By Pamela Rensing mascherald@heraldpubs.com MASCOUTAH – Current Mascoutah councilman Pat McMahan (Dem) has announced plans to run for the Illinois’ 12th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. McMahan, 59, is a retired Mascoutah Postmaster, and has been a member of the Mascoutah City Council for six years. “I feel the wishes of residents in…

CLINTON COUNTY, IL – Members of the Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute Committee joined members of the public on Tuesday evening to celebrate and honor veterans on the 73rd anniversary of D-Day during a re-dedication ceremony at the Tribute on the main campus of Kaskaskia College.  The brief ceremony featured the posting of the colors by…

On Thursday, May 18, in Sangamon County, Mascoutah City Manager Cody Hawkins was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) by Illinois State Police. Hawkins was pulled over by ISP for Improper Traffic Lane Usage.  ISP also charged him with having an expired registration and transportation of alcohol. His court appearance for the charges is…

The Mascoutah Museum held a reception for the opening of their new exhibit “Over There, Over Here…Mascoutah and World War I” on Thursday, April 6.  The exhibit highlighting Mascoutah WWI veterans features photos, original uniforms, postcards, and more from Clarence V. Scheel, Oliver “Ollie” Waigand, Corporal John O. Gougeon, Sergeant Leland Durkes, George Bagby, Private…