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Business district plans proceeding
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the first reading was given for Ordinance #2195 establishing the Staunton business district; approving a business district plan;...
SHS Post Prom gearing up for prom
The Staunton High School Post Prom Committee is at it again. SHS Prom will be held Saturday, April 29, and the SHS Post Prom Committee will once again be providing a safe, fun-filled night to the juni...
7th Grade Terriers are second in State
The Staunton 7th grade Lady Terriers volleyball team has won 2nd place in the State of Illinois. After winning their sectional title, the girls travel...
Casino Night
Those that attended Casino Night sponsored by the Staunton Chamber of Commerce had a good time eating, gambling, and winning prize...
State bound
The seventh grade volleyball team was escorted out of town on Friday on their way to Warrensburg to participate in the 3A state tournament. The back...
Basket Game Fun Day at St. Michael's
St. Michael's Women's Council will be hosting a "Basket Game Fun Day” on Sunday, March 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the church basement. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Game cards/daubers will be sold...
Corned beef dinner
The Gillespie United Methodist women will be having their corned beef dinner on Friday, March 17. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. and will include corned beef, cabbage,...
Band Booster fundrasier night
The Staunton Band Boosters organization is partnering with Little Italy’s Pizza for a fundraiser night. On Thursday, March 16, the Staunton Band Boosters will receive a percentage of pizza sales to...
Quilt show
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...
Alderson
JoElla Mary Alderson, 86, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born June 14, 1936, in Litchfield, to Thomas Sr. and Charlotte (Thomas) Madden. She married...
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Marriage licenses Amber Nicole Warfield, Gillespie; Tyler Scott Watters, Gillespie David Eugene Tudder, Carlinville; Jessica Nicole Damm, Carlinville Divorces Jessica N. Feldman, Gillespie; Sean J....
Preschool screenings
Staunton Elementary School will conduct annual preschool screenings for 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2022-23 school year on April 11, 12, 13 and 14. This is a free developmental screening for all...
Staunton Police Blotter
Feb. 27, 2023: Keaton M. Todd; Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs; All Other Disorderly Conduct; Criminal Trespass to Land Feb. 28, 2023: City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by a Minor...
Chicken dinner Sunday in Hamel
The Immanuel United Church of Christ in Hamel will have their chicken dinner this Sunday, March 19, serving from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Service will be drive-thru carry-out only at the church...
Spring Choir Cpncert
The Staunton Schools Spring Choir Concert, The Sounds of the Wild, was held on Sunday, March 3, in the high school auditorium. Laura Hollingsworth is...
Hiltop Coin Show in Gillespie
The 58th annual Hiltop Coin Club coin show will be held Sunday, March 19, at the Gillespie Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The show is south central...
Spring musical at Staunton High School
The music department at Staunton High School is busy planning their spring musical to be presented on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. They will be performing “The Addams Family Musical” in...
Farm Family event planned
The HSHS St. Francis Foundation and its agriculture committee will host a Farm Family event on Friday, March 31, at Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield. The event is free and open to all...
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...
Casino Night
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce's Casino Night had a good turn out on Saturday night. The event was held at Concordia Hall and included an appetizer...
Read Across America Day
MaryAlice Barnes' class recently celebrated Read Across America Day by learning about Dr. Seuss.The class read several books and participated in Dr....
Scholarships available for SHS seniors
SHS seniors pursuing careers in either the medical or engineering fields are invited to apply for one of two possible Academic Merit Scholarships for an amount up to $3,000 but no less than $500....
Fire Department cabbage roll dinner
The Livingston/Williamson Fire Department served lots of cabbage rolls on Saturday to people who were eager to support their fund-raising event at...
City and township donate to VFW Post 1241
The Staunton VFW Post 1241 has been an inte- gral part of our community since 1934. For the last 88 years they have served not only their country but...