Man who received pardon for felony arson and became fire chief is now also a police officer
State board shows Jerame Simmons joined the force March 14 By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Jerame Simmons spent nearly 24 years as a convicted felon after pleading guilty to arson in 1999 until a 2021 pardon cleared that record and allowed him to head the department that put out the fire he started.…
Read MoreIllinois Education Association passes legislation to combat the teacher and support staff shortage and to improve K-12 education, higher education
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) worked with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and the governor’s office to ensure the passage of several pieces of pro-public education legislation during the 2021-22 legislative session in Springfield. This legislation will mean stronger K-12 schools and stronger community colleges and universities for our students, and…
Read MoreBetty R. Schanz
Betty R. Schanz, nee Johnson, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born June 9, 1932 in St. Paul, MN died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Bria of Mascoutah Nursing Home. At three months old Betty was sent to live with her guardians Emil and Agnes Rustad. When she was nine, after Emil’s death, she and her mother…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: March 25 thru March 31
Friday, March 25 Animal at Large – 800 block W. South/Weinel Derelict Vehicle – 300 block N. Jefferson/Sunnquist Subject Removal – 600 block Daniel Dr/Watkins Funeral Escort – W. Church St/Weinel Suspicious Phone Call – 1100 block W. Harnett/Weinel Saturday, March 26 Assist Other Agency-ISP – I-64 Rest Area/Heinen Assist Other Agency-ISP – 2400 block…
Read MoreErin Molly Ruiz
Our precious, ferocious Erin filled her 39 years on earth with meaning, adventure, curiosity, good humor, and good works. Daughter of Ken and Mary Sharkey, Erin’s two children (Aiden and Isabella) were her reason to never stop fighting and to always keep seeking the next cancer treatment, despite the resulting agony and suffering she endured.…
Read MoreBill would require schools to offer vegan, vegetarian options upon request
Bill clears Senate; will soon head to governor By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Public schools in Illinois may soon be serving a lot more vegan and vegetarian meals, thanks to a bill that cleared the General Assembly Tuesday. House Bill 4089 requires school districts to provide a plant-based lunch option that…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: March 18 – March 24
Friday, March 18 DUI – Rt. 4 & Rt. 161/Quirin Shots Fired – S. 10th St/Heinen Accumulation of Garbage – 700 block E. George St/Rettig Traffic Accident – Rt. 4/Rettig Neighborhood Disturbance – 200 block W. South/Sunnquist Parking Complaint – 900 block W. Green St/Sunnquist Traffic Accident – 9800 block Rt. 161/Rettig Standby/Keep the Peace…
Read MoreJames P. Eaton
James P. Eatmon, 90, of Mascoutah, IL, born September 1, 1931, in Bailey, N.C. died Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022, at his home. James was retired from Ferguson Aluminum in Olmsted, IL. James is an Army veteran, having served with the 11th Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY., during the Korean War. He is preceded in…
Read MoreMidAmerica Airport Grant May Help Expand Service
By Randy Pierce Herald Publications MASCOUTAH – Long-term expansion of service from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to any number of major destinations could get a boost through the help of a federal grant applied for this month by its director, Bryan Johnson, according to what he reported to the St. Clair County Public Building Commission…
Read MoreHoly Childhood Volleyball Wins Regional, Finishes 4th in State
Submitted by Mark Beer MASCOUTAH – The past two weeks have been busy for the Holy Childhood Apaches, starting with regional action at Valmeyer for the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association State tournament. In the Regional Semifinals, the Apaches squared off against the host school, Valmeyer, and made quick work of them, winning…
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