Area News
Early Voting for the Fairview Heights Area
by Randy Pierce [email protected] St. Clair County Clerk Tom Holbrook has announced that those interested in voting early in this year’s general primary election, set for Tuesday, March 19, will begin next Thursday, February 8, at the election department on the second floor of the courthouse building at 10 Public Square in Belleville. From then…
Read MoreEarly Voting Information for the Mascoutah, Lebanon and Belleville Area
by Randy Pierce [email protected] St. Clair County Clerk Tom Holbrook has announced that those interested in voting early in this year’s general primary election, set for Tuesday, March 19, begins Thursday, February 8, at the election department on the second floor of the courthouse building at 10 Public Square in Belleville. From then through Monday,…
Read MoreSouth Side Auto Body Reaches 55 Year Milestone
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Don Krausz founded South Side Auto Body in Mascoutah marking the beginning of a legacy that has thrived for 55 years. ‘Where By Accident We Meet” has been it’s motto. His son, Danny Krausz, shares the journey and memories of the auto body shop’s development. The story begins in 1965 when…
Read MoreSICW Professional Wrestling Holds a Special and Historic Place in our Area
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW) has dominated the Southern Illinois wrestling scene since its inception in 1975. Led by the passionate and dedicated promoter Herb Simmons, SICW has not only showcased exciting matches but has also become a custodian of the rich wrestling history in the St. Louis region. Herb Simmons,…
Read MoreNew Genesis Wrestling Sells Out Leu Civic Center with over 200 in Attendance
By Zachary Daum [email protected] New Genesis Wrestling (NGW) reached a milestone on Saturday, January 20, as their “The Next Level” event at the Leu Civic Center played to a packed house, selling out of physical tickets. An estimated 230 to 250 spectators were on the edge of their seats, witnessing a night of intense action,…
Read MoreMascoutah’s Betty Ann Market Announces Acquisition of Flowers, Ballons, Etc.
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Craig Norrenberns, owner of Betty Ann Market, unveiled the acquisition of Flowers, Balloons, Etc. during the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 20. Flowers, Balloons, Etc. has been a fixture in the Mascoutah business landscape for over three decades, having first opened its doors in 1990. Over the years,…
Read MoreUsed Car Dealership Permit Delayed
by Randy Pierce [email protected] For the second month in a row, consideration by the Fairview Heights Planning Commission concerning a special use permit request for a used car dealership to be operated at 5605 North Illinois Street has been tabled. Factoring into the delay in the permit approval are some compliance requirements that had been…
Read MoreFinancial Advisor Matt Schroeder Opens New Office in Mascoutah
The following is an unabridged interview with Mascoutah area Financial Advisor Matthew Schroeder. Matt, can you tell me about yourself and your background? My name is Matt Schroeder, and I am an independent financial advisor with Community Financial Advisors and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. I am married to Jillian and have three beautiful daughters–Hana, Lena,…
Read MoreRobin’s Nest Antiques in Lebanon to Close
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Robin Schultze, a pillar in the Lebanon community, announced her retirement from Robin’s Nest Antiques in early January. Robin has had an incredibly active life, spending several years in the Air Force, working directly with President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush as a White House Nurse and taking care…
Read MoreFormer First Grade Teacher Admits to Asking Minors for Explicit Images on Snapchat
New Baden, IL -Former First Grade Teacher Admits to Asking Minors for Explicit Images on Snapchat A former elementary school teacher appeared in federal court Thursday to plead guilty to soliciting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from minors. Jonathan C. Villmer, Jr., 25, of New Baden, Illinois, was charged via criminal complaint in August 2023.…
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