Triad bond issue construction updates led new business at forum
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Associate Superintendent Dr. RodneyWinslow led a discussion of current bond issue building projects during the April 27 Triad Board of Education meeting. Beginning with Triad Middle School, Winslow said people stop him to ask if there are two separate buildings under construction there but he confirmed it will be one…
Read MoreUS aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek • The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about…
Read MoreTriad High Award of Excellence winners for April 2026
By Tribune Staff • Each month, teachers in each respective department at THS nominate a student who demonstrates excellent character, achievement, and attitude within their discipline. They each receive an Award of Excellence plaque. Generous support for this honor is provided by Alfonzo’s Pizzeria in Troy and Everlasting Etch in Highland. Their pictures will be…
Read MoreState Rep. Kevin Schmidt says cutting funds to local municipalities, counties poor idea
By Tribune Staff • State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor J.B. Pritzker to keep the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share rate flat at 6.23% for FY27. Schmidt warns that the move could shift the burden onto local taxpayers and force communities to make difficult financial decisions. Schmidt…
Read MoreTriad School District approves 2026-2027 board of education meeting dates
By Charles Bolinger Editor • At its April 27 forum, the Triad School District Board of Education approved the set of meeting dates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Board meetings take place at the district’s administration building, located at 203 E. Throp St. in Troy. The Monday meeting dates are: Jul. 27, 2026 Aug. 24,…
Read MoreStormy stretch slows planting progress
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek • Despite statewide planting progress being ahead of the average pace, weather and soil conditions kept many tractors on the sidelines in large portions of central and northern Illinois through mid-April. However, many finally got a chance to begin or resume fieldwork late last week. “Things are going pretty well, we’re…
Read MoreMadison County TRIAD event on May 15 connects older adults with vital, local resources
By Tribune Staff • Instead of making multiple stops to find help, information and support, older adults in Madison County can find one place to turn — the annual TRIAD Senior Fair. Madison County TRIAD will host its third annual Senior Fair, offering older adults a convenient, one-stop opportunity to connect with valuable local resources.…
Read MoreEvent to draw wrestlers over past 50 years set for May 8, 9 in Fairview Heights
by Randy Pierce [email protected] • Legendary competitors from all over the world who have participated in professional wrestling during the past 50 years will be the featured guests at a special event held in Fairview Heights this Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Hosted by Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling, a group led by…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt to host tire recycling, food drive event in Smithton
By Tribune Staff • State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting a Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive in Smithton and encourages constituents to attend. The event will provide residents with a safe and secure way to dispose of tires. Rep. Schmidt’s staff will also be collecting non-perishable food items to deliver to local food…
Read MoreAutumn Crest begins to take shape in Highland
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Despite the recent rain and storms, work proceeds steadily on Wilken Development’s newest community, Autumn Crest, at the southwestern corner of Sportsman Road and Frank Watson Parkway. When complete, there will be 32 three-bedroom, two-bath apartments of about 1,365-square-feet each and 24 two-bedroom, two-bath townhomes of about 1,250-square-feet each. There…
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