Christine L. Beutler
Christine L. Beutler, 90, of New Baden, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Breese, IL. Christine was born on November 6, 1931, to Wilbur and Leona (nee Bufford) Beck, in Belleville, IL. On May 24, 1952, she married Arnold J. (A.J./Nook) Beutler at E & R Church, Lebanon,…
Read MoreAnna May Krausz
Anna May Krausz, nee Yarber, 88, of New Baden, IL born October 30, 1933 in Mascoutah Township, St. Clair County, IL relocated to Heaven on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from Mar-Ka Nursing Home in Mascoutah. Anna May was an awesome mother, grandmother, and dedicated farm wife. Employment included the Hat Factory in Mascoutah, housekeeper at…
Read MoreTom’s Supermarket…New Owner, New Name, New Look
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] MASCOUTAH – In December 2021, fears that Mascoutah might lose its only grocery store swept through the community. Norrenberns Foods, Inc. had led for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy due to legal issues with the past grocers union pension fund. But at that time, owner Don Norrenberns told residents not to worry. He…
Read MoreFormer MHS Grad Charged With Criminal Sexual Assault With Force
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] The Mascoutah Police Department received a warrant for the arrest of Andrew Tyler James Schultz, 21, of San Antonio, TX. The warrant was signed by the Honorable Judge Kujawa on Monday, Aug. 1. Bond was set at $150,000. Schultz was charged with Criminal Sexual Assault With Force, a Class 1 Felony…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: July 22 thru July 28
Friday, July 22 Ambulance Call – 900 block N 10th/Veres Escort – 10000 block Progress Pkwy/Donovan Traffic Accident – Rt. 4 & I-64/Veres Ambulance Call – 700 block Moorland Cir/Donovan Traffic Accident – Rt. 4 & I-64/Donovan Warrant In State – N. Lebanon St & E. Church/Donovan Death Investigation – 100 block W. South St/Rettig…
Read MoreShirley A. Trame
Shirley A.Trame, age 85 of Highland, IL, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Troy in Troy, IL. She was born on Sunday, January 17, 1937, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Lester and Matilda (nee Donnelly) Monken. On Tuesday, August 07, 1956, she married Bernard H. “Ben” Trame at St. Paul Catholic Church,…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report – July 15 thru July 21
Friday, July 15 Child Custody Dispute – W Main St/Watkins Ambulance Calls – 2000 block Adams Ave/Sirtak 9-1-1 Hang Up (Phase 2) – 300 block S 5th St/Sirtak Funeral Escort – W Main St/Weinel Ambulance Calls – 400 block Amethyst Ln/Quirin Residential Burglary – 9600 block Hayden Dr/Weinel Escort – 10000 block Progress Pkwy/Weinel Residential…
Read MoreHoly Childhood School Welcomes New Principal
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] MASCOUTAH – As the start of the new school year begins, Holy Childhood School would like to welcome new Principal Tim Keefe. He follows former principal Laura Yarber who is now Assistant Principal at Mascoutah Elementary School. Keefe grew up in Waterloo, and is a graduate of Illinois College in Jacksonville…
Read MoreSchool Board Forecasts Expenses of $72M in FY23
Departments are reporting a 15-20 percent increase in supply costs and professional services By Keith Gillett Herald Publications MASCOUTAH – During its July meeting, the Mascoutah District 19 School Board approved the publication of the preliminary FY23 expenditure budget. According to Dr. Frank Williams, executive director of business and operations, “As the administration continues to…
Read MoreTwo Arrested In Attempted Burglary
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] MASCOUTAH – On July 19 around 8:28 p.m., the Mascoutah Police Department was dispatched to the 700 block of E. Main Street in reference to a burglary in progress to a vacant residence. Two suspects, one identified as Timothy Leininger, 57, and a juvenile subject, 17 both of O’Fallon, were interrupted…
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