By Stephanie Malench  [email protected]   A temporary food pantry has been set up at the Troy Produce Patch for residents of Troy, Maryville, St. Jacob, and Collinsville. The project was started by Collinsville resident DeeAnn Billings who was concerned that people who are unemployed due to stay at home order and may not normally need…

Marine Village Board Trustee RaeLynne Meyer passed away at Barnes Hospital on Friday April 3, 2020. Meyer had served on the Board of Trustees for seven years and was the chair of the Finance Committee. Mayor John Molitor said “She will be missed by the board. She did a lot”. Molitor could not disclosed the…

By Stephanie Malench Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler appointed Steve Adler in mid-March to a temporary position as Special Administrator for the COVID-19 response team in Madison County. Prenzler said he selected Adler because of his 20+ years of experience with the Alton Mental Health Center and his good track record as a manager/administrator…

Drive Thru Testing FACT SHEET ***This site is testing only PRE-AUTHORIZED patients by appointment only.   Testing can ONLY BE SCHEDULED through a healthcare provider.  If you do not have a provider, an area Urgent Care facility may assess and schedule you if you meet the criteria below. What:            Physician Ordered, Outpatient Drive Thru Testing for COVID19…

  On Tuesday, March 31, The Illinois Press Association announced this year’s contest winners. The Times-Tribune is proud to announce two award winners. The paper earned second place honors in the category of Public Notice Journalism. The piece referenced homeowners concerns of rezoning and was written by Times-Tribune staff reporter Charlie Feldman. “Charlie is a…

Madison County will hold its first committee meetings this week via teleconference in helping to slow the spread of coronavirus. “Meetings will be conducted in a way to safeguard the public, board members and employees,” County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. Due to the governor’s stay-at-home executive order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the…

By Mark Jurgena   Triad wrestling senior Garrett Bakarich has been named to the All-Metro 2nd team by stltoday.com. Bakarich finished the year with a 43-2 record and placed third in the Class 2A state wrestling meet. He went 4-1 in the 152 lb. class state competition in Champaign. He placed fifth in Class 2A…