Lebanon Committee Meeting Dominated by Public Comments on Local Business
By Sean Ditch The Alderpersons of the City of Lebanon held a committee meeting on Tuesday, September 5 2023 at City Hall. The meeting was a full house, standing room only crowd, widely attended by business owners in Lebanon, with many concerned citizens in the mix. Mayor Cheri Wright was also in attendance to hear…
Read MoreNational Night Out To be Held by Mascoutah PD October 3
Tuesday, October 3rd is National Night Out! This is an annual event that gives residents the opportunity to spend the evening outside with their neighbors and law enforcement personnel at block parties throughout the city. This is the 40th annual National Association of Town Watch Night Out nationwide, and the 6th Annual National Night Out…
Read MoreWesclin Gridders go to 2-0, Mater Dei Falls in Milk Bowl
By Larry Thoeming Coach Ray Kauling’s Wesclin Warriors dominated from the get-go to bash visiting Brentwood/Clayton 41-13 last Friday night, while the cross county Milk Bowl battle between Mater Dei and Breese Central went to the Cougars this year, as Sophomore Bryce Wieter kicked a 2 yard field go with just four seconds remaining to…
Read MoreMascoutah School District And Volleyball Coach Settle Lawsuit With Former Student
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] EAST ST. LOUIS – Mascoutah school district and volleyball coach Todd Gober settled with former student Brooke Junker on her claim that she was demoralized and degraded while on the MHS Volleyball Team in 2022. A 55-page lawsuit was filed in Illinois federal court on August 24, 2022, by Junker against…
Read MoreMHS Stastically the Best School in the Metro East
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Each year, the U.S. News & World Report releases its rankings of the Top High Schools in Illinois and across the United States, allowing a look in on the educational achievements of schools nationwide. Mascoutah High School (MHS) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, frequently securing impressive standings in…
Read MoreUPDATE: HSHS Systems Down
By Zachary Daum Update: HSHS announced on Friday, September 1 that the outage was caused by a cyber attack and more information will come as HSHS is able to provide it. As of September 5 at 11 AM, HSHS phone systems are back online. On Sunday, August 27 HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System) was hit…
Read MoreDarren James Serving as New Leader of MidAmerica Airport
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Succeeding Bryan Johnson, who has taken an aviation-related leadership position in Johnson County, Kansas, Darren V. James is bringing with him an extensive background in appropriate professional endeavors as the interim and soon-to-be formally installed permanent director of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport which is located at the intersection of Interstate 64…
Read MoreDixon Wins Bommarito Group 500
By Jeff Thornton Another wonderful weekend of events at the World Wide Technology Raceway. This is the seventh year of the event. Weather was an issue on Saturday with a 27% chance of rain turning into 5 hours of rain at the track. Race officials had to rearrange the day’s schedule with original practice sessions…
Read MoreTheresa Marie Widman
Theresa Marie Widman, nee Schuetz, 82, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 9, 1941, passed away on August 26, 2023. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Theresa moved to Mascoutah in 1982 living there and enjoying the rest of her life while raising her family and making wonderful friends. After living many places around the world…
Read MoreMascoutah High School Welcomes a Wealth of New Teachers this Year
By Zachary Daum [email protected] As the new school year approaches, Mascoutah High School (MHS) is preparing to welcome a new group of educators who are excited to join the school’s community and make a positive impact on the students. The first day of the new school year was August 16, and the incoming teachers were…
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