Triad’s app keeps important school information in one place for students, parents
By Charles Bolinger Editor If you’re a Triad student, you may check it every day. If you’re a Triad parent, you may check it more often than that. “It” is the Triad School District’s mobile application. “The app was part of the package we purchased from Apptegy to streamline our communication process,” said Director of…
Read MoreTriad Superintendent, others rings bell for Salvation Army
by Randy Pierce Dr. Jason Henderson, Triad Community Unit School District’s superintendent, was among a group of education professionals from the region who volunteered their time on Dec. 6, to participate in the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign by ringing bells at the entrance to St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights. For two hours…
Read MoreKahoks help with Santa Claus Parade in Fairmont City
Randy Pierce • More than 20 students from Collinsville High School contributed their time, effort and energy to the annual Santa Claus Parade, the only one in the region where gifts are presented to children along the route, hosted by the fire department in Fairmont City on Dec. 6. The students wrapped gifts and were…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets, give patients time this holiday season
ST. LOUIS — Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming…
Read MoreMadison County Sheriff replies to Gov. Pritzker’s comments about revising SAFE-T Act
“Governor J.B. Pritzker recently shared that he is open to considering improvements to the SAFE-T Act, [which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025]. I appreciate his willingness to re-examine the law and I welcome an honest conversation about what is—and isn’t—working for public safety in Illinois. I am still waiting for the governor to…
Read MoreGlen Carbon to open warming shelter on Dec. 13, 14
The National Weather Service has announced wintry conditions and sub-freezing temperatures for the Glen Carbon area Dec. 13 and 14. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 0 degrees, and some snow accumulation. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department’s lobby, located at 149 N.…
Read MoreTroy Police Chief ‘ecstatic’ with new in-car video systems for department
By Charles Bolinger Editor Earlier this year, Troy’s Police Department received a $61,000 grant. The department used the monies, from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), to fund the purchase of new in-car video systems for all 11 of the city’s patrol vehicles. Police Chief Chris Wasser said a grant they applied…
Read MoreMaryville prepares to be proactive about PFAS in village water
By Kathy Turner • On an almost daily basis we hear of communities that are dealing with PFAS in their water systems. PFAS is an acronym for (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that have found their way into groundwater and water systems as the result of waste disposal. These substances come from everyday items such as…
Read MoreMarine agrees to annex Walsh Property at meeting; Dollar General annexation to follow in 2026
By Bruce Darnell • On Dec. 3, Marine’s Village Board agreed to finalize the annexation of the Walsh Property, a plan that has been long in the making and that will bring in additional tax revenue to Marine and also allow for the possible creation of a Dollar General. The annexation is planned to be…
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