Clinton County Veterans Day program, parade to be held Nov. 11 in New Baden
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- Written by: Kelly Jo Ross - Breese Journal Reporter
USAF Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert Dandridge Citizens of all ages are invited to the annual Clinton County Veterans Day Celebration next Tuesday, Nov. 11, in New Baden.
Set aside as a day to honor and remember all of our area veterans, the county-wide celebration — hosted by New Baden American Legion Post 321 — will include a church service, program, dinner, parade and music.
This year's keynote speaker is United States Air Force Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert M. Dandridge of New Baden.
Dandridge brings with him an inspiring story of leadership, dedication, and service spanning over three decades.
Dandridge is a life member of American Legion, Larimore Post 97 in Larimore, North Dakota, since 1998 and currently resides in New Baden with his wife. He enlisted in the United States Air Force before graduating high school and served for 30 years, with a majority of his time as a civil engineer, career advisor and first sergeant.
He also earned a bachelor's degree in social psychology and retired as a Command Chief Master Sergeant. Following his military service, he volunteered with the official auxiliary of the Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol, where he currently serves on the Board of Governors. He previously served as their fourth National Command Chief Master Sergeant.
Veterans and community members alike will have the chance to hear Dandridge’s reflections on leadership, service, and sacrifice during his Veterans Day address at the New Baden Legion Hall. His lifetime of service is an inspiring reminder of the dedication shown by those who protect and serve our country.
Please join at the New Baden American Legion Hall at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 to listen to Chief Dandridge during his Veteran’s Day address. His lifetime of service is a great reminder of the dedication shown by those who protect and serve our country.
Tuesday's activities will begin at 10 a.m. with a Mass at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden for living and deceased veterans.
A lunch will be served at New Baden American Legion at noon, and the cost of the meal will be $15 per person. No RSVP required. A Veterans Day program will get underway at 1:30 p.m. (with USAF Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert Dandridge speaking).
The parade lineup will start at 2:30 p.m., with the parade beginning at 3 p.m. The parade will begin at New Baden Village Hall (1 East Hanover), continue east on Hanover Street, turn onto Veterans Memorial Drive, and end at the New Baden Village Park.
Entertainment, including music by The Backstreet Cruisers, and a raffle will follow at the Legion.
Everyone is invited to attend the Veterans Day celebration.
Local candidates file petitions for March 2026 Primary Election
Mark Pingsterhaus, LEFT, and Dennis Perez had a lottery to see who would be placed first on the ballot for the Clinton County sheriff on Tuesday morning at the Clinton County Courthouse. Pingsterhaus drew first and picked No. 1, so his name will be placed first on the ballot. Democratic and Republican candidates seeking office in November 2026 filed paperwork this past week for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election.
The filing period at the Clinton County Clerk’s Office ran from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. Up for election at the local level will be the county offices of sheriff, treasurer, county clerk and recorder, eight county board seats and precinct committeepersons for the established political parties.
The top county race — as evident from election signs throughout the county — will be on the Republican ballot for Clinton County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Dan Travous is not seeking re-election. Vying for that seat are Dennis Perez of rural Carlyle, a sergeant with the Sheriff’s Department, and Mark Pingsterhaus of Carlyle, the current Carlyle police chief. There is no Democratic candidate for sheriff.
Since both candidates were in line at 7:30 a.m. on the opening day of petition filing, a lottery for simultaneous filings was held Tuesday at the courthouse with Pingsterhaus chosen to be listed first on the ballot.
Incumbent Denise Trame, a Republican from Bartelso, is the sole candidate seeking the treasurer’s job for another four years, while incumbent Vicky Albers, a Republican from rural Germantown, is the only candidate running for county clerk and recorder.
County Board
The terms of eight members of the Clinton County Board are due to expire in 2026. With six incumbents and two newcomers seeking those spots, there will be no contested races for County Board in the March 17 Primary Election. There will, however, be a contest in County Board District 1 in November.
Three candidates are seeking the two open seats in County Board District 1. They are: incumbent Nelson Heinzmann, a Republican from rural Carlyle; Adam Maue, a Republican from Bartelso; and Henry Bergmann, a Democrat from rural Bartelso.
Davis scores four times to send Cougars to the second round in 4A
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- Written by: Jeremy Chawgo - Breese Journal Sports Editor
Airborne for six — Central tailback Cole Davis hurdles into the end zone for one of his four touchdowns in the Cougars’ 48-15 win over Columbia on Saturday in the first round of the Class 4A State playoffs. Davis had 11 carries for 138 yards on the ground. PHOTO BY JEREMY CHAWGO For the fifth-straight season, the Central Cougars’ football team opened the postseason with a home game, and for the fifth time they came out victorious after a 48-15 rout over conference foe Columbia on Saturday at Robert J. Astroth Field.
The Cougars took down the Eagles in the regular season’s week eight with a score of 41-6 on the road.
“This is a great feeling,” said Central head coach Brian Short who has been at the helm at CHS for 19 seasons. “Ten years ago, we were a 5-4 team playing at Columbia in the playoffs, as a program trying to find our footing. And 10 years later we are where we are and there are a lot of things to be proud about.”
Central got a better challenge on Saturday with a strong running attack from the Eagles and senior Jace Nelson.
Columbia took the opening kickoff and drove it down the field with 10 plays, all via the running game. Their drive was halted on an incomplete pass from Xavier Voegele on the Cougars’ 40.
Central needed just six plays to cash in for their first score when senior Cole Davis ran in from 11 yards out for a 7-0 lead with 3:36 left in the opening frame.
On a roll — Central sophomore quarterback Owen Kehrer sends a deep ball to the outside in the second quarter of the Cougars’ 48-15 win over Columbia on Saturday in the Class 4A State playoffs. PHOTO BY JEREMY CHAWGO Central senior Max Albers and the defense came through on the next Columbia play when Albers picked off a Voegele pass and gave the Cougars the ball at the Eagles’ 45.
Eight plays later, senior Kameron Biggs ran in from 20 yards out for a 14-0 led with just under two minutes left in the first.
Nelson and the Eagles busted through on their next drive when the tail back ran in from 53 yards on the final play of the opening quarter to get within 14-7 entering the second frame.
“I told the guys after the game that I was very proud of their effort against a very good football team,” said 24-year veteran Columbia coach Scott Horner. “We knew that we would have to try and run the ball to keep the ball away from them. And early on, I thought we did a good job of that.”
Davis and company went back to work on the opening drive of the second when he ran it five times, with the final dash being from three-yards out for a 21-7 lead on a six-play drive.
Albers came up with his second interception of Voegele on the next drive, giving the Cougars the ball on the Eagles’ 46.
Two plays later, Owen Kehrer hit senior Conlan Haar down the seam for a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 28-7 lead midway through the quarter.
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