Skip to content

Jerome August Mueller

| |

Jerome August Mueller(Jerry) was born on April 29, 1932 in Mascoutah, Illinois and peacefully went home to his heavenly Father on August 8, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Rosa; his eldest son Dennis; brothers, Alfred, Francis, Martin, Benjamin, Ralph and Benedict; and his sister Johanna. Jerome is survived by…

Read More

Mascoutah Home Crushed by Tree During Storm

| |

By Zachary Daum [email protected] A family in Mascoutah has been hit with a great blow, as their rented home on Mine Road was severely damaged by the storm that occurred on Saturday, July 29. Nick Gipson, a 28-year-old California native, along with his partner Haley Mitchell and her 5-year-old daughter currently live in Mascoutah. Before,…

Read More

Riley Renth Crowned 2023 Mascoutah Little Princess

| |

By Zachary Daum [email protected] The 97th Annual Mascoutah Homecoming und AugustFest, a cornerstone of the town’s summer traditions, returned for another exciting chapter this year. Despite the hot weather and evening storms, visitors flocked to Scheve Park over the course of three days from August 4 to 6, to enjoy the festivities. One of the…

Read More

Helen L. Pritchett

| |

Helen L. Pritchett, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 21, 1933 in Willisville, IL died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Helen was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church in Willisville, IL.  While her kids were growing up, she was the president of the PTA and a den…

Read More

Jonathan C. Crowe

| |

Jonathan C. Crowe, 62, of Collinsville, IL, born April 30, 1961, in Sterling, IL died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Jonathan was a retired account manager for Frito-Lay. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Crowe, and brother-in-law, Brett Blume. He is survived by his mother, Mary H.,…

Read More

Leu Civic Center’s IKEA Art Studio to Open Soon

| |

By Zachary Daum [email protected] Making it official on Thursday, July 27, The Leu Civic Center has announced that in the next few weeks, they will be receiving an entirely new art studio, courtesy of global home furnishings giant, IKEA. This momentous development comes as a result of the hard work and dedication of volunteers who…

Read More

Boy Scout Fundraiser Held at Fire Department

| |

By Jade Marceau–Mary [email protected] Boy Scout Camren Ferri, from Troop 34 in New Baden, hosted a BBQ fundraiser at the New Baden Fire Department Saturday, July 22nd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any funds raised will go to purchasing what could improve the volleyball court, and make it a great place for kids and…

Read More

Three Locals Run with the Bulls in Unforgettable Trip

| |

By Zachary Daum [email protected] Earlier this month, a small group of Lebanon, Illinois residents set out on an unforgettable adventure to Pamplona, Spain, to partake in the annual running of the bulls. Comprised of Danny Pier, Cameran Keepper, and Stu Mcallister, this daring trio took on the time-honored tradition, celebrating Lebanon High School Soccer Coach…

Read More