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Construction begins on Main Street in Staunton
As of March 11, 2024, construction has started on the corner of Laurel St. and Main St. and they will be tentatively shut down. The City of Staunton...
Make Illinois your home for the 2024 total solar eclipse
Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse that will pass over much of the southern third of the state. Staff from multiple state...
St. Michael's "Basket Game Fun Day"
St. Michael's Women's council will be hosting a "Basket Game Fun Day" on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the church basement and the doors will open aty 12:30 p.m. Game cards and...
Staunton FFA earns superior rating at state vet science
By: Ali Fritz, Staunton FFA Chapter Officer On Saturday, March 2, eight members of the Staunton FFA Chapter traveled to the University of Illinois to compete in the state Veterinary Science contest....
Special thanks given to citizens for cleaning up Jr. Service Pavilion
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council extended special thanks to Wendy and Hunter Harbison for going above and beyond as they cleaned up the Jr. Service...
Gillespie's Public Library to host quilt show in April
The Gillespie Public Library is hosting their annual quilt show during the month of April. The Library welcomes all quilts to be displayed for viewing. Please drop off quilts during the week of March...
32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Slated in Livingston
The Livingston Park Association is once again busy preparing for its 32nd annual egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. The traditional egg hunt will take place at 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage Licenses Matt Alan Gahr of Carlinville, Coleen Kelly Moore of Carlinville Brice David Mullen of Carlinville, Dora Elizabeth Hammann of Carlinville Court Lora M. Christer, (41), of Girard,...
Prairetown Fireman Hall Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Prairie Youth 4-H Club will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Prairietown Fireman’s Hall and only children 10-years of...
Hamel welcomes Bank of Hillsboro with the opening of its new location
Bank of Hillsboro is thrilled to announce the official opening of its newest branch in Hamel, Illinois. The temporary branch, located at 9 Hamel Avenue, opened its doors on February 26, 2024, marking...
Staunton Schools awarded grant through IDPH
Staunton Schools was recently awarded a grant through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IDPH was seeking one rural school in...
From Our Files
Issue of March 10, 1999 The Staunton Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Buehler as superintendent effective June 30, 1999....
Days Gone By In Staunton
Thursday, Sept. 13, 1923 -- RECEIVED NEW ENGINES -- The L. & M. railroad during the past week received three new and powerful locomotives of the mikado type, which will be used as motive power for...
The price of beef: Rising markets and shrinking herds
While cattle ranchers breathe a sigh of relief (and sometimes, celebration) over increases in cattle prices, the concern over the decreasing size of America’s cattle herd lingers. “This is a bad...
Census: Farmers are aging but young farmer numbers are growing
U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers are steadily growing older. Nearly 1.3 million farmers are now at or past the age of retirement. Meanwhile, just 300,000 farmers are under the age of 35. The...
Did you know?
Shifting consumer demands pose a challenge for any industry, including the agricultural sector. Farmers who want to ensure they're in the best position to meet consumer demands in the coming decades...
Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Raffle
The Staunton Lions Club is once again hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Basket(s) raffle.The Easter Bunny will be at the Fireman's Park in Staunton on Saturday, March 30. Start time is promptly...
Illinois Rural Water Association Designates the City of Staunton as "Water System of the Year"
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, of 2024, Illinois Rural Water Association, the state’s largest rural utility association, selected the City of Staunton as its... Full story
County Gov. signed Public Library Act into effect
Gov. John M. Palmer, who lived in Carlinville from 1838-67, signed the Illinois Public Library Act on March 7, 1872, creating the tax-supported, free-usage public libraries that Illinoisans know...
A highway brush fire causes low visibility, required secured traffic for local fire department
By Charles Browne / Local Resident A brush fire alongside U.S. 66 approximately half of a mile South of IL 138 was reported on the East side of the...
R.P. Lumber acquiring Schrock Lumber, growing its presence in the state of Iowa
Based in Edwardsville, Ill., R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, Ill. in 1977 and has continued to grow throughout the states of...
Pre-School screenings for ages 3-4
Staunton Elementary School will conduct annual preschool screenings for the 2023-2024 school year on April 2, 3, 4, and 5. This is a free developmental screening for all preschool children who will...
Local Zion Lutheran youth group hosting Trivia Night April 6
On Saturday, April 6, the Zion Lutheran Youth Group will be hosting a trivia night at the Staunton Country Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tables of 8-10 are welcome for the...
Holy Week Service schedule
Palm Sunday: Service at 8:15 a.m. at Dorchester Methodist Church; Service at 9:30 a.m. at Staunton Methodist church; Maundy Thursday: Service with Communion at Dorchester Methodist Church at 6 p.m....
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)...