Keller, Thompson eclipse 1,000 career points; Knights sweep Mega Knight Part Three
By Ray Popkess On Triad Staff Appreciation Night, seniors Nolan Keller and Tyler Thompson, alongside their teammates, paid a touching tribute to their beloved teachers and staff members by each breaking the 1,000-point mark in their basketball careers. Triad dominated the game itself, snuffing out the Taylorville Tornadoes in a 75-39 contest. Keller led the…
Read MoreJewell Psychological Services in Glen Carbon to provide services to county
by Randy Pierce • Jewell Psychological Services, 2220 State Route 159 in Glen Carbon, has been contracted to provide professional support through November 30 of this year for the Madison County Probation and Court Services Department at a cost of $71,482. According to legislation approved unanimously at the most recent meeting of the Madison County…
Read MoreMadison County sells surplus vehicle to Grantfork Fire District for $1
By Tribune Staff • EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office sold one of its surplus vehicles to the Grantfork Fire District for $1, continuing a county practice aimed at extending the useful life of public assets while supporting local emergency services. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said the department regularly evaluates its fleet to…
Read MoreMadison County mental health advocate Humphrey honored
by Randy Pierce • More than four decades of advocacy for mental health is represented by Deborah Humphrey, who was honored recently at a meeting of the Madison County Board for her dedication and devotion to this significant aspect of life. Humphrey, who retired effective Jan. 2, was the executive director of the Madison County…
Read MoreMental health retiree Humphrey stays connected
by Randy Pierce • With so much of herself invested in improving society in terms of mental health issues, Deborah Humphrey is making herself available to offer support and response to questions despite her retirement becoming effective earlier this month. Stepping down from her position as executive director of the Madison County Mental Health Board…
Read MoreMadison County hires new mental health executive director
by Randy Pierce • Bringing with her an extensive background of experience in numerous pertinent areas, Amber Donnelly began her position as Madison County’s new mental health board executive director on Jan. 5, succeeding Deborah Humphrey, who has retired. With a career-long focus on improving the mental health care system, Donnelly, who holds an education…
Read MoreIt’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!
Glen Carbon – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. During this highly anticipated time of the year, girls acquire five…
Read MoreStarbucks in Troy now open
Caffeine addicts and bean-dependents, rejoice and celebrate! Starbuck’s newest location, in Troy, is now open. The $2.6 million store is located on the northwestern corner of Edwardsville Road (Route 162) and Senior Airman Brad Smith Boulevard, across from Burger King and diagonal from Walgreen’s.
Read MoreStar-power showcase at Highland Optimist Shootout
By Ray Popkess Having been a Highland resident for the majority of my life, I had mixed emotions attending the 34th Annual Highland Optimist Shootout sponsored by Apex Network Physical Therapy. It was my first time as an attendee and it sure did not disappoint. Prior to Saturday’s action, I was regretfully thinking of all…
Read MoreIllinois State Police investigates officer involved shooting in Swansea
SWANSEA – The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 to investigate an officer involved shooting. On Jan. 11, at approximately 7:15 a.m., St. Clair County Deputies were responding to a report of a domestic incident in Swansea where it was reported one subject had…
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