The Troy Times Tribune

Quincy University releases spring 2026 dean’s list

July 4, 2026

By Tribune Staff • Quincy University released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 402 students received the honor during the Spring 2026 semester. Founded in 1860 by…

Triad Schools’ June 2026 bond issue construction update

July 4, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • At its June 22 board meeting, Triad School District officials presented the latest updates on bond issue construction work at Marine Elementary, Triad High and the new Triad Middle School. At Marine, the new concrete slab at the school’s main entrance was completed on April 30. The concrete masonry unit…

MCT service changes begin July 12

July 3, 2026

New MCT Micro – Troy | Maryville service launches July 13 By Tribune Staff • Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement its July Service Change beginning Sunday, July 12. The changes include: the launch of a new MCT Micro service area in Troy, Maryville and Glen Carbon area, which will replace the #13 Troy-Glen Carbon…

Tick species, tick-borne disease spreading across Illinois

July 3, 2026

By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek • Social media is abuzz with news about ticks and tick-borne diseases actively spreading across Illinois, with many counties confirming several species. Some of the increased talk comes from more awareness of ticks and their dangers, Jenny Buttaccio, Illinois Lyme Association (ILA) communications director, told FarmWeek. However, Illinois has ticks converging…

Collinsville National Community Survey Takeaways

July 3, 2026

By Ray Popkess • At their most recent city council meeting on June 23, Collinsville City Council members were presented with key findings regarding the 2026 National Community Survey. The National Community Survey (NCS; formerly known as the National Citizen Survey) is a benchmark survey used across the United States to collect feedback from residents…