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Southwestern Electric presents Mayor Nonn with check for almost $8,500

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Erin Jurke, manager of business development for Southwestern Electric Cooperative, brought Troy Mayor David Nonn a belated Christmas present Jan. 5. Jurke handed Nonn a check for $8,492.49. Why?  “We run a little bit differently than your common utility,” she said. “We’re not-for-profit and anytime that we collect more funds…

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Collinsville girls’ bowlers continue to roll high games

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By Mark Jurgena The Collinsville girls’ bowling team continues to see success on the local lanes as they work their way toward the postseason. Last week, the girls won twice and finished third at the Lancer Team Challenge in Belleville on Jan. 10. Lancer Invite Collinsville fell in the semifinals of the Baker-style bracket tournament…

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Troy residents put carts before horses during data center educational forum

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Ed. Note: Many residents who spoke at this meeting did not use the sign-in sheet at the podium, so their names may not be spelled correctly below. Residents and other folks barraged the city’s planning commission, Cloverleaf Industrial staff and city staff members with data center questions that don’t have…

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Triad shows off new middle school construction images from December

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • During a special school board meeting on Jan. 12, the Triad School District showed off a new set of construction photos at the future Triad Middle School site on US 40. Click here to see the December 2025 updates – Triad High School exterior and interior renderings; Triad Middle construction…

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Maryville Board approves lease agreement with history museum

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By Kathy Turner • The Maryville Village board approved a lease agreement for the Maryville Heritage Museum on Jan. 7.  This step comes as part of the process of accepting a new grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The grant will assist the museum in moving forward with improvements to…

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Donald James Setar

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Donald James Setar March 25, 1934 – January 5, 2026 Donald James Setar was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather or “Papa” and great-grandfather; a caring shepherd, gifted musician and teacher, zealous preacher, adoptive and spiritual father to many, many people and most importantly, a friend to his loving God, Jehovah.   Don, of Troy, was…

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Kahok bowlers head toward postseason

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By Mark Jurgena The Collinsville boys’ bowling team heads to regional this weekend with a solidified roster and some momentum. O’Fallon Tourney CHS took part in the Panther Invitational at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights this past weekend. The Kahoks were eliminated from the first round of the Baker tournament, however, CHS performed much…

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