is a finalist in the nonpartisan U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence inaugural cohort of Centers for Election Excellence, a recognition that Macoupin County is committed to...
Blackburn College new inductees into honors society chapters
A local Blackburn College student has been inducted into the College's honors society chapters. Cody Newcomb of Staunton was one of 14 Blackburn students celebrated for their exceptional academic...
Veterans assistance to be in Benld
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township office. He will be...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage licenses Steven Jay Johnson, Hettick; Aletitia Renee Cornman, Hettick Jessica Ross, Gillespie; Justin Thornhill, Gillespie Divorces Pamela J. Shanner, Carlinville; William R. Shanner,...
School holiday concerts
The Staunton School District choral department will present their holiday concert from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Fifth grade through high school will be performing this special Concert in the...
Post Prom Holiday Hustle
The Post Prom Committee is hosting the Holiday Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run or a virtual race this Saturday, Dec. 3. This fundraiser is being held in conjunction with the Christmas in Staunton...
Staunton Police Blotter
Nov. 23, 2022: Gregory S. Rothe; In-State Warrant Nov. 26, 2022: Amber J. Bennington; All Other Disorderly Conduct...
Girl Scouts to host Holiday Trivia Night
Girl Scout Troop 6106 will be hosting family friendly holiday trivia night in the Staunton School District's multipurpose room on Saturday, Dec. 10. Troop 6106 are seniors in high school from... Full story
Library Happenings
Happy December, 2022 Wow, it went by fast once again. I felt like it went from the Easter Egg Hunt to Thanksgiving dinner in the blink of an eye. The library has a few things happening inside its...
O Holy Night live Nativity
Experience the true meaning of Christmas through a reenactment of the Bible’s Luke chapter 2, the birth of Jesus, on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The program begins in a heated shed before following...
Meet & Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus
The second annual Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Livingston Grocery Store, 421 Livingston Ave., Livingston. This special event is...
Holiday Store at St. Michael's
The Women’s Council of St. Michael's Catholic Church will be sponsoring a Holiday Country Store and a 50/50 drawing in the school gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from...
Junior high students earn 1st quarter perfect attendance
There were 51 Staunton Junior High School students who received perfect attendance recognition for first quarter. These students didn't miss a day of...
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...
Go to E-Edition for this week's News
The e-edition of the Staunton Star-Times is available this week for all your news. You can open it from the right side of the menu....
Saluting our veterans
With the flag blowing in the brisk wind, local veterans give a 21-gun salute to veterans in front of Staunton's Veterans Memorial on Friday. The...
By Right to a hearing for water users
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council waived the first reading and approved an ordinance amending Chapter 38, Article 2, Section (I) (1) of the city of Staunton...
Shopping while helping a good cause
Margie Cavanaugh of Staunton looks over the selection of Christmas items at the rummage sale held Friday and Saturday sponsored by the Staunton Cares...
Kahl wins another term as Macoupin County sheriff
Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl was the winner on Election Day over Repub- lication challenger Jared DePoppe. Kahl had 9,621 votes to DePoppe's 8,203. Three of Staunton's four wards preferred...
Scouting for Food drive
This Saturday, Nov. 19, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be collecting items for the annual Scouting for Food drive. All donations will go to the Staunton Food Pantry. Please set your donations out...
