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Way to go Mascoutah water department. Picking today at Middle School dismissal time to drain the pool. Kids were walking through ankle deep water just to cross 6th Street. Could have done it 6 hours earlier with a little thinking. Guess that’s too difficult. Absolutely absurd.
How crazy. Better decisions should be made by the town.
Why would draining the pool put 6th street under water?
We must have a new crybaby in town. They have been pumping water out of the pool onto the street for years. Most middle school students have enough sense not to walk through the water puddles.
Pretty obvious it wasn’t your kid that came home with soaked shoes and feet. They flooded the school crosswalk at sixth street and park. You want our kids to cross without a crossing guard? Probably so.
I thought that was the new Splash Pat!
Having manners goes a long way. Like please, thank you, and you’re welcome. Several times teenagers and adults have been rude. Parents teach you kids some manners.
I agree it use to go along way. These days very few people show manners. It’s normal to the younger generations.
It starts with the parents. Many times parents do not teach their children manners
Why would someone spread rumors about someone that are not true? May be because the one speading those rumors does not like that person. Grown women acting like children. My kids behave better than these women.
HAHA are you kidding? That’s what this forum is for.
Because they believe that they are better than everyone.
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Some people are just born to gossip and spread rumors. That makes them feel entitled.
That’s so sad! Sorry some are like that.
Waste Management we paid for residential pickup through March 31st. Green recycling containers were not emptied or removed during the week of March 25th. Please pickup and remove the green recycling containers ASAP. Thank you.
You’re asking in the wrong place.
Okay my fellow Mascoutans. This week was regular trash pick up ONLY. Recycling is next week. You couldn’t remember doing recycling last week? The worse part? In the neighborhoods where both were out, both were picked up by the same truck. Think the city needs to address this with Aspen since it’s the city’s contract. If they’re going to combine then the price needs to be lowered since no recycling is done.
Why do some parents (moms) feel they need to join their child to every practice and competition. Even though all practices are closed? They got away with in the past and feel they are entitled to continue to do so. When they attend the practices their children are distracted and do not focus on their sport.
Parents should drop their kids off and go do something else. Let the coaches be
Normal parents do. Do these parents also join their kids at school? They need to give their kids some freedom.
I know a couple of this type of person.
Track coach stops at a location with several restaurants for the kids to decide where they want to go and the students moms are not there.
They are going to have a heart attack if their kids are in choir, Band, or colorguard when they go Disney World and Universal Studios. The directors let the kids have freedom in the parks. The kids just had to check in every once and while. Only a certain amount of parents are chosen to chaperone.
They need to stop being a helicopter parent.
Never heard that one before. Meaning?
Hovering around like helicopters do. Not sure but that’s the way I understood the post🤷♀️
Seems logical. Thanks
In front of the American Legion there is a pole with two cameras (one facing 177 east and one facing 177 west). What are the cameras for?
Please see the 2024 Feb. 29th edition of The Herald for more information on this.
Great job to Lee Allison Wilson and Mascoutah High School Winterguard for a wonderful Friends and Family Home Performance. It gave us an understanding what Winterguard is and its history in Mascoutah. Too bad there was a woman yelling across the gym floor before the performance started.
So, what is winterguard then?
See was too lazy to walk down the bleachers to ask her question.
She is always like that. Needs to get all of the attention.
How can foster parents treat their foster child so bad? Maybe they just did it for the money? Then punish anyone that tries to help said foster child.
Sounds like one of my neighbors.
This foster parent kicked out the foster kid from the house. The biological daughter took something that belonged to the foster kid, but denied it. Foster kid is a good kid, did not deserve what happened to her.
All kids should receive love. That includes biological, adopted, step, and foster kids.
Great entrance to town, off highway. Truckers bags of trash & urine milk jugs on ramps, 10 foot weeds, a truck stop, ghetto project apartments, vacant pole barn commercial space, & a dmv. Marvelous stuff. Also don’t forget the massive Russian looking, eyesore industrial electrical poles a mile long. Beautiful! Classy! Top notch! Yee haw!!
Sounds like you miss it. Go back to russia then.
Sounds like the person is disgusted, not homesick!!
You can leave anytime you want. The rest of us love this town.
Mascoutah is a great town with wonderful people. The things that are happening around it have already started to change the culture (not necessarily in a good way). Over time, over many decades, Mascoutah will suffer. Why is that, due to the state laws allowing such a laxed classification of VA disability. Businesses will be fine, they are thriving due to the governments funding, but the schools and all the governmental type support will suffer because the number of non-contributing will grow. You see, military personal are used to being taken care of. They don’t worry about housing, food, clothing, so they can’t relate to what it means. Now with that said, I wish those that actually fought for us got better treatment. Those that were exposed to unsafe environments (physically and mentally). We owe it to them, but for those that have normal body wear and tear due to having some type of physical job, that is what we call a government created snowflake. There is a body of people in the st. clair county working with lawyers and legislation not to remove the benefits, but to tighten down the criteria and to benchmark what other states give. For example. If you were used to making $50k a year, then get a twisted wrist, ankle, but you were smart enough to complain and document through service, or you got one of these snake lawyers, they would say, nope you don’t get free real estate taxes and upwards to $4k a month tax free. And for those that say it is jealousy, no it is the patriots that care about the society as a whole, served or not served. Not everyone served because they wanted to do it for their country, some just didn’t have anything else to do and they knew uncle sam would provide a path.
If this is true and accurate information… it’s GREAT news! To many vets can’t get the help they need and way too many taking advantage of the system.
Here we go. Just leave the country if you don’t like it. Go to Mexico then come back and the idiots in charge will give you money you don’t deserve. Feel better now?
Have you read the Bureau of Labor statistics for 2023? It covers percentages of veterans getting disability. It’s actually lower than I expected especially those receiving 70-100%. So, why does it seem like everybody in this area is tax exempt? Think about it. IL to the best of my knowledge is the only place where 70% will get you a total exemption. This area draws those vets here because of that. So you’ll obviously have a large population of tax exempt vets as long as those benefits exist….period. This will give the perception that ALL vets are scamming the system and getting $4K/month free money, tax benefits, etc. Just not true when looking at the data. We are only seeing a small portion of a larger picture here in this little town. The reality is most vets (worldwide) aren’t getting 70-100%. I read these posts and it feels like everyone is attacking every vet receiving benefits and lumping them into some snowflake category. Of course they always make it a point to say they support those that truly need it. It’s not the vets problem for using a system created to help them. Is it fair….well that can be debated till the end of time. I’d just say be careful what you ask for. I’d expect a mass exodus of vets if they change those laws. I’d also venture to say that something like that could have a huge negative impact on the surrounding area. If you draw a certain population by dangling free cheese then take that cheese away…what do you think will happen? They are gonna bounce, then the rest of the dominos (local economy) would eventually tumble. Just my opinion.
Don’t listen to the whinners on this site. They rather complain about vets being compensated for serving their country then the illegals coming in and getting paid to stay here. Very strange the way some think.
Sounds like you may be one of the vets taking advantage of the system, not really “disabled” but feel entitled because you served. The requirements for disability should be tightened up so that you can not be considered to be 70-100% disabled while working a full time job. If some vets leave the area, so be it. Maybe housing costs would go down so others could afford to buy some of these homes. If you’re getting a tax free disability check and pay no property tax you can outbid everyone else for a house and runs up housing costs. This prevents nonvets from being able to buy a home. Many vets shop on base and avoid sales tax. If others moved in the area they may actually support our businesses more. I’m not saying we need to run them out, just saying it would not devastate the area if requirements were tightened up.
And yet you can drive on down Route 4 toward the city and take in the sight of thousands of daffodils, lovingly planted by retired 98-year old MHS teacher Joseph Cunningham over a period of many years. They greet us every spring with a message that says Mascoutah is a great place to live. BTW, the interstate ramps are the responsibility of IDOT.
You sure there not dandelions??
*they’re
And yet you can drive down Route 4 and capture the beauty of thousands of daffodils, lovingly planted over the years by 98-year old Joseph Cunningham, a retired MHS teacher. They are but one example of what makes Mascoutah a great place to live. BTW, the interstate exits and entrances are the responsibility of IDOT.
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Why not get friends together and clean the trash off the highway and truck stops. Stop gripping and do something
When I went to McKendree we would pick up trash off Highway 50, near Lebanon.
Well, that has surely changed. They no longer clean up anything around the city unless it’s for a photo op. I believe they cause most of the trash on Belleville Street as witnessed by the fast food trash from restaurants not located in Lebanon.
Stay classy, Boeing.
I assume you’re referring to the whistleblower employee who was mysteriously found dead. And also their product issues lately?
That sounds terrible!
Love it when people broadcast of Facebook the success of their daughter’s Sweet Sixteen Birthday party, but some others were not invited because we are not in their clique. Even though both are kids are both in Winterguard.
Winterguard??
No one knows what winterguard is. I could never get an answer either.
You should of attended the Friends and Family showing hosted by Mascoutah High School Winterguard last night
Keep living in your fantasy world on Facebook & fake friends. I prefer the real world.
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What’s a clique??
Looks like you answered your own question. It was a party for someone else’s clique. Have your daughter start one of her own.
Cry me a river. Kids invite whoever they want. Quiet being a cry baby
This is more the parent doing it. Her clique of moms where there.
I hate theses types of moms.
Kids learn by example. When their parents are rude, the kids tend to be rude as well. When parents exclude others, their kids will do so as well.
Good grief, not a single one of you Feuding Teens, er, Moms of Mascoutah can even spell any of your posts in this thread accurately, yet your priorities are to rant weekly about your “child” not getting invited to an antiquated party. Your daughter does not care. No one cares. Move along with your sideshow.
How many english teachers do we have in this town?
I am a bit confused. Is the paper the Mascoutah Herald or the Lebanon Herald. Seems to me more time is spent reporting on Lebanon than Mascoutah
Maybe because nothing happens in Mascoutah so they go where the action is.
I am sure there are events and stories they can report on here. It’s not like the town has gotten smaller. Seems to be a lot less written too on mascoutah sports
The problem is basically ONE reporter/editor covering three beats – Mascoutah, Lebanon and Scott AFB. That said, there are a ton of stories in Mascoutah that are never covered…and should be!
Lebanon was covered by the Lebanon Advertiser for over a century. That was the primary voice for activities, news and events for the city. When Herald Publications bought the Advertiser it took a while for Lebanonites to catch on that the Herald is the new game in town. Now the organizations, boards, businesses, etc. are now taking advantage of the opportunities. We love the fact that someone is covering us!
People complained just last week that it was all Mascoutah and no Lebanon. Can’t please everyone. I think the Herald does a pretty good job of trying to hit the highlights of both.
The Herald will accept articles (even for the front page) from community members. Yes they’ll edit, etc. but with less staff they do what they can. Keep up the good work.
they should report on the thunder snow
I hope they keep reporting on Lebanon especially after the story by kmov regarding the young woman who bartended in Lebanon that was murdered by her ex boyfriend in New Baden. Finding out that the Lebanon police were involved in this situation 12 hours earlier and did absolutely NOTHING is troubling but not surprising. They are useless. If they would have intervened maybe she would be alive today. Mascoutah Herald – PLEASE keep this story in the news. Citizens of Lebanon -demand accountability!
The Lebanon police are lazy and incompetent. They spend more time hiding in the cemetery or the trailer park across hwy 50 than patrolling the city. The city government never holds them accountable for anything and believes their excuses for not doing their job.
Kudos to councilmen Baker and Bettas for doing the right thing by voting NO on the splash pad !!!
Mascoutah Hearld was right! School board were liars! Check your tax assement notices. Vote them all out!
Can the Herald update the status of those involved in run up to the Alexis Maki murder? Has any Lebanon police officer lost his job regarding his dereliction of duty? Has the police chief or an officer been reprimanded on their lack of performance? Has there been any training on what steps should have been taken? Has Lebanon government taken any steps to discipline any officer or chief due to this hands off way of doing their job? Have there been any lawsuits brought against the city or officers?
Please update.
The trash argument is at it again. Everyone says they LOVE Waste Management, but did you actually read the numbers? We will be paying $10 more a month for their service. Last time was a couple of dollars, if that, but this is a substantial jump. The guys may be great, but the service is not quite the same as it used to be either. There are a lot of people in this town that are on fixed incomes, and that is a lot of money just because you “like where we are”. Who knows, another company may be better and save us some money. The numbers are right there for everyone to see.
I had Allied Waste in New Baden. They were cheaper and a helluva lot more flexible than WM. There was no “ringing you up” for every little thing like our current trash overlords do.
If you recall last time this the contract was awarded when Meyers was city manager and under Mayor Doddery he full council voted to award the contract to Republic. After an outcry from some citizens who thought their friend or relative might lose their job started a face book campaign to say how bad Republic was and how great Waste Management was. Some said their kids waited for the nice smiling friendly trash guy to come. I didn’t then or now care who picks up my trash. if they smile or not just as long as my trash is picked up, Our leaders. succumbing to the rants of a few reversed their award to Republic. I I remember.1 or 2 councilmen didn’t change their original vote. Does anyone Rember who they were?
Daugherty, McMahan and Weyant changed their vote to stay with Waste Management after Republic was awarded the bid. Baker and Battas did not change theirs. At that time the cost difference per month was not too much, however this time it looks like a substantial cost increase per month to stay with WM. I don’t care who picks up my trash and would rather NOT spend $10+ more per month to stay with them.
Did anyone read the price WM bidded? Extra container: $16 per month. Almost $30 a month to PICK UP TRASH! The whining about how disappointed that everyone is that WM is going away would really be that happy to pay that much more just because the guy waves at you??? Really? It sucks that trash pickup is already expensive, but to say you would pay those rates and are mad at the council for their decision is ridiculous. Had they gone with WM everyone would complain about how much they are paying. Their service has gone downhill substantially in the last three years and sending in that LARGE of a price increase tells me they don’t care if they keep Mascoutah or not. I for one would rather switch to another company and save my $120 per year. I could care less if the guy waves at me or not. Come on, folks.
Looks WM also thought they had it in the bag based off the council changing vote last time. Hopefully it sends a message that the company can’t try to screw us with costs
All of these people who are “so disappointed” and think this is going to be such a disaster, think of your elderly neighbor that can barely afford food or living expenses…what do you think such a large jump in WMs price would do to these people. Some in this town have to choose between food or other expenses. Let’s “give them the finger” like everyone is saying council did to you by not going with the ridiculous bid to keep WM and tell those on a fixed income that we don’t care about their situation….I’m sorry you’re hungry, but I got my weekly wave. Insane.
All of the people that are upset over the council vote…..were you at the meeting to speak out in favor of one company or another? You know, the city isn’t run by social media. Do your part and get involved if it is that important to you. Don’t just hope that social media activity is going to be the change that is needed.
Don’t give us that BS. They don’t listen to anyone at those meetings.
Give me a break. Maybe you should run
Run for what?
I was watching the City Council Meeting on youtub, first I would like to thank the City Council for their hard work and dedication to this Elected position, I believe some council members represent the City very well. They ask Questions that come from citizens, case in point. after the discussion about the splash PAT The Mayor stated, that he doesn’t understand the questions coming up now, after all we’ve been talking about this for months, and that he thinks some members of council just don’t want to see this project happen. Mayor you are wrong, I think every councilmen wants this to happen they just need to make sure it’s in the right location, how it’s being funded , making sure it’s being done safely and properly, developed, and that everyone will be able to enjoy it. Mayor it’s not all about promises that you make with out thinking , look at your joke of a pickleball court or your frisbee golf that you built your way maybe you should think through your projects before running your mouth and making promises, know where the funding is coming from, where’s the best place for them and most of all listen to other people’s ideas and opinions. You always want to brag about everything you do and Pat yourself on the back but remember a true volunteer is happy with self gratification you should try this ,you might like yourself better. I would like to thank the true volunteers that do not need that Pat on the back. They now who they are.
Maybe instead of building a splash pad you should first get the bathrooms by the ball fields remodeled , it always seems we just keep adding new projects in the park instead of maintaining the facilities that are already there!!
100% correct!
If I’m not mistaken they are doing exactly that, renovating those restrooms at the ballfields.
Funny, the park bathrooms have not been started yet, baseball/ softball is right around the corner 6 weeks away so that means they will have to do a half *** job instead of having them done by professionals.
Hopefully true but many years past due.
I agree, maintain what we have first. Splash pad seems pretty stupid, Let the libs come up with stupid idea’s.
This city waste so much money on dumb stuff, a splash pat is just another example. The mayor is trying to get this pushed through without knowing what the cost will be. The long term cost should be considered as well. This will certainly be a continuous upkeep and maintenance bill for the taxpayers. Money down the drain.
Pet project?
what in the heck is a youtub. educate ur self liberal
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Having a hard time figuring out what he means?? You libs should educate yourself. Punctuation should be first on your list. SFB
Says the person who can’t spell
Our school district is very top Heavy . Too many admi istrators in the ADmin building. No one should be paid consulti g fees just because we have a nes person. Do what the s hools do and help new hires out.
Even so too many adminsitrators throughout the district. Buildings with more enrollment should have vice principals.
I noticed in the Herald, that there were not many 5th graders noted for McLimo. I read the honor roll when it is published. There must have been 5th graders per class or something left out.
WHAT ABOUT THOSE KIDS WHO ARE SWEET AND KI D AND HELPFUL WHO CANNOT MAKE HIGH MARKS. What do do to recognize them!
We are a community of many capabilities.
Let’s take our trash to where a councilman works. The school won’t mi d.
Somethings wrong with your N’s
The new high school administration is getting out of hand.
What are they doing now?
Give them a hand for doing a great job
What is up?? Do tell.
Out of hand as in being the Top Illinois High School in the St. Louis Area? Thriving test scores year after year, and maintaining an incredibly safe environment day in and day out? Just curious as to which out of hand you meant? What is out of hand is how sorry people are to come on platforms like this that can only result in a negative vibe on the community, and spew hate when we should have so much to be proud of in this community. These types of posts and the people behind them are shameful. Put your name on it.
Cut it out. Mascoutah preps the kids for the tests so the scores are better. Most schools do.
I was driving to school to pick up my daughter yesterday and apparently going 55 at night with snow flurries was not fast enough. The car paased me. We ended up at the same location. Waited there an additional 15 minutes. People need to SLOW DOWN during winter.
Mascoutah would be rich if the police would issue speeding tickets.
I know the town has some new driver’s.
I dropped off my children at the high school last night and I almost was hit by another car. People need to watch what the are doing.
Flurries do not necessarily equal accumulation meaning traction does not deteriorate.
Anyone know who is going to be teaching AP Physics this semester at the high school?
I would think contacting the high school would be a better choice than on here
Probably the same person who has been teaching it?
Nope he got fired right before Christmas break.
Why did he get fired?
That is the question the school will not answer.
I know he assigned a lot of homework. He would wait to post it on Saturday and expect it to be completed by Monday. Kids have lives too. Work, family, sports.
He would assign alot of homework at 3:00 pm on Thursday that was due Friday. Kids have work or after school activities such as sports or band.
I heard he gave out a lot of homework. But I think he was aiming for the smart kids to be able to do the assignments. The lazy ones complain.
Awww poor thing. You actually had to do homework in one night. Cry me a river
Apparently he wasn’t fired, was at the HS last week – but not teaching…
Chalk up another one for the Mascoutah Gossip Thread.
It’s an AP class & an AP Physics class at that! Complainants here are whining that “a lot of homework is being assigned”?! Seriously! Please reconsider your college aspirations — you are so not ready. Maybe SWIC is more your aptitude. Maybe.
I understand this is an anonymous public forum and as such the users just throw things at the wall and see what sticks. I have to say, in all seriousness, this is the most dysfunctional group I have ever participated in; and I’ve been in a few going back to the Usenet and Bulletin Board days.
The ignorance that comes to the surface is legendary on the same four subjects: Property taxes, electric rates, school board/taxes, and disability for veterans. For what it’s worth:
We keep voting the same ******** in year after year. STOP IT! The county claims they are not getting money owed them by the state for who knows what excuse. I believe it was something to do with county retirement entitlements. Illinois will have a surplus ($1.4 billion supposedly). This county should collect their money and get out of our pockets. Start a petition for a tax lowering bill if you don’t like it. Yes, the taxes are ridiculous. I don’t blame veterans planning to live here wanting disability. And yes, if they plan to live here they are definitely motivated to apply for all the disability they can get. I’ve had lots of conversations with them to that effect. Along those lines, it is nothing but WELFARE for people with jock itch, sleep apnea, or some other non-combat or non-serious work injury to claim disability. Call me a liberal and I’ll call you an idiot. “I earned that”. No you didn’t. I’ve worked along side of the DoD for over 20 years, and no, you haven’t earned it in an office role.
Electric rates- what happened to the Citizens Utility Board? They used to be effective. I guess Ameren has more lobbying money. We don’t know what deal was worked out with Ameren by our city government but if the city is not being transparent remember them at election time. VOTE IN THE ELECTIONS.
For all the hard right individuals who worship Orange Marmalade Jesus, especially the IQ 4 individual with the “Trump 2024 **** Your Feelings” sign on their porch by the grade school. You are an especially repugnant piece of brown nitrogenous waste. I’ve toyed with leaving countering opinion signs in your yard but I have a feeling our conversation would not turn out well for either of us. Texas, with Joe Rogan and Ted Cruz are waiting for you with open arms and big wet sloppy kiss. If you ask nicely I’m sure MTG and Loebert will join you and you can diddle and preach morals at the same time.
This place is so sickening I wasted sleep time writing this. Grow up people.
Are your feelings hurt because of the sign?? **** your feelings, and that’s the bottom line because stone cold said so.
Wow you obviously have no clue and pretty obvious who you are.
WOW!!! What intuition did this one escape from??
Who knows. Now can read this stupidity on both Facebook and sound off haha
Yes Illinois had a surplus but if you actually did real research you would see, there is a large deficit coming and many unpaid bills.
Talk about dysfunctional, but if fits for a liberal.
It is a Joke! This entire area is heavily supported by government welfare. 99% of these snow flakes don’t deserve compensation.
Obviously you don’t your statistics. And you’re little cutesy names are sweet.
You’re comment don’t count, you missed a word. Even though your 100% correct.
Why would the high school schedule basketball games the week of finals? I guess Battas cares more about status than the kids grades.
He has always been like that. He needs to get all of the attention.
It’s likely that if you knew some of the things he does behind the scenes for people and the community, you wouldn’t have this opinion.
I really don’t think Mr. Battas has control over the sports schedule himself…
It’s that way for all sports. We had baseball games during finals. It’s called time management.
I am glad someone has some sense. Almost all boy’s and girl’s basketball teams in the area played either Monday or Tuesday night. How about people take accountability and study over the weekend or before the game if necessary.
The kids should only be concerned finals not about basketball. Grades are first priority, not sports.
The kids need to learn time management. All throughout their life they will have conflicting priorities and will have to learn to deal with them. A well rounded individual will go a lot further in life. If you can do both, then maybe shouldn’t play sports.
Can’t not can. (I missed the t)
It’s called commitment. High school sports, select/travel/rec league sports, and college sports all have games on any given day of the week. Doesn’t matter if it’s finals week or not.
Yep. It teaches kids so many valuable lessons. If just worried about grades then will be in for a rude awakening when get in the real world
Same reason he has done nothing about the HS girls bowling coach. Complaints filled last year by our student about his inappropriate communication with her went no were with the Athletic department. Now learning he is at it again and nothing is being done. It is not okay that the school cares more about there image and wins then the well being and saftey of there students
If so bad, go to the school board or even public if true as you claim.
I totally agree. All of the coaches care about is winning, not about the safety of our kids or their mental health.
My son attends leadership group on Wednesday mornings before school with Coach Battas and his staff. They address mental health, leadership, dealing with adversity, etc. I believe it voluntary and open to all athletes. If you follow his Facebook he posts the topics they cover. If kids choose not to attend, hard to blame the staff.
He tries to sweep the bad under rug. Always has and always will.
Another anonymous smear campaign with no facts. Pathetic
From what is being said, there is facts, and proof of all. As a parent of a bowler, I can confirm that there has been concerns raised.
I am also a bowling parent and I have never seen nor heard anything inappropriate. My bowler has also never mentioned anything.
So nice to see people making pretty serious accusations against someone they don’t know; but are not willing to sign their name to it.
Yep. It’s pathetic.
I have a bowler as well and we think the coach is awesome, always willing to help and very patient with these kids! It is a hard age to deal with and we are so Thankful for the coaches! Never had any reason not to trust them for any reason at all! Thank you Coaches for everything you do!
As another bowling parent, from my perspective, you would be very hard pressed to find a coaching staff that cares more about the well-being and safety of the kids than ours. People that think differently simply are not well informed. Judging by some of the grammar in some of these posts, it certainly appears that is the case. I trust the coaches 100 percent with my daughter.
Scott Battas is year after year recognized as one of the best AD’s in the state. If there was any truth to any of this, those coaches would not be there anymore. He does want to win, of course he does. But he also demands a safe and positive environment for the student-athletes at Mascoutah and holds coaches accountable for creating and maintaining that environment. The community is very fortunate to have Scott as their AD and all the coaches on his staff.
Yep. Probably just some people who only feel good when tear someone down or just mad their kid was not good enough to make the team. Or I guess could be looking for a handout/settlement.
If you know the program and know it’s past athletes and parents, it’s not hard at all to figure out where all the negativity is coming from. You’re not fooling anyone. The program is doing great and some parents of some kids who didn’t get as much playing time as they take this stage to make stuff up. It’s wrong and it’s pathetic. There won’t be any handouts or settlements, they just get laughed at for being so grossly misinformed.
HAHA bowling?? Does the coach make them run to many laps up and down the lanes?
Another great reporting job by the herald. (School tax)
It would be great to see the Mascoutah property tax rates compared to other conference schools and other nearby cities. Mascoutah is supposed to get a lot of government funding, but I think our property taxes are still very high.
Now that would be real reporting…….
We don’t need confusing formulas like the school board is trying to give us. They should tell us for a $225,000 house what does a family pay for property taxes in Highland, Troy, O’Fallon, Belleville, Freeburg, etc… and compare that with Mascoutah.
It’s not that difficult to figure out. Two websites have all of the information you are looking for at your fingertips.
Well they can’t until get the total EAV. You can look up last year
It took roughly 7 minutes to get the information you requested. I didn’t even have to implicitly insult the school board on an anonymous Internet thread. Now, you have to understand that the rates don’t necessarily correspond to the amount of taxes someone pays because of exemptions that may or may not apply to any given property. And, many other factors play into the amount of tax paid because of overlapping taxing districts. However, the rates are what drives the tax income for any taxing entity. Below are the 2022 rates you were looking for:
Freeburg (2 School Districts) 5.36
O’Fallon (2 School Districts) 5.13
Troy (1 School District) 4.88
Mascoutah (1 School District) 4.77
Highland (1 School District) 4.51
I suppose you could move to Highland if you’re unhappy. I’d offer to help you move but, I’m busy that day.
Where’s the guy that hates America and our veterans? I could use a good laugh at his logic.
What is the deal at the high school. A teacher was let go?
Last time something happened we received an email. This time nothing.
Still nothing. Great communication.
Why do you have to know? A teacher was let go, big deal. Employers don’t broadcast that info all over
Over a week and still nothing.
Almost 2 weeks and no complaints. Everyone feeling ok?
Probably the holiday!
Is city hall open this week? I call and no one ever answers. Leave message and no return call.
They are probably taking advantage of all those vacation days they get…. IT’S A JOKE!! Tax payer dollars are wasted!!!
Tax dollars and government jobs equal waste. The best thing i heard is that state and federal VA disability money is planning on changing. They are being overwhelmed by people claiming sleep apnea and arthritis as disability (which is the governments fault from the first place of allowing them), but then still working full time while getting $$$. There is going to be a large percentage of the $$$ going to go to EBT cards. That way, the people that really need the money to live are going to be able to use it on things like food and essentials. They are also working on doing an adoption on the tax laws since the schools miss out on some much revenue. They are waking up!
Yea. Not true.
Do you just comment on anything you have no idea about? I think these disabled vets should even get more for serving. You should move to another country, you’ll be happier.
With this kind of response, you are either clueless or one of the disabled vets that are taking advantage of the system. We have vets that need help BUT can’t get it because they don’t know how to work the system.
Could you only imagine the number of repo trucks and homes for sale if these over reached carp stopped getting their welfare checks. Not talking about those that are truly disabled and can’t work. It would be a sight.
So you are feeling cheated that our own disabled veterans get compensated for serving our country. But, you never whine about illegal aliens getting a bigger check monthly for not being and american much less fighting for this country. I can’t call you what type a person you are because it won’t get published. Very sad you liberals hate this country.
I see Mascoutah has been replacing or laying new sidewalks around town. But for some crazy reason instead of removing anything that’s on the easement, they been going around these obstacles. Who came up with this idea?? No other leaders of our neighboring towns show there incompetence, why do we show ours?
what are they going around?
Trees, fences, standing dogs.
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!
Did the city get blue light specials on the blue street lights?
Notice how the Mascoutah Band Drumline does a send off for the sports team, but they never attend a competition or watch the halftime show as a group? Maybe this can change in the fall. It would be fantastic for the school to provide a fan bus to one of the band,’s competitions.
What size bus would be needed??
I would depend on how many fans would sign up.
Here we go again. Want your participation trophy too?
According to the Mascoutah City Staff directory on the website, Cody Hawkins is the new City Manager??? When did this happen?
There is a story on here. Previous was fired and he was hired for the short term. (Believe 6 months)
wasn’t fired.
I’m pretty sure it was resign effective immediately or get fired… which is technically the same in the end.
Another example of the bad being covered up and not dealt with properly.
Why did this recent City Manager get fired? All I heard was she didn’t leave her office much, wasn’t personable, & screwed up some bid processes. Was she even qualified in the first place? Another cousin of a councilmen? Haha. Once again, another bad decision by the boys on council, & the ladies upstairs. Drama.
Wasn’t there a search committee?
The search committee didn’t want her!!!
I heard that too. So the mayor hand picked her? Really questioning our mayor as now 2 firings in 3 years? Maybe time for a one an done mayor
She got fired for the same reason, your corrupt, inept Mayor and Council. The Mayor is the worst and the council follows his lead. They are all cowards and hide behind their title and seem to only want what they desire, not the needs of the city or its citizens. They should be ashamed of what they’ve done to this city in the last two years. They are political leaders and know squat about leading and managing a city or the employes. Personal agendas rule without the intelligence to make sound decisions or deal with people. And now they hire an old friend who always kissed their you know what. It’s disgusting to see this go on, no honesty, no integrity.
Mascoutah doesn’t have the market on inept city government. Lebanon is a total mess. The Mayor is too afraid to address employees or citizens and lets the city attorney run everything and do her dirty work. She lies to the public and acts like she isn’t involved. Well, why aren’t you? A few aldermen speak up but most just sit idly by and let this travesty go on.
I drove through Lebanon last night and they had their Christmas lights on already. Really?? Talk about rushing things! It’s not even Halloween!
It gets earlier every year. I worked retail in college in the early 90’s, Christmas decorations were up AFTER Thanksgiving.
kinda sounds like you should run for mayor seeing how you got all the answers,as the saying goes,put up or shut up
Who would you rather see as mayor? Why?
Salaries, City of Mascoutah. Why hasn’t City Hall updated their website regarding their yearly salaries? It’s public knowledge. Last one available was ‘19. We are approaching 2024. Seems fishy. Not very transparent.
This same thing was brought up a few months ago. The city said at that time “you can get it if you come up to the clerk and ask for it”. That’s not how that is supposed to work. The state statute says “posted on the website”, not “hidden until you come up us to try to obtain that information. Every town around here has no issues posting theirs ON THEIR WEBSITES, so I agree, it looks really suspicious.
Nepotism. Waste. Inflated excess salaries w/ little results. Those would be my guesses as to why the City Clerk, Finance Coordinator, & Treasurer are not posting. Mayor & Council should be ashamed. Do your job. It’s very simple.
Mayor pay 800.00 per month council 400.00
50% of the town doesn’t pay taxes and live off government well fair driving SUV’s and BMWs. No, not jealous, sick of the entitlement. If you went to war, deserved, if not, welfare!
The statute says post on the website or post a physical copy at the principal office. I’ve been to city hall and nothing is posted. Why is it such a secret?
Obviously because all of the City officials are secretly paying themselves double their public salaries. C’moan people. Try to resist the conspiracy theories. A simple phone call would probably clear this up.
Welcome to Mascoutah Illinois!
Heard Cody Hawkins is coming back as the city manager… the city is corrupt and it’s EXTREMELY concerning.
We have a new leader in the “Most Inane and Misdirected Post” contest. Congratulations!
Why do entiled people think they can bully you and threaten to sue you, when they family caused the issue?
Cause they believe that they are better than other people and they can do no wrong. They think that they we perfect.
I don’t know the answer. But I did notice the contractors on the 6th street job washed out some concrete equipment and sprayed our “welcome to mascoutah” sign with concrete mix. I’d volunteer to clean it but it looks like it might need a professional. I hope the city holds someone accountable.
Please share more.
I agree, Entitled ??
Please help me understand who I’m reference is entitled. I instantly think of the non-war vets that snore and have arthritis, but get treated like homeless starving children. If we aren’t talking about those entitled, who? It here are definitely locals with business and politics that are entitled. Just a hint lol
Ok we get it. Your jealous you don’t get extra money like the disabled. Your homeless comment makes no sense.
No one is Jealous,more like disgraced. Do we get jealous when we see people on welfare, no. We just think it’s sad and disgusting when they abuse the system so feel like they achieved something in life. Save the money for those truly hurt and/or actually went to a war. It’s not jealousy , it’s sad how you think that way vs. understanding government welfare.
This person not jealous, they’re just telling it like it is!!
Wow! How do some people really think they are better or entitled. We are ALL the same!! No one is better, we are all human.
How able the ones that brag that they have money and donate to an organization and say you do what I say, because I donated the money. Many individuals can’t donate money, they donate their time, which is better than money.
So right on! Volunteers are the best & their time is appreciated!
There is always at least one person or family like that. I know one for my kids activity.
Since no one will answer any more info I got to believe they have no clue either. Typically Mascoutah whiners.
I know. I guess the entitled family does not want to damage their “good” reputation, but they do not have a problem damaging another person’s reputation
Sounds like a better question to ask the family
Who? Need more meat to this story.
I don’t know because I don’t know but seems like the folks being bullied would take it up with the so called bully’s rather than trying to settle it on a public forum or is that too adult like?
Want more details on this, what happened?
Is a occupancy permit needed to live in Mascoutah?
Yes. Also a good question you should be going to city hall for
Yeah, it’s concerning that you choose Sound Off for this information, instead of calling City Hall. Perhaps you should get an occupancy permit from another community.
Maybe the person didn’t know where to ask the question. No need to say something negative.
Thanks for the kind word, but I only ask because I heard Mascoutah do have occupancy permits but, I know no one that ever got a permit to live in Mascoutah. Pay to live here?? ha
Would like to know how they got around the rule. Maybe the seller got it before listing the house so they have one but didn’t get it themselves
They’re not dumb enough to pay to live here. That’s how.
We are screwed. No managers.
WHAT???
We haven’t had a qualified manager since Cody left. Council needs to step up. Time to clean house.
Excuse me.
Cody is the reason the electrical update will break the bank.
He was another in a long line that was good on promises but never delivered.
Electrical update??
Still waiting on what electrical update you’re talking about. Or do you even know what you’re talking about??
Your requirements for “qualified” must be pretty low.
It has been nice having a 2nd concession stand at the football games. Great job Band Boosters!
Where is the 2nd one at? The line is stupid long at the main one
Other side of the bleachers.
Thanks!
It was nice to have some different options. Loved the hamburgers and hot dogs.
Great job to the Mascoutah Band Boosters for hosting a tailgate party for HighSchool and 8th grade members and their family before Friday’s home game. Too bad the was a van and truck blocking the food line. Made it very difficult to move through the line.
There is always one person that has to be difficult.
Good to see the former volleyball coach is fighting back against the power/money grab
How do you know he is telling the truth?
How do you know the Junker’s were telling the truth???? They didn’t win or get a bunch of money… so that should tell you something!!
Right!?
How do you know the original accuser is telling the truth?
How do you know he wasn’t telling the truth?
The volleyball coach is suing for emotional distress, and talked about how awful all this was for his family, but this counter lawsuit only gives more publicity to the first lawsuit. Most people probably have forgotten about the first lawsuit, why file a suit and dredge it all up again?
To rectify what these people have done to him and his family. They attempted to drag his name through the mud, tarnish his reputation, and ruin his future.
Let’s also not forget that the herald had no reason to publicize his place of employment on multiple occasions. What a joke of a “newspaper” this is.
The newspaper is a joke because it reported the news? Am I missing something?
No but they can can be more responsible with reporting. Why drag current employer into something. Completely useless
When I drive north on route 4 leaving town, and as I pass the car wash and see all of those large steel poles along route 4 it reminds me of some type of industrial wasteland from a movie.
Agreed. Should have buried like modern communities too. Regardless of expense.
Mascoutah probably couldn’t afford to bury that high of voltage lines. Very rare to find those buried except maybe in large cities with no other option.
It is sad what our major and city council allowed. Great legacy your leaving. Last major screwed us with ignorant power contracts.
The last mayor had nothing to do with the power screwing we’re getting. It happen back in the 60’s.
Two completely different items
Looks as stupid as those light poles on main street by the 4 way.
Does anyone else find it funny that a company comes to town with fiber optic internet which is far superior to cable and cheaper, so Charter’s response is to increase the cost of their inferior product. I am definitely switching to the fiber optic
Good luck with that. For the price at the same speeds is higher for fiber.
Charter doesn’t offer speeds anywhere near as fast as fiber optic. Don’t see how you think it’s the same speed as fiber. Basic internet for Charter is now $85 monthly. What speed is it? 300-400 Mbps? And the upload speed is almost nothing. Fiber optic 500 Mbps is $50 monthly and the upload is also 500 Mbps (about 25 times faster than Charter. The one GB internet speed is only $70 monthly.
Please explain? Charter can’t touch fiber speeds
Most people don’ t believe unless they do it the hard way. So get fiber, you’ll see.
Almost everyone I know who got the fiber loves it. So?
After all the fluff and preparation for road construction on 6th Street, it is an utter failure that after a hand full of asphalt patches, the job is considered complete. There are a significant number of road joints still needing repairs that are destroying vehicles. I’ve spent nearly $110 in suspension repairs over the past couple years. It’s about time our city administration got the proper authorities (city/ county/ state/ federal) involved to repair it properly. Where are those infrastructure funds Joe promised?
What part of 6th street are you talking about?? I haven’t seen anything as bad as you describe. It definitely needs major repair.
It’s a state highway. Now much the the city can do. Have you seen how well our state government works ? Maybe drive slower or take another route
I agree slow down or get new shocks
There is nothing wrong with what the poster said. The road has sucked for the past two or three years. When they cut the joints and used CEMENT to fill the joints it was a a lasting and good repair. I drive the road several times a day and if the job is INCOMPLETE, IT SUCKS. Cars with low profile tires, like that majority are now, send a jolt through the suspension.
For what people pay and for this being a major thoroughfare in to this town, it’s a pathetic experience. I remember reading how other towns gave us the “biz” for not having paved roads. Well 6th street only exemplifies the old days.
And no, I should not have to drive 30 mph on the road to make it better. Mascoutah collects a lot more taxes than to have that pathetic road. If the state doesn’t want to pay it, then Mascoutah should…
Then those will complain using city funds for a state project. Mascoutah has enough of its own road projects to do.
It’s hard to slow down when people who drive trucks are always close to your bumper!!
Not just trucks
Yes! Why do drivers feel the need to speed?
I know, people always like to blame the trucks first .
The reason for blaming trucks is because they can do more damage to a small vehicle than another small car. Plus people who drive trucks act like bullies to other drivers.
Not all people who drive trucks are bullies. But the one’s that are bullies make it look like all drivers whom drive trucks are bullies also.
Funny how uneducated many are about trucks
You must be a truck driver!
So if you drive a truck your a bully?? How old are you people? Shouldn’t you be in bed at this hour?
Just tell the state you are an entitled vet that snores or has arthritis, they will replace and pay you to drive in it. We wonder why we are so broke.
Maybe you’re broke. The rest of us are doing fine.
Far from broke. I’ve just earned my money. Don’t need to be a welfare case.
Then why would you say we are so broke??? Another whiner with no facts.
Let’s just say we all are getting by. With all the price hikes on everything not just food, money we work hard for goes so much faster.
Welcome back!!! Been a while since you bashed our Veterans. Glad to see you haven’t changed.
Oh, I love our veterans, I am one. Just not the entitled ones. Need to take care of the war vets and true wounded. We all know who is a real pile of trash.
Great game last night. Band and Colorguard half time was awesome. I thought the school colors were purple and white, not black.
It was a good show. Just hope they are more considerate of the fans and maybe have backdrops already on the field on the south end so don’t block views. Wasn’t very planned out and blocked view of many fans
The show is meant to be watched from the bleachers not the end zone fence
That has nothing to do with that comment. The comment was about the band was blocking views of the games while moving banners. Why not put banners on south end where no one is?
South end?? That side gets way more traffic then the north end.
What games do you go to that the south end gets more traffic? Main entrance is at the north end and pass gate was even just moved there
Who ever takes care of the grounds at the high school, you’re doing a great job. Looks very clean and the edging is very tight. You should be proud of yourself.
I was recently at WalMart and a lady wanted to sign me up for a program to reduce my Amerindian electric bill. As soon as I said I live in Mascoutah she said I was ineligible for the program because of the electric co-op in Mascoutah. She then told me people are very displeased with this co-op arrangement. What co-op is she talking about?
The people to blame are probably dead by now. And now their decision back then are haunting us. Thank God for cell phones. Or it would cost long distance to call anyone beyond 15 miles from town. High end stupidity was here back then.
Nope, it’s our old mayor and he is alive. Some of the city council members are still on board. They were and still aren’t qualified to represent us.
wow these days everything seems to be possible. I went to the mayor that was main part of these problems funeral in 1994. I guess he faked his death.
The contract with IMEA was signed way before Mayor Daugherty. The contract was signed into effect until 2035.
Those members on the city council look great for being in there 90’s. What’s there secret??
What’s makes them unqualified?
I would think it’s obvious by decisions made that affect us, yet our voices never really being heard. Fake town meetings to hear our opinions on decisions, yet the decisions are made before hand. Terrible!!
If I’m not mistaken, Mascoutah’s electric rates are now cheaper than Amerens.
Wrong
Wrong? Find any ameren user and ask them. then find a mascoutah user, compare their total bills, per kw used, mascoutah is cheaper
Just wondered how the citizens of Mascoutah think about the heat🤔 Didn’t someone say it’s been mild this summer?? How do you like it now? Mild enough for you??
True, besides this week it’s been a wonderfully mild summer.
Sorry while I LOL🤣
Mascoutah does have a lot of special people in it.
Why would you laugh at yourself for being wrong???
who would have thought that it would be hot in August
Who is laughing at themselves?? They were laughing at others!!
The media keeps saying how the temps won’t get out of the low to mid 80’s this week. How can they say that when the scientific community says this is the hottest summer ever??
I think the lady at WalMart was simply confusing her terminology. It’s not a Co-Op in the traditional sense. Consumers in Mascoutah don’t buy the electricity directly from Ameren, that’s all she meant. I am no expert, particularly as it relates to public opinion on utility rates but, I’d be hesitant to give a whole lot of thought regarding residents’ displeasure in the “Co-Op” to a lady peddling electric discount programs at WalMart. Just my 2 Kilowatts, though.
Not sure why so many want a Taco Bell in town. I say aim a little higher as in having a Del Taco (they still serve the old Naugles menu). And put it in the area where Domino’s is located. It would make more money being near the interstate
Nothing came near to a Naugles . I miss it
Del taco and Naugles are basically the same. And Yes! A Del taco would be over the top and welcomed by the people who know the two.
“Did Del Taco used to be Naugles?
Naugles – Wikipedia
Naugles merged with Del Taco in 1988 when businessman Anwar Soliman purchased both companies at nearly the same time. A few of the Naugles menu items, such as those with the “Macho” designation, found their way into the regular Del Taco menu.”
Mascoutah is in a electrical Co-Op out of Kentucky(I think but maybe Tenn.) Anyway that is why Mascoutah electric is lower than Amirian. Years ago Mascoutah had a power plant that would start up to supply extra electric as required by the Co-Op.I know A LOT of people that don’t think it is low but I know more with Amirian that have budget billing and still have $500 to $600 power bills as they can’t pay it off month to month. Remember Mascoutah utilities are electric, water & sewer in one bill. Imagine having to pay those separately with just electric being $300 or $400.
Remember every storm that comes through when power goes out Mascoutah still has power when Belleville and other cities lose power for hours and sometimes days.
I live in Belleville, in a 2000 sq ft house, built 40 years ago. I have Ameren for electric and gas, Illinois American for water, and City of Belleville for trash and sewer.
Ameren bill is $152.00 per month
Water is approximately $52.00 per month
Trash and sewer approximately $55.00 per month.
I have had great service from all utilities listed.
I haven’t lived in Mascoutah for about 8 years so its difficult for me to compare rates but I think Ameren has better rates than many seem to believe.
Love the new Auction/Real Estate billboard, I mean trailer, on the west side of town. Looks really nice….
I thought there was signage laws in Mascoutah. How can Adam’s auction put their billboard in its limits? Where is city hall ?
I agree. But bet selective enforcement due to who you know.
So true!! In this town its who you know & how much money you have!!
It’s everywhere, not just this town.
Agree!! For sure!!
I’m surprised the city is allowing it. Aren’t there sign permits/regulations that are in place? I remember seeing it homecoming weekend, but it needs to go.
Surprised??? how long have you lived in Mascoutah?? No one is doing anything about zoning violations.
Just curious what other violations are there?
The city has a new zoning and planning administrator, where is this person?
Section 34-10-14. Sign permits.
Do your job!
Does anyone know what all of those massive steel poles are for that are being installed along Route 4?
New power line
Power line for what? I was told it was being routed to the airport to support the Metrolink train
New feed for upgraded north substation.
Massive eyesores
well i saw that some folks went to the city council meeting a while back and was against a dollar store being built because we already have one and that it may hurt the local grocery store and then i see on facebook that some folks are advocating for more restaurants and fast food places to be built,wouldn’t that hurt the food places already here?
Nobody will ever be happy. I’m sure the ones complaining about dollar tree wouldn’t be complaining if it was a Taco Bell or chic-fil-a. Which, neither or those will likely ever come to town due to the franchise cost associated with businesses like those. Dollar tree isn’t going to shut down Betty Ann’s. Two completely separate type of businesses, at the end of the day, business involves competition.
A Taco Bell would be amazing
You Taco Bell people always amaze me. You think you just snap your fingers and magically, a Taco Bell appears. Do you understand how much capital investment it takes to open a franchise like that? I’d suggest to you, if you want one, you put up the money to bring one here or stop complaining about not having one. Problem solved for all.
Taco Bell would be great to have here. But realize the cost would be much! With that said guess we all that can & want to go to Taco Bell in Belleville will continue to poor our money in that community!
Just said a Taco Bell would be amazing. Didn’t see complaining about lack of s Taco Bell. What is your deal Karen ?
Ok BOOMER
Here comes the boom
Heck, I’m all for other stores opening in Mascoutah! It would be great to have a grocery store that offers a better quality at a better price. Customers benefit when stores compete for their business. At the rate that this town is growing it won’t be long before other stores show an interest in opening up a business. The citizens deserve a choice more than just buying in town or driving to Belleville.
The grocery store in town is much better than it used to be. The new owner seems to care more about the store and is investing a lot to improve it. I will gladly pay alittle extra for a small town grocery store
Be thankful you can pay a little more! Not everyone can!
I would disagree that there is a lot of improvement at the local grocery! Other than the Boars Head meats in the deli and rearranging a few aisles—what has substantially improved? Further, why is there no cart corral? I don’t understand why customers have to return their cart to the store. The belt at the check-out has been broken now for 2-3 weeks. And worse, why don’t the checkout/baggers put the bags of groceries back in your cart instead of making the customer do it? I’m perfectly capable of putting my bags back in the cart and returning my cart to the store but today I witnessed an elderly lady, clearly with back problems, lift several bags of groceries from the end of the checkout counter back into her carts. The kid doing the checkout/bagging never offered to lift one bag. I see that happen all the time. At least for those who could use some help, they could be a little more considerate. I am all for supporting local businesses but not when the prices are high and the service is poor.
It Would be nice if the City Manager or the Mayor get out of their everything is perfect world and drive around after a rain fall to see firsthand our drainage problems. Surely Mayor, you have to drive through standing water on your way to the bars,maybe you should put efforts that your putting into the splash pad and let’s try correcting the problems you were elected to do, as for the City Manager you should spend less time in your office and more time looking at the big problems the city is facing. Remember..you were hired by the city council not just the mayor.
The City Manager should spend her time in her office. Where is the Public Works Director who is in charge of the street crew. He should be reporting to her so she isn’t thrown under the bus at a council meeting
Maybe the City Manager needs to make some changes and get team members around her that she can trust and count on.she’s only as good as the people around her. Maybe she needs to make some changes?
Maybe she can hire a qualified person to take the place of the Assistant City Manager, but she will probably just promote another unqualified employee.
The assistant wasn’t qualified, the new Building administrator isn’t qualified and doesn’t have the education or experience for the position, so I’m guessing new titles and positions are up for grabs for anyone!
I’m hearing the Mayor is unhappy with what he’s hearing from the council and MIA, so he’s putting his own committee together so he can hear what he wants concerning the Splash Pad. Sounds like he’s a spoiled brat that always has to have his way. You should just listen to what everyone saying. Everything will work out and the Splash Pad should go bye the pool and be built the correct way not half done.
He should pay for it himself. Can’t tell if the mayor or king
Can’t believe there is going to be apartments on 10th & W. South street corner. Where is the parking for all tenants going to be? By a nursing home and a assisted living. I guess money does talk in Mascoutah. It’s really really sad.
Give me a break. They are rules for parking spots and plenty of land there. Glad to see the development and increased tax base
Of course you & others think it’s great! I agree the thing that talks the most in this town is money. How sad for all.
Are you saying the people in charge running Mascoutah go by the rules? There are so many rules broken in this town its ridiculous!!
Yes so many here in Mascoutah go by their own rules & ALWAYS get away with breaking rules that the rest of us must follow. Insane!!
What? There are rules that must be followed Mascoutah?? Give me a break!!!
I now know where some teenagers get their rudeness and mean genes, from their moms. There is a mom in my child’s activity that has taken over every function. She decides on what we do. Do one has a choice. I guess it is like mother like daughter.
Sounds like one of the moms I know in one of my kids activities. Her way or on way.
There is always one mom or dad that has to be in control. They make all of the decisions.
I have just witnesses how some teenage girls get their rudeness and mean genes. From their moms. This mom has decided to exclude certain moms she does not like. Her oldest daughter is just as bad as her.
My son was pushed out of an activity because of a mom like this. She believed that only girls should be in this activity, when boys and girls can join. Group chats were always Ladies. great job, when there were two males involved in the activity as well.
I would never want to be so in control that would alienate others! I do hope this will change for the better, and the young ones do not let this dampen their activities or spirit. We all learn from what we lived growing up. Seems to me trying to control whatever situation would be exhausting.
A couple of take aways from last nights council meeting. 1. Public comments guy. Sit down. You are wasting everyone’s time. Your story has changed many times during your “presentations”. No one cares. Sounds like you are the problem. 2. To those that live in prairie view and crown point. That land by you has always been the possibility of commercial development, yet YOU still bought a house there. I’m sorry that Betty Ann’s has s lot to go through to try to be successful, but it’s part of life. Competition. 3. Thanks for to the council for sticking with the oil and chip program. It was said best when they said “city manager, you didn’t know these were “ok to skip” prior to spending all that money in services to put the bids out?” Come out if your office and drive around town. It needs to be done. 4. They are talking about banning e-bikes in the trails? That’s insane. They are pedal assist and many people are not able to ride a standard bike due to health reasons, yet would still like to enjoy the recreation of biking.
What a frustrating situation all around.
I was in attendance at Mondays city council meeting .I was embarrassed by the Mayor’s facial expressions and the rolling of his eyes when the Councilman were giving their opinions on the splash pad. He needs to understand that they were voted in office to give their opinions and make good decisions for the taxpayers unlike the Mayor who’s always grandstanding for his own benefit. He also needs to learn to take criticism. Things can’t always go your way, your not always right.As for as the oil and chip bid award, you can’t discriminate against a contractor because he has sued the city in the past. It’s obvious what the mayor and city manager were trying to do .CORRUPTION …
How are they discriminating? If the roads are in good shape, why spend the money? To be fair someone screwed up as to why bid if roads don’t need it. Waisting time
Someone screwed up. That’s for sure. Wasted time and money on bids to come back and say “never mind ”. There is no city engineer, so everything is outsourced now at a premium and they don’t write bids for free. If cancelling is what the city manager wanted to do, she should have made that recommendation way before going through the process, however she stated she hadn’t gone out and checked the roads herself to determine the conditions. I’m sure she gets a vehicle allowance just like every city manager has, but I don’t think she ever leaves her office.
I’m sure she’s not happy a certain contractor got the bid, so her way of shutting him down was to cancel the whole project. It needs to be done. That’s why the schedule is in place. If not, next year will be overloaded with street repairs.
I would question our street department as well. They should know the roads the best and report to the city manager since no engineer
Hopefully people remember this when his term is up.
Bet most won’t.
I will remember all that was said and done! Or not done! It’s all written down.
When is the next meeting? This sounds like its better than going to a comedy show.
I don’t understand why the Homecoming still used the ball fields for parking after all that rain. Hopefully the Homecoming fixes it fast and the city never allows this to happen again.
Because many of the people drove to homecoming instead of walking.
So it is acceptable to destroy ball fields that used almost year round by thousands of kids just because some drove and want to park closer?
Completely agree. It was obvious early in the week that weather would be an issue, yet nobody did a thing to protect the ball fields. They shouldn’t be used as a parking lot in dry conditions, let alone following substantial rain. Not to worry, the city will surely repair the fields by the 31st of Neveruary.
Exactly, they didn’t even fix the damage from last year. I think the organization responsible for the damage should fix it
Which organization makes the decision about allowing parking there? Seems like that is the place to start.
I would think the city would have the final say but the organization running the homecoming also should have seen the issue coming and stopped it themselves
Oh waah. A volunteer organization utilized the park to bring in money to put directly back into the park. I’m sorry that the one City guy that sits on his mower all day may have to do a little work. Maybe instead of complaining come out and help and volunteer. You could have helped with parking control and saved your precious ballfields. Everyone wants the events but nobody wants to help.
You are so correct. The lazy one’s always complain.
I dont read the comments as accusing anyone, until yours. It seems like it is a legit question to be answered. And who even threw the mower guy under the bus?
What if a volunteer organization came up and tore up the depot or rail car? Bet your tune would change quick. MIA needs to fix what they tore up and hopefully city realizing ballfields are more important than once a year parking.
Ballfields are ballfields not parking lots.
I’ve read many posts about the people that don’t pay property taxes and I have a proposal that I am going to pitch to our state politicians. Currently, if a person has a 30-49% VA disability rating, they get a $2,500 dollar exemption on property taxes. If the rating is 50-100%, they don’t pay any taxes. I propose that the 50-100% rated should pay taxes but give them a $5,000 exemption instead. That way it’s more equitable for all tax payers.
Well your close. 50- 70% get 5000 ex. and 70% and higher don’t pay. So many people just make up stuff about this. Find out the facts first geez.
According to the county website 30-49% rating is a $2,500 exemption. 50% and higher is 100% exemption
Wasn’t making it up. Read it on the county website. After researching found out I was reading outdated data. You are correct about the 50-69% getting $5,000 exemption. I agree that 50-100% rating should be limited to a $5,000 exemption.
Come up to the courthouse and I’ll show you.
I agree 100 percent. A 5k deduction would cover taxes for majority of the town. If you can afford a house with taxes higher than that, then pay some taxes.
Here’s a joke for you. Hopefully they post.
Two guys sitting by the river fishing. One a civilian and one a veteran. Both have physical and mental issues. Both disabled. Angel comes down and goes to the civilian and says. Let me heal you. Civilian jumps out of wheel chair, runs, smiles and says thank you I’m healed. Angel goes to the vet and the vet stands up and runs away. Angel chases the vet, screaming “vet let me heal you”. The vet screams back “hell no, I get free real estate taxes, tons of free money a month, kids don’t pay for college, my retirement is tax free, and I get preference to easy jobs”…. I’m doing just fine.
Now for those wonderful vets that are wounded or need physical and mental help, god please ensure they and their families are taken care of. For those that work the system, lie, go to doctors that help, and for those politicians hurting the rest of us, we already have a welfare system, don’t need another one. I.S. Syndrome
Why don’t you whiners lay off the disabled people that served this county and go after the actually lowlife’s that abuse the system. People that use welfare as a career. But for some reason no one does. More money goes to these losers then the disabled. Fix that first with your complaining.
Agree, the criteria is too loose to qualify. The lawyers make it way easier to manipulate the system. They need to do more inspections on these people.
I’m a vet. that suffers from arthritis and have sleep apnea. Sure I’m sore from boot, 20 years of physical labor, but that doesn’t entitle me anymore than our men and women that serve our country in government and civilian jobs.
I decided to serve to protect our country foreign and domestic. I won’t be a drain on society to help me but a bigger home, fancy car, or spend money carelessly on consumables (going out and clothing). I choose to not build up my file.
And you’re ticked you didn’t get what you think you deserve so you demean everyone else. One for himself
No, I just have seen the map floating around town. 60% of the homes north of the park down pay real estate taxes and get $3500-$4,500 a month tax free. Those people aren’t disabled. They have aches and pains just like the rest of the world. Now are there some legit vets, absolutely. They need to be taken care of. our politicians have made being a vet in Illinois a welfare program. Most Vets wouldn’t be buying $400-$800k homes and driving fancy cars if the government didn’t give them constant handouts. It is hurting our schools and all the other residents in this state that have to pay taxes. Wake up call, if taxes push people out, where do you think money comes from? Make a choice politicians, can’t be both!
When is Joes Pizza & Pasta coming to town?
Summer 2019
We don’t need another so so pizza place.
Would sure beat every pizza place but the bowling alley
The City of Mascoutah has been in violation of Public Act 097-0609 stating that any employer participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund MUST within 6 business days after approving a budget, post on its website total compensation for each employee that exceeds $75k in total compensation. Mascoutah Administration has not posted this information in 3 years…..
What are you hiding? Maybe it’s the excessive wages and salaries increases of several employees in the City Manager’s office and meaningless title changes to try and cover for those wage increases. You have people not qualified to do jobs you are paying way too much…
Time to clean house City Manager and City Council and work for the TAX PAYER and not some agenda or social ideal.
Maybe it’s that covid money they got going to “good use”…. Let’s pump up unqualified employee’s titles and wages instead of using the money for the betterment of the community. Do better, city manager and council.
Do better, city manager and council. At least make sure these newly created positions are occupied by qualified people. Let’s better the community, not unqualified personnel.
Why are they unqualified?? They got voted in so someone things they’re qualified.
We’re not talking about elected officials. I am talking about city employees. The City Manager is handing salary and wages increases and meaningless supervisor, administrator, and project manager titles to people who are not even close to being qualified…. Much less make the money they do. Demand their salaries be posted and you will see.
If the City Manager can’t stop the everyone in her office gets a trophy and a raise mindset and actually cut some of these unqualified people…. Then YES I will expect Council to get rid of her.
She works for us, so let’s see some projects get done…. All I have seen is salary/wage increases/ pointless promotions and unneeded new positions created. Not how I want to see my tax dollars spent.
Get a clue City Manager, you’re failing.
I maybe wrong but I don’t believe the comment was about the voter in council
Read your post.. I looked up the Act you’re correct. I past the information on to the City Clerk . Hopefully this is resolved soon and in the future. Thanks for pointing this out, Councilman Mike Baker
The city just now figured this out? Are some at city hall that incompetent?
That, & lazy. They do the bare minimum.
Thank you for looking into this. It looks like the city is still refusing to publicly post salaries on their website or in an accessible place in city hall. Now you have to go through essentially a foia process to get this. Why? Every other municipality around us with a website posts their salaries. Residents and tax payers should not have to go through this to get this information. It looks like there was no problem posting 10 years worth. What or who changed?
The act says this information should be posted. It does NOT say it has to be requested from employees.
Why not ask the $100k Finance worker that has been there 15 years?
Just like any government, no accountability. What about the over billing of utilities, or the massive sewer plant mistake that hasn’t been published, or the major overage of the power line easement situation?
We need to clean out the mayor, city council, and get people in there that wants to really help this town, not just rub elbows.
Have you been at every council meeting to voice issues and also run for council?
With all the rain the northeast has been getting, they are calling it a thousand year flood. What does that even mean?
Following…
It means the flood would be expected to happen every 1000 years. It could happen more but go off the odds to call 1 in x number of year storm
I think the media makes these numbers up just to make people believe climate change is a real thing. But we all know better.
What!!?? Climate change is real! Why do you think it gets hotter each summer??
This summer has been very mild compared to most summers. Yes heat in all the places that always get hot. . It’s just one of those years.
I realize this is a controversial subject. And each of us can have different beliefs. I just think it’s a real thing especially with the weather so hot everywhere! You don’t have to agree, but please be nice with comments.
No it’s a real thing for engineering. It is used for designing storm water detention, culvert size, etc.
I’ve lived in South Texas close to 10 years. Yep this summer in Mascoutah has been hottest, since living here. We moved here in 2011.
You really think global warming isn’t real after years of people being unable to prove it isn’t? Its absolutely real. I don’t get how people can be so stubborn as to not believe it at this point.
Because us older ones have seen it go through these temporary changes for years. And we learned over the years that if you believe everything the media tells you, Well ..don’t. Question everything.
If you would read the scientific journals, you would know that this year has recorded the highest temps everywhere on the planet EVER!!
July 2023 hottest month recorded. EVERYWHERE!!!
i’ve been in the St. Louis area this whole summer. Up to this week this has been the mildest summer this area has had in years. Now the last comment that thinks it’s been the hottest EVERWHERE, come on..use your brain.
Use your brain & read the scientific information & journals. Unless you don’t read or believe the scientific proof.
I’m sorry you can’t figure this out on your own. Ask some of your friends if they think we had the hottest summer ( so far ) in Mascoutah.
Everyone have a safe 4th of July weekend. Even the trolls on this site.
Where was the ATM machine at the 4th of July celebration at the park. Also, the fireworks were just ok.
Where was the ATM machine during the 4th of July celebration?
It was located at the 7 gas stations/banks you passed on the way to the park
Just wondering if the media in general has a short attention span or memory issues. I ask because so many on the left in the media bash all of the “election deniers” on the right, but the same media seems to forget that when Donald Trump won the election, Hillary Clinton and most of the left denied the election and said it was rigged and that Donald Trump’s win was illegitimate. This went on for a couple of years. To this day, she still claims that election was rigged. Was she ever prosecuted for all of the classified data on her personal servers?
I must have been in a coma at that time. I don’t remember anything like that happening. She got away with getting rid of those emails, I don’t think she would have rocked the boat over anything.
yep,you were in a coma,glad you’re ok though
I just recently moved to Mascoutah. The last high school my kids went to, the Football team attended the Marching Band’s competitions. Does that happen here? It is kind of cool. I think it brought the Marching Band and Football team
I think this is a cool idea. A couple of years ago Channel 4 did a story about this in Troy IL. Their band director and football coach said it brought the band members and football players together. Maybe Mr. Muskopf and Coach Battis should talk. It would also be a good story on Tribe Talk.
Why is the band and the football team against each other in the first place? These are children, acting like children. What do you expect them to act like.? Or is it the parents acting like children. ?
It more like the football team is the golden child. They do no wrong.
They are only good because they have no competition.
Do they teach drivers ed in high school these days??
They do. It’s real neat, they have cars and everything.
They still have drivers ed. But it’s hard to tell some have learned anything. I don’t mean going to fast we all did when we were young. I mean not going the speed limit. If you’re scared to drive, just don’t. You’re more of a hazarded then the one’s going to fast.
I know! What’s the deal with these cautious drivers. This has got to change! I for one am sick of being stuck behind slow drivers and costing me another 45 seconds to get to the other end of this sprawling burgh. Step on it or stay at home!
Cautious?? you mean no common sense.
Will the road and sidewalks ever get fixed downtown?? The state isn’t going to do it. Maybe try and raise the money ?
Be a long time to raise over a million
I was behind a car the other day and they were weaving in and out of their lane i thought maybe they were drunk and then realized they were avoiding the potholes eastbound 177 downtown
I do that all of the time now. Just had to have another front end alignment. I rarely drive outside of Mascoutah. Mostly on Main Street. Where are our gas taxes going?
Idot has whole list of projects and fund them based off rating,etc. I think Main Street is coming up in next year or two
60 + year wait for our turn?? sounds right.
I avoid them also. It’s very hard not to miss a few because the potholes are on most streets besides Main street.
With the number of non-tax paying residents we will never be funded correctly. Btw, there is a massive case building up on pain management doctors giving out false diagnosis and shots to help the veterans receive disability. Look up your doctor and look up law suites and fraud for quotas. It’s not just the doctors that will be getting into trouble! I.S. Entitlement
The chorus concert was awesome. There was just little emphasis was on Vocal Jazz and Treble Choir and not as much for Concert Choir. The concert was over an hour. The awards took me back to high school with all of clicks. All of the popular kids. That lasted for and hour. The senior spotlight was 45 minutes. To late on a school night. Very irresponsible for Mr. Rice to schedule it on a week night. In the future why not have the concert one night and awards and senior spotlight on a different night.
So Mr. Rice was not at school today. Guess he had a late night?
Ha, you mean all the kids that thought they were popular. ?
The same popular kids won numerous awards.
We left half into the awards. The same popular kids won.
Popular kids? What’s so popular about them? They’re in high school.
Those Blue Angels are loud when in augmentor mode, but it sounds awesome.
Yeah that’s a weird thing about planes…they’re loud
I see so much about the IS disabled vets. If your 70% disabled, you pay no real estate taxes, receive money, etc…. Not getting into the details. The point of this is, was more and more military folk stay/retire here and claim disabled due to the low hanging qualifications, the more our schools will suffer and the more non-“disabled”. People pay more. Think big picture, once these folks that aren’t truly disabled, stop contributing, we lose that benefit of their existence. We only have so much space and the ratio keeps rising. When you see your neighbor that has a disabled license plate and they go out and jog, go to work, brag about vacations, buying cars, etc.etc. Remember, that’s welfare! For those that can’t work, really need it, none of this applies. Our city council members, high school athletic coaches, etc are disabled, weird, wonder how they can do their jobs???
I hope those that actual needs it, get it. For those that go to these doctors that sign off on anything, give you shots, give you cpaps, that’s bs fraud. We all know your working the system and your ghetto, not established. Your not disabled, your an entitled disgrace. Good luck America!
What’s this have to do with the Blue Angels? If you can’t figure out how to start your own post, Don’t post
Good luck building that metrolink connection thru the swamp & floodplain. County Fools.
I laugh every time I go by there. I guess taxes will be going up again.
Don’t bring up taxes. It only impacts a 1/3 of us. The G.I. Joe wannabes will never pay.
Another whiner that never served in the military.
Well they did put a taxi way across it for KC135s
Well they built an interstate hwy through there. I think it will be fine.
The Feds did, over 50 years ago. Weather & runoff water was different. The County keeps going more & more into debt, while their revenue also decreases. Smart stuff. Enjoy the riff raff getting off the train and walking on Route 4.
Interstate highways in Illinois were and are built by IDOT.
HAHA walking on Rt 4???
It’s pretty easy actually.
Is that why a $300,000 excavator was stuck in the mud for a week? Yup real easy.
Does anyone know if Mascoutah will be getting an EV charging station (fast charge) in the near future? And please, no comments stating your opposition to electric vehicles as an affront to your right wing sensibilities (unless of course you have a sense of humor and are good at sarcasm).
I can see getting one at the truck stop. Maybe Bailey’s will put one up at the 4 way.
Cody & Mike from City Hall tried years ago, but they were denied by the ignorant cocky elected officials.
Nice try Bolt, but we all know it’s you haha
5-10 thousand for some charging stations. No. 40 million dollars in loans for Electric & Sewer upgrades. Yes please!
Will we be able to charge our house and go to the bathroom at these charging stations? Is that the type of stations these are?
Let’s not upgrade the sewer and have the whole system come crashing down to not enough capacity. That will serve the citizens, environment, and EPA well
The Park, the High School, Main St, Betty Annes would be ok locations
I heard the truck stop is working on getting 2, having one in town would be nice.
Thank you all for the helpful replies!
The band concert for 7th grade to 12th grade was an awesome event. There was just high school student that was a little overdressed with a floor length black dress with spaghetti straps
I don’t understand why one person has to call out another person for something that is really none of their business but i guess that’s the world we live in today
Yup!! So sad & unfortunate 😣
Congrats! You were able to pull off the Dumbest Comment of the Month Award!
If you’re talking about my comment well then Thankyou it’s nice to be recognized no matter how!👍🙆♀️
The high school all dressed up, thinks she is the most important person, and has to stand out.
Jealousy fits you well,maybe quit spouting off about someone else and tend to your own imperfections,of coarse you probably think you have none
She showed too much cleavage and leg for a band concert.
how did she show too much leg with a floor length black dress?
The slit was up her leg.
You can never show to much cleavage or leg. We’re Amercians
What happened to Joe’s Pizza moving to town? Or was it just a political stunt?
City Electric bills probably too expensive to run the ovens.
Don’t tell me pizza is a new political party now.
lol yep, Now we have Democrats, Republicans, Trump cult, now pizza.
No such thing as a Trump cult.
At the town hall CNN hosted Wednesday night, if you believed everything that came out of his mouth, your a cult follower.
Pizza Party!
Does Mascoutah have a Zoning dept?
I heard one of their secretary’s handles it. Probably has vast experience & is extremely knowledgeable. Not! Haha. Just another warm body puppet.
Probably, call city hall, or go to their website.
I don’t think so. I see a lot of basic violations all through town. Fayetteville looks better then Mascoutah .
if you live in Mascoutah,i suggest you move to Fayetteville and if you live in Fayetteville,don’t worry about Mascoutah
Not to bright??
Thank you to the black Chevy SUV that was coming out of the Timberbrook Neighborhood. You cut off my student driver as you turned right to head to the high school for the Choir Benefit Concert. Slow down and look out to your surroundings. You made it in plenty of time.
What is going on with choir practice students? I was driving on Main street going the speed limit & was passed by a speeding student. He ended up at choir practice at the high school. Very dangerous move, because cars were coming from other direction.
Just wondering, how do you tell your student drivers how to work a turn around?? Seems like 25 on up can’t figure it out.
I was waiting on a comment to your question. I guess they don’t teach them that.
Did this happen twice or was it just so egregious that it needed to be posted twice?
I was right behind you and saw the incident. I followed you and the black SUV into the high school parking lot. The black SUV driver made it in plenty of time to see his daughter get asked to the prom.
Thank you to the black Chevy SUV pulling out of Timberbrook and cutting off my permit driver while heading to the high school choir benefit concert Friday night. You need to watch your surroundings.
Just heard in the news that gasoline prices have dropped 4.6%. Where? Definitely not in our region.
Are you sure they didn’t mean, it went up that much?
Read it a second time. Claims the prices went down, not up.
Read the comment a second time. SFB
Wondering why Holy Childhood is hazing their own community at school? What school would be ok with telling their students who haven’t signed up for new school year they don’t have to wear uniforms to single out the ones who haven’t . Shame on the school board and the Church. This goes against all Catholic teachings.
Good Question?
I heard about this. I agree with you shame on them.
That’s not the situation at all. There is a drawing for families that have registered and one family will be able to dress out of uniform for the month of May.
Everyone is confused by this because of the wording used. Leadership’s idea.
This is still wrong. It is forcing those who have not paid to pay.
It was the situation until they were called out on it.
Now let’s try to change it up. Shame on you.
Perhaps the only way leadership will finally start listening to concerned parents is when parents dis-enroll and choose a different school – a school with accountability and morals.
I think the names children are being called are disgraceful. Way to go Holy Childhoods! Let’s do nothing about it.
I hope the parents stand together.
What is administration doing? Priest? I never heard of such language by a teacher /s being allowed. If students started talking like that what would happen?
I don’t think you have to make the catholic school look bad because you’re to cheap to send your kids to a private school; Yes, we can all read between the lines. Grow up.
I think they are making themselves look bad. Allowing teachers to talk (demeaning), name calling and gesturing students should not be allowed. It seems Holy Childhood allows it.
As for uniforms students wear uniforms to feel that they are part of a group. That one person or many are not looked at differently because they might have namebrand clothes or different clothes. When we take that away for some students it may allow stress to rise and take the security away. The security that Catholic schools have tried to provide. Just like in one of the comments stating you can’t afford to send your child. It sounds like that person is judging exactly what we are trying not to do. Those kind of comments
Is what we should be trying to keep out of our schools. No one is better than anyone, but as you can tell by the comments written here, people are being very defensive not looking out for the children don’t see what is wrong with what is going on.
Haven’t we learned from past experience that we should face what’s going on in the Catholic Church /schools instead of pushing it to the side?
From what I have heard on what is going on I don’t understand how we can defend it. It makes me sad. I thought all schools were to be a place we wanted our children to go to and feel wanted and safe. Not ridiculed or put down.
It’s amazing how things have changed around the school within the last few years. Leadership has no control on behavior issues or curriculum problems; and creates more problems with ideas such as incentivizing registration with out of uniform days for all. Does the priest have any idea what is happening in the school with teachers’ language? Only time will tell what enrollment numbers will be for ‘23-‘24.
For years people that can’t afford or just won’ t spend the money for a private school, seem guilty they don’t send their kids. So they have to come up with this crap to make themselves feel better I guess. We don’t put it against you. We’re use to it.
Does anyone know of a conceal and carry class offered locally?
Amercian Legion??
I would like to remind everyone to go vote in the city election. Whether you like things the way they are, or you think we need major changes, it’s important to vote! Every vote counts!
I was able to attend the candidate forum this past Sunday. I was shocked to to hear one of the city council candidates say he just didn’t have time to volunteer anywhere because he works 60 to 70 hours a week. I find most people that have time to volunteer, also have full time jobs that require xtra hours. l ask how can he find time to be a city councilman?I’m sure it requires more than just 2 meetings a month. Me, personally, I’m voting for someone who is willing to put in the hours of a councilman.
Great idea, I never thought not to vote for someone if they couldn’t do the job. This changes everything.
I heard that too. While I dont necessarily think it’s a requirement to volunteer to be elected, it does show one’s dedication to public service and to this community. It is worth considering tomorrow
Could not agree more
A Matter to be looked into for the public to know and why?
The Mascoutah school District’s school board is looking to hire a fourth asst. principal at the MHS. Another high paying position.
-why-
They now cannot fill the cafeteria, custodian and bus driver positions that have been short staffed for over 2 years, making more overworked workers to leave. It appears there is very little effort to fill these positions – Ever see an ad, a sign?
Who’s going to cook, clean or get the students to school without these people?
Tax Payer
That is interesting. I don’t know how trutful it is, but if it is, very interesting.
Tax Payer, why don’t you apply?
Go to a school board meeting & voice your concerns
Tax Payer???
Tax payer?? that narrows it down to pretty much, EVERYONE. Good call
Nope, the IS people aren’t tax payers, which my vote is they shouldn’t be able to vote.
No one worth voting for, And I love not paying taxes.
Yes, others are paying for you.
Sure they are. It’s just the ones that are 70% VA disabled, unable, handicapped or whatever the new word is that don’t pay property taxes.
Military 50% disabled can get the IS plates, and still pay property taxes. And they were disabled for this country and you do not think they should be able to vote? What an ass!
lol so you think that disabled vets can’t vote? And prisoners are able to vote. Your comment is, well, I can’t say it here. Lighten up
Everyone? Hahaha lmao
Tax Payer: the positions are advertised on the Mascoutah School District website, take a look and apply.
Today the residents of Walnut Point development received notice from the zoning board of the change in plans for the Halfway boulevard extension to Route 63. It seems that the new Hitachi Highspeed Rail plant has convinced them to change their original design for the extension to meet just south of R&L Carriers, across from Highland Manor. Now it will come out directly across from Business Parkway. This is a terrible idea for the residents of Walnut Point as it will influence truck traffic to enter business parkway without any idea that the road is a dead end into a a residential area. From the truck drivers perspective they will see trucking related businesses directly across the road and will continue onto Business Parkway thinking there is another way out. As a resident of Walnut Point I don’t want any commercial traffic in my development. The apron was already made at the previous location, this must have cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars, now they are going to abandon it to make this terrible change. Who does the planning board work for? The people of Washington County? or the businesses that can afford to sway their decisions by offering lots on money?
What does this have to do with mascoutah?
Can anyone recommend a good and dependable tree removal company in mascoutah?
Meurer Brothers
The military must be hurting for people. Starting to see a lot of recruiting commercials. My high school senior has already had recruiters approach him at school but he said no thanks. One recruiter started calling my house and it was difficult convincing him that my son won’t be joining the military and for him to please quit calling us.
Guess they’re getting ready for the upcoming apocalypse .
I love and appreciate our military. I hate our politicians that make is so easy for military to get free handouts, when most of them hadn’t contributed much more or less than anyone in the private sector. Our government is not helping those truly in need. If you can work,there should be no monthly disabled checks, no exemption from real estate taxes. The military has been so brain washed that they feel entitled to lie and find every loop holes, because they deserve it.
Harsh statements, I know. And guess what, I’m active duty, Air Force!
I keep reading about the IS movement and seeing what it is doing to our society and country. I will not follow suit. I have 2 years left and I don’t need my VA rep. Trying to “find” all the things I should claim. I do want health care, but when I get out. I want to contribute to society by being a good civilian and pay taxes.
I can handle going through the gates every morning, due to the amount of bragging and instilled entitlement.
For those that get it and only survive in over priced homes, cars, luxury, go see all the homeless vets that have real issues and see how proud you are to say your a vet. Rant over.
I agree.
I agree too.
Suggest you bring this up with the military leadership at Scott Air Force Base. It can be a topic in a base wide Commanders call and you can be the guest speaker to address your concerns about the veteran’s administration. Also, Mike Bost who is a member of the Illinois house of representatives has an office in Mascoutah. You can make an appointment and talk to him about your taxes. Hope this helps.
You are clueless if you think the commanders on SAFB care….
Mike Bost is not in the Illinois house. He is a member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois. He can’t do anything about SOME retired vets who claim disabilities they may not truly have just to get out of paying property taxes. That would be our state reps. He may be able to do something about the big tax free payments they collect every month since they come from the federal government.
I do think we should help those who truly are disabled as a direct result of their service and are no longer able to support themselves. I also believe we should cover health care for those injured by their service but still able to work. But too many are “working the system” to take advantage. I can’t believe that EVERY one of my retired military neighbors are “disabled” and pay NO taxes yet work another job or have retired after 10 years at another job. When they do this they cause the rest of us to pay more taxes to support our schools, police, fire dept, libraries, etc while enjoying these services. I used to respect all service members but this behavior has changed my mind.
It’s hard for me to believe that EVERY one of your neighbors pay no taxes. I’m jealous and feel sorry for you as the only person in your neighborhood paying taxes. What Street Do you live on? You can appeal your tax assessment by contacting St Clair County board of review 618-277-6600.
I have appealed my tax assessment with St Clair County. That is how I found out my neighbors pay NO taxes. The lady at the courthouse told me to use neighboring properties as comparables. When I went to the parcel search website to do this I saw my neighbors weren’t paying anything and was shocked. They don’t care how high taxes go because it doesn’t effect them. I found this surprising because I see my neighbors doing strenuous physical activity and they don’t appear 100% disabled. I don’t know what is happening in the military that so many are now qualifying as “disabled”. And some of them never were in combat situations. They were in IT, medical areas and the JAG dept. One neighbor actually said he couldn’t have afforded his house if it wasn’t for this “tax deal”.
Again, I totally believe we should cover their medical care if they were harmed by their service and unable to support themselves. I do not believe they should not have to help educate children, support the police, pay for road repairs on streets they use, parks they use or other services such as libraries. We should all pay for these.
I never said I was the only one paying taxes in my neighborhood. My non military neighbors are also being taxed. I was surprised to see that the retired military homeowners weren’t taxed due to disability while continuing to work, having retired from a second job or doing extensive home repair construction.
Since Illinois passed the tax act for veterans, my taxes gone up as much as they usually do. Except for 2022 taxes and that was caused by the idiots that paid alot more then houses are worth. Bringing up the multiplier. Not sure where all you live but in Mascoutah I seen no increase.
After reading your outcry about your taxes, you may want to rent. Owning a home is not for everyone especially if you can’t afford to pay your real estate taxes. As a renter, I pay no real state taxes.
As a renter you may not pay real estate taxes separate from your rent but I’m sure your landlord figures the taxes into your rent. As their taxes go up so will your rent.
They are hurting for people. Just read on April 11 that all branches of the military are about 25% below their recruiting goals. All branches are also having problems retaining people. My child is graduating high school this year and we already had the “joining the military” talk. Fortunately, I was able to convince him not to join.
What kind of amercian are you?? Why wouldn’t you let your child serve his country?
Because he has 5 strikes against him going in: white, straight, male, Christian and somewhat conservative.
haha what country are you from?? That makes no sense.
100% correct. Not getting my kids for same reasons.
Does anyone know of where or how to dispose of a full size mattress and box spring? Apparently Waste Management won’t take them. Left both at the curb with waste container and they emptied the waste container and left the mattress and box spring.
That is the reason you should purchase new mattress from a local furniture outlet . They deliver the new one and haul away the old one !
Didn’t need to purchase a new one. Just need to get rid of a set that’s no longer needed.
You can call waste Management and set up
Waste Management has two large pickup days per year, typically in May and November. They can tell you what those dates will be.
Waste Management will pick them up with the waste. However, the mattress and box springs each have to be sealed in plastic or they won’t take them. Mattress bags are cheap at Lowe’s.
The Chinese spy Balloon was a Hoax by the U.S. Government to trick us into dividing even more, we must stand together, now that we see more proof of Aliens.
That is not true. What planet are you on?
Even the super Pro Democrat New York Times has to admit that masking, even N95’s, did absolutely nothing to stop the spread of COVID. Now Curt, after two years of preaching, hatefulness and shaming those of us with just a little common sense, who knew that they couldn’t, what say you?
Right…….
What is happening at Holy Childhood School with some teachers?
No clue.
What are you talking about? Vendetta against the school?
Absolutely not. Just I heard somethings and I was wondering if anyone else did.
Good idea, this is the place to get rumors started.
Sounds like stirring the pot, vague comments are just that vague and trying to stir emotions. If you have a question about HCS ask or. Perhaps, sound off.
Uncertain of what you are implying but im
Sure some could answer you questions if you have some. But vague booking doesn’t help anyone.
That’s funny. Did you honestly think a very vague comment on here was the right place to go?
Did they come in on the Chinese balloon???
The school is on their 3rd principal in 3 years along with several new teachers.
Sounds like turnover…it happens.
Guess I should have been blunt. There has been 3 principals but that does not give teachers the right to call children vulgar names. Each principal might have their own style, however, principals and teachers no that is wrong. What examples. I can’t even imagine my child going to school and having a teacher give the class the finger. What would happen if the children did that? Would they be disciplined? That’d would be a double standard.
Three teachers with more than 20 years of teaching experience RETIRED. We have have a great base of new teachers with great new ideas. We have a new Principal this year working to make our school better. Like stated above, turnover happens. Come check us out.
The teachers are not the problem, the problem is the behavior of the students. Bullying and behavioral issues are running wild throughout the school with no accountability. The school has become a catch all of students who have behavioral problems at other schools or do not have required vaccinations for public schools, in addition to students with IEPs and the staff is not qualified/equipped to deal with any of it. They are focused on numbers and have accepted and enrolled all possible to keep enrollment up. The school and teachers do not have the resources available to handle some of the students; therefore the ‘small class size’ marketing slogan is misleading because teachers have to focus so much energy and resources on a few select students in each class and are overwhelmed.
Who ever just commented on your post is confused. Holy Childhood is the school the original post is asking about. Not the public schools. But your correct about the bulling. It’s running out of control in the public schools. And nothing is getting done about it. Get your facts right before posting lies. SFB
I would not call teachers that degrade students a great base. Just my view.
The principals all have had different styles of leading and its been difficult for students, faculty and families to continue to adapt to all the changes – from simple things such as communication to massive changes with curriculum. The most eye opening aspect has been the principal’s ability to make changes to curriculum and to discipline (or not) behavior of both students and teachers without having any checks and balances with the school board, pastor, diocese, or superintendent. Multi-generational families have been told “maybe this place isn’t for you” when concerns have been brought up.
Do you think the bulling is students or teachers? Teachers are giving students the finger. I never heard of such things in any school before this.
Giving the finger, name calling and cursing.
principal has told us before we have school choice as well.
Yes, heard about the name calling by teachers to their students. What a shame. How can you correct students if the teachers are bulling, giving the finger, calling students names. When will it stop?
To the people on here that either are HCS parents or pretending to be HCS parents, you are complaining about teachers bullying and cussing at your kids. As a parent that has already had children go all the way through as well as children currently attending, I have never heard of any such things. If this has truly happened to your child/children then why not go directly to the Diocese? If the principal has not stepped in, then go around him.
We accept kids because they are not vaccinated and the public school won’t accept them? HCS has the same state guidelines as any public institution otherwise we would not be accredited. I personally have co-workers that send their kids to the public school and none of their kids are vaccinated, so perhaps you should do some more research.
There are also comments on here about HCS being full of behavioral kids. Really? Where?
Kids are mean, boo hoo. Kids are jerks everywhere. It doesn’t matter where your kids attend school. Does it make it right? Absolutely not but you cannot attack our school like its a prison full of criminals. No discipline from the principal? This couldn’t be farther from the truth.
You’ve been told that you have a choice in schools. My kids are generational kids as well, and that is not an insult, it is simply a fact.
Yes. But they should know how to treat students. Would you give a group of students or people the finger?
An upper grade teacher has a background in special education, so she gets pulled away from teaching her classes to go tend to the behavioral issues doing an injustice to those she should be teaching. If a child is unruly and cannot be controlled by the classroom teacher, then the parents need to come get their child and they do not belong at a small private catholic school with no behavioral resources. The answer is not taking the teacher away from a completely different class causing multiple classes disrupted over the behavioral student, but that has been the solution thus far.
is the principal aware this is happening ?
Yes
Yes he is very aware and doesn’t care.
Parents questioning it get labeled complainers, there is no accountability or standards.
This is sad. Not fixing the problem but just telling people to leave if they don’t like their children being bullied by teachers. If they do it will not be a good solution.
These issues need to be made aware to those who are responsible for the school; the local paper sound off is not the way to bring about change. Creating a documentation trail via email to the proper chain of commands, principal, school board, pastor, then diocese superintendent would be the best way to address the issues. Hope the problems get addressed and solved.
It is sad and it will be a lesson learned if parents leave. We don’t expect that behavior from our children and we don’t expect that from our teachers. We do expect our administrators to stand up for our students.
It is truly happening. The language being used by teachers is awful.
It is happening.
Sounds like we need to get some nuns back to the catholic school to teach some discipline. No name calling just give them a yard stick and they will straighten out any unruly students. Just like the good ole days.
The school is not what is once was. There seem to be no standards with discipline or curriculum. A parent survey would unveil the depth of frustration. Focusing marketing strategies to military moving in is good, but don’t run off the families who built the school to what it is.
It is not the students it is the teachers. They are the ones calling the kids names and not nice ones and giving the kids the finger. Great lessons for the children of HCS. What would happen if they did it back?
It’s not the students. Its the teachers.
Just heard a Mascoutah 4th grade girls basketball coach got ejected for arguing with an official. Way to set an example. Guess when you open a business promoting youth sports, you can act like a fool on the sideline. Keep it classy
You must not have been there or you would know it was not a 4th grade girls basketball coach arguing with an official.
Before you start spreading trash talk, perhaps you should get all the details. Our girls were getting hurt due to fouls that were not getting called on the other team by the refs. A coach should always have the ability to question refs when this type of play is being allowed. Any good coach would try to defend and protect their players. Maybe you should take your own advice and try keeping it classy!
Here we go again with the “I heard” comments! If everyone would spew their hatred for someone, based on “I heard” comments, my what an awful world we would be living in!!!
Here we go with the I heard comments again! If you weren’t there, and don’t know the actual truth or circumstances, perhaps you are better off keeping your mouth shut. Spreading gossip based on something you heard will never be viewed as worthwhile information. Why are you trying to bring down a person ( and their business) who is trying to do good for the community? Makes no sense. You must be jealous or maybe you just like being a bully? There should be no place on this forum for people like you who just want to destroy another’s reputation based on untruths! Soundoff should be ashamed for allowing and printing this garbage.
The law makers were the same way at the State of the Union address on Tuedays
My daughter plays on the team that you’re referencing. He stepped up to coach a team that he does not have a child on. He misses his own kid’s sports event’s to coach our girl’s. And he does so with a passion and enthusiasm that you’d think all the girl’s on the team were his. That’s as classy and selfless as you can be. He addressed the parents and player’s after the game. No one’s perfect and it’s easy to throw anonymous stone’s. I appreciate his commitment to these girl’s.
My daughter plays on the team that you’re referencing. He stepped up to coach a team that he doesn’t even have a kid on. He misses his own kid’s events to coach this group of girls. From that standpoint it doesn’t get anymore classy or selfless. He coaches with a passion and enthusiasm that you’d think all the girl’s on the team were his. He addressed the parents and player’s after the game. No one’s perfect and it’s easy to throw anonymous stone’s. I appreciate his commitment to the game and the girls he coaches
Pretty sure same guy got kicked off Little Indians Football for starting a fight with another coach. Guess he can’t help himself.
Just makes me wonder – do you have some other ulterior motive or perhaps some vendetta against this coach? I would hope most good people of Mascoutah would not post an anonymous comment regarding a “fourth grade” (???) coach when you obviously were not there! And finally, why would you post anything, trying to damage someone’s reputation or business, by starting your sentence with “I heard”? Please, next time you post anything, do your research first and get the facts. All the facts! Just keeping it classy.
Pretty sure? Really? Well then no doubt it must be true. Why do you even care? I’ve been to many games and have seen coaches ejected for all types of reasons. Why this guy? This type of comment leads me to believe you personally don’t like him for some other reason. Quit skirting around and state your real problem.
Mr. Anonymous…..my name is Sarah Brendel and if this wasn’t a personal attack on someone you just don’t care for you would have enough guts to put your name with the post. You obviously “heard” all wrong things and unless you know for sure you probably shouldn’t post. Do you have a kid on this team? Do you have a kid that even plays a sport? Do you coach? Do you step up to help these young athletes? Do you donate money to any of these young athletic programs? When you can answer YES to all of these AND have the guts to put your name with your comment most people are going to see through the hatefulness.
Wrong again Bucko! Check your facts.
Mike Baker will was great on the council before and will be great on it again!
I agree Mike has my vote.
Pretty sure you’re absolutely incorrect. I have a son on that team and I was standing right there when the altercation occurred. Guess you can’t help yourself when it comes to spreading falsehoods.
Yep, real class act. Short fuse big head ego! I heard he thinks he is smarter than everyone.
Yep just like you.
I saw this same coach coaching his team today and doing a great job at it. I noticed he didn’t even have a kid on the team he was coaching. I also noticed that his own kid was playing at the same time on a different court. He missed watching his own kid play because he stepped up to coach a team that needed a coach when no one else was stepping up to do it. That’s the spirit of a leader who cares about Mascoutah athletics. Wish his business nothing but the best.
Were you in attendance? I don’t think so because you would have seen he was defending one of his players from getting hurt. Another typical Mascoutah complainer! And he is putting his money into promoting our youth. I will take that type of guy everyday!
At the 4th grade level if the coach got ejected that person should not be a coach. If you can’t keep yourself under control you shouldn’t be coaching. No reason to argue wtih a ref. The ref isn’t going to change there minds on the call. So what’s the point.
The point was, the safety of the players. No coach wants to see their players get hurt, especially in a situation where a referee could have taken control of the aggressiveness of the game, and prevented any injuries from occurring.
First off, how many times do you need to be told it was not the fourth grade girls basketball coach? At least try to keep that straight. Unfortunately, the 4th grade coach is getting raked over the coals when he had nothing to do with any of this! Second, the point is this, the children need to learn to play the game properly. If a ref is not calling fouls and there’s a possibility of someone getting hurt they need to be told about it. Refs can be wrong too. If what I am reading here in these comments is true, it sounds like parents of these kids appreciate this coach for stepping up. We are all human and we all make mistakes. I bet you have made mistakes in your life too. I guess you would rather have the 5th grade girls not have a team at all? Oh, and if you truly have never made a mistake in your life, I would say you should run in the next election for President of the United States, because our country is in dire need of an infallible leader. Now that’s a subject worth sounding off about.
I agree, IF is the word here. You busy bodies don’t bother reading the comments fully . Typical small town mentality.
“There minds”? Try using “their minds”. Go back to school. You have a lot to learn.
This town has a lot of English teachers.
This coach “you heard” about doesn’t even coach 4th grade, second this coach goes out of his way every chance he gets to help out this community. I’m guessing you probably sit on your butt and do nothing for this community since you post anonymously. If you weren’t there to see it for yourself and understand the circumstances and protecting his players “which none of are his own kids” please do us all a favor a shut your mouth. When you start an “anonymous” post “I heard” your clearly someone who has a vendetta against said coach. I got an idea, how about get off your butt and do something in this community instead of sitting behind a phone or computer and post trash like this. Just “Keeping it Classy”…
Those poor coaches both 4th & 5th grade, and 4th had nothing to do with at all, Volunteer their time and someone with an axe to grind, vendetta, whatever you want to call it posts something like this. Trying to hurt peoples reputation when I know who both these coaches are and they both go out of their way to do everything they can to help with these kids and community at a drop of hat. Always the first to volunteer their time, if someone needs something they will be there, whether they even know them or not. These are the types of people I want in my community and coaching my kids.
I would say Mr. Anonymous I would reach out to both of those coaches, show yourself and apologize because nothing is really ever anonymous.
Yes, he is a pompous idiot. Thinks he is above everyone. Now you have his sister in law and others on here trying to defend him. Then you have loud mouth challenging the world. Lol pure entertainment
How difficult is it to end a meeting on time? Many of us are busy parents getting our kids to and from after school events or sports. My kids director has no concept of time. Nine timed out of ten they are past the time the meeting is supposed to be. Please need to be mindful of others time.
Happens to me all the time.
Any commenting on here will do what?
I know. I picked up son from choir practice today, he was supposed to get out at 4:15. Twenty minutes later he walks out of school. This caused me to get home later to cook dinner in time to get another child to her destination on time. No respect for time.
Why would a high school student Boo the Winterguard at today’s assembly? I just to be jerk.
What’s a winterguard?
Well, I could be wrong but I believe Winterguard was an old, old wooden ship used during the Civil War Era.
I guess he couldn’t make the squad and he’s retaliating like a 5th grader.
Who is all running for City Council? Starting to see some signs pop up around town.
baker, battas, hawkins, anybody else? who’s seats are up
Battas and Korman are running for one seat that was vacated by Elbe before his term ended. Baker Hawkins and Wyant are running for the 4-year term 2 seats are up. There iare 2 separate elections for seats in April
Time for new voices
I believe Moses Horwitz, Louis Feinberg and Jerome Horwitz are also running for city council seats.
I think Louis, Moses and Jerome would do a great job as city council members.
Finally Colorguard/Winterguard getting some recognition on Tribe Talk on Friday. About time. Now in the fall Tribe Talk needs to do a segment on Band who work just as hard as Colorguard/ Winterguard.
The band doesn’t need a segment they already get enough recognition.
What planet are you on? Sports gets more than another club at school.
What is wrong with recognizing these young people for their hard work & efforts.
Want to talk about a fine group of young people that goes unnoticed. The Mascoutah Trap Tribe, goes unnoticed for their accomplishments, both academics and their accomplishments on the Trap Field.
what is trap tribe?
Here we go again.
Agreed, more whinning about my kid don’t get his name in the school paper.
What is Tribe Talk?
It’s a student-produced program that highlights various school activities. It’s actually pretty cool. It’s on YouTube.
What is a color guard and winter guard?
Agreed, looks like no one knows what it is. It must be a secret.
I think back in the 90’s they were called the flagettes.
I am thoroughly confused and mindblown. In what world do we need to see recognition for people who spend their days spinning a flag instead of getting some actual exercise. I would rather see tribe talk have a blank screen than have to hear about these kids. Go hit the gym.
I’m surprised they posted your comment. You might hurt someone’s feelings by telling the truth.
Winterguard not only spins a flag but dance as well. You have no idea what you are talking about. That is part of the problem.
Well then fill us in on what it is. Enough comments ask what they are.
Can you spin a flag, toss it and catch it, while in unison with the rest on the group? Also have to dance in unison?? Why be such a jerk. There are many types of exercise. Going to the gym is one, dancing and spinning a flag is another
If you can get a scholarship to college spinning a flag then have at it. If not, it seems pointless.
Why such a Debbie Downer? The girls and guys in Winterguard love it.
Debbie Downer?? you mean Doggie Downer?
You can
Pointless to you. Thank God not to all. We have kids being active and something they enjoy. Give them credit.
Utility bills in Mascoutah are a joke. What a crock. Typical hillbilly dumb dumb, Illinois rural politicians, who think they are important, making big time decisions. Newsflash, you’re not. You’re a nobody. L0sers.
What do you really think??
Great stuff
Wow look in the mirror
I can’t even run a bath once a week. Costs an extra $40 bucks a month. How about the flat fee for the new sewer plant? Good job on strategic planning! Some real blue chippers running City Hall.
Time to move if your bath tube is that big.
Hey you spelled tub incorrect. We need one of the towns Englsh teacher in here to let us know it was mispelled.
The present politicians have nothing to do with why the power bills are high. It started back in the 60’s. So calm down
Wrong.
I remember when all that was going on. People running the town back then wanted the town to never grow and had there own telephone, power, and water co. We couldn’t even call 1 mile out of town and it was a long distance call. It still might be that way for all I know. Now the power company is haunting the city. Have fun living there.
How come no one is talking about the new 55+ Kappert subdivision that was sold as a retirement community but now since they couldn’t sell it they opened it up to anyone. Would hate to be anyone who was sold that lie by them.
Or how it is being built around an old Indian burial ground. All around that area, strategically placed homes. Fact check that with a SIUC study. Have you seen poltergeist?!
Seems misleading if that’s true about retirement homes and now opening it up. Hope no one invested in it for those purposes.
Can’t imagine people wanting to live in that mosquito infested area.
Look up the Indian burial ground comment, it’s real!
Same with the dummy’s that bought a house by the sewer plant.
That’s not near any burial grounds. Mosquito’s are just as bad everywhere else in town. If you going to make up stuff, make it where facts won’t get in the way.
It is facts, if there was a way to post the siuc study, you would see. Do research! Or maybe someone post the study and the Illinois gov report. And for mosquitoes, holy crap they are bad back there. Before you buy, go check it out in spring and summer!
You do know the comment is talking about the sub where the assisted living building is?? No burial grounds, and why would the mosquito’s be bad there?
DO YOUR HOME WORK ABOUT THE INDIAN SETTLEMENT!
Maybe they did and don’t care. What’s wrong with that?
No one is talking about because most of us aren’t busy bodies.
I was wondering the same thing
Congratulations to the state of Illinois, as of last night, many of your neighbors and friends will now be felons if they don’t go and register their semi-auto guns with the IL State Police within 300 days (So that another politician can knock on their door next year and take them with a mandatory buy-back program). All of this of course will make all of you safer, as removing the constitutional rights of law abiding gun owners is proven sound policy that will fix cities like Chicago where they already have the toughest gun laws and constantly release habitual criminals. For those that still believe Illinois politicians when they say “Trust Us” we aren’t coming for your guns, I think Academy has a sale going on for BB guns; at least you’ll have something when they finally figure out a way to get rid of Cash Bail…..For the rest of us, Missouri, Tennessee or Florida is looking pretty appealing.
See ya later..
You do sound like Florida Man
Agreed, if you don’t like it, leave then. Simple
Unless you are an IS disabled vet, stay, we pay you to live here. Sorry, you have aches and pains or stressed because you did your job.
P.s. comment not intended to those who truly need it/deserve it (war vets). Tired of the entitled welfare.
And here he goes again….
Another jealous whinner that never served in the military.
Wow…you got some serious beef with these IS folks…lol. Your comments will not change anything. Learn to live with it or maybe think about moving so you can live your life in happiness.
“Your comments will not change anything. Learn to live with it or maybe think about moving so you can live your life in happiness.” This could be applied to most comments on here.
Why would a person need a semi automatic in the first place?
Actually that’s not the point. If you can ignore the 2nd amendment and make your own laws, what’s next??
2nd Amendment in full: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” That’s it, all of it, period.
Notice it says “A well-regulated militia”. Meaning something akin to the NATIONAL GUARD, A STATE REGULATED MILITIA. A group of people defending the state. Nowhere does it say an individual has the right to defend themselves with military grade assault weapons, which didn’t exist at the time.
As in: “Being necessary to the security of a free STATE”.
Why do you care more about owning a weapon of war which has no practical purpose in our society? And far more important, why don’t you care about our kids being slaughtered repeatedly in our schools by these weapons of war?!?
I keep hearing Assault Weapon, is there a definition for this such thing?
Need to learn what an assault weapon is. Obvious you have no clue and shouldn’t comment on this
“being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed”. Did you happen to notice the commas leading to two other thoughts? The militia were farmers using their own weapons, that they owned. These muskets were the same technology the regular Army was using. That makes them “military grade assault weapons”.
There are no provisions in any constitution for the police to risk their lives to save yours. Heck, look at St Louis MPD. They don’t respond to a lot of shots fired calls. Who is protecting the people of St Louis? It’s not the tax payer paid law enforcement. The citizens are left on their own
“Why do you care more about owning a weapon of war which has no practical purpose in our society?” Ummm, for the people who enjoy collecting, owning and shooting them with no malicious intent to our effed up society; why should it bother you? Why have you not pressured the law makers you voted in to do more mental health or health care period?
The sponsors of the passed bill were from areas where the weapons were ALREADY BANNED. No one told you that did they? The p.o.s that shot up Highland Park had already raised several red flags and Illinois State Police did nothing.
Your fat effin darling of a governor took money from the gun industry. It’s rumored the the fat s.o.b plans on running for president in 2024. This whole thing was a public relations stunt so he can say did it.
I can only hope that something that you truly enjoy comes up on a list to be regulated. Is your car capable of doing more than 70 miles an hour? Off to the shredder with it. Yeah you bought it legally, but now it’s considered a 5000lb missile and needs to be confiscated.
Why don’t you use your favorite search engine and look up “mass stabbings”. What? you never heard of them? Hmmm, I wonder why. I’m going to write federal and state law makers asking they create a bill to ban knives over 2 inches long. Can’t hit my internal organs that way. Your military grade chef’s knife scares me.
It was the go******d individual who pulled the trigger not the rest of us. And since the criminals won’t have these weapons, law enforcement won’t need theirs or their military surplus armored vehicles either.
Can’t help but notice you left out your reply as to why you’re ok with our kids being slaughtered in our schools?!?
Why would you need an automatic weapon in the first place?
A politician with common sense would have folks register their ammunition instead of their weapon(s).
The important nugget is guns do not kill people, ammunition does.
HAHA, yeah stop throwing ammo at people.
Politician or almost any office holder with common sense! Where can you find one? They have to put it and their balls in a lock box when they attend a meeting that they were elected to.
Why not? I have some that are fully automatic and some that are semiautomatic. All of the guns are hidden away so none of my kids will ever find them. I could ask why someone needs a car or motorcycle that can go 150-250 MPH?
Why not? Automatic weapons are not the problem. I have several and haven’t killed anyone with them. The problem is with some of the individuals that have automatic weapons. Most of the school shootings are due to bullying that the schools shrugged off as “kids just being kids”. After almost every school shooting, students and teachers talk about how the shooter was a loner, was bullied, or had no friends, or dressed weird, etc., etc., but no one ever talks about whether they tried to befriend or help the person or even just say something nice to the person. I’m surprised that school shootings don’t happen more often.
That is so true. Never looked at it that way, but you are so right.
I was told today Route 4 has two possible plans in the future. It will be moved east from its current flow from Route 161 north to Interstate 64 or it will go away all together. Can anyone verify? The person I heard it from is currently working for the Boeing project(s) by the airport. Thank you.
Heard in past it could get moved east if ever had to expand to more runways. But idk if ever really decided
If they are expanding the runway to the east of 4, I can’t see rerouting 4 around it and then go back to the over pass. And putting in a new over pass just for route 4 seems insane. But, this is Illinois so you could be right.
I am hearing Boeing has or is in the process of purchasing 80 acres from St. Clair County directly across from Route 4 to start on Phase 2 of an expansion. Boeing is requesting the State of Illinois to move Route 4 near Machine Shop Road to thwart traffic from flowing through the complex when Phase 2 is approved. A new interchange would be put in and Route 4 would be reconnected behind the truck stop and Huddle House. I wonder how eminent domain will play out with homes and farmland in the mix?
Why expand the runway when Allegiant is the only airline that uses the airport now. There isn’t now and probably will never be any cargo flights. No money to be made on cargo flights from MidAmerica .
It’s good to see that everyone’s life must be going smooth lately. No complaining or anything.
So happy the public school is getting rid of the gifted class for 5th graders. The teacher has her favorites who can afford to go on her overnight field trips. Some kids are bullied because they can’t afford to go while others can. It’s unfair to the kids who can’t afford these special trips.
My son was in the gifted program in 4th and 5th grade. We had no issues. He is now in high school and taking honors and AP courses. He never went on any overnight field trips or weekend trips in his two years in the gifted program. He was never bullied or saw anyone getting bullied
My kid was in the advanced class. There was never an overnight field trip. There was an opportunity provided to families if they wanted to take advantage. We didn’t, there was no bullying. The advanced class is there to provide some students with a more challenging environment. That’s important, and can set them up for more success in the future. If it is truly gone, that’s a shame. Just another example of the “everyone gets a trophy” mentality. How dare we separate out students. We wouldn’t want to offend. Insert eye roll.
So go make more money as a parent, & pay your kids bills. Not rocket science. You chose to bear offspring.
Classy responce.
crappy spelling
Yeah, this seems to be a one-off experience to me. Both of my kids were in that class, we never went on the optional trips, for scheduling reasons. Not one repercussion and no disparate treatment from the teacher. That class and the teachers who dedicate their time to it and the students are a huge asset to this school district. However, I’m not judging the decision of the school board to change it, as I believe they have the overall best interests of the students in mind. If they feel the needs can be addressed in a different manner with even more positive impact, so be it. That’s what we elected them to do and I trust their judgement.
Sounds like someone is just jealous and wants everyone to win. Some are smarter than others. Just a fact of life. No wonder society is in the tank
Hoping everyone had a great Christmas!! Happy New Year to all, wishing for an awesome 2023!
I know nothing about Mascoutah’s program, but was in a “gifted” class as a 4th grader. For me: fine re science and English, but problematic re arithmetic/math – which isn’t my greatest subject. Teacher jumped forward significantly from where third grade had left off, increasing my personal distancing from the subject. Fourth grade is when fractions and percentage are introduced; I had problems for decades with these since I never got a full introduction that met me at my level. I’m all for enrichment programs of all sorts, but leery of “tracking” students, esp. in elementary school.
Parents of high school kids need to have a chat with their young drivers. I picked up my kids and I witnessed several kids speed in the parking lot or almost running into other kids.
Like some adults, in a hurry to get somewhere else. Problem is the drivers in a hurry ( young & older) sometimes dont make their destination. Slow down people you’ll get there soon enough!
Snow is in the forecast later this week. All better slow down.
Probably just taking their cues from the buses…
I’d your so concerned about the bus drivers abilities and or speed, why don’t you come to the bus barn and file a complaint or better yet grab an application and lead by example.
Been there, done that, nothing ever changes, and I have a job, thanks anyway.
Typical quiter, I did one thing it didn’t work so I’ll just give up and complian.
Unfortunately too many of these young drivers speed through their neighborhoods as well, especially in the mornings. Perhaps they can learn to slow down and leave earlier to get to school on time.
It’s so funny people that tend to be late all the time, leaving earlier so you can be on time doesn’t cross they’re minds. Simple common sense.
A teen in a black Ford Mustang sped out of the packing lot the other day.
PSA to all parents of high schoolers: our kiddos have finals next week! Please allow them to study over the weekend so they can improve and maintain their grades! I have heard only a few classes are doing review for the final so most students are needing silent study time over the weekend.
If only we could go back to the days when students were not required to take finals. If only these MAGA supporters knew that CorOna-19 posed just as much of a risk now as it did three years ago.
Congratulations on making the most inane, tangential and irrelevant comment in 2022. That’s quite an accomplishment!
Yes!! Covid was real & still is!! I wish people believed it’s serious. Sad so many had to die because of all the lies told about Covid. Even Trump got the vaccine!!
haha how did this go from kids taking finals to another whinning liberal ???
Sorry to offend anyone, but covid is still here! I’d rather be safe than sorry, or worse. Being safe for yourselves & others is a good thing. I really don’t see any whining from others, they are just saying what they believe. Nothing wrong with that.
Covid wasn’t the topic.
Schools today put too much emphasis on test scores, when will the libs realize that the character of a person is so much more important. My son is a welder and makes more money than these liberal students coming out of college AND is in no debt.
You are so correct. If you can build, or fix something, you are in big demand. 6 figures isn’t out of reach for anyone these days.
Thank you for spreading the message! There is not enough outreach done by the school to keep us parents updated on our children’s lives! There will be plenty of studying done by the folks at our household this weekend.
Are you sure?? I was told our babies had finals this week and dint have to come back next week.
How awesome is the lighted parade in town? I don’t know who organizes that, but bravo. The big tree by City Hall is pretty amazing as well.
Only suggestion would be great if the parade could be tied into the lights at the park somehow. The park needs a centerpiece right in the middle where the beer tents are for the Homecoming. I don’t recall the organization that has the little light up construction equipment, but they could probably build something!!
Way to go townspeople…It is starting to come together!!
Parents of high school students need to have a discussion with their kids this evening. My son witnessed some racial language from an Asian student and a black student. The Asian student called the black student a racial language, black student asked the Asian stop and he did not. Causing a fight between the students.
That’s really sad to hear. Unfortunately it’s either learned from home or from one’s peers! We must teach our children not to judge anyone by skin color!
It’s something that goes on in every country of the world. Every single race on the planet has individuals that are racist (sometimes even to people within their own race). It has always existed and to a certain degree it always will .
You should have been here in the 60’s and 70’s. Kids treated everyone the same. It was the parents back then that were the races. Some black families were actually run out of town back then.
I was there! (60s & 70s) And you are sooo right. My parents, Grandparents & Aunts, Uncles were all prejudice. We weren’t, we accepted everyone no matter what race or background they were from. Raised my kids to be open to all cultures, races, and all people. Feeling very blessed for all I have learned then & now!
It’s sounds like kids being kids.
It is kids learning from their parents.
Or maybe they learn it from all of the rap music that spews the stuff all the time or maybe from friends
Racism was here long before Rap music!
If so that’s a terrible thing! Kids grow up with what they know from childhood, which leads to more racist adults!
Mascoutah McDonald’s is having a rough go lately. 3 orders with a missing item just in the last few weeks. The manager needs an attitude check and lesson in customer service. A simple sorry goes a long way.
It’s McDonalds people, stop eating crappy food! Now we see the idiots getting over priced coffee and microwaved sandwiches. The I.S. Movement!
I usually just get soda from mcd. It’s cheaper then anywhere. But even a simple soda they cant get right. 40% of the time is the wrong soda.
According to the MHS Smoke Signals Scott Battas is the Athletes/ Activities Diector, therefore he school promote ALL ACTIVITIES, not just athletics. That includes, band scholer bowl, Robotics and all other activities, not just sports. All activities deserve to me promoted.
So, basically, what he’s been doing? Get a grip, man.
Man, he only promotes sports, not ALL activites.. Since he is the Athletic/ Activities Director, he needs to promote ALL ACTIVITIES
OMG!! not this again.
The guy only gets 6 figure salary, so leave him alone.
I think it makes more sense to have as a title the athletic/athletic activities director. There are many more activities besides athletics, so I don’t think he’s the director of all activities
Stirring the pot again…people better wake up and realize what they have before it’s gone. Scott has done more for this school than you realize. He could work anywhere, probably for more money, but he doesn’t. He loves our school and our community. Stop complaining.
Band, robotics, any activity other then athletics isn’t his job, You spelled it out yourself Athletes Activites Director. Lighten up and stop going through this all the time.
Is it too early to start talking about the city council elections?
What’s there to talk about
As Long as they help Mascoutah, not hurt Mascoutah.
Who is even running?
We need to get these clowns out, people that actually care, not just how to raise revenue!
Are you running? What have they all done that is so bad?
Who is running and when is the election?
Primary in Feb if enough run and then general election in April
Just heard Donald Trump will run in 2024. God I hope he does not win.
I’m thinking he fractures the republican party even more.
If the only two candidates are Trump and Biden, then I hope Trump wins. Hopefully, neither one will run since they both are just too damn old.