Area News
Appreciated Fairview Heights City Employees Recognized
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Nine employees from various City of Fairview Heights departments were recognized with certificates of appreciation during a special luncheon held last month in the municipal complex Recreation Room as part of an event hosted by Mayor Mark Kupsky. Explaining that he had asked the various department directors to identify those under…
Read MoreThe Old City Cemetery: There Will Be A Sign!
Submitted by Nancy Larson Watch for signs of activity at the Old Mascoutah City Cemetery on the corner of West South Street and Lake Street. A stone marker and a plaque will be erected later this year in memory of early citizens interred there. The marker will also commemorate the 250 anniversary of the founding…
Read MoreLeu Civic Center to Close This Saturday After Structural Engineer’s Warning
MASCOUTAH — The Leu Civic Center will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, following the release of a structural engineering report that identified significant safety concerns throughout the 1930s-era building, city officials said this week. This was initially discussed in closed session during the March 2 Mascoutah City Council meeting, before the document was…
Read MoreLocal Lebanon Volunteers Help Nicaraguan Children Stay in School
By Zachary Daum [email protected] For many children living in remote and impoverished regions of Nicaragua, attending school can depend on something as simple as having the right uniform. In these areas, families often live in extreme poverty, and without government required clothing and supplies, children may be turned away from classrooms. That challenge and the…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Crash Sends One Car Into Lake at Prairie Lakes Park
Update: According to new information released by Mascoutah police, Dauber had been traveling eastbound on State Route 177 behind Trahan. Police said Dauber attempted to pass Trahan, struck the rear of her vehicle and then lost control, sending his vehicle into Prairie Lake. No injuries were reported. Dauber was cited for improper lane usage and…
Read MoreResidents and Board Members Press City for Leu Civic Center Ownership Transfer
Mascoutah – A large crowd attended the Feb. 17, 2026 Mascoutah City Council meeting, where the future of the Leu Civic Center dominated the public comment period and later discussion among council members. During public comment, longtime resident Rick Surmier expressed alarm over the current status of the Civic Center building at 213 N. Market,…
Read MoreFire Breaks Out Late Friday Morning in Mascoutah at S. Second Street and W. South Street
By Zachary Daum [email protected] A brush fire that broke out late Friday morning spread to multiple structures at the corner of S. Second St. and W. South St. due to blustery winds, heavily damaging a historic barn and a neighboring home. Fire departments from Mascoutah and surrounding communities responded. No injuries were reported. The initial…
Read MoreMascoutah VFW Post 7682 Location to Close and Transition to Local American Legion
MASCOUTAH — As 2026 begins, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7682 in Mascoutah is entering its 80th year and preparing for a significant transition that leaders say is necessary to ensure the Post’s long-term survival. The Post, located at 620 Donaphan St., announced in an open letter that it will sell its longtime facility…
Read MoreScott Air Force Base Named Home of Personal Property Command
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE — The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Jan. 23 that Scott Air Force Base has been selected as the home of the new Personal Property Activity (PPA), a command created to oversee and reform how household goods are moved for military personnel and civilian employees across the Department of…
Read MorePass the Bread ministry continues 17-year mission of service in Mascoutah
MASCOUTAH – Every Monday evening, a steady stream of cars and pedestrians makes its way to First Assembly of God Church in Mascoutah, where volunteers lay out boxes of bread, bagels and pastries for anyone who needs or simply wants them. The weekly gathering is part of the church’s “Pass the Bread” ministry, a program…
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