Schools, students still recovering from pandemic learning loss, state report card shows
Post-pandemic data shows scores falling, but student growth accelerating By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Student test scores continued to fall last year but new data shows Illinois’ students are on the path to recovering from the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. Numbers from standardized tests administered last spring show…
Read MoreVirginia “Ginny” Missey
Virginia Dawes Missey, 97, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away on October 20, 2022 at Mason Pointe Skilled Care Center in Chesterfield, MO. She was born September 25, 1925, in O’Fallon, IL. to Earl and Myrtle (nee Davis) Dawes. She married Wilburn C. Missey Jr. in October of 1981, in St. Louis, MO. Virginia grew…
Read MoreAirplane Makes Emergency Landing in Lebanon
By Zachary Daum [email protected] LEBANON, IL – Shortly after 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, a single pilot plane, low on fuel, made an emergency landing on State Route 4 in Lebanon, IL. Jane Wilhelm of Lebanon saw the plane touch down on State Route 4 near her home. “The wings took up the whole…
Read MoreLebanon’s Tiadaghton House And Their Artists
By Zachary Daum [email protected] LEBANON, IL – Known for their wide selections in art, The Tiadaghton’s House art and antique shop in Lebanon, IL has been open for nine years and features two artists on the upper floor: Heirloom Soaps and Scolarici Arts. The house highlights all forms of art for both display and sale.…
Read MoreStephen Edward Walker Sr.
Stephen “Steve” Edward Walker, Sr., 93, of Mascoutah, Illinois, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, passed away at Bria of Mascoutah, on Sunday, October 16, 2022, after years of loving care from family, friends, and the warmhearted staff of Bria. Steve was born at his childhood home on Aldrich Road in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on July 24,…
Read MoreUpdate: Mascoutah Woman Killed In 3-Car Crash Has Been Identified
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] UPDATE: Robin Cumer of Mascoutah was identified by the Illinois State Police as the woman killed in a three-car crash Oct. 20. RANDOLPH COUNTY – Illinois State Police are investigating a three-car crash that resulted in the death of Robin Cumer of Mascoutah on Thursday, Oct. 20. The identity of the…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: October 7 thru October 13
Friday, Oct. 7 Assist Other Agency – 500 block Garden Blvd/Veres Assist Other Agency ISP – Rt. 177 & Richter Rd/Quirin Open Burning Leaves – 1400 block Timberbrook Dr/Quirin High Weeds – 100 block E. South/Veres Assist Other Agency – 7100 block Reinneck Rd/Veres Traffic Accident – 1000 block W. Main St/Veres Assist Other Agency…
Read MoreKohrmann Sworn In As New Councilman
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] MASCOUTAH – Eric Kohrmann was sworn in as the new Mascoutah city councilman. He fills the seat vacated by Doug Elbe who resigned on September 19 due to moving out of the area. Kohrmann was appointed by Mayor Pat McMahan and approved by the council. Kohrmann, 57, is formally of Albers…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe Announces $91,731 In Justice Department Grants To Support Local Project Safe Neighborhoods Programs
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $91,731 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in the Southern District of Illinois. Funding will support community efforts to address the epidemic of gun crime and serious violence in the district. The grant, to Hoyleton Youth…
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