New Baden Man Sentenced to Natural Life for Murder of Alexis Maki
NEW BADEN – Emmet Metzger, 27, of New Baden, has been sentenced to natural life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Alexis Maki. The sentencing took place Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Clinton County Courthouse in Carlyle. Metzger pleaded guilty on April 7 to first-degree murder in connection with the November 4,…
Read MoreSteven T. Flucas
Steven T. Flucas age 59 of Eden Prairie passed away Tuesday May 13, 2025. Steven’s childhood was spent living on various Air Force bases across the United States and Europe following his father J.C. throughout his career time in the Air Force. His family settled in Mascoutah, IL where he went on to graduate High…
Read MoreMascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances
Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill By BRIDGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban, but another issue sought by Natives will make its way to the governor. Despite desire from Native Americans in Illinois, the…
Read MoreJeanette S. Sawyer-Alsup
Jeanette S. Sawyer-Alsup, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Nov. 15, 1936, New Baden, IL died Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home. Jeanette was a retired manager in grocery retail and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Julia, nee Hannig,…
Read MoreGreg Snead
Greg was raised in Lebanon, IL and graduated from McKendree College with his undergraduate degree. After graduating, he moved to St. Louis and later received his master’s in Finance at Webster Univ. Greg loved music and playing guitar. Before Covid he played and sang vocals in a Bluegrass band. Devoted husband of 41 years to…
Read MoreJoan Catherine Behrens, Morrison, Rieger
In loving memory of our Mother Joan Catherine Behrens, Morrison, Rieger. Joan passed away in the night of January 19, 2025 in Charlotte Michigan at the age of 87. She was born January 21, 1937 and grew up in Mascoutah, Illinois. Her parents once owned a milk farm and delivered milk to the local residents…
Read MorePalou Wins 109th Indy 500
By Jeff Thornton Memorial Day weekend is always the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, the Indianapolis 500! This year there were all kinds of storylines. Could Josef Newgarden win his third race in a row. Could Rookie, Robert Shwartzman win his first race from the pole position? Could Kyle Larsen complete all the laps at Indy…
Read MoreHalcyon Cannot be Stopped; Plays Pointfest, Drops new Album, “Stuck On the Daze” and Prepares for Upcoming Show at The Mill
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On May 17, Mascoutah-based indie rock band Halcyon stepped onto the stage at Pointfest 2025, marking the biggest moment of their musical journey so far. Opening one of the largest annual rock festivals in the country, the five-piece group played a 20-minute original set at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in front of…
Read MoreHome Meals, Caregiver Aid, Medicare Help—All Could Vanish Without Action, Mascoutah Senior Center Advocates Say
AgeSmart and Statewide Agencies Host Day of Action May 28 to Urge Federal Support MASCOUTAH – A series of events at senior centers in the Southern Illinois area will take place on Wednesday, May 28, as Area Agencies on Aging, including AgeSmart Community Resources, rally in response to potential federal budget cuts that could dismantle…
Read MoreSummer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield
Price hike due to lack of energy supply comes alongside rocky transition to renewable power By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their electric bills next month. The average residential customer of northern Illinois’ Commonwealth Edison will pay about $10.60 per month more this summer, according…
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