New Establishments Are Opening In Fairview
By Randy Pierce Herald Publications FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – As faint glimmers of hope are showing signs that the coronavirus pandemic may be subsiding, a similarly positive picture is materializing in Fairview Heights concerning new establishments that are opening. The first of these occurred on Monday, January 24, at 10900B Lincoln Trail in the Midway Plaza,…
Read MoreJerome Hemmer
Jerome “Jerry” O. Hemmer, 89, of Belleville, IL, born July 27, 1932, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL. Mr. Hemmer was a self-employed insurance broker before retirement. He was a Sgt. in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He was a member of…
Read MoreTom and Cheryl Sax Announce Retirement
MASCOUTAH – After 48 years serving the residents of Mascoutah, Tom and Cheryl Sax are retiring, however the Speedi Chek convenience store will remain in operation by Tony and Sue Sax. In 1974, Dick and Margie Sax purchased Speedi Chek/Lanter’s and their Western Auto store from Art Lanter. That same year, brothers Tony and Tom…
Read MoreMonitoring COVID Numbers a High Priority For Mascoutah School District
By Keith Gillett Herald Publications MASCOUTAH – With just four items of business on the agenda last week, it was one of the shortest Mascoutah District 9 School Board meetings in quite awhile. Dealing with the pandemic was still a high priority. Superintendent Dr. Craig Fiegel told the Board that the District continues to monitor…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Report: January 14 thru January 20
Friday, January 14 Ambulance Call – 3000 Block Blackwood Dr / Lasica Information – 8900 Block St Rt 4 – Weinel Burglary-Building – 600 Block S Jefferson St / Watkins Reckless Driver – St Rt 4/I-64 /Watkins Child Custody Dispute – 1500 Block Autumn Lakes Ln / Heinen Business Alarm – N Jefferson St /…
Read MorePritzker vetoes paid COVID leave for school, university employees
Negotiates new bill to provide leave to only those fully vaccinated By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday, Jan. 24, vetoed a bill that would have provided paid administrative leave for public school and university employees who miss work due to COVID-19-related issues and instead negotiated “compromise” legislation…
Read MoreJeanette Marie Rakers
Jeanette Marie Rakers, nee Hummert, 85, of Mascoutah, IL, born May 3, 1936, in St. Libory, IL died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home, Mascoutah, IL. Jeanette was the former co-owner of Patchwork Corner Crafts in Mascoutah. She was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church and HCCCW. Jeanette is preceded in death…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Lobring
Mary Elizabeth Lobring (nee Dickhaus), age 70 of Carlyle, Ill., and a former resident of New Baden, Ill., died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her residence. Mary was born September 29, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Elmer J. and Irene Dickhaus. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by…
Read MoreFairview Heights facility to help make abortion care more accessible
More than $73,000 in financial aid has helped more than 800 women in recent months By GRACE KINNICUTT Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Hoping to make abortion care more accessible, a facility near St. Louis is set to be the “first of its kind” in providing financial assistance for travel-related costs. A Regional Logistics…
Read MoreThree Charged In Shooting at St. Clair Square
The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges against three individuals involved in the shooting inside St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights yesterday afternoon, January 20. Jeremiah Handy (18) of East St. Louis, Ronnie Edmonds (18) of Cahokia, and Andre Gillespie (20) of East St. Louis have each been charged for their…
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