By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH — The former Dollar General building on Jefferson Street is being transformed into a new career and technical education facility for the Mascoutah School District, with district officials aiming to have the project completed and operational by August 2026. The new facility, named the Mascoutah Career Center, or “MC²,” will…

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Hundreds of motorcycles traveled along Interstate 64 this week as part of the RFTW annual ride, a cross-country journey honoring veterans, prisoners of war, and those still missing in action. Run For The Wall, commonly known as RFTW, is a nationwide motorcycle ride made up largely of veterans and supporters who…

By Bruce Darnell Have you ever pushed a car while it was in neutral? Even with a few people helping, it can be a hard task. Now imagine pulling 13 cars combined—about 52,000 pounds or 26 tons—as quickly as possible and you’ll have a good idea of what contestants had to overcome on April 25…

Mascoutah — A major regional fundraising raffle will award a newly built home in Mascoutah or a $300,000 cash prize this spring, with proceeds supporting children facing critical illnesses across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. The 2026 Wish Home Raffle benefits Make-A-Wish Illinois, Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas and the Home Builders and Remodelers Charitable and Educational…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] A new exhibit at the Mascoutah Heritage Museum is giving visitors a chance to step back in time through the steady tick of antique clocks, many of which once belonged to longtime local collector Roger Grodeon. The exhibit features dozens of working clocks, most dating to the late 1800s, and highlights…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH — Allegations of bullying at Mascoutah High School, brought forward through a student petition and amplified on social media, prompted a lengthy discussion at the Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 24. District administrators defended their response to the situation, while students and…

by Randy Pierce [email protected] Nine employees from various City of Fairview Heights departments were recognized with certificates of appreciation during a special luncheon held last month in the municipal complex Recreation Room as part of an event hosted by Mayor Mark Kupsky. Explaining that he had asked the various department directors to identify those under…

MASCOUTAH — The Leu Civic Center will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, following the release of a structural engineering report that identified significant safety concerns throughout the 1930s-era building, city officials said this week. This was initially discussed in closed session during the March 2 Mascoutah City Council meeting, before the document was…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] For many children living in remote and impoverished regions of Nicaragua, attending school can depend on something as simple as having the right uniform. In these areas, families often live in extreme poverty, and without government required clothing and supplies, children may be turned away from classrooms. That challenge and the…

Update: According to new information released by Mascoutah police, Dauber had been traveling eastbound on State Route 177 behind Trahan. Police said Dauber attempted to pass Trahan, struck the rear of her vehicle and then lost control, sending his vehicle into Prairie Lake. No injuries were reported. Dauber was cited for improper lane usage and…