Highland School Board reviews potential districtwide projects
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The Highland School District Board of Education reviewed a series of potential facility improvement projects during its June 22 meeting. While one project did receive a unanimous vote, Superintendent Mike Sutton clarified that these projects are not formal recommendations. Instead, he presented cost estimates for districtwide needs previously discussed by…
Read MoreMCT’s 51st bridge opens in Pontoon Beach over Route 111
MCT Celebrates Completion of Signature Bridge for the MCT Schoolhouse Trail By Tribune Staff • On June 25, Madison County Transit (MCT) officials along with a host of contractors and local leaders, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a towering new bicycle/pedestrian bridge that carries the MCT Schoolhouse Trail over Route 111 in Pontoon Beach.…
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates
By Tribune Staff • The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Local students include: Jack Benson of Maryville, BSIEOA – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Analytics from College of Engineering Trey Dicks of Glen Carbon,…
Read MoreHighland’s Tropical Sno has served up icy treats since 1992
Eva Suhre, owner of Tropical Sno, serves up her favorite flavor combination, Surf’s Up, though blue raspberry has been the most popular flavor lately. Tropical Sno pairs natural, non-artificial flavors with shaved ice, which has a finer texture than traditional snow cones. Sugar-free options are available, too. The business, located on Sixth Street in Highland,…
Read MoreTroy man’s ‘66 Plymouth Satellite receives thumbs up, honks of approval
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Like many other auto manufacturers, Chrysler was not immune to trends. One of those fads was to name vehicles that echoed names found in the Space Race during the 1960s. Plymouth elected to call its new full-size car Satellite for 1965. Troy resident Rick Muller owns this 1966 Plymouth Satellite…
Read MoreMaryville board strengthens ordinance on dangerous trees
By Kathy Turner • The Maryville board on Wednesday, June 17 approved an amendment to the village ordinance regulating trees and shrubs in the village. The amendment will allow the zoning department to notify residents of trees that are considered dangerous or at risk of causing damage. This will include trees encroaching on neighboring properties…
Read MoreMadison County courtroom renovations underway
By Randy Pierce • Justified by Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae as being necessary after years of neglect, the courtroom renovations 155 North Main Street in Edwardsville are starting with the most frequently used one where traffic citations are addressed. At the regular monthly meeting of the county board held on June 17, a…
Read MoreBouse Road construction meeting penciled in for July 17
By Charles Bolinger Editor • As summer rolls on, City Engineer Tom Cissell and Troy’s public works department stay busy. Bouse Road residents and neighbors should note July 17 in their calendars. That is the tentative date for a public meeting at Father McGivney Catholic High School regarding all of the planned improvements for the…
Read MoreGiannoulias ends mandatory road tests for drivers between 79, 86
Road Safety and Fairness Act takes effect July 1, replacing age-based requirement with smarter, data-driven approach By Tribune Staff • A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Road Safety and Fairness Act will begin next month with the elimination of the state’s mandatory behind-the-wheel driving tests for Illinois drivers ages 79 to 86.…
Read MoreSpring athletes from Triad High, Middle schools honored at board meeting
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad’s board room was livelier than usual on June 22 as the district recognized members from five spring sports teams who achieved success at the state level: Triad High School’s baseball team, which placed second at state Triad High School’s girls’ track team, which placed first at state for the…
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