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06/05/2026

Church picnics are one of the best traditions of a Clinton County summer! 🍗🍻🎡

Check out this full list of upcoming picnics at parishes throughout the Diocese of Belleville and start planning your summer fun! ☀️🎶🙏

Which picnic is your family's favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

https://www.diobelle.org/news/2671-parish-picnics-2026?fbclid=IwZnRzaASPx85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEevSCLSfuYsrIC7WQaAPX-KluX7cUWffLY6AU1al4fTviAQp-oTy6VLYABGkk_aem_wpEISNPJwhimAQFWS_gcpA

Official Website of the Diocese of Belleville. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Southern Illinois Region serving 127 parishes in 28 southern counties. Diocesan directory, parish and school directory, events, news,....

06/05/2026

Are your business listings getting found online locally?

When potential customers search for products or services in your area, accurate and optimized business listings make all the difference. If your information isn't showing up—or isn't consistent across platforms—you could be missing valuable opportunities.

Let's make sure your business is easy to find where it matters most.

Contact Meredith Schulte
Clinton County Marketing Advisor
Owner of Schulte Media LLC
618-789-4470
[email protected]

The bridge between digital search and physical sales is shorter than ever. If you aren't appearing at the top of local search results, you’re missing out on a massive wave of ready-to-buy customers. Let’s make sure you’re the first thing they see!

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06/04/2026

There are so many great things happening in our rural community, and we want to hear about them!

A big shoutout to L&R Ag for continuing to invest in and advance local farming. It's exciting to see businesses helping strengthen the agricultural roots that make Clinton County such a special place to live and work.

Do you know of other local agricultural initiatives, innovations, or success stories that are helping move the industry forward? We'd love to hear about them!

Email Meredith Schulte at [email protected] or send us a DM through this page.

✍️ Article writing credit to Lynn McSparin

06/03/2026

The elite compliment I’ve received over the last 3.5 years is when someone tells me, “Your magazine is so good, you should charge for it.”

When I hear that, I immediately think of two things:

✨ Our incredible team of writers, designer, and photographer who work hard every month to create meaningful, visually beautiful, high-quality content.

✨ The generous local businesses that invest in advertising with us, making it possible for us to deliver this magazine free of charge to homeowners throughout CC.

As you read this month’s issue, I hope you’ll keep that in mind. Supporting local businesses doesn’t just help them thrive—it helps them continue giving back, sponsoring community initiatives, and making our publication possible.

And now, I’m excited to introduce our June cover family!

Congratulations to Stan and Lavonne Albers of Beckemeyer, who grace the cover of our June issue. As the third generation to own and operate Taphorn Orchard, they have continued a family tradition that has been a delicious and memory-making part of our community for decades.

With peach and then apple season approaching, now is the perfect time to learn about the Albers Family and get ready for another mouthwatering season at Taphorn Orchard. Be sure to check your mailbox and enjoy this month’s magazine! Happy summer☀️

💻 Feature article by Susan Knapp
📸 Cover image by Hillary Frost Photography + Beauty Bar

05/21/2026

You don’t need to reach the whole world, you just need to be relevant where you are.

05/19/2026

This is why we do what we do. Our readers love discovering the hidden gems in their own backyard. By keeping money local, we strengthen the heartbeat of our community. It’s a win-win for residents and business owners alike. Visit our website TODAY to learn more!

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05/19/2026

We are proud to celebrate local students each month for simply being good humans! 🌟

🎉 Help us celebrate May’s Class Act of the Month, Jensen Jackson from New Baden Elementary, in the comments below!

Thank you to Evergreen Wealth Strategies for your partnership and making this recognition and support of our local students possible.

Honored to help spotlight this month’s Above & Beyond: Class Act of the Month 👏

Congratulations to Jensen Jackson for being recognized for his kindness, leadership, and positive attitude both inside and outside the classroom. We love seeing students in our community recognized for the impact they make every day.

Thank you to everyone involved in highlighting these incredible young leaders and have a great SUMMER! ☀️



Neighbors of Clinton County - Best Version Media
New Baden Elementary

05/14/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨
We’re kicking off something new—our Expert Contributor articles are starting to appear on our website! We’ve just begun, so you’ll find a selection now—and from here on out, future Expert Contributor insights will be available online too! 🖥️

👉 Whether you missed a piece in print or just want to revisit expert tips, you can now catch up anytime on our website 24/7.

We’re so excited to keep connecting you with the amazing experts in our community! 🎉

https://www.bestversionmedia.com/article/2026-04-the-skys-the-limit-at-kaskaskia-college/

Article by Lynn McSparin
Kaskaskia College

Kaskaskia College: an affordable, accessible option that provides an excellent education for workforce training or for the foundation to transition to a four-year institution.

05/13/2026

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05/08/2026

Help us spread the word as the community comes together to celebrate the retirement of Dennis Litteken and honor his many years of dedication to Mater Dei!

Join us on Saturday, May 23, as our Mater Dei family celebrates the storied career of Principal Dennis Litteken, who will retire July 31 after serving Mater Dei for forty years as a beloved administrator, coach, and teacher!

💙 All those whose lives have been touched by Mr. Litteken are welcome to an open house from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mater Dei Lampe Commons. Beverages and appetizers will be provided.