A family legacy of love ... Mioux Florist in Carlyle celebrates 150 years in business
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- Written by: Matt Wilson - Breese Journal Reporter
Nick, LEFT, and Joe Mioux pose for a picture in front of the Mioux Florist location in Carlyle. Mioux Florist in Carlyle is celebrating 150 years in business this year and is busy preparing for the Valentine's Day rush. Nick is holding 4-year-old daughter Hallie. Photo by Matt Wilson A Carlyle flower shop and greenhouse business celebrating a milestone anniversary this year is busy preparing for one of its busiest days of the year.
The Mioux Florist and Greenhouse Carlyle location is celebrating 150 years of business this year. Owner Joe Mioux and son Nick Mioux — the greenhouse operator — are busy preparing for the Valentine's Day rush. Valentine's Day is Saturday, Feb. 14.
Joe said Valentine's Day has grown dramatically in the last 60 to 70 years. They are gearing up for the big day. They have got their glass in and their first shipment of flowers will be coming in sometime this week. They will start prepping the first part of next week.
"It's all a rush to get everything done in a given period of time," Joe said. "It's also amazing the difference of how busy you are depending on what day of the week Valentine's Day falls on. You are either busier or you are slower."
Mioux Florist is a fourth-generation family business. It has had the same location in Carlyle for 150 years.
Mioux Florist has been in business in Carlyle since 1876. It was opened by Joe's great grandfather Wilhelm Demming, who came to the United States from Germany in 1876. His brother became Father Anton Demming, who became the pastor at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle in 1874.
Joe's maternal grandmother was born and raised on the Mioux Florist property. She met her future husband through the St. Louis flower market. They married and Joe's grandfather moved to Carlyle and they became the second generation owners of Mioux Florist.
Joe's dad, Joseph William, served in the Army during World War II and came back home. He started running the flower shop with his sister Mary Mioux Davis. They ran it as a partnership until around 1965. Joe's dad took the business over from there and ran it until 1995.
Joe has owned the business since 1995.
"In 1995 it was time for my mom and dad to make the transition and me do a buyout of the business," Joe said.
Joe said a lot of hard work has kept the business open for 150 years.
"We have focused on things that have to get done and have been available for the public for their flower needs," Joe said. "Us being diversified also makes a big difference. We are one of the very few florist in the country that maintain their roots with regards to growing a greenhouse product and running a flower shop."
County clerk announces key dates for Primary Election
Vicky Albers Early voting begins Feb. 5
While the 2026 Primary Election is still six weeks away, voters across much of the country — including Clinton County — can begin casting their ballots this week.
County Clerk Vicky Albers reminds residents that early voting for the March 17 Primary Election begins in her office this Thursday, Feb. 5. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Voters have many options,” Albers said. “We’re seeing more and more people choosing to vote early, either in our office or by mail, but I want to stress that the regular polling locations will be open on Election Day for those who choose to vote in person on March 17.”
While there are no contested races at the county level, voters may show up to choose their party’s nominee for several federal and state contests. On the Republican ballot, two candidates — incumbent State Rep. Charlie Meier of Okawville and newcomer Zachary Meyer of Aviston — are vying for the 109th Representative seat.
Also on the Republican ballot, four candidates are vying for judge of the nine-county Fourth Judicial Circuit to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of The Honorable Douglas Jarman. Candidates are Brenda Mathis, Wesley Gozia, Aaron Jones and Phillip Givens.
“Turnout for primary elections is historically low,” Albers said, “hovering around 20 percent in the past 10 years; however, we hope some of the contested races will generate some interest.”
Also drawing interest on this year’s ballot for voters in the St. Rose and Highland-Pierron fire protection districts is a proposition to create the new Eastern Madison County Ambulance Emergency Services District.
“A sample ballot will be included in booklet form in all county newspapers the week of Feb. 18,” Albers said. “To review a copy of the combined ballot earlier, just visit the county’s website at www.clintonco.illinois.gov and click on “Sample Ballot - Publication” at the bottom of the home page.”
Shubert earns 300th career win in Cougars’ 63-50 win over Roxana
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- Written by: Jeremy Chawgo - Breese Journal Sports Editor
That’s 300 — Central boys head basketball coach Jeremy Shubert claimed his 300th career win with all of them coming in the purple and white. Shubert is 300-94 overall with four-straight regional titles. He is pictured with his daughter Mallory, wife Kristen and son Mason. PHOTO BY JEREMY CHAWGO The Central Cougars boys basketball team is getting hot at the right time with a pair of wins last week over Belleville East and Roxana.
With the win over Roxana on Friday night, CHS head coach Jeremy Shubert became the second coach on the boys side to win 300 games. He is currently 300-94 in his 13th season since replacing Stan Eagleson in the 2013-2014 season. Shubert and the Cougars have only been under .500 in one season and they have had two seasons with 30 wins and eight with at least 22 wins.
The Cougars are now 17-7 on the season and they were scheduled to host Triad on Tuesday at Stan Eagleson Gymnasium.
They will play at rival Mater Dei on Friday in their annual Hooping for a Cure game.
Central 63, Roxana 50: The Cougars used a hot second quarter to bury the Shells on Friday in Breese.
Roxana needed just four seconds to get the lead on a tip to Sean Mayberry and a layup. Keelan Crawford added a put back shot for a 4-0 lead.
Central needed nearly three minutes to get on the board when Conlan Haar drained the Cougars first of many triples on the night. Ryder Burgmeier followed with two free throws for a 5-4 lead.
Aiden Stemm hit a pull-up jumper for the Shells before Central took the lead for good with another three-ball from Haar and one from Bryce Wieter for an 11-6 lead.
Trenton Halloway hit a three of his own for the Shells before Central went back-to-back with a three from Burgmeier and a deuce from Ryker Hegger.
The Shells got a break from half-court when Cohen Duger drew minimal contact and was awarded three free throws with 0.1 seconds left. He made two of those as the Shells trailed 16-11 after one active quarter.
Roxana got just three buckets in the second quarter with Crawford hitting a three-pointer.
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