Area News
Discussions of Homecoming Successes; Hopes for the Future At MIA Dinner
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah Improvement Association (MIA) held its highly anticipated annual Homecoming Celebration dinner on Saturday, Jan. 6. The event, which started at 6:00 PM, drew a massive crowd of attendees, including MIA members and their dedicated supporters. The night was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a vibrant atmosphere, thanks to the…
Read MoreRetiring Members of Mascoutah Fire Department “Pass the Torch”
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah Fire Department bid farewell to three esteemed leaders, Fire Chief Joe Zinck, Deputy Chief Greg Moll, and Assistant Fire Chief Lance Surmeier, in a heartfelt passing of the torch party and ceremony on Monday, January 1. There was a high attendance, so much so that one of the fire…
Read MoreOne Killed in Christmas Eve Accident
On 12/24/2023 around 3:51 PM, the Mascoutah Police Department was dispatched to Illinois State Route 4 at Fuesser Road in reference to a two-vehicle head on collision. MPD officers arrived along with officers from the Lebanon Police Department and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. Through investigating the crash scene and talking with multiple witnesses, it…
Read MorePlayboy Double H Takes Home Best Wrestler of the Year at NGW
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Arguably New Genesis Wrestling’s (NGW) most controversial wrestler, Playboy Double H took home the prestigious title of NGW Wrestler of the Year after a community vote. Known for his intense fighting style and polarizing persona, Playboy Double H took a moment to share his journey, reflections on his win and a…
Read MoreSchool Release and Meeting Sheds Light on Property Tax Situation
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Mascoutah School District held a meeting about the districts assessment increases on Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. These increases occur every year, however several residents complained about the high number of 21% on both Facebook and on The Herald’s website. Due to last week’s article, the Mascoutah School District…
Read MoreMissing Man Found in Car; Had Fallen into Ravine
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Harry T. Hogue, 72, of Belleville, whose disappearance had been under investigation by the Fairview Heights Police Department after he was reported to be missing since November 12, has been found following a crash that apparently resulted in his death. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department issued an announcement that Hogue…
Read More21% Mascoutah School District Property Tax Increase Proposed; Public Meeting to be Held
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Mascoutah residents recently received notice of a meeting set for December 19, 2023, addressing proposed property tax increases for Mascoutah Community Unit School District No. 19. The estimated 21% increase in total property taxes for 2023 has brought about concern, especially when compared to neighboring Lebanon’s proposed 9.32% increase and O’Fallon’s…
Read MoreHelp Locating Missing Man is Sought
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Fairview Heights Police are currently involved in efforts to locate a Belleville man who has been reported missing since he was last seen on Sunday, November 12. Subject of an investigation by law enforcement authorities in the area to determine his whereabouts, Harry “Tom” Hogue, 72, of Belleville was known to…
Read MoreChristmas Through the Eyes of a Child and Grinch Night Held by MTWC
By Zachary Daum [email protected] A pair of events took place at the AG Building at Scheve Park in Mascoutah over the past weekend, masterminded by the Mascoutah Tuesday Woman’s Club (MTWC). Grinch Night, held on Thursday, Nov. 30, and Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child, which unfolded on Saturday, Dec. 2, showcased the community’s…
Read MoreLeu Civic Center’s Odyssey of the Mind Teams Gear Up for 2023 Competition
By Zachary Daum [email protected] The Leu Civic Center is set to join in the upcoming 2023 Odyssey of the Mind (OM) competition, a student-driven program designed to ignite innovation and collaboration across various disciplines. Odyssey of the Mind, often abbreviated as OM, stands as a testament to the belief that creativity and problem-solving are skills…
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