The Troy Times Tribune

Troy Fire Protection District swears in 11 new members

July 23, 2026

By Tribune Staff • During its July 15 board meeting, the Troy Fire Protection District swore in its new deputy fire chief and 10 full-time dual-role firefighter/EMS employees. The fire district is pleased to announce the addition of a new Deputy Fire Chief, Wade Stahlhut, This move serves to strengthen leadership, improve operational oversight and…

Blackburn College announces dean’s list for spring 2026

July 23, 2026

By Tribune Staff • Blackburn College has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Area students include: Maryville, IL Rachael Albert Troy, IL Jakeb Palmer Paige Schmelzer Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a…

Troy seeks input about future sidewalk project on Route 162 between Riggin, W. Clay

July 23, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy residents and business owners, please consider taking the linked survey, which is intended to gather public information about a future sidewalk project on Route 162. City officials are considering applying for a grant administered by IDOT to add sidewalks on 162 from Riggin Road to West Clay Street (downtown).…

Illinois State Police combat vehicle hijacking, theft

July 22, 2026

By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000…

Maryville Board authorizes Department of Justice application for grant program

July 22, 2026

By Kathy Turner • The Maryville board on July 15 approved a grant application to the U.S. Dept. of Justice. The grant is a COPS Hiring Program grant. COPS stands for Community-Oriented Policing Services. It helps smaller communities secure funds to bolster their police departments by providing funds for salaries, benefits, training and support of…