Area News
Mascoutah Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
St. Clair County – Officials have reported that on Friday, May 10 at approximately 1:30 PM, Zachery Ashby of Mascoutah was taken into custody at his residence on North 2nd St. by the Attorney General’s office, with assistance provided by the Mascoutah Police Department. Ashby has been charged with a total of 13 felony counts.…
Read More‘Classic Arcade’ Plans Approved by Fairview Heights
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Plans calling for the filling of a tenant space in what was once an almost completely empty shopping center in Fairview Heights have been approved after being reviewed and supported through the three necessary steps of the city’s review and consideration process. A special use permit authorizing the pending opening of…
Read MoreWithout Limits: Team Galaxy Clinches World Championship Victory at Disney World Resort
Mascoutah — Mascoutah-based Special Olympics cheer team, Without Limits: Team Galaxy, led by head Coach Lisa Elbe, recently triumphed at the ICU World Cheerleading Championships held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, FL from April 24 to the 26. Winning gold in both the hip-hop and…
Read MoreMascoutah High School to Introduce Spanish Exchange Program with Spain’s Santiago de Compostela
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah High School will soon begin preparations for their first ever Spanish exchange program. Spearheaded by Ross Jones, an educator with a rich background in teaching English in Spain and supported by Brandon Woodrome, the Assistant Superintendent, this initiative aims to create immersive cultural experiences for students through a partnership with…
Read MoreMascoutah Man Chosen as Southwestern Illinois CASA Volunteer of the Year
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Bill Jenkins, has been a life-long advocate for children’s welfare. Recently he was selected as the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Member of the Year for the Southwestern Illinois region, which spans Madison, St. Clair, Randolph and Monroe counties. This accolade stands as a testament to Jenkins’ unwavering commitment to making…
Read MoreFormer NBE Teacher Sentenced For Child Pornography
By Pamela Rensing On August 18, 2023, Jonathan Villmer Jr., a New Baden Elementary first grade teacher, was arrested following a Carmi Police (Carmi, IL) investigation into child pornography and indecent solicitation of a child online. According to the 2023 report from Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter, Carmi Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force…
Read MoreMascoutah Boys Track Results
By Michael Trotter Last week Mascoutah’s boys track team competed in the Roxana Relays. They finished in sixth place out of eight teams with 20 points. The Distance Medley relay team of Jeremy Norris, Orlando Cicneros, Jacob Olson and Zachary Barshay finished fourth (12:25.57). The 4×400 relay team of Darien Pantovich, Kameron Phillips, Aiden O’Leary…
Read MoreMHS Coach Frank Campbell Chosen as State Coach of the Year
Mascoutah – Coach Frank Campbell of Mascoutah High School has been recognized as the 2024 Illinois State Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). This accolade not only celebrates Campbell’s dedication to his craft but also underscores the profound impact he’s had on the lives of countless students throughout…
Read MoreMascoutah School District Lowers Their Tax Rate by Roughly 7% From Last Year
Mascoutah — The Mascoutah School District announced at its most recent school board meeting that it would be lowering property tax rates specific to the school from 4.7771 to 4.4375, or roughly 7%. Mascoutah School District already has one of the lowest school district rates in the county and with this decrease could soon be…
Read MoreMascoutah City Council Approves Utility Rate Increases: An Inside Look
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Residents of Mascoutah, Illinois, will soon notice a slight uptick in their utility bills as the city council recently approved increases across electric, water, and sewer services. The decision reflects a necessary adjustment to keep pace with rising operational costs and ongoing infrastructure investments. Here’s a breakdown of what residents can…
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