Madison County Government chamber upgrade underway
by Randy Pierce • Nov. 20, marked the beginning of a renovation to the Madison County Board meeting room within the administration building at 157 North Main Street in Edwardsville, a project intended to improve accessibility and offer more modernized transparency concerning the proceedings which take place there. A contract for this upgrade has been…
Read MoreMCT launches emergency transportation to overnight warming locations during extreme cold
PONTOON BEACH – In an effort to ensure that unhoused individuals in Madison County remain safe and warm during bouts of extreme cold, Madison County Transit (MCT) will provide emergency transportation to overnight warming locations when those locations activate due to temperatures reaching 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below. At its meeting last Thursday, the MCT…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board rejects canopy bid at Schon Park then approves alternative
Kathy Turner • For the second time this year the Glen Carbon Board was faced with a roadblock in securing a shade canopy for the playground at Schon Park. The first bid letting received no bids for the project. The re-bid brought just one bid for $187,000 – far above the $35,000 the village received…
Read MoreLance Michael Ward
Lance Michael Ward, 53, passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, passion and warmth that touched everyone who knew him. Lance lived life with heart. His deep connection to music was one of the most defining parts of who he was. A talented guitarist and singer, he found joy performing…
Read MoreConstitution Bank expands community footprint with new Troy branch
TROY– Constitution Bank is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch in Troy, Illinois, further strengthening the bank’s commitment to serving families, businesses, and communities across South Central Illinois. The new branch, located at 304 Bargraves Blvd., officially opened its doors on Nov. 24. The Troy location marks the next step in Constitution…
Read MoreUpdates on Triad School projects, bond issue work
By Charles Bolinger Editor During a Nov. 10 special meeting, Triad School officials discussed the upcoming bond issue work. Brian Mattingly, the director of facilities said the roof at Marine Elementary School will go out for bid this month for a new roof. Work on the roof should start next summer. Officials are also reviewing…
Read MoreMaryville Board approves social media use policy
By Kathy Turner • The Maryville Village Board on Wednesday, Nov. 19 approved a social media use policy first reviewed in August of this year. The policy will serve as a guideline to staff and administrators when using social media forums for village activity. In other business, the board approved an ordinance that will vacate…
Read MorePraise noted for FY 2026 Madison County Budget
by Randy Pierce Two members of the Madison County Board, Chris Guy of Maryville and Dalton Gray of Troy, had positive comments to share concerning its passage of the 2026 fiscal year budget on Nov. 19. Guy, who chairs the board’s finance and government operations committee, which was responsible for reviewing the proposed budget and…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of roadside safety checks
COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the results of Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) held in Madison and St. Clair counties in November. Violations Enforcement Activity Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Citations 3 Other Alcohol/Drug Citations 5 Occupant Restraint Offenses 31 Registration Offenses 53 Driver’s…
Read MoreTroy Fire helped ISP, EMS with 2 snow-related accidents on Nov. 29
At 07:36 a.m. on Nov. 29, there was a traffic accident on Interstate 55 at mile marker 21. A southbound tractor-trailer slid into the median. No injuries reported and Troy assisted the Illinois State Police and EMS, weather related. About three hours later, there was another traffic accident two miles south of the previous one…
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