Lebanon City Council
By Sean Ditch The Lebanon City council met on Monday, February 13th at 6:30 PM to continue discussing the need of a police officer on duty at both of Lebanon’s Jr. and Sr. High Schools from last month’s meeting. Lebanon Police Chief David Roth shared viewpoints of how a SRO would be beneficial for the…
Read MoreMichael A. Stehlick
Michael A. Stehlick, 66, of Mascoutah, IL born July 16, 1956, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at his home. Mike was a retired union painter, a member of Belleville Deer Hunters Club, and an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing and hiking. He raised his boys on classic rock radio and his…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Swear in New Officer
By Zachary Daum [email protected] New Mascoutah Police Officer Christopher Hoernis was sworn in by city clerk Melissa Schanz at the Feb. 6, 2023 City Council meeting. Mascoutah Police Chief Scott Waldrup introduced Hoernis to the council. “He came from the sheriff’s department and has some considerable experience, about 12 and a half years. He worked…
Read MoreViolet M. Welzbacher
Violet M. Welzbacher, nee Lindner, 90, of Mascoutah IL born Apr. 16, 1932 in New Baden, IL died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at her home. Violet and her husband owned and operated Mel & Vi’s Tavern and Restaurant in Mascoutah from 1970 to 1993 and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7682 in…
Read MoreTales From A White House Nurse
By Zachary Daum [email protected] “I was in the medical compartment (of Air Force One) and there are televisions in almost every section of the aircraft and there’s a picture (on one) of the first tower that had been hit, on fire. It didn’t register for me. I remember back when Osama Bin Laden had tried…
Read MoreDolores Watkins Dauber
March 29, 1932- January 26, 2023 For most of her life, Dolores Dauber has been called “Boss.” It’s a nickname given to her by a group of childhood girlfriends in East St Louis in a club they called The Friendly Circle. Dolores lived up to the “Boss” title her entire life. Anyone who…
Read More“Path To Midian’s” Bruce Morrison Reminisces
Last week the Herald covered the formation of local metal band, “Path to Midian” and some of their future plans. Their frontrunner, Bruce Morrison told many stories of his time in the band “Bronx Zoo” and spoke on why he believes Path to Midian has the opportunity for greatness. “Bronx Zoo” was a Glam Rock…
Read MoreBeverly Jean Bowlin
Beverly Jean “Jeanie” Bowlin, nee Krul, 80, of Mascoutah IL, born July 11, 1942, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Jeanie was a retired cook from Mascoutah Community School District 19 and a member of the Mascoutah Women of the Moose, Chapter 392. Jeanie was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreLebanon City Council – Lebanon School Police Officer Discussed
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Lebanon City Council met on Monday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 to discuss the need of a police officer to be stationed at the Lebanon schools and paid for through a joint effort between the Lebanon Police Department and the Lebanon Schools. High School Principal Kimberly Emrick briefly discussed this at…
Read MoreMary C. Wilborn
Mary C. Wilborn, nee Fischer, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 28, 1945, in Savannah, GA died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Mary was a homemaker and a United States Air Force veteran. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL and was very active in the…
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