Mascoutah Police Report: February 4 thru February 10
Friday, February 4 Lock Out Vehicle – 700 Block Moorland Cir/Heinen Motorist Assist – Rt 4/I-64/Weck Animal Complaint – 200 Block N Lebanon St/Bumpers Animal Complaint – 9700 Block Quapaw Ct/Glander Abandoned Vehicle – Rt 161/ N 6Th St/Sirtak Traffic Accident – 1400 Block W Main St/Rettig Well Check – 1300 Block W Main/Bumpers Saturday…
Read MoreGOP members challenge Illinois House floor mask mandate
Democrat motions for their removal ahead of private caucus By GRACE KINNICUTT Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Confusion and pushback regarding the enforcement of masks mandates spilled over onto the House Floor Wednesday afternoon during the chamber’s regular legislative session after Republicans refused to comply with face covering requirements. Amid the pandemic, lawmakers approved…
Read MoreAgriculture Scholarships & Grants Available For Youth
High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are invited to apply for a $2,000 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty scholarships will be given in 2022 with two recipients designated as Diversity in Agriculture Scholars. Recipients are selected based on a combination of academic achievement, participation and leadership in school and community organizations, and…
Read MoreMorris Linn Collier
Morris Linn Collier, August 5, 1949 – January 17, 2022 Morris Linn Collier of Mascoutah, Illinois was born August 5, 1949 in Yuma, Arizona to Joseph & Lillian (nee Rezba) Collier. He died January, 17th, 2022 in Taos, NM while visiting and being cared for by his son Zachariah. He is preceded in death by…
Read MoreSt. Louis Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft from Call for Help, Inc.
East St. Louis, Ill – Kenesha Burlison, 40, of St. Louis, Missouri, pled guilty on Thursday, February 10, 2022, to a two-count felony information charging her with theft from an organization receiving federal funds and aggravated identity theft. Burlison served as the Director of Human Relations for Call for Help, Inc., beginning in 2016. Call…
Read MoreEvelyn C. “Tootie” Knipp
Evelyn C. “Tootie” Knipp, nee Klein, 91, of Mascoutah, IL, born March 9, 1930, in Mascoutah, IL died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at her home. Evelyn was a homemaker, farmer and lived on a farm most of her life. She enjoyed bowling, quilting, playing games and cards with her grandkids and great grandkids. She is…
Read MorePositive Outlook for MidAmerica Airport Shared
By Randy Pierce [email protected] Characterized as the top low-cost airport choice for the region, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport’s impact and growth realized in recent years appears to be continuing in a positive direction, according to comments shared recently by a consultant who spoke to the members of the group which oversees its operations, the St.…
Read MoreMcKendree University to Hold Career Fair February 16
LEBANON – Students and job seekers are invited to make a good impression on potential employers at McKendree University’s annual Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at the University’s Lebanon campus. The Career Fair is free to…
Read MoreJoseph Michael O’Hara
Joseph Michael O’Hara, 93, of Mascoutah, IL born September 30,1928 in Youngstown, OH passed away on February 5, 2022, at Silver Creek Assisted Living in Mascoutah, IL. Joe was a retired purchasing supervisor for the University of Wisconsin in Kenosha. He grew up in Youngstown, OH attending St Brendan Catholic Grade School and Chaney High…
Read MoreHoly Childhood 8th Grade Girls Take First Place in St. John Smithton Tournament
Submitted by Mark Beer The Holy Childhood School Apaches opened the 8th grade girls’ volleyball season last week at the St. John Catholic volleyball tournament in Smithton. In first round action on Monday, HCS took on the St. James Trojans-Millstadt. The first set got off to a flying start with Taylor Cahill recording six aces…
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