Illinois Heat Wave Is The Latest Of Several Weather Extremes In The State
Dangerously high heat follows drought conditions earlier this summer By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois is roasting in triple digit temperatures this week, forcing the state and schools to cancel some outdoor activities and modify class schedules. Every county in Illinois was under an excessive heat warning Thursday morning, with some areas expected…
Read MoreMascoutah Council Discusses COVID Fund Use and Business District
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Citizen Gilbert Reen, specializing in digital billboards, spoke at the start of the council meeting, and stated that although such billboards are not allowed within city limits, he wanted to give information to the council about his billboards. He said that the billboards will report on emergency situations such as weather…
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Vernon LeRoy Schulte
Vernon LeRoy Schulte, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 30, 1956, in Belleville, IL, to LeRoy and Lenora, nee Friederich, Schulte, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, due to an accident on the farm where he worked and loved. Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Tina, nee Williams, whom he married July 22, 2000. From…
Read MoreDale Robert Hoffarth
Dale Robert Hoffarth, 67, of Trenton, IL, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Shiloh, IL. He was born on September 6, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL, to Dale Frederick Hoffarth and Jacquelin (Nee McCarey) Brendel. Dale lived most of his life in the area and the best part…
Read MoreNBE First Grade Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography & Solicitation Charges
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] WHITE COUNTY — Officials are reporting that Jonathan Villmer, a New Baden Elementary first grade teacher, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 18, following a Carmi Police investigation into child pornography and indecent solicitation of a child online. According to a report from Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter, Carmi Police Internet Crimes…
Read MoreBody Found at Mascoutah Reservoir
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On the morning of August 15, Mascoutah resident Kenneth Bivens discovered a gunshot victim at the Mascoutah City Reservoir. Police quickly arrived on the scene and conducted an investigation. Detective Jared Lambert of the Mascoutah Police Department made a statement to the press. “A female subject with a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Read MoreAccomplished Vocalist Leads Off Salute
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Among the array of eclectic and accomplished performers appearing at the 2023 Midwest Salute to the Arts, being held at Moody Park on Longacre Drive in Fairview Heights later this month, Anita Jackson is returning to the event for the second successive year, sharing her vocal talents on Friday evening, August…
Read MoreCitizen Ejected and Officer Sworn in at Lebanon Council
By Sean Ditch Lebanon’s Mayor Cheri Wright and Lebanon City Council held their first town council meeting of the month of August on Monday the 14th at 6:30 PM inside city hall. Mayor Wright and City Clerk Luann Holper swore in Andrew Lampe as the city’s newest police officer. Andrew’s family were in attendance as…
Read MoreWayne H. Boller
Wayne H. Boller, 94, of Mascoutah, IL born Dec. 29, 1928, in Mascoutah, IL died Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Wayne was a retired Aircraft Supply Specialist for Civil Service at Scott AFB. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, Douglas Lodge #361 AF & AM, American Legion Post 292,…
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