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Wesclin parents speak out against mask mandates

Wesclin parents sparred with school board members over the masking policy at Wesclin Community Unit School District #3 at their regular school board meeting Monday night...

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County Board updated on communications system woes

A Clinton County Board subcommittee is trying to determine what actions are required to either replace or repair the county's communications system...

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Mater Dei runs winning streak to 10 with win over CHS

The Mater Dei Lady Knights volleyball squad picked up two more victories last week with a rout over Granite City on Thursday night before beating crosstown rival Central on Saturday in their annual “Pink Out” match...

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Central soccer team runs their winning streak to four matches

The Central Cougars boys soccer squad continued their strong play as they extended their winning streak to four matches with wins over St. Anthony, Father McGivney and Freeburg last week...

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Memorial walk to be held Oct. 1 at Albers

Sign up now for the fourth annual Mental Health Awareness and Memorial One-Walk to promote mental health awareness...

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IDOT constructing test track in Clinton County

Your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, there is construction on New U.S. Route 50 in Clinton County...

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Judge rules Carlyle school cannot force students to wear masks

Is masking in schools a type of quarantine? A Clinton County judge says, yes...

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IDOT constructing test track in Clinton County

Details: Written by Bryan Hunt - Breese Journal Editor

Equipment from Baxmeyer Construction of Waterloo on site of the Illinois Department of Transportation's research and certification track being constructed along New U.S. Route 50 in Clinton County. The track is slated for completion in 2022. Photo by Bryan Hunt Your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, there is construction on New U.S. Route 50 in Clinton County.
But not for the continuation of the roadway.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is constructing a research and certification track "to certify, validate and calibrate the department and contractor equipment which will aid in the construction of smoother, safer and structurally sound roads," according to a release issued earlier this month.

IDOT is planning to utilize a one-mile section of land along the south side of New U.S. Route 50, between Aviston and Trenton east of Crackerneck Road.

The track will stop before the Sugar Creek bridge. IDOT will use the right of way to build the so-called test track, or test pavement, on what many remember the original New Route 50 as being.

It will be closed to the public and will be used for IDOT to be able to certify and validate some of its testing equipment.

Baxmeyer Construction of Waterloo is the contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed by the spring of 2022.

Central soccer team runs their winning streak to four matches

Details: Written by Jeremy Chawgo - Breese Journal Sports Editor

Rout time — Central junior forward Tanner Tolan battles with Effingham St. Anthony’s Adam Brandenburger in the first half of the Cougars’ 8-0 win last Tuesday in Breese. Tolan had one assist in the victory. Photo by Jeremy Chawgo The Central Cougars boys soccer squad continued their strong play as they extended their winning streak to four matches with wins over St. Anthony, Father McGivney and Freeburg last week.
The Cougars will host Wood River on Thursday before playing in Staunton on Saturday morning. The Cougars are now 7-5 on the season.

Central 2, Freeburg 1: The Cougars got just enough scoring in their home, conference win over the Midgets on Monday.

Maxx Hoelscher and Cody Dickshot each had goals with senior Dalton Boruff assisting on both goals.

All the scoring came in the first half with Freeburg’s Aidan Lougeay assisting Sam Marler for the Midgets’ lone goal.

Central 3, Father McGivney 1: The Cougars made it two-straight wins with their home decision over the Griffins on Thursday.

Both teams scored a goal in the first half with Father McGivney’s Owen Terrell setting up Thomas Hyten with their lone goal of the match.

The Cougars got goals from Mason Shubert, Dylan Wesselmann and Tanner Tolan.

The assists were by Cody Dickshot, Wesselmann and Dalton Boruff.

Central 8, St. Anthony 0: The Cougars picked up a big, shutout victory over the visiting Bulldogs last Tuesday in Breese.

Central’s Cody Dickshot was strong on offense once again with a hat trick of three goals for the Cougars.

Maxx Hoelscher got his first of two goals in the match when he was set up on an assist from Dylan Wesselmann with 15:03 left in the first half.

Montgomery Hubler made it 2-0 with a goal four minutes later.

Along with Dickshot’s three goals, Wesselmann found the back of the net while Colin Daugherty also scored a goal.

Hoelscher, Cole Buschmann, Hunter Ei, Joseph Faust and Tanner Tolan each had one assist, while Wesselmann assisted on two goals and ended the match with four points.

Mater Dei runs winning streak to 10 with win over CHS

Details: Written by Jeremy Chawgo - Breese Journal Sports Editor

Net work — Central junior outside hitter Emma Johnson attempts a kill against the double block from Mater Dei’s Alyssa Koerkenmeier (20) and Tori Mohesky in the second game of the Lady Knights’ sweep of the Lady Cougars on Saturday. Photo by Jeremy Chawgo The Mater Dei Lady Knights volleyball squad picked up two more victories last week with a rout over Granite City on Thursday night before beating crosstown rival Central on Saturday in their annual “Pink Out” match.
Mater Dei is now 15-1 on the season with a trip to Freeburg on Tuesday before playing in the Borgia Tournament over the weekend.

The Lady Cougars ended in the loss column for the first time this season after losing at Freeburg on Thursday and at Mater Dei on Saturday. They beat Roxana on Tuesday in nonconference play. The stats from Roxana and Freeburg were unavailable at press time.

The Cougars are 12-2 on the season and will play host to Wood River on Thursday in their lone match of the week.

Mater Dei 25-25, Central 15-17: The Lady Knights won their 10th straight match with a straight-game sweep over the Lady Cougars on Saturday at Fred Rakers Court.

The Lady Cougars were their own worst enemy in the match with 23 unforced errors, of which 13 came in the first game.

“I think we had some nerves there,” said Central head coach Cathy Kohnen. “Some of these girls have never played in an environment like this before. We just have to do a better job next time.”

Meanwhile, MD seniors Tori Mohesky and Riley Kleber took care of the rest with 15 kills at the net in the victory. Mater Dei outhit the Cougars 24-19 at the net.