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heraldpubs.com > 03/31/2026 > complete-letter-from-mascoutah-superintendent-dr-david-deets

Complete letter from Mascoutah Superintendent Dr. David Deets

6+ hour, 49+ min ago  (285+ words) Dear Mascoutah School Community, MHS Principal Mrs. Kelly Johnson and her team have already interviewed over 50 students to ensure their voices are heard and their accounts of events are accurately documented. We have provided multiple avenues for students to share…...

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heraldpubs.com > 03/31/2026 > complete-letter-from-mascoutah-high-school-principal-amy-kelly-johnson

Complete letter from Mascoutah High School Principal Amy Kelly Johnson

1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (168+ words) Relationships with staff emerged as a significant strength. 97% of students reported that educators treat them with respect 93% shared that educators show they care about them 97% indicated they feel accepted by educators for who they are 94% of students reported feeling comfortable…...

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heraldpubs.com > 03/31/2026 > petition-by-mascoutah-student-john-robert-wall

Petition by Mascoutah Student John Robert Wall

6+ hour, 47+ min ago  (344+ words) Petition for Administrative Action to Address Bullying and Protect Student Well-Being at Mascoutah High School. This petition represents the collective concerns of numerous students at Mascoutah High School who believe that repeated incidents of bullying and cyberbullying within our school…...

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heraldpubs.com > 03/03/2026 > leu-civic-center-to-close-this-saturday-after-structural-engineers-warning

Leu Civic Center to Close This Saturday After Structural Engineer’s Warning

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (524+ words) 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…...

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heraldpubs.com > 02/26/2026 > two-vehicle-crash-sends-one-car-into-lake-at-prairie-lakes-park

Two-Vehicle Crash Sends One Car Into Lake at Prairie Lakes Park

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (455+ words) The car was recovered the day after the incident by Lonnie's Tire and Auto MASCOUTAH " A two-vehicle crash Tuesday night sent one car into a ditch and another into the lake at Prairie Lakes Park, also known as the Mascoutah…...

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heraldpubs.com > 02/13/2026 > fire-breaks-out-late-friday-morning-in-mascoutah-at-2nd-st-and-w-state-st-intersection

Fire Breaks Out Late Friday Morning in Mascoutah at S. Second St. and W. State St. Intersection

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (126+ words) MASCOUTAH " A late-morning fire on Friday prompted a multi-department emergency response at the corner of S. Second St. and W. State St., where flames spread through a home and an adjacent smaller building. Fire crews from Mascoutah were on the scene, as…...

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heraldpubs.com > 02/19/2026 > residents-and-board-members-press-city-for-leu-civic-center-ownership-transfer

Residents and Board Members Press City for Leu Civic Center Ownership Transfer

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (711+ words) 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…...

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heraldpubs.com > 02/05/2026 > mascoutah-vfw-post-7682-marks-80-years-and-prepares-for-major-transition-as-location-closes

Mascoutah VFW Post 7682 Location to Close and Transition to Local American Legion

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (727+ words) 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…...

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heraldpubs.com > 01/23/2026 > scott-air-force-base-named-home-of-personal-property-command

Former Scott AFB Airman Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Crimes

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (372+ words) Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis 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…...

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heraldpubs.com > 01/23/2026 > pass-the-bread-ministry-continues-17-year-mission-of-service-in-mascoutah

Pass the Bread ministry continues 17-year mission of service in Mascoutah

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (833+ words) First Assembly of God Church 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…...