New Baden Administrator Assumes Role as Chief Building & Zoning Officer
By Randy Pierce Herald Publications NEW BADEN – Duties of the chief building and zoning officer in the village of New Baden have been restructured and delegated to be spread among three different entities as a result of action taken by its board of trustees last week. According to Mayor Taylor Zurliene, the revamping of…
Read MoreGCS Donates To Clinton County Humane Society
BREESE – GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,415 in the month of February to benefit the Clinton County Humane society through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization.…
Read MoreLeona Ann Zander
Leona Ann Zander, age 70, of Sparta, IL; born on June 21, 1951 in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Jimmy and Venie (Aaron) Downey; passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Leona was a member of the Sparta Eagles Club, and she worked there for many years. Leona…
Read MoreLoraine F. Yarber
Loraine F. Yarber, 89, of Mascoutah, IL, born Aug. 2, 1932, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Freeburg Care Center. Loraine was a retired owner and operator of Yarber Oil Company, KM Service and also a retired Mascoutah School District bus driver after 45 years of service. He was associated with…
Read MoreNorman P.A. Rowold
, 86, of New Baden, IL born Feb. 20, 1936, in Mascoutah Twp., IL died Thursday, Mar. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Norman was a farmer in rural New Baden, IL retiring in 2003. He was a servant of the community and church. Norman had many hobbies…
Read MoreJesse White Extending Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until July 31, 2022
Encourages the public to conduct business online at ilsos.gov Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits are being extended until July 31, 2022. The previous extension was set to end on March 31, 2022. As a result, expired driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: February 25 – March 3
Friday, February 25 911 Hangup – 8900 block Rt. 4/Heinen Business Alarm – 9200 block Beller Dr/Watkins Warrant In State – W. Main St/Watkins Assist Other Agency – ISP – Rt. 4 & Jefferson Rd/Weinel Assist Other Agency – 100 block Northtowne St/Rettig Saturday, February 26 Parking Complaint – 9200 block Beller Dr/Heinen Funeral Escort…
Read MoreMan accused of sexual misconduct with patient at state-run facility charged with child molestation in unrelated case
Charles W. Mills had been getting paid for more than a year while under investigation and on leave By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A man charged last month with molesting a child had been receiving a paycheck from the state for more than a year while on administrative leave during a multi-agency…
Read MoreSearch For New City Manager Continues
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] MASCOUTAH – The deadline for applications to fill the empty Mascoutah City Manager position ended on February 15. “In regards to the City of Mascoutah City Manager search, we received over 100 applications,” Mayor Pat McMahan stated. “Our volunteer search committee is in the process of reviewing the applications, narrowing down…
Read More“Wizard of Oz” Display Whisks Into New Baden Library
By Pamela Rensing [email protected] Wizard of Oz fans will love the creative details, especially the Emerald City, currently on display at the New Baden Library. The detail work on the castle is extraordinary: everything from the yellow brick road from Munchkin Land, flying monkeys at the wicked witch’s castle to the towering Emerald City made…
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