Kennedy Rettig Something that can often be extremely difficult for a lot of people is putting themselves first. It’s so easy to lower standards, ignore boundaries or wait around for someone, ...

On Thursday, March 12 at 7pm Zion Lutheran School in Staunton, will host an open house for parents interested in learning about Zion’s Preschool and Kindergarten programs. They offer a 3-year old ...

In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, released the college's Dean's List for Fall 2025. Madison Seymour of Brighton, earned Dean’s Lists honors ...

Meet Garbo, a sweet, shy lady who takes her time warming up to new people. While she may be a bit reserved at first, once she gets comfortable, she's sure to steal the heart of anyone looking for a ...

Attention Staunton High School students. The Staunton Lions Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship based on financial need. Students may pick up and fill out an application from the guidance counselor ...

The Livingston and Williamson Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a cabbage roll dinner on Saturday, March 14. The dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Livingston Fire Station, ...

Jill Pertler I’m not sure how everything became so political. Maybe it’s my age. Maybe it’s always been this way and I never noticed before. Maybe the world is changing. Maybe we really are that ...

A 16-0 third quarter run turned a one-point deficit into a 15-point lead for the Staunton boys basketball team, who went on ...

On Friday, Feb. 27, Staunton Bulldogs beat Carlinville 56-37 in the championship game of the Carlinville Class 2A Regional.

Cameryn Barbeau At the meeting Monday evening Feb., 23,the Staunton City Council addressed a range of policy-related matters, including street closures and approvals of ordinances and upcoming events.

Colon cancer screening just got easier. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Francis Hospital is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is ...

Benld Adopt-A-Pet (BAAP) is a not-for-profit, no-kill animal shelter. Registered as a 501(c)(3) charity, they receive no funding from any government entity and are supported solely by memberships, ...