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MASCOUTAH — A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 near Mascoutah closed the eastbound lanes for more than four hours Wednesday and sent at least two people to the hospital. According to Illinois State Police, Troop 8 officers responded at approximately 12:08 p.m. July 15 to a crash at milepost 25 in St. Clair County. At…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH — The Mascoutah Steak House served its final customers Wednesday, July 1, bringing an end to the longtime local restaurant’s run. Fred Hannan of the Mascoutah Steak House confirmed Wednesday that the restaurant has closed and asked that customers be aware the business is no longer open. “Today’s our last…

MASCOUTAH — Just one day after a contentious city council meeting in which Mascoutah officials rejected the only bid by the Leu Civic Center organization to purchase their former building of operations, police were called to the facility Tuesday evening while the nonprofit organization’s board was meeting inside. No citations were issued, no arrests were…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH — The Mascoutah Police Department is warning residents to remain vigilant after an increase in residential burglaries reported over the past several months. In a social media post Friday, June 12, police said suspects have been going door-to-door offering services such as power washing or tree trimming. According to the…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH — The former Dollar General building on Jefferson Street is being transformed into a new career and technical education facility for the Mascoutah School District, with district officials aiming to have the project completed and operational by August 2026. The new facility, named the Mascoutah Career Center, or “MC²,” will…

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Hundreds of motorcycles traveled along Interstate 64 this week as part of the RFTW annual ride, a cross-country journey honoring veterans, prisoners of war, and those still missing in action. Run For The Wall, commonly known as RFTW, is a nationwide motorcycle ride made up largely of veterans and supporters who…

By Bruce Darnell Have you ever pushed a car while it was in neutral? Even with a few people helping, it can be a hard task. Now imagine pulling 13 cars combined—about 52,000 pounds or 26 tons—as quickly as possible and you’ll have a good idea of what contestants had to overcome on April 25…

Mascoutah — A major regional fundraising raffle will award a newly built home in Mascoutah or a $300,000 cash prize this spring, with proceeds supporting children facing critical illnesses across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. The 2026 Wish Home Raffle benefits Make-A-Wish Illinois, Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas and the Home Builders and Remodelers Charitable and Educational…

By Zachary Daum [email protected] A new exhibit at the Mascoutah Heritage Museum is giving visitors a chance to step back in time through the steady tick of antique clocks, many of which once belonged to longtime local collector Roger Grodeon. The exhibit features dozens of working clocks, most dating to the late 1800s, and highlights…