Glen Carbon man had fish story that carried some bite in 1984
By Charles Bolinger Editor A watery search for Buster the Catfish took a biting turn toward the unexpected for Fred Malone in 1984 in Glen Carbon. That summer, Malone, 52, was on a mission. He was dedicated to find and catch a 24-inch-long catfish named “Buster” that was supposed to inhabit the one-acre lake in…
Read MoreCollinsville Schools has one exemplary, eight commendable schools on 2025 Illinois Report Card
By Ray Popkess • The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released 2025 School Report Cards on Oct. 30. Each report card shows how school districts are progressing on a wide range of educational goals. “Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while continuing to focus on growth and improvement,” said Superintendent Dr.…
Read MoreKahok Sports Report
By Mark Jurgena The Collinsville fall athletic seasons have all completed as of the first day of November. The boys’ soccer team competed for the Class 3A sectional championship, while three cross-country runners competed in the Class 3A sectional, trying to qualify for state. While many sports have ended, Kahok boys bowling begins their season…
Read MoreLady Knights wallop Greenwave, clash with Titans
By Ray Popkess Triad Volleyball traveled to Jerseyville on Oct. 28 to take on Mattoon in a regional semifinal match. They took with them their 20-15 regular season record, including four separate three-match win streaks, which also included a stretch against Civic Memorial, Jersey and top-ranked Waterloo. The Knights leaped out of the gate…
Read MoreCollinsville City Council buys new ambulance, two properties
By Ray Popkess • Collinsville City Council began the new business portion of its meeting by discussing an ordinance that authorizes a financing contract with First Collinsville Bank for debt financing of solar array construction at the wastewater treatment plant. Construction and engineering costs are estimated at $6.5 million but the estimated offset of incentives…
Read MoreCompetitors at cross country sectional finish strong
By Ray Popkess Youthful squads for Triad’s harriers look ahead to next year as the 2025 Cross Country season comes to a close for the Knights. On the boys’ side, Caden Meier and Michael Schram ran as individual competitors at the Lake Land College meet in Mattoon this past Saturday. Meier, a sophomore, finished…
Read MoreMaryville Police Department Blotter for Oct. 20-26, 2025
On Oct. 20 at 01:45 p.m., Donte Pharrell Fowles was charged with operating a vehicle with expired registration at the intersection of S. Center St and Tegtmeier Lane. On Oct. 20 at 09:00 p.m., Jeff Frizzle IV was charged with speeding, 90 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 55 at Maryville Road. On…
Read MoreFirefighters spent almost five hours putting out Troy structure fire
By Charles Bolinger Editor According to the Fire Chief Darren Davis of the Troy Fire Protection District, a 911 call was received from a passerby on Nov. 3, reporting smoke coming from a residence. Troy Fire and Troy Police were dispatched at 3:27 p.m to a residence at the southeast corner of Wickliffe and Sarah…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary hosting gift shop Christmas open house, Nothing Bundt Cakes sale
HIGHLAND — HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Auxiliary is kicking off the holiday season by hosting its annual Gift Shop Christmas Open House on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14, along with a Nothing Bundt Cakes sale on Thursday, Nov. 13. Gift Shop Christmas Open House During the annual Gift Shop Christmas Open House,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Senior Center Administrator delivers annual report
By Kathy Turner • The regular meeting of the Glen Carbon Village Board on Oct. 28 began with a report from Felicia Voelkel, who administers the Glen Carbon Senior Center. She highlighted the activities that take place each month at the center, along with special events that have occurred over the past year. She also…
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