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Southwestern Electric presents Mayor Nonn with check for almost $8,500
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Erin Jurke, manager of business development for Southwestern Electric Cooperative, brought Troy Mayor David Nonn a belated Christmas present Jan. 5. Jurke handed Nonn a check for $8,492.49. Why? “We run a little bit differently than your common utility,” she said. “We’re not-for-profit and anytime that we collect more funds…
Read MoreTroy residents put carts before horses during data center educational forum
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Ed. Note: Many residents who spoke at this meeting did not use the sign-in sheet at the podium, so their names may not be spelled correctly below. Residents and other folks barraged the city’s planning commission, Cloverleaf Industrial staff and city staff members with data center questions that don’t have…
Read MoreTriad boys take down B. West at Mega Dual, Lady Knights lose in nail-biter
By Ray Popkess Triad wrestling had one of its biggest showings so far under head coach Lucas Bernal on Jan. 8 when they hosted the Belleville West Maroons at their second Mega Dual of the season. Members of Triad’s Kids’ Wrestling Club and wrestling alumni were honored just before the varsity matches began with…
Read MoreTriad shows off new middle school construction images from December
By Charles Bolinger Editor • During a special school board meeting on Jan. 12, the Triad School District showed off a new set of construction photos at the future Triad Middle School site on US 40. Click here to see the December 2025 updates – Triad High School exterior and interior renderings; Triad Middle construction…
Read MoreMaryville Board approves lease agreement with history museum
By Kathy Turner • The Maryville Village board approved a lease agreement for the Maryville Heritage Museum on Jan. 7. This step comes as part of the process of accepting a new grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The grant will assist the museum in moving forward with improvements to…
Read MoreCloverleaf Infrastructure hopes to get lucky with plans for Troy data center
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Between 40 and 50 Troy residents filled a usually near-vacant city council chamber for a special planning commission meeting on data centers Jan. 8. Billed as an educational or ‘ask and learn’ session, no votes took place, no documents were signed and nothing was approved. Cloverleaf Infrastructure Two new points…
Read MoreDonald James Setar
Donald James Setar March 25, 1934 – January 5, 2026 Donald James Setar was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather or “Papa” and great-grandfather; a caring shepherd, gifted musician and teacher, zealous preacher, adoptive and spiritual father to many, many people and most importantly, a friend to his loving God, Jehovah. Don, of Troy, was…
Read MorePrepare to file in 2026: get ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips
By Tribune Staff • WASHINGTON D.C. — With the 2026 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urges taxpayers to take a few simple steps now to prepare for filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. Visit Get Ready on IRS.gov for checklists, updates and no-cost filing options. One of the most important…
Read MoreKeller, Thompson eclipse 1,000 career points; Knights sweep Mega Knight Part Three
By Ray Popkess On Triad Staff Appreciation Night, seniors Nolan Keller and Tyler Thompson, alongside their teammates, paid a touching tribute to their beloved teachers and staff members by each breaking the 1,000-point mark in their basketball careers. Triad dominated the game itself, snuffing out the Taylorville Tornadoes in a 75-39 contest. Keller led the…
Read MoreJewell Psychological Services in Glen Carbon to provide services to county
by Randy Pierce • Jewell Psychological Services, 2220 State Route 159 in Glen Carbon, has been contracted to provide professional support through November 30 of this year for the Madison County Probation and Court Services Department at a cost of $71,482. According to legislation approved unanimously at the most recent meeting of the Madison County…
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