Busch Wins ILLINOIS 300
By Jeff Thornton A race that started at 2:45 pm this past Sunday did not end until after 8:10 pm. A sellout crowd witnessed a lot of heat and weather issues along with a lot of entertaining racing. The race started with a track temperature of 134 degrees. Debris on the track extended a few…
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Sherry Elizabeth Knaub
Sherry Elizabeth Knaub, 67, of New Baden, passed away June 4, 2023, in Belleville, Illinois after spending an afternoon surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 8, 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jerry and Shirley (née Feeser) Jacobs. Sherry married Robert Alfred Knaub of York, PA in April of 1978 and they…
Read MoreNewgarden Wins 107th Indianapolis 500
It is tough to write the story for this year’s Indianapolis 500 with so many storylines. This was my 36th race and several things that occurred during the day were unique. I will start with the trip into the track. We were less than five miles from the track but it took almost two hours…
Read MoreRoger Van Roehrig
Roger Van Roehrig, 83, of Mascoutah, IL, born in Highland, IL on February 13, 1940, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Roger graduated from Mascoutah High School in 1956. He worked as a grain and livestock farmer and was known for his purebred hogs. He was a superintendent for the DuQuoin…
Read MoreDo You Like Your Community? Volunteer!
By Jade A. Marceau–Mary [email protected] Numerous places and organizations have been looking for more volunteers in the past few years. From the Mascoutah and Oakawville’s Senior Centers to the Brick Street Merchant Group: volunteers are missing the party! Organizations and local shops have had a hard time finding volunteers to keep their events and institutions…
Read MoreLocal Metal Band “Path to Midian” Releases First EP
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Local metal band, “Path to Midian” released their first album, available for streaming now, on April 27. Members Bruce Morrison, Erik Spiller, Paul Dontigney Jr. and Mark Nicol released their first song, “The Morning After” on Halloween in 2022, and planned to release a second song shortly after. What was to…
Read MoreAngela M. Bailey
Angela M. Bailey, nee Menard, 58, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 22, 1964, in Winston Salem, NC, died Tuesday, May 19, 2023, at her home. Angela was a property manager. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Diane, nee Dierks, Menard and a sister, Dawn Rayborn. Angela is survived by her father, Delmar…
Read MoreNikki K. Renth
Nikki K. Renth, nee Williams, 63, of Belleville, IL formerly of Mascoutah, born Feb. 7, 1960, in Langley Air Force Base, VA, died Monday, May 8, 2023, in Tampa, FL. Nikki spent most of her professional life working in Civil Service on Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Ranking as a GS-12 Contracting Officer at…
Read MoreCharlotte A. Haas
Charlotte A. Haas, nee Friederich, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sept. 18, 1937, in Mascoutah, IL, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, after a 19-year battle with multiple myeloma. Charlotte was a homemaker, a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and the HCCCW. In her early years,…
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