Turn of 20th Century saw Glen Carbon grow, soldiers off to war
By Kathy Turner The 1900s saw a lot of growth and change in Glen Carbon. Most is attributed to the start of two industries in the region – coal mining and brick making. Glen Carbon translates to Valley of Coal, so it is appropriate that is what made its mark in the village. The village…
Read MoreSkaters split another week of matchups
By Ray Popkess Triad Knights’ varsity ice hockey overcame a hat trick against Granite City but fell to a well-rounded O’Fallon squad this past week. The 3-3 Knights now squarely sit fifth in the MVCHA standings, behind two 5-0 teams, Belleville and Edwardsville, and two 5-1 squads in Bethalto and O’Fallon. Game 1 On Nov.…
Read MoreTroy Planning Commission approves SRS project
By Charles Bolinger Editor At its regular meeting on Nov. 6, Troy’s Planning Commission approved a site for the SRS company. City Administrator Jay Keeven said SRS representatives attended a previous meeting and gave commissioners an informal overview of what they are looking to do. “This is the building materials site off of Formosa Road,…
Read MoreVendor leaves Triad’s facilities director out to dry on sprinkler head proposals
Charles Bolinger Editor At the Nov. 10 special meeting, Brian Mattingly, the district’s facilities director, mentioned a problem with a vendor to the superintendent and board of education. Cintas had previously sent Mattingly a $35,000 bill for the Triad High School sprinkler system, which he re-iterated for Dr. Henderson and the board. “I talked ‘em…
Read MoreTriad officials consider replacement math curricula in wake of McGraw-Hill’s move
Charles Bolinger Editor As announced at its Oct. 27 board meeting, Triad School District officials are looking for a replacement mathematics curriculum. “Our current elementary math curriculum, McGraw-Hill’s My Math, will reach the end of its contract at the conclusion of the 2026–2027 school year,” said Amy Van Hoose, the district’s director of curriculum and…
Read MoreNeed Holiday gift ideas? Illinois’ treasurer offers some options with online ICash auction
Bid on Mickey Mouse Watch, Gold Diamond Pendant, Pennies from Nov. 21-30 Video available here. Auction catalog available here. As the holiday season approaches, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to find memorable gifts, including a vintage Mickey Mouse wristwatch and a 14-karat yellow gold pendant with a small diamond, during an online ICash…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on Nov. 18 – 19, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent…
Read MoreHighlights from Triad principals’ board reports
By Charles Bolinger Editor Triad school principals turned in their respective reports for the Oct. 27 board meeting. At C.A. Henning, student enrollment continues to grow, rising from 774 in August to 799 in October. At Silver Creek, staff reported a 96 or 97% attendance rate in September (varied by grade level). The school currently…
Read MoreTriad High School addition final design work enters home stretch
Charles Bolinger Editor Associate Superintendent Dr. Rodney Winslow gave an update on the district’s next bond issue project, the addition at Triad High School. After the district’s new middle school, at least one Times-Tribune reader went online to take issue with the newspaper’s editor claiming Marine Elementary School’s revamp would cost more than adding on…
Read MoreUnforeseen issues crop up at Knights Crossing house during renovation
Charles Bolinger Editor The Knights Crossing project will exceed its contingency fund. That was one thing learned during a special board meeting on Nov. 10 at the district’s headquarters. Dr. Jason Henderson, Triad superintendent, gave many of the board members an update on the district’s bond issue work but first, Brian Mattingly, the district’s director…
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