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Rombach, Sr. Jane L.

7 months 2 weeks ago
Our dear relative, friend, and Sister in Religious Life, Jane L. Rombach, FSM, went peacefully home to God on September 3, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 9:30 am at Mother of Good Counsel…

Rombach, FSM, Sister Jane L.

7 months 2 weeks ago
Our dear relative, friend, and Sister in Religious Life, Jane L. Rombach, FSM, went peacefully home to God on September 3, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 9:30 am at Mother of Good Counsel…

Community Gathers to Celebrate Roxana High Homecoming Traditions

7 months 2 weeks ago
ROXANA — Hundreds gathered Thursday evening along the parade route to celebrate the Roxana Homecoming Parade, where large amounts of candy were distributed to the crowd. The parade’s grand marshal was Mark Scroggins, a 1971 graduate of Roxana High School who has dedicated more than 30 years to the Roxana School District as a teacher, coach, and athletic director. Scroggins, often referred to as “Mr. Roxana,” served 10 seasons as the head boys basketball coach, led the golf program for 13 years, and guided the boys soccer team to the only Regional Championship in school history. Numerous Roxana sports teams, clubs, and the school band took part in the parade. The homecoming court included Tatum Shaw, Haley Eades, Ava Cherry, Kylee Slayden, Lilli Ray, and Daisy Daughtery, along with Keelan Crawford, Troy Rahn, Sean Maberry, Max Autery, Mason Crump, and Trenton Hollaway. Fire trucks from Roxana, South Roxana, Wood River, Rosewood Heights, and the Phillips 66

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Air Force veteran sees hope in tornado recovery efforts

7 months 2 weeks ago
Four months after the May 16 tornado, Arthur Dunlap said he is finally seeing progress on the recovery efforts near his home. The Air Force veteran pleaded with city officials back in August to save his 63-year-old home, which was leaning.
Kamryn Mendoza