Area News
Lebanon Prepares for Annual Victorian Holiday Weekend
LEBANON — Downtown Lebanon is getting ready to welcome the holiday season with its annual Victorian Holiday Weekend, set for Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, 2025. The free to attend two-day event will take place along historic West St. Louis Street, running from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday and from noon to…
Read MoreTransportation Company Settles Allegations of Impersonating Military Members to Obtain Moving Contracts
Scott Air Force Base – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois announced Thursday that Denali Group, Inc., an Alaskan-based transportation company, has agreed to pay $3.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting fake customer satisfaction surveys while posing as military personnel. Federal investigators say…
Read MoreBoil Order Lifted – Mascoutah
*UPDATE 11/5/2025 4:48PM** THE BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED. THERE ARE NO CURRENT BOIL ORDERS AT THIS TIME. November 4, 2025 – 11:00 AM Mascoutah, Illinois – Due to necessary maintenance, there is a temporary water service disruption. This was not a planned outage. As soon as water is restored, a BOIL WATER ORDER will…
Read MoreMascoutah Police Department announces results of fall enforcement campaign
MASCOUTAH – The Mascoutah Police Department conducted a successful Halloween enforcement safety crackdown, resulting in the following: 1 – Disobeyed Traffic Control Device 1 – Improper Use of Electronic Communication Device 2 – Operating Uninsured Vehicle 1 – Seat Belt – Driver 1 – No Valid Driver’s License 2 – Warrant Arrests 11 – Written…
Read MoreMascoutah Food Pantry Continues Serving Local Families in Need
By Zachary Daum [email protected] MASCOUTAH – As food insecurity continues to affect families across the country, the Mascoutah Food Pantry & Concerned Christians remains a vital source of support for residents in the Mascoutah School District area. Located at 17 West Main Street, the pantry is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon,…
Read MoreWitches Night Out Flies On Despite Rain and Misinformation
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Despite steady rain and confusion caused by online misinformation, Lebanon’s annual Witches Night Out event went forward as planned on Saturday, October 18. Now in its 23rd year, the event continues to be one of the community’s most recognizable fall traditions. Organizer AJ Dontigney said attendance was lower than usual, but…
Read MoreLaugh and Learn Hosts First Fall Festival Under New Ownership
MASCOUTAH – Laugh and Learn Childcare Center celebrated its first-ever Fall Festival on October 9, marking a new chapter for the center under the ownership of Jessica Gericke. Families and community members came together for an evening of autumn-themed fun, complete with music from a live DJ, face painting, s’mores making, and a variety of…
Read MoreMascoutah Fall Festival, Chili Cook-Off and Car Show Canceled Due to Weather Concerns
MASCOUTAH – The Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce has announced the cancellation of this year’s Fall Festival, Chili Cook-Off, and Car Show due to the continuing threat of bad weather forecasted for Saturday. Organizers stated that the decision was made out of an abundance of caution, citing safety concerns for vendors, volunteers, and attendees. “We felt…
Read MoreLebanon City Hall Repairs Desperately Needed; Inspection Explained
By Zachary Daum [email protected] A professional inspection of Lebanon City Hall has revealed serious structural, electrical, and plumbing problems throughout the building, raising concerns about the facility’s safety and long-term viability. Conducted by At-Eaze Inspection Service of Belleville on August 1, 2025, and published on September 8, the report by certified inspector Randall Laird spans…
Read MoreMascoutah Middle School Earns Blue Ribbon Recognition Just as 43 Year Old Federal Program is Ended
MASCOUTAH — Mascoutah Middle School was selected as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education; Just before federal officials announced that the long-running program would be discontinued. The U.S. Department of Education announced in late August that it would end the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which began in 1982. Secretary…
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