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Local Comic Artist Suzi Blake Discusses Working with DC Comics, Jacksepticeye and More
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Local darling comic book shop Fantasy Books and Games, is a multi-award nominated shop in the Fairview Heights area that features both comic books, board games, card games and more. Something many may not know, however, is that employee Suzi Blake, a comic artist and colorist originally from Maryland, has worked…
Read MoreMascoutah Man Charged in Fatal Belleville Hit-and-Run
By Zachary Daum [email protected] A Mascoutah man has been formally charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Green Mount Road near Eckert’s in Belleville on August 21, 2025. Authorities said that Robert J. Wedig, 74, of Mascoutah, was the driver involved in the early morning collision that killed 33-year-old Emily Johnson,…
Read MoreUnion workers vote no to contract offered by Boeing Defense, strike continues
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Just two days after reaching a tentative deal, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have rejected Boeing Defense’s latest contract offer, according to a report from Reuters issued late Friday afternoon, Sept. 12. Reuters had previously reported on Wednesday, Sept. 10, that…
Read MoreMascoutah Resident Finds Voice in Audiobooks and Beyond
[email protected] Mascoutah resident Kelsey Gillespie has taken her lifelong passion for acting and transformed it into a budding career in voice work, with several audiobooks already published and more in production. Gillespie, who balances full-time work and parenting two children, one in elementary school and one in middle school, decided earlier this year to finally…
Read MoreMascoutah Indian Sports Network Expands with New Weekly Show at The Vault
By Zachary Daum [email protected] For more than a year, the Mascoutah Indian Sports Network on YouTube has been giving fans a front row seat to Mascoutah High School athletics. Now, the student-led program is expanding with new coverage and a weekly live show hosted at The Vault in downtown Mascoutah. Senior Owen Dressler, who started…
Read MoreMascoutah Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run
Belleville/Mascoutah – A tragic hit-and-run accident early Thursday morning claimed the life of a Mascoutah woman on Green Mount Road near Eckert’s in Belleville. The victim has been identified as Emily Johnson, 33, of Mascoutah. The suspect fled the scene before emergency personnel arrived but was later located and taken into custody. Authorities have a…
Read MoreCommunity Rallies for Baby Ollie at Fundraiser Volleyball Tournament
Mascoutah – Mascoutah residents gathered at Scheve Park on Saturday, August 9, for “Volley for Ollie,” a fundraising volleyball tournament held to support a local family facing an extraordinary medical journey. The event was organized through the combined efforts of Warrior Logo, Delta Theta Tau’s Mascoutah chapter, and the Leu Civic Center, with additional help…
Read MoreBillboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
The sign came down a day after the Clinton County Board passed a non-binding resolution By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary The recruiting billboard for a right-wing extremist group, the Proud Boys, was removed in Clinton County after an outpouring of outrage. The advertising company that put the billboard up near a…
Read MoreMascoutah City Honors Retiring Crossing Guards for Years of Service
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Two longtime Mascoutah school crossing guards were honored this week by the Mascoutah Police Department for their dedication to keeping children safe on their way to and from school. TJ Williams, who served for 13 years, and Vickie Miller, recognized for 10 years received plaques that read in full: City of…
Read MoreLocal Library Hosts Citizenship Class
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Individuals wishing to learn about the naturalization process involved in becoming a United States citizen may participate in a free class being hosted by the Fairview Heights Public Library this Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Open to lawful immigrants who are permanent residents of the USA and…
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