Area News
Lebanon Historical Society Unveils “Windows To The Past”
LEBANON – The Lebanon Historical Society unveiled its newest “Window to the Past” exhibit this month at the site of the old Lebanon Advertiser newspaper building at 309 W. St. Louis Street in Lebanon, Illinois. This free museum display about a historic Lebanon bakery continues the newspaper’s long tradition of teaching history from the building’s…
Read MoreNGW Presents Eye of the Storm 2024
Mascoutah – The Leu Civic Center held it’s latest wrestling event on Saturday, September 22, as New Genesis Wrestling (NGW) presented “Eye of the Storm 2024”, an event packed with intense rivalries and high-stakes action. The night kicked off with Logan Ridge defeating Navi Kai, setting the stage for what would be a series of…
Read MoreEast Main Street’s “Welcome to Historic Mascoutah” Sign Destroyed in Crash
By Zachary Daum [email protected] In the early hours of Sunday, September 8, 2024, a car crash on State Route 177 east of Mascoutah resulted in the destruction of the town’s “Welcome to Historic Mascoutah” sign. The incident involved a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by David Morales, a resident of Mascoutah. According to a statement from…
Read MoreFamily of Pamela Meekins Speaks Out After Fatal Crash: ‘A Light Shattered’
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The tragic events of December 24, 2023, have left a heavy mark on the Meekins family, who are still reeling from the loss of their beloved sister, Pamela Meekins. Pamela, a Harvard Law graduate and Senior Assistant General Counsel at the Chicago Housing Authority, was killed in a head-on collision on…
Read MoreThe Herald: A 140-Year Legacy of Journalism
by Zachary Daum [email protected] On September 5, 1884, the first issue of The Herald was printed, marking the beginning of a newspaper that would become a cornerstone of the Mascoutah community. Founded by Carl Montag, The Herald has chronicled the lives, events, and milestones of Mascoutah for 140 years, a legacy that continues to this…
Read MoreCounty Acquires Army Reserve Center
By Randy Pierce Property used for several decades for the training and processing of military personnel as a United States Army Reserve Center in Belleville has been purchased by St. Clair County for the housing of items related to disaster recovery. Approved unanimously recently by the St. Clair County Board, the site located at 500…
Read MoreNGW Returns to Mascoutah for “Energy, Attitude, Toughness” at The Leu
Mascoutah, IL – New Genesis Wrestling (NGW) made a triumphant return to the Leu Civic Center on Saturday, August 24, presenting “Energy, Attitude, Toughness,” a thrilling evening of professional wrestling. This event, which has become a staple in the Mascoutah community since NGW’s debut in April 2023, served as a fundraiser for the Mascoutah Little…
Read MoreIn Custody; Driver Charged with Six Felonies in Deadly Christmas Eve Car Accident
UPDATE: Cale H. Dees Jr. turned himself in at approximately 11:51 AM on September 9 and is currently being held at the St. Clair County jail. Correction: This report originally erroneously stated that there was a seventh felony charge, which was incorrect. The remaining felony charges are correct as stated in the article. The following…
Read MoreArea School Leaders Discuss 2024/2025 School Year
St. Clair County — Schools in the area began the year last week, and we at The Herald reached out to leaders in the district for their thoughts on the first week, which began for both Mascoutah and Lebanon on Wednesday, August 14. Mascoutah School District Superintendent Dr. David Deets expressed his pride in the…
Read MoreLebanon Burglary Arrests Made
Lebanon — On August 12, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Officer Gregg Cox of the Lebanon Police Department responded to a suspicious situation regarding found property at the rear area of Ron’s Lounge, which has been closed due to liquor license revocation. Upon his arrival, Officer Cox secured the property and transported it to the…
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