Numerous Illinois State Police Squad Cars Struck Over Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting five crashes involving ISP squad cars occurred over the extended holiday weekend, January 12-15, 2024, three of which were Move Over Law, otherwise known as “Scott’s Law,” related. On January 12, 2024 at approximately 8:16 p.m., a trooper from ISP Troop 3 was handling a crash…
Read MoreAs Online DMV Services Plagued By No-Shows, Secretary Of State Launches Changes
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched an online appointment system in September for Illinois drivers needing to come to a driver’s services facility, ostensibly to reduce wait times. The “Skip-The-Line” program introduced upgrades to the secretary of state’s website as well as a shift in policy, requiring appointments…
Read MoreDolores M. “Dee” Bechtoldt
Dolores M. “Dee” Bechtoldt, nee Zimmerman, 97, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 10, 1926, in St. Morgan, IL, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at MarKa Nursing Home. Dolores was a retired secretary, a loving homemaker, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
Read MoreKimberly Rene “Kim” Herzing
Kimberly Rene “Kim” Herzing, nee Mueller, age 51, of New Baden, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home. She was born November 19, 1972 in Belleville, a daughter of Sandra Mueller, nee Sellers, of St. Louis, MO and the late Ricky Lee Mueller. In addition to her mother, Kim is survived by her…
Read MoreFormer First Grade Teacher Admits to Asking Minors for Explicit Images on Snapchat
New Baden, IL -Former First Grade Teacher Admits to Asking Minors for Explicit Images on Snapchat A former elementary school teacher appeared in federal court Thursday to plead guilty to soliciting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from minors. Jonathan C. Villmer, Jr., 25, of New Baden, Illinois, was charged via criminal complaint in August 2023.…
Read MoreFirmin D. Lanter
Firmin D. Lanter, 89, of Mascoutah, IL born Aug. 31, 1934, in Mascoutah, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at his home. Firmin was a retired grain and swine farmer and was a custodian for St. Clair Catholic School in O’Fallon, IL for many years. Firmin was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church,…
Read MoreDiscussions of Homecoming Successes; Hopes for the Future At MIA Dinner
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah Improvement Association (MIA) held its highly anticipated annual Homecoming Celebration dinner on Saturday, Jan. 6. The event, which started at 6:00 PM, drew a massive crowd of attendees, including MIA members and their dedicated supporters. The night was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a vibrant atmosphere, thanks to the…
Read MoreTrump Faces Ballot Challenge In Illinois Minutes After Filing His Petitions
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots. A group of five voters filed a joint objection to Trump’s candidacy Thursday, arguing that Trump should…
Read MoreJohn G. Bohn
John G. Bohn, Jr., age 87, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born November 11, 1936 in Lebanon, a son of the late Luella, nee Monken, and John G. Bohn Sr. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife,…
Read MoreRetiring Members of Mascoutah Fire Department “Pass the Torch”
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah Fire Department bid farewell to three esteemed leaders, Fire Chief Joe Zinck, Deputy Chief Greg Moll, and Assistant Fire Chief Lance Surmeier, in a heartfelt passing of the torch party and ceremony on Monday, January 1. There was a high attendance, so much so that one of the fire…
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