Mascoutah Man Sentenced to Three Years for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Against a Minor
Mascoutah — Reid Setterlund, a 48-year-old Mascoutah resident, has been sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after changing his previous plea of not guilty to guilty on three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in a plea deal. The sentencing took place on December 5, 2024, with Judge Zina R. Cruse…
Read MoreJulia Elizabeth “Betty” Vahlkamp
Julia Elizabeth “Betty” Vahlkamp, nee Vasquez, 95, of Mascoutah, IL, born April 22, 1929, in Florissant, MO, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at home on the family farm. Surviving polio as a child, (clobbering it, actually), Betty marched her way through life with determination and made it a mission to build others up on the…
Read MoreMascoutah Council Passes Future Projects; Mayoral Zonta Proclamation Read
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah City Council met on Monday, December 2 at 6:30 PM for a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy increase for Mascoutah’s special service area, before meeting for their regular council meeting at 7:00 PM. There were no citizens in attendance for the public hearing. Mayor Pat McMahan…
Read MoreJames “Jim” P. Thompson
James “Jim” P. Thompson, 70, of Freeburg, IL born June 19, 1954, in Belleville, IL died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Jim retired from the north Chrystler Plant in Fenton, MO. He also drove tractors for Eckert’s Family Farms as what he called his “fun job”. He was a…
Read MoreThe Lantern BLE Hosts Cooking Demo for Lebanon Daisy Girl Scouts
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Lantern BLE brought culinary skills and community spirit to life in Lebanon on Tuesday, Nov. 19, with a special outdoor cooking demonstration for Lebanon’s Daisy Girl Scouts. The event, organized with the help of Michele and Bobby Davis, gave the young Scouts a hands-on experience with cooking basics. “Michele’s the…
Read MoreSTL Coffee World Relocates to Lebanon After Six Years in Mascoutah
By Zachary Daum [email protected] STL Coffee World, a fixture in Mascoutah for over six years, has relocated to nearby Lebanon. Owner and operator Ritchie Clow shared insights into her decision to close the Mascoutah location and the opportunities the move presents for the business. “The new location is very nice, very welcoming,” said Clow. “People…
Read MoreSupreme Court Dismisses Jussie Smollett Convictions, Allows Trump Tower Defamation Suit To Continue
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Criminal convictions of actor Jussie Smollett will be dismissed, and a defamation lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times will be allowed to continue, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a slate of opinions Thursday. The high court ruled disorderly conduct charges against Smollett should be dismissed because…
Read MoreStephen A. Kolmer
Stephen A. Kolmer, 65, of New Baden, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1959, in St. Louis, the son of Allen and Jan, nee Logan, Kolmer. He married Nancy Mueller on May 02, 1987, in New Baden. In addition to his wife, he…
Read MoreThe Great Mascoutah Elf Hunt to Begin December 2
Mascoutah – We at The Herald are introducing a new community event this holiday season with The Great Mascoutah Elf Hunt, a festive scavenger hunt designed to bring families together, support local businesses and spread holiday cheer! The Elf Hunt will begin on Monday, December 2, and run for one or two weeks, depending on…
Read MoreLebanon’s Victorian Holiday Celebrates 31 Years of Festive Tradition
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23, Lebanon will once again transform its historic Brick Street into a charming Victorian experience, with the town’s annual Victorian Holiday. Originating in 1993, this celebration was envisioned by Ivan and Phillis Moreton, who ran a British goods shop in Lebanon and drew upon…
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