MMS Student Publishes Comic Book
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Released for sale on Nov. 27, 2022, 14 year old Mascoutah Middle School 7th grader Deron Knight has created a comic book titled, “Superguy and Pinkypie.” This book follows the adventures of the title characters in their battle against the villainous Jester. Son of Richard and Jewell Knight, Deron has had…
Read MoreLocal Metal Band “Path to Midian” Sets Sights High
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Dropping their first single, “The Morning After,” on Halloween, 2022, newly formed metal band, “Path to Midian” is made up of locals and have their sights set on higher goals. They released a music video to go along with “The Morning After” on Dec 9, 2022 with another single and an…
Read MoreMascoutah Resident Makes All American Football Team
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah football player, 13 year old Leann Cory, daughter of Stacie Cory was recently chosen to participate as a part of the Missouri All American Football team and has been playing in Desoto, Texas. She plays primarily defensive. The Missouri team won their first game on Saturday, January 14 against New…
Read MoreAbel G. Salazar
Linda Kay Piller, age 77, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL. Linda was born on June 14, 1945 in Avon Park, FL, daughter to Ardell and Kate (Carter) Slaven. On June 14, 1963, she married Peter L. Piller of Baldwin, IL on her 18th birthday…
Read MoreHostage Crisis Ends In Arrest
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Police responded to a report at approximately 5:10 PM on Jan. 7 on the 400 block of Cherry St. in Lebanon that 38 year old Michael R. Brock had barricaded himself inside a room with his girlfriend. Officers attempted to make contact with Brock and his girlfriend, but were stopped when…
Read MoreGateway East Trails To Receive $900,000 In Federal Funds
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Lebanon local non-profit organization Gateway East Trails may soon be receiving $900,000 for their planned multi-use Trolley Trail project. In late December of 2022, Senator Dick Durbin signed an appropriations bill that included these funds. The Lebanon portion of the appropriations bill states, “Trolley Trail Connector, Metro East: $900,000 to Gateway…
Read MorePritzker Signs Bill Giving State Government Pay Raises
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Officials at the highest levels of state government will receive substantial pay raises this month after the House and Senate passed a budget bill that also advances a $400 million business incentive fund proposal pushed by Gov. JB Pritzker. Under the bill, lawmaker salaries will increase to…
Read MoreLaurine J. Scott
Laurine J. Scott, nee Walter, 91, of Mascoutah, IL born Feb. 27, 1931, in Grantfork, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her home. Laurine received her master’s degree in education and was a former teacher at Queen of Peace, Belleville, IL, St. Raphael, Mounds, IL, Ryan High School,…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: Dec. 23 thru Dec. 29
Friday, Dec. 23 Motorist Assist – Rt. 4 & Oak Grove School Rd/Quirin Alarm/Residential – 300 block Salem Ave/Donovan Traffic Accident – Rt 4 & Airport Blvd/Heinen Public Service Call – 300 block E. Main/Heinen Fire Call – 100 block E. Main St/Donovan Assist Other Agency ISP – I-64 off ramp-Rt. 4/Heinen Public Service Call…
Read MoreLebanon Rotary Float Donations Reach Historic Rose Bowl Parade
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On January 2, the Rose Bowl parade featured a float by Rotary International, helped in part by Lebanon’s own Rotary Club donations. The float also won the Rose Bowl’s “Princess Award” for best float under 35 feet in height. These donations from the Lebanon Rotary Club are in part responsible because…
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