“The New Leu” Civic Center Gets A Remodel
By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH – The Leu Civic Center has been undergoing radical transformation in the past few months, led by new Director Jenna Smith. Built in the 1930’s, the Leu Civic Center was once Mascoutah’s Elementary and High School. It then transitioned into the civic center it is today in 1978, where it…
Read MoreRobert L. Parsons
Robert L. “Bob” Parsons, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 6, 1931, in French Lick, IN died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Bria of Mascoutah. Bob was a retired mailman for the United States Postal Service and a U. S. Army Korean War veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred A. and…
Read MoreJohn H. Surmeier
John H. Surmeier, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, born Dec. 1, 1933, in St. Libory, IL died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at his residence. John was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Co., retired school bus driver from Mascoutah School District 19 after 16 1/2 years of service and a small engine repairman. He was…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: Oct. 21 thru Oct. 27
Friday, Oct. 21 Reckless Driver – I-64/Hoffman Noise Complaint – 300 block N. Jefferson/Penet Standby/Keep The Peace – 100 block E. Main/Sirtak Ambulance Call – 700 block Fountain View Dr/Penet Forgery – E. Main St/Penet Domestic Disturbance – 300 block Douglas Ave/Sirtak Ambulance Call – 300 block Salem Ave/Hoffman Saturday, Oct. 22 Investigation – 100…
Read MoreEfforts intensify to keep barges rolling on Mississippi River
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek The traffic jam on the Mississippi River caused by some of the lowest water levels in a decade will likely continue near term. About 200 boats and 3,000 barges on the lower Mississippi River were delayed at different points of the waterway mid-October, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. What does…
Read MoreDavid W. Bequette
David W. Bequette, 60, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1962, in Belleville, IL, to Leo L. and Anna F. (nee Missey) Bequette. David has lived in St. Clair County his entire life, moving between Lebanon and Summerfield various times. He spent…
Read MoreDairy Prices Expected To Remain High Into The Upcoming Holidays
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Consumers will likely pay more for butter into the holidays and prime baking season compared to last year no matter how you slice it. Butter prices rose 24.6% in August compared to last year while the overall cost of groceries increased 13.5%. Cheese, milk and other dairy prices are expected to…
Read MoreMaster Sgt. Shelton Surprises Son At MMS
By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH – U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Ken Shelton shared an emotional moment with his son Oliver in Christa Whetstone’s 6th grade classroom at Mascoutah Middle School on October 28. Oliver had no idea that he would be seeing his father, who was deployed to Ali Al Salem Air Base in…
Read MoreMascoutah Community Lanes Wins ILLINOISouth Pizza Challenge
By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH – This year’s winner of the ILLINOISouth Tourism Bracket: Pizza Edition is none other than local bowling alley, Mascoutah Community Lanes. In a bracket consisting of 26 different businesses, Mascoutah Community Lanes came out on top, with 2948 votes against 2935 votes for Auten’s Pizza House in McLeansboro. A very…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: October 14 thru October 20
Friday, Oct. 14 Theft – 700 block Fountain View Dr/Penet Identity Theft – W. Oak St/Bumpers Lock Out Vehicle – 9200 block Beller Dr/Heinen Civil Matter – 300 block Salem Ave/Donovan Assist Other Agency – 4300 block Hercules Rd/Hoffman Found Property – S. 10th St/Hoffman Well Being Check – 1200 block Antique Ln/Rettig Suspicious Activity…
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