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

Fiber Craft Meet-Up Mt. Olive Public Library will be hosting a Fiber Craft meet up on Monday, May 13, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is limited to those 18 years of age or older. This consists...

By Tom Emery Mothers everywhere will rejoice. So will the greeting-card companies, flower shops, and telephone providers. Though celebrated in pockets in previous years, Mother’s Day has been an o...

Curious about all the talk about cicadas? Take advantage of the upcoming seminar, where one can explore everything about the periodical cicada in this session sponsored by Illinois Extension....

Staunton Senior Citizens Meeting are held the first and third Thursday of each month, all Seniors 55 and older are welcome to join. The May 2, 2024 meeting was called to order by President, Geri Cook...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has awarded $2 million to three different organizations to provide training that will increase access to safe, high-quality abortions...

With peak moving season starting in Illinois, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is urging residents to research moving companies before packing any boxes. “A quick online search or call to the I...

Bank of Hillsboro is moving the bank’s Edwardsville branch closer to the heart of downtown. The current Bank of Hillsboro branch located at 2496 Troy Road, Edwardsville, Illinois, will permanently clo...

The Macoupin Art Collective will be hosting classes in May. The following below is the May schedule for events with the MAC: Friday, May 10 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. is a Bob Ross Paint-a-long;...

The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and healthcare workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U....

Limitless Dance Company will be having a Dance Recital on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. located at the Carlinville High School Gymnasium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All seating is...

Process Could Last Throughout The Month Of May The Staunton Water Treatment Plant will be flushing fire hydrants starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and it could potentially last all month. Residents may...

The Livingston city-wide trash clean-up will be on May 13, 2024. This is for Livingston residents only and the dumpster will be located behind Village Hall. The following items are not allowed to be...

Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan J. Garrison announced on April 24, 2024 the sentencing of a local man. Austin M. Frayer, (25), of Gillespie, was sentenced by the Honorable Joshua A. Meyer to...

By Avis Richardson (Retired Reverend) “Loveth Thou Me” Like a haunting hunger inside of the live blood of Peter, there would be a day when he would answer that question and from the excellent lon...

Litchfield High School and Mt. Olive softball is holding a Kids Camp on June 4 thru June 6, for ages 5 to 14 years old. If anyone would like to sign up, this can be done by filling out the form 2024...

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)...

Join McKay NAPA Auto Parts at the Fourth Annual Strut Your Stuff Cruise-In on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Concordia Hall, in Staunton starting at Noon. Cruise-In to as many of the 26 Napa locations on...

Nicholas A. Williams, (31), of Staunton, on March 30, 2024, committed criminal damage to property, in that said defendant knowingly attempted to damage laundry mat tables without permission. Said...

The monthly program of the Macoupin County Historical Society will be held Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the Ruyle Building on the Historical grounds in Carlinville. The program is free and open to the...

The Macoupin County Agriculture Education foundation is holding a frozen meal fundraiser from April 22 to May 6. Proceeds from the sale of the frozen meals will assist the Foundation in making...

The VFW Hall located at 21294 Route 138 in Mount Olive, Ill., 62069, is holding a community Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Presenting donors must bring a photo I.D.,...