Mascoutah and Lebanon Election Results
Lebanon Election Results Mayoral Race: Winner: Charles Witty – 50% (368 votes) James D. Missey – 31% (230 votes) Ulanda Branch – 9% (69 votes) George Fero – 8% (62 votes) Voter Turnout: 25% of 3,090 registered voters City Clerk: Winner: Paul Grob – 64% (467 votes) Robert “Bobby” Davis – 27% (200 votes) Soni…
Read MoreMaria Theresa Lang
Maria Theresa Lang, nee Truong, age 33, born August 15, 1991 in Maryland, passed away Thursday evening, March 27, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., following complications from childbirth. She is the beloved wife of David John Lang, II; and the mother of Catherine Sarah Lang and Adelynn Rosalie Lang, all of O’Fallon,…
Read MoreMascoutah Middle School Library Suffers Major Roof Damage Amid Severe Storms
Mascoutah – A powerful storm that swept through the Mascoutah area on Friday, March 14, left significant damage in its wake, with Mascoutah Middle School suffering some of the worst impacts. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down north of Mascoutah, with damage surveys ongoing in surrounding areas. Superintendent Dr. David Deets…
Read MoreVirgil J. Mattern
Virgil J. Mattern, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Feb. 14, 1937, in Belleville, IL died Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center. Virgil retired from Alton Southern Railroad. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Knights of Columbus Council #4380 in Mascoutah, and a United States Army veteran. Virgil was…
Read MoreGilbert J. ‘Gil’ Klein
Gilbert J. ‘Gil’ Klein, age 92, of O’Fallon, Ill., former longtime resident of Fairview Heights, born September 4, 1932 in Shiloh, Ill., died Friday, March 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital Shiloh. Gil graduated from O’Fallon Township High School in 1950. He enlisted in the US Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. In…
Read MoreDocumentary ‘Counted Out’ Discusses Advocation for Inclusive Math Education
By Zachary Daum [email protected] McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts will be holding a free showing of award winning director Vicki Abeles film “Counted Out,” a new documentary exploring the need for more inclusive and empowering math education. According to their website the film, “investigates the biggest crises of our time. Political polarization. Racial…
Read MoreDOGE Cuts Include Local OSHA Office
by Melissa Crockett Meske, Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal A list of federal office closures recently posted by the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency includes several lease terminations of offices in the St. Louis and Metro East region. Of particular impact to regional business and industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration location in…
Read MoreEdward J. Karpel
Edward J. Karpel, 85, of New Baden, IL, born May 4, 1939, in Lookingglass Township entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence. He was a retired Machine Adjuster/Project Coordinator at Proctor & Gamble, St. Louis, MO, which he retired from. Ed loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed going to Tractor…
Read MoreMascoutah Native Named Chair of the Southeastern Conference Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Mascoutah – Barry Evans, a Mascoutah, Illinois native and member of Alabama’s nationally-ranked track and field team, has been re-elected as Chair of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This is Evans’ second consecutive year serving as SAAC Chair. In addition to his leadership role, Evans participated in the SEC Spring Meetings last…
Read MoreAlan R. Schroeder
Alan R. Schroeder, 63 of Peoria, IL, formerly of the Schroeder Farm in Mascoutah, born Oct. 18, 1961, in Breese, IL died Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home. Alan was a retired mechanical engineer specialist for Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL. He was a graduate from Southeran Illinois University of Edwardsville and the University…
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