Area News
Mascoutah School District Hosts Prestigious PLC Event
by Zachary Daum [email protected] For the first time, Mascoutah played host to the renowned Professional Learning Community (PLC) event, marking a significant milestone for the Mascoutah School District. Over three days, educators from various regions convened to share insights, strategies, and inspiration aimed at enhancing educational practices and student outcomes. The event kicked off with…
Read MoreLeullapalooza 2024 Coming Soon
By Zachary Daum [email protected] On Saturday, June 29, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Leu Civic Center in Mascoutah will host “Leullapalooza,” a family-friendly event featuring 22 vendors, two food trucks, a craft swap, a bike swap, and numerous activities for children and families. Organized by the Leu Civic Center’s Operations Coordinator, Taylor Stewart,…
Read MoreNew Baden June Jamboree 2024
by Alyssa Harris [email protected] Events kicked off at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14 for New Baden’s annual June Jamboree, starting with great food, a colorful carnival and an 8 p.m. performance by the Cheers Band that lasted well into the night. There were dozens of rides and games friendly for kids and adults, as…
Read MoreLebanon Queen of Hearts
by Jeff Thornton The question is what is your lucky number? This Thursday, June 27 will be the twelfth week for people to try and find the Queen of Hearts in the weekly 50/50 Raffle hosted by the new 50 N 4 Events meeting place located by ACE Hardware in Lebanon. How does it work?…
Read MoreScott Hoskins Announced as New Publisher of Better Newspapers
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Better Newspapers announces Scott Hoskins as its new publisher and president. Serving as Better Newspapers Vice President as well as regional manager, Hoskins has been at the company for 17 years, but his experience with the company goes back far further. Scott Hoskins has served as Better Newspapers’ Vice President and…
Read MoreHelping Hands Club Project Asks You to Recycle
by Alyssa Harris [email protected] The Helping Hands club at the Mascoutah Leu Civic Center is putting on a big project to recycle 1,000 pounds of plastic film. If they reach this goal sometime by next April, they will be donated a new park bench. This is due to the NexTrex program, by Trex Recycling, which…
Read MoreCourthouse Bridge Open for Two Months
By Randy Pierce [email protected] Closed to the public since early March due to renovations under way at the St. Clair County Administration and Courts Building at 10 Public Square in Belleville, a pedestrian crosswalk bridge connecting it with the garage just to the south will be reopened for the next two months. Those with disabilities…
Read MoreMascoutah Pool Reopens After Brief Closure
Mascoutah – Yesterday, residents of Mascoutah were met with unexpected disappointment when the Mascoutah Pool closed for the day, triggering a wave of frustration and upset throughout the community. The closure, however, was not permanent. According to a recent announcement, the pool is set to reopen today, June 11, 2024, and will operate daily from…
Read MoreMascoutah City Pool Closed for Safety Maintenance
Mascoutah — The City of Mascoutah has temporarily closed its public swimming pool due to a safety and maintenance issue. City Manager Cody Hawkins announced the closure after the discovery of a potential foreign material in the pool. While it poses no health risk, the pool will be drained, cleaned, and refilled as a precaution…
Read MorePath to Midian Unveils New Music Video and Prepares for First Live Performance
By Zachary Daum [email protected] St. Louis-based metal band, Path to Midian, has just released a music video and is gearing up for an exhilarating live performance at Miner’s Theater in Collinsville, IL, on Saturday, June 15th. Known for their intense energy and powerful melodies, Path to Midian continues to make waves in the metal scene,…
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