House Passes Bill Prohibiting Book Bans
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong opposition from Republicans who called it an assault on local control. House Bill 2789 is an initiative of Democratic Secretary of…
Read MoreMeet the Candidates City Council 2023
The Herald Newspaper presents Meet the Candidates, hosted by Herald Publisher Greg Hoskins. The Mascoutah City Council Candidates present were Michael Baker and Cody Hawkins, as well as incumbent candidates Jack Weyant, Walter Battas and Eric Kohrmann.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates School Board 2023
The Herald Newspaper presents Meet the Candidates, hosted by Herald Publisher Greg Hoskins. The Mascoutah School Board Candidates present were Tonja Johnson, James C. Wolfe, Matthew Stukenberg and David Eidman.
Read MoreConrad G. Steinhoff
LEBANON, ILLINOIS—Conrad G. Steinhoff, 90, of Lebanon, IL, born April 19,1932 in Madison, WI, died March 2, 2023 under hospice care at his youngest daughter’s home in Madison, WI surrounded by family. Conrad attended La Grange Community College and then Wheaton College, graduating in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. After serving in the…
Read MoreDaniel E. Roth
Daniel E., Roth, 84, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb 20, 1939, on the family farm two miles south of Mascoutah, IL died Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023, at his home. Daniel was a retired mechanic from Union Electric after 35 years of employment and a grain and livestock farmer. As a young man, he was an…
Read MoreSewer Treatment Plant Project Costs Rise
By Zachary Daum Mascoutah – The council unanimously approved three change orders and one credit to the sewer treatment plant facility construction project at the March 20 council meeting. This amount increases the cost of the project by over $400,000. It includes $2,019.48 for door thresholds. The staff requested this addition for sound barrier and…
Read MoreWilma K. Berndsen
Wilma K. Berndsen, age 103, of Breese, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Aviston Countryside Manor. Wilma was born May 20, 1919 in Clinton County, IL, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Cecelia, nee Hoerchler, Sellers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward H. Berndsen, whom…
Read MoreKenneth Meng
Kenneth Wayne Meng, 69, of Freeburg, IL, born August 10, 1953, in Belleville, IL, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Born to farm, Kenny spent his youth working with his dad at Ravendale Farm, showing registered dairy cattle and working the soil he so dearly…
Read MoreDarrell Ray Purlee
Darrell Ray Purlee, age 34, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1988 in Omaha, NE, a son of Francoise Lynell Purlee of Ramsey and Jack Ray (friend, Gayle) Pinkstaff, Jr. of Belleville. In addition to his parents, Darrell is survived by his daughter, Skylar Ann…
Read MoreCongressman Mike Bost Opens New Office in Mascoutah
By Zachary Daum Republican Congressman Mike Bost officially opened his new Mascoutah Office at 205 East Harnett St. on Tuesday, March 7, with an open house. Bost spoke briefly about why he relocated to Mascoutah recently. “We’ve gotten a lot of good response from moving in here and why we moved here. The new district,…
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