Area News
Fairview Heights Fire Chief to Retire; New Incoming Chief in Training
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Succeeding his predecessor who accumulated over 40 years of dedicated service, John Winters has been undergoing training since Monday, November 4, to fill the position of chief for the Fairview Fire Department which serves much of Fairview Heights. Winters has been shadowing long-time Fire Chief Bryan Doyle as part of the…
Read MoreRetired USAF General to Speak
by Randy Pierce [email protected] St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent John Lawson will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 26th annual Veterans Day observance to be held in the southeast quadrant of the public square, now renamed the Honorary Veterans Memorial Square, in Belleville on Monday, November 11, from 11 a.m. until…
Read MoreLocal Florist Dawn Ahner to Decorate for Christmas at The White House
By Zachary Daum [email protected] This holiday season, Dawn Ahner, owner of Ahner Florist and Greenhouses in New Baden, has been given a unique opportunity to bring her talents to the White House, where she will join around 300 volunteers selected from thousands of applicants to decorate the historic residence for Christmas. “I’m thrilled,” Ahner shared.…
Read MoreLaws Cover Election Polling Places
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at many locations in St. Clair County next Tuesday, November 5, in conjunction with the 2024 general election. Anyone standing in line to vote when the polls close at 7 p.m. will still be permitted to cast his or her ballot.…
Read MoreNGW Moves Forsaken to Highland, Crowns New Champions
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Due to unforeseen circumstances, NGW Wrestling’s “Forsaken” event, originally slated for the Leu Civic Center in Mascoutah, was relocated to the Madison County Expo Hall in Highland, Illinois for this one night only. NGW released a statement explaining the decision, citing the need to accommodate repairs at the Leu Civic Center…
Read MorePublic Camping Ordinance Passes; Streets Made One Way at Mascoutah Council Meeting
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah City Council met on Monday, October 21 at 7:00 PM for their regular meeting. There were no public comments. In reports and communications Mayor Pat McMahan commended the Fall Fest and said that it was well attended. He congratulated the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Jack Weyant also…
Read MoreMascoutah High School Book Machine Demonstration
On Monday, October 7, the Mascoutah School district saw the unveiling of the new “Book Nook” vending machine, part of a district-wide initiative to boost literacy. After a ribbon cutting ceremony, a faculty member demonstrated how the machine worked. Holding a gold-colored token, she placed it into the coin slot, and with a quiet whir,…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Department’s National Night Out 2024 Brings Community Together
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, visitors to Mascoutah’s Scheve Park celebrated the annual National Night Out event. Sponsored by the Mascoutah Police Department and supported by local businesses and organizations, this year’s event attracted a large crowd of families and residents eager to engage with first responders, enjoy free activities and…
Read MoreMascoutah Man Arrested After Domestic Battery Incident
Mascoutah – On the early morning of October 5, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., Mascoutah Police Department officers were dispatched to the 9900 block of Cessna in response to a domestic battery in progress. Upon arrival, officers identified the suspect as David N. Hatcher, 32, of Mascoutah. After establishing probable cause, officers attempted to take…
Read More13th Annual NHRA Midwest Nationals
Fast and Furious By Jeffrey Thornton One of the interesting points of going to a national drag race event is that there is never a dull moment. Every couple of minutes a new pair are lined up to race. In one weekend, a spectacle could see over a hundred different races. Speed and excitement are…
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