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Thomas Berg of Marissa, IL
Thomas Berg of Marissa, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Thomas’ dad introduced him to KSHE when he was a kid. It was the only station he would play in his truck and he’s the reason he enjoys KSHE so much.
Chloe Richardson Crowned 2023 Mascoutah Little Princess
Mascoutah, IL – The 98th Annual Mascoutah Homecoming und Augustfest brought joy and excitement to Scheve Park on August 2, 3, and 4. Among the many highlights, the crowning of the Miss Mascoutah Homecoming Princess stole the show. The princess’ coronation was held on Sunday, August 4. MIA President...
City of Belleville to host public information review, comment meeting on August 13
The City of Belleville will conduct a Public Information Review and Comment Meeting regarding the proposed improvements to West Main Street from 28th Street to 49th Street from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2024. This review and comment meeting will be an open house held in the Welcome...
Illinois American Water Announces 2024 Firefighter Grant Program
BELLEVILLE - Illinois American Water is accepting applications for its 2024 Firefighter Grant Program. Through this program, the company provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations throughout its service areas. According to Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water, the Firefighter Grant Program provides another opportunity to support public...
Progress on the Square: Count the Ways
The summer of ‘24 will be remembered as a season of great progress around the Frankfort Square. The transformation continues to crown the progress already made in the last few years in the downtown Clinton County Seat. Prior Progress:. Ellis Jewelry’s Renovation. Taylor Construction and Renovation of the...
Maryville Board Approves Hiring of Probationary Firefighter
MARYVILLE — The Maryville Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Aug. 7 approved the request of Chief Doug Dankenbring to add one probationary paid-on-call firefighter to the department’s rolls. Derrick Harris was approved for the position. Chief Dankenbring also presented his monthly report to the Board during the meeting....
Fairview Heights Youth Brice Travis Earns Prestigious Eagle Scout Award
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Sgt. Robert Belba and Officer Molly Muennich of the Fairview Heights Police Department congratulated local resident Brice Travis on his recent achievement of earning the Eagle Scout award. The recognition took place during a ceremony, where Travis was also presented with a proclamation from Fairview Heights...
Dorman Persists in Battle with County — Updated
Editor’s Note: A sidebar titled “Closed Meetings Are Subject of Concern” may be found directly after this story. Relentless in their ongoing legal battle with Madison County, Rob Dorman of Maryville and Doug Hulme of Edwardsville have filed for reconsideration of a pair of cases where judges have ruled against them over the past three months. One of those reconsideration requests is set to be heard this week.
Illinois residents reflect on recent black bear sighting
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A one-and-a-half-minute video is the talk of the town at the Benedictine Living Community - At The Shrine in Belleville. The video shows a large black bear wandering through the courtyard Monday afternoon. "It was just so exciting," resident Sister Millie Gross told 5 On Your...
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