Triad Schools Roundup after Jan. 26 board of education meeting
By Charles Bolinger Editor • The following things happened during the Jan. 26 board meeting at Triad Schools, just after a large snowfall. January student enrollment at C. A. Henning Elementary is at 823, six more students than a year ago. St. Jacob Elementary has 224 students currently enrolled. Silver Creek Elementary has 661 students…
Read MoreTriad Schools’ 2026-2027 academic calendar approved
By Charles Bolinger Editor • At its Jan. 26 board of education meeting, the Triad School District approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar with the following notes: First Day of Teachers’ Institute is Aug. 11 with the first day of student attendance on Aug. 13 Parent/Teacher Conferences around Halloween Two full weeks of winter break with…
Read MoreTroy man arrested after evading police since last April
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Running from the police never ends well for civilians, as Jeffery Warren found out on Jan. 24. Warren, 55, had been successful at eluding officers since April 2025 according to the incident field report Sgt. Jessica Callahan filed that same day. She said that afternoon, while it snowed, she was…
Read MoreCollinsville Police K9 provides valuable assistance
by Randy Pierce • Recently honored as the Collinsville Police Department Officer of the Month, K9 Rocky has contributed valuable support to the local and area law enforcement effort, including response to an incident during which a shooting occurred in Granite City. Rocky, who is a partner of Collinsville Police Department Officer Trent Ross, spent…
Read MoreCenter Schools PTO’s Designer Bag Bingo in Alhambra on Feb. 12
By Tribune Staff • Looking for a new bag for Valentine’s Day? Center Schools PTO might have the solution for you with its Designer Bag Bingo on Feb. 12. Bags from Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Wrangler, among others are up for grabs. The event will happen at the Alhambra Fireman’s Hall, 610 W. Main…
Read MoreTroy Police donate used SUV to Triad Schools
By Charles Bolinger Editor • In a memorandum dated Jan. 20, the Troy Police Department donated a 2017 Ford Explorer to the Triad School District. This vehicle is being donated as is, with no warranties expressed or implied. The Troy Police Department makes no representations regarding the condition or fitness of the vehicle for any…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Public Works Department remains busy in winter
By Kathy Turner • The winter months do not mean a lack of activity for the public works department in Glen Carbon. Besides dealing with snow and road work, the department is planning for spring and summer projects. Tuesday’s board meeting saw the approval of several projects for the department. A resolution was passed approving…
Read MoreMarine stresses speeding in school zone still issue, discuss ditch buildup
By Bruce Darnell • At their Jan. 21 meeting, the Marine Board of Trustees met to discuss a continual issue with speeding in Marine Elementary’s school zone, some issues involving a ditch build up in the community and a small update to road improvements. Village Clerk Amber Kapp said the board has now received two…
Read MoreGlen Carbon takes first step to establish STAR Bond District
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon board, on Jan. 27, approved the first step in establishing a STAR Bond district for the village. In November of last year, the state of Illinois signed into law the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy (STAR) Bond Act. The act allows tourism and entertainment projects to be funded…
Read MoreThree ways to take charge of your health this heart month
American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers initiative calls on individuals: “You are the first responder until help arrives” Illinois — More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping…
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