Newgarden Wins 107th Indianapolis 500
It is tough to write the story for this year’s Indianapolis 500 with so many storylines. This was my 36th race and several things that occurred during the day were unique. I will start with the trip into the track. We were less than five miles from the track but it took almost two hours…
Read MoreRoger Van Roehrig
Roger Van Roehrig, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born in Highland, IL on February 13, 1940, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Roger graduated from Mascoutah High School in 1956. He worked as a grain and livestock farmer and was known for his purebred hogs. He was a superintendent for the DuQuoin…
Read MoreDo You Like Your Community? Volunteer!
By Jade A. Marceau–Mary jmarceau@heraldpubs.com Numerous places and organizations have been looking for more volunteers in the past few years. From the Mascoutah and Oakawville’s Senior Centers to the Brick Street Merchant Group: volunteers are missing the party! Organizations and local shops have had a hard time finding volunteers to keep their events and institutions…
Read MoreLocal Metal Band “Path to Midian” Releases First EP
By Zachary Daum mascherald@heraldpubs.com Local metal band, “Path to Midian” released their first album, available for streaming now, on April 27. Members Bruce Morrison, Erik Spiller, Paul Dontigney Jr. and Mark Nicol released their first song, “The Morning After” on Halloween in 2022, and planned to release a second song shortly after. What was to…
Read MoreAngela M. Bailey
Angela M. Bailey, nee Menard, 58, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 22, 1964, in Winston Salem, NC, died Tuesday, May 19, 2023, at her home. Angela was a property manager. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Diane, nee Dierks, Menard and a sister, Dawn Rayborn. Angela is survived by her father, Delmar…
Read MoreNikki K. Renth
Nikki K. Renth, nee Williams, 63, of Belleville, IL formerly of Mascoutah, born Feb. 7, 1960, in Langley Air Force Base, VA, died Monday, May 8, 2023, in Tampa, FL. Nikki spent most of her professional life working in Civil Service on Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Ranking as a GS-12 Contracting Officer at…
Read MoreCharlotte A. Haas
Charlotte A. Haas, nee Friederich, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 18, 1937, in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, after a 19-year battle with multiple myeloma. Charlotte was a homemaker, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW. In her early years,…
Read MoreWho was at Jazz in the Park on May 12?
By Jade Marceau-Mary jmarceau@heraldpubs.com Shame on you if you missed it, but Jazz in the Park was last Friday at the Scheve Park Train Depot last Friday at 6 p. m. For this event The Mascoutah High School and Mascoutah Middle School Jazz bands worked together on the show and the Mascoutah High School Leadership…
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court leaves assault weapons ban in place, for now
Plaintiffs had requested injunction pending appeal By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons and large capacity magazines will remain in force, at least for the time being. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant a temporary injunction to block enforcement of the law, known as the…
Read MoreDespite Weather Woes, Scott Air Force Base Holds Successful Air Show
By Zachary Daum mascherald@heraldpubs.com Severe storms hampered but did not stop Scott Air Force Base’s first air show in five years. After severe rain and thunderstorms left visitors to the event on Saturday, May 13 losing the chance to see the renowned U.S. Navy Blue Angels performance, a quickly revised Sunday schedule rushed the…
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