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Alton teachers call on board, administration to address morale issues, respect educators after board member refers to teachers as ‘peons’
ALTON – Alton teachers plan to attend the Jan. 20 Alton Community School District 11 Board of Education (BOE) meeting after several actions by the board and administration that disrespect and devalue educators, including one board member openly referring to teachers as “peons.” The Alton Education Association (AEA) President Sara Carter plans to speak at tonight’s…
Read MoreMcKendree University hosts nearly 400 FBLA students for regional competition
by Tina Napper • LEBANON – McKendree University hosted approximately 400 local Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) high school students, who took part in competitions and workshops on campus on Thursday, Jan. 8. Students from eight schools across the region participated, including Carlyle High School, Central Community High School, Collinsville High School, Freeburg High…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves plans for new church, dental office
By Kathy Turner • Glen Carbon will begin seeing work on two new construction projects after approval by the board on Jan. 13. First included approval of a final plat and a site plan for the New Hope Church. The construction will take place on Route 159, just south of the Fields Crossing subdivision. The…
Read MoreMcKendree University announces its upcoming spring shows at The Hett
by Tina Napper • LEBANON—Several entertaining acts will take to the stage at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) for the second half of its 2025-2026 season. All events are open to the public with discounts for seniors, students and Friends of the Hett. For tickets or more information on all shows,…
Read MoreCollinsville High School First Semester Honor Roll 2025-2026
Students earned a place on the CHS Honor Roll by attaining a grade point average of 3.4 or higher at the end of the first semester. Freshmen Dawson M. Anderson Robert H. Atchisson IV Noelia Avila-Lamas Tuesday M. Baer Aurora G. Bain Nathan J. Baker, Jr. Nolan H. Ballard Malia L. Bangaru Aaliyah C. Banks…
Read MoreTriad High Award of Excellence Winners for December 2025
Each month, teachers in each respective department at Triad High School 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 prominently displayed…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Lutheran School Q2 Honor Roll 2025-2026
High Honor Roll with Distinction (Grades 7 and 8 – GPA 4.00+) 8th Grade: Will B., Isabella B., Agnes H., Sydney H., Livy P., Charlotte P., Caroline S. 7th Grade: Alison B., Lola F., Connor J., Adelynn M., Bhavneet S. High Honor Roll (Grades 5 and 6 – GPA 3.51 to 4.0; Grades 7 and…
Read MoreGlen Carbon opens village warming station Jan. 23-26
The National Weather Service has announced wintry conditions and sub-freezing temperatures for the Glen Carbon area Friday Jan. 23 through Monday, Jan. 26. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 0º F with some snow accumulation. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department’s lobby located…
Read MoreUS trade rep: renewal of deal with Mexico, Canada not a ‘rubberstamp’
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek • US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said while there is value with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the US will not rubberstamp the agreement with its current shortcomings. “USTR will keep the president’s options open, negotiating firmly to resolve the issues identified, but only recommending renewal if resolution can be achieved,” according to…
Read MoreKnights kennel Bulldogs at ‘The Loo’
By Ray Popkess Triad hit the road for another MVC Mega Night battle when they took on the Waterloo Bulldogs on Jan. 16. The Knights and Lady Knights had won both of the previous matchups against the Bulldogs at a Mega Night that Triad hosted at the beginning of December. The ladies entered play…
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