Breese Historical Society to meet
The next Breese Historical Society meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Breese Activity Center. We’d love to see both familiar faces and new friends ... everyone is welcome! Come join us as we continue preserving and sharing the history of our community. Contact us at
Trivia Night Feb. 7 at KC Hall, Breese
On Saturday, Feb. 7, St. Augustine Church is hosting its Third Annual Trivia Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Breese. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Teams of eight players (max) can register for $120, which includes mulligans. Enjoy prizes for the best themed table, plus fun intermission games like Heads or Tails and Dead or Alive. Raffles will be held throughout the evening. To reserve your team’s spot, contact Donny Petterson at 618‑210‑7099.
Euchre tournament planned at Germantown
A euchre tournament, sponsored by the Germantown Kernel Nut Club, will be held Friday, Feb. 13, at the American Legion Hall in Germantown. All proceeds to benefit youth activities. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 at the door, include draft beer, soda and fried chicken. There is a minimum of 120 players for $1,000 in prizes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and play begins at 7:30 p.m.
New Baden Lions Club offers scholarships
The New Baden Lions Club is looking for applicants for two $1,000 college scholarships. One scholarship will be awarded for academics and the other will be awarded for technical or trade school. Applicants must attend Wesclin, Mater Dei or Mascoutah high school and have a New Baden, New Memphis or Trenton mailing address. Please see your school counselor for details. Applications must be post marked by March 21, 2026. If you have any questions, e-mail
