Area News
Lebanon Woman Luciana Sabatino Prepares for Art Fair
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Experiencing multiple sclerosis has presented a number of significant challenges for Luciana Sabatino of Lebanon but she has also discovered what she calls “a silver lining” within the diagnosis. This is because, as Sabatino describes it, a chance occurrence earlier in life connected to her need to find a creative sort…
Read MoreNewgarden Spins and Wins at Bommarito Automotive Group 500
By Jeff Thornton My first ever Indianapolis 500 was in 1985. This is the race Danny Sullivan spun between turns one and two did not hit any cars are walls and then went on to win the race. This past weekend at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 the same thing happened. Newgarden came into the…
Read MoreMascoutah’s EMS and Police Departments Strengthen Public Safety with Advanced Drones
Above is a video of the Mascoutah Homecoming Event, as released by the Mascoutah Police Department. By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah’s Public Safety Department, under the leadership of Chief Scott Waldrup, has recently upgraded its emergency response capabilities with the acquisition of two state-of-the-art drones. These new tools are set to play a crucial role…
Read MoreMascoutah Grapples with Severe Flooding Fallout: A Citizen’s Experience and City’s Response
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On July 16, residents of Mascoutah, Lebanon and the surrounding area found themselves contending with severe flooding. This flood, which some compare to the severe flood of the 1950s and the 2022 event, tested the city’s flood management systems and elicited strong responses from both residents and city officials. Carol Sinnard…
Read MoreMascoutah School District’s New 2024–2025 Staff is Announced
by Alyssa Harris [email protected] Mascoutah’s school district is welcoming a total of 38 new staff members to all five of its schools this coming fall. As class numbers continue to grow every year and several of these schools have been or will continue to be fitted with new classrooms, it is natural that several more…
Read MoreChloe Richardson Crowned 2024 Mascoutah Little Princess
Mascoutah, IL – The 98th Annual Mascoutah Homecoming und Augustfest brought joy and excitement to Scheve Park on August 2, 3, and 4. Among the many highlights, the crowning of the Miss Mascoutah Homecoming Princess stole the show. The princess’ coronation was held on Sunday, August 4. MIA President Steve Heizer expressed his hopes for…
Read MoreLocal Chosen for Team USA IDO World Championship Dance Team
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Jariana Figueroa, a 15-year-old dancer from Mascoutah, Illinois, has recently achieved a significant milestone by earning a spot on Team USA for the International Dance Organization (IDO) World Championships in Poland. She will be representing in both the senior jazz team and senior lyrical teams on Dec. 1 to Dec. 4.…
Read MoreMascoutah School District To Receive “Book Nook” Vending Machines
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah School District recently approved the purchase of five book vending machines, also known as “Book Nook” machines, from Superior Text, a school resource company. The initiative, costing $35,706, will be funded through a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) literacy grant. This effort is aimed at bolstering the district’s…
Read MoreLocal Zip Codes on List for High-Risk Levels of Lead in Tap Water
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Illinois Department of Public Health recently released a list for high-risk zip codes in Illinois at risk for pediatric lead poisoning. The high-risk ZIP codes in St. Clair County include: 62059, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62220, 62223, 62226, 62232, 62239, 62240, 62243, 62255, 62257, 62258, 62264, 62282,…
Read MoreMascoutah Public Library and Leu Civic Center Host First Ever Book Ball
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah Leu Civic Center and Mascoutah Public Library successfully hosted their first possibly annual Book Ball, despite an unexpected venue change due to flooding. Originally planned for the Leu Civic Center, the event faced a sudden upheaval when flooding that occurred on Tuesday, July 16 caused significant enough damage to…
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