Area News
Mascoutah Residents Find Ways to Cope With Intense Summer Heat
Mascoutah – Over the past week, Mascoutah has experienced multiple days of high humidity and temperatures in the mid-90s. With the heat index, or “real feel” temperature, rising above 100 degrees Fahrenheit on several occasions, residents have found various ways to stay cool and continue with daily life. The Leu Civic Center is open to…
Read MoreChapter One Project Works to Equalize School Supply Access in Lebanon; Misunderstanding Causes Setbacks
By Zachary Daum [email protected] LEBANON – One woman’s childhood experiences have grown into a citywide effort to ensure that no student starts school feeling left out or unprepared. Founded in 2016, the Chapter One Project has become a crucial resource for local families. This year, it’s dealing with both success and a recent challenge due…
Read MoreLebanon Rural Area Solar Project Approved
by Randy Pierce [email protected] Anticipated to provide power serving 1150 residential homes annually, a solar project to be located on Rieder Road in rural Lebanon was approved by the St. Clair County Board at its most recent regular monthly meeting held on Monday, June 30. Situated between US Highway 50 and Interstate 64 and west…
Read MoreWashington County Sheriff’s Office seek public’s help locating a Missing Person
Washington County Sheriff’s Office – July 3, 2025 Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brittany Moeser, 37 years old, who has been missing since April 13, 2024. Brittany is described as a white female, 5’7” tall, 128 lbs., with red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen…
Read MoreRev. Joel Dietrich Installed as 27th Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah
MASCOUTAH – Rev. Joel Andrew Christensen Dietrich has been installed as the 27th pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah. Dietrich brings with him years of service and education within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Dietrich was born on September 28, 1978, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He is the sixth child of Rev. Adam A. and…
Read MorePrescriptions Plus Pharmacy in Lebanon Closes After 45 Years
LEBANON – Prescriptions Plus Pharmacy, a long-standing pillar for pharmaceutical needs in the Lebanon community, permanently closed its doors on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Located inside of Lebanon’s Ace Hardware, this closure marks the end of an era. The closure comes as owners Lou and Jackie Schlaefer officially retire, bringing an end…
Read MoreCommunity Support Shines at Holy Childhood Church Blood Drive
MASCOUTAH – On Thursday, June 19, the Holy Childhood Church hosted a successful American Red Cross blood drive, surpassing its goal thanks to strong community participation. A total of 56 individuals came out to donate, resulting in 64 units of blood collected. The original goal had been set at 55 units. Among the donors, 13…
Read MoreTarsha Family Brings New Life to Historic Lebanon Pfeffer Farmhouse
By Zachary Daum [email protected] When Emily and Alex Tarsha bought their Lebanon farmhouse three years ago, they were simply looking for space — a few acres, an old home and the chance to live a more self-sufficient life. What they got was something more: a strong connection to one of the most important families in…
Read MoreKirkwood Wins Bommarito Automotive Group 500
By Jeff Thornton It was another good weekend of racing at the World Wide Technology Raceway. There were spectacular fireworks, night racing, national prime time racing on Fox, crashes and finally suspense at the end on who would be the winning driver. Fox decided to start the race at 7:15 local time to attract more…
Read MorePritzker Signs $55.1B State Budget Reliant On $700M Of New Taxes
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year. The $55.1 billion spending plan set to take effect July 1 is the largest in state…
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