Illinois farmers consider expanding cut flower operations
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek • When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in unique bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience. As interest in cut flowers grows, farmers and…
Read MoreRed Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
ST. LOUIS — Daylight savings time starts on Sunday, March 8, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about…
Read MoreBond County meth dealer sentenced to federal prison
By Tribune Staff • EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A district court judge sentenced a Bond County man to 151 months’ imprisonment after he sold meth and engaged in a three-hour standoff with police. Johnathan Joiner, 46, of Greenville, pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of controlled substance: meth. Following imprisonment, he will serve…
Read MoreTroy repeals parking ordinance from 2000; passes new ordinance regarding parking on city lots
By Charles Bolinger Editor • For the first time since Jan. 20, Mayor David Nonn and the Troy City Council convened city meetings in city hall on March 2. While they were using Triad High School to host multiple meetings, the city council chamber received a refresh; it now wears a new coat of paint…
Read MoreGlen Carbon’s STAR Bond project causes consternation in some local social media corners
By Charles Bolinger* Editor • At least one resident posted to social media over the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 that he intends to move himself and his family out of Glen Carbon after learning that the village board approved a STAR Bond District on Feb. 24, 2026. This approval does not mean a specific…
Read MoreHighland Middle, Glen Carbon Elementary schools to get ‘green’ Madison County grants
by Randy Pierce • Highland Middle School and Glen Carbon Elementary School are among the recipients of grant funding support provided through a Madison County program designed to increase environmental awareness, reduce waste, improve air quality, upgrade energy efficiency, conserve water and encourage education concerning related matters. As approved unanimously by the Madison County Board…
Read MoreFour Kahok girls’ grapplers compete at state tourney
By Mark Jurgena While it may have been a tough weekend for the Collinsville High School girls’ wrestling team at the state tournament, the Kahoks had competed with three of the four qualifiers able to win at least one match last weekend. Collinsville finished 59th out of 119 teams at state at Grossinger Motors Arena…
Read MoreTriad Girls’ Indoor takes second at Joe Elliot meet
By Ray Popkess Marion High School hosted the 2026 Joe Elliot Girls’ Early Indoor meet on Thursday, Feb. 26, and the Lady Knights competed at the top of the standings in nearly every event. Triad placed second out of 21 teams at the meet, trailing only 11 points behind O’Fallon. Ava Gallia had a…
Read MoreCause, origin of garage fire under investigation in Troy near Silver Creek Elementary
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Just before noon on March 3, the Troy Fire Protection District, along with the Troy Police Department, was dispatched to a passerby report of smoke coming from a detached garage located at 600 Lower Marine Road, said Fire Chief Darren Davis said via email on March 5. The scene is…
Read MoreHighland Middle, Glen Carbon Elementary schools to receive ‘green’ Madison County grants
by Randy Pierce • Highland Middle School and Glen Carbon Elementary School are among the recipients of grant funding support provided through a Madison County program designed to increase environmental awareness, reduce waste, improve air quality, upgrade energy efficiency, conserve water and encourage education concerning related matters. As approved unanimously by the Madison County Board…
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