Gregory C. Weber
Gregory C. Weber, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 10, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Apr. 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Greg was a retired supervisor for the Dial Corporation. He was the past president of Team Mascoutah. Greg enjoyed camping, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, but most…
Read MoreMascoutah Boys Track Results
By Michael Trotter Last week Mascoutah’s boys track team competed in the Roxana Relays. They finished in sixth place out of eight teams with 20 points. The Distance Medley relay team of Jeremy Norris, Orlando Cicneros, Jacob Olson and Zachary Barshay finished fourth (12:25.57). The 4×400 relay team of Darien Pantovich, Kameron Phillips, Aiden O’Leary…
Read MoreMHS Coach Frank Campbell Chosen as State Coach of the Year
Mascoutah – Coach Frank Campbell of Mascoutah High School has been recognized as the 2024 Illinois State Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). This accolade not only celebrates Campbell’s dedication to his craft but also underscores the profound impact he’s had on the lives of countless students throughout…
Read MoreJohn A. Christ
John A. Christ, 61, of Lebanon, IL, entered into rest on April 19, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born July 6, 1962, in Belleville, IL to Donald and Elizabeth (Nee Fohne) Christ. He hit the ground-running as an adored son and brother, and his younger…
Read MoreMascoutah School District Lowers Their Tax Rate by Roughly 7% From Last Year
Mascoutah — The Mascoutah School District announced at its most recent school board meeting that it would be lowering property tax rates specific to the school from 4.7771 to 4.4375, or roughly 7%. Mascoutah School District already has one of the lowest school district rates in the county and with this decrease could soon be…
Read MoreMascoutah City Council Approves Utility Rate Increases: An Inside Look
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Residents of Mascoutah, Illinois, will soon notice a slight uptick in their utility bills as the city council recently approved increases across electric, water, and sewer services. The decision reflects a necessary adjustment to keep pace with rising operational costs and ongoing infrastructure investments. Here’s a breakdown of what residents can…
Read MoreJoseph A Flannery
Joseph A. Flannery, 80, of Mascoutah, IL, born Jan. 1, 1944, in Boston, MA, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. Joseph was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force and a Viet Nam war veteran. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church and member of…
Read MoreCourt Upholds Law Limiting Where Child Sex Offenders Can Live
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that a state law restricting where previously convicted child sex offenders can live is constitutional, although it left open the possibility that it was improperly applied to one individual. In a 6-0 decision, the court found the residency restriction “does…
Read MoreExplosive Ordinance Disposal Personnel Respond at Scott AFB Mascoutah Entrance
The following is a press release from Scott Air Force Base: Final Update: On April 10, 2024, at approximately 0900, Scott Air Force Base Security Forces performed a routine explosive sweep of a vehicle at the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Gate, commonly referred to as the Mascoutah Gate. A Scott AFB military working dog alerted on…
Read MoreMascoutah March School Board Meeting
By Keith Gillett At its regular monthly meeting, delayed a week because of the Illinois Primary Election, the Mascoutah District 19 School Board dealt with a long list of routine items. Most prominently the Board agreed to an amended Board policy which would allow District employees who don’t live in the District to enroll their…
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