Nancy Jean Loch
Nancy Jean Loch, 69, of Urbana, Illinois died April 15, 2026 in Coralville, Iowa. Nancy was born on May 18, 1956 in Sidney, Neb. She was the daughter of Jean Marie Hunter Loch and Wayne Eugene Loch. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and her two cats, Pony and Irie. Nancy grew up…
Read MoreDan Nickerson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Nickerson, a shining light in so many lives. Dan was a beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, friend and mentor to all, as well as a devoted servant to the Gospel call to “love your neighbor,” wherever he lived. He passed away in…
Read MorePolice Warn Residents after Small String of Burglaries in Mascoutah
By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH — The Mascoutah Police Department is warning residents to remain vigilant after an increase in residential burglaries reported over the past several months. In a social media post Friday, June 12, police said suspects have been going door-to-door offering services such as power washing or tree trimming. According to the…
Read MoreCity Roadway Construction to Begin Soon
MASCOUTAH — Roadway improvements are scheduled to begin later this month on State Route 177, with motorists advised to expect delays and lane restrictions as work progresses through July. In a press release, the City of Mascoutah announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation will perform improvements on State Route 177, also known as Main…
Read MoreNewgarden Wins Bommarito Automotive Group 500
By Jeff Thornton The weather played a major part of strategy in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. The race schedule was rearranged on Sunday due to incoming rain. The race started about 25 minutes early with pole setter Alex Palou starting the race past the exploding fireworks on the backstretch of the track. Palou has…
Read MoreVictor P. Walter
Victor P. Walter, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born June 26, 1936, in St. Rose, IL, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. Victor was the owner and operator of Top Priority Roofing for 15 years and a member of Calvary Life Church in Granite City, IL. Victor is preceded in death by his parents,…
Read MoreSt. Clair County to Host Community Donation Drive Supporting Deployed Airmen from Scott Air Force Base
Updated to reflect a change in date to the event St. Clair County — St. Clair County is inviting area residents to come together in support of deployed Airmen by participating in a special donation drive on Thursday, July 9. The effort aims to collect comfort items and care package essentials to boost morale for…
Read MoreCell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass
Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing Article Summary Several educations measures were among the hundreds of bills that cleared the General Assembly before it adjourned on June 1. Schools will have to adopt policies next year banning cell phones in the classroom under a bill Gov. JB Pritzker says he will sign. Another…
Read MoreRobert R. Lynch
Robert R. Lynch, age 91, of Mascoutah, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden. He was born February 14, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, a son of the late Earl and Rose (nee Wolf) Lynch. Robert married his first wife, Carol Lynch (nee Stout) and she preceded him…
Read MoreMascoutah School District Preparing to Open New MC² Career Center
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…
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