Triad Wrestling Weekly Recap
By Ray Popkess MVC Championships The always-competitive MVC Super Duals were simply that, as the Civic Memorial Eagles hosted the championship matches on Jan. 23 to beat out the frigid weekend weather. Triad finished fourth out of the six teams, falling to Waterloo, Mascoutah and the host school. Noah Mattingly got the day’s action…
Read MoreTroy officials vote to commit funds to extend Troy-O’Fallon shared-use path
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy council members voted 7-0 on Jan. 20 to commit $410,000 to use with a surface transportation program-suburban (STP-S) grant to extend the shared-use path down Troy-O’Fallon Road. Councilwoman Debbie Knoll was absent. The estimated total project cost is $1.4 million with the final amount to be determined during grant…
Read MoreKahoks split boys’ basketball games at Belleville East Tourney
By Mark Jurgena Not surprisingly, the weather played havoc with the schedule at the Belleville East Tournament last weekend. The final day of the tourney was rescheduled from the morning to early afternoon on Jan. 24 but early snowfall caused the cancellation of that schedule. However on Feb. 14, the final day of the tourney…
Read MoreMadison County Board honors Fr. McGivney Golf Champ
by Randy Pierce Illinois High School Association Class 1A state golf champion Sarah Hyten, a senior at Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, was honored with a certificate of recognition at the Jan. 21 meeting of the Madison County Board and received a round of appreciative applause for her achievement. Introduced by Madison…
Read MoreSouthern District of Illinois recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and joins the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security in reaffirming the administration’s commitment to combatting all forms of human trafficking to protect victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Prevention Month presents an opportunity for DHS…
Read MoreSevere blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
By Tribune Staff • ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for…
Read MoreBreak the ice, not your service: be sure to clear natural gas meters after snow falls
Clearing snow and ice from meters and vents helps ensure safe service COLLINSVILLE – With significant snowfall across the region, Ameren is reminding customers to take a few simple steps to help protect their homes and families by keeping outdoor natural gas meters and vents clear of snow and ice. Snow and ice buildup can…
Read MoreTriad hoopers are perfect at Rick McGraw Invitational
By Ray Popkess For the fourth year in a row, the Triad Knights are champions of the Rick McGraw Invitational hosted by the Litchfield Panthers. The Knights took on Father McGivney and Nokomis during pool play last week, claiming 20-point victories in both games, and looked forward to a matchup with Taylorville on Friday…
Read MoreCloverleaf claims mine subsidence, possible high demand on aquifer as non-factors in Troy data center decision
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Two other factors could change Cloverleaf Infrastructure’s search for another data center in the Metro-East. In the wake of the uproar that has happened since a Troy planning commission meeting on Jan. 8, many residents in town and elsewhere have come out against the project. During the week of Jan.…
Read MoreTroy residents, others unload opinions about data center project on mayor, council
By Charles Bolinger Editor • A standing-room only crowd filled the Troy City Hall Chamber on Jan. 20 as more than 100 people turned out to listen to 15 others speak against the proposed data center concepts that were revealed earlier this month, even though data centers were not on the night’s agenda. Each speaker…
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