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Madison County helps families enjoy Christmas
by Randy Pierce • Families in Madison County who are socioeconomically challenged, according to a term used by its child advocacy center (CAC) director, Jenny Wilkinson, were able to experience enhanced enjoyment of the holiday season this year because of the efforts of her staff and many others who dedicated themselves to various programs and…
Read MoreNo word on when Starbucks will open but Troy has plenty of infrastructure work planned, in progress
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Even though Starbucks has not informed Troy city officials when it intends to open the store it built along Edwardsville Road, west of the strip center that houses Joe’s Pizzeria, the city has plenty of other infrastructure irons in the fire. Troy City Engineer Tom Cissell delivered his final infrastructure…
Read MoreBetty Ann Market owner Craig Norrenberns acquires Highland’s Tru-Buy Market
By Zachary Daum [email protected] Craig Norrenberns, owner of Betty Ann Market in Mascoutah and Red Bud/Millstadt IGA, has expanded his independent grocery operation with the recent purchase of Tru-Buy in Highland, a store long operated by the Gutzler family. The acquisition, finalized shortly before Thanksgiving, brings the Highland grocery at 610 Broadway into Norrenberns’ family…
Read MoreTriad Schools to buy 3 new gasoline-powered school buses
By Charles Bolinger Editor With a long lead time necessary to arrive during the summer of 2026, the Triad School Board voted to approve the purchase of three new, gasoline-powered school buses from Central States Bus Sales, Inc., in Fenton, Missouri. The buses will seat 83 passengers each plus one more for the driver and…
Read MoreTriad schools roundup for December
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad principals gave their end-of-year reports during the Dec. 15 school board meeting, the final 2025 meeting. At C.A. Henning, student enrollment is up to 809. At St. Jacob, enrollment is at 221 students Silver Creek finished 2025 with 660 students. At Triad Middle School, student enrollment is at 957,…
Read MorePink Bowl raises more than $1,700 for Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation
HSHS Holy Family Hospital colleagues, along with the athletic directors for Greenville and Vandalia school districts, present a check for more than $1,700 to the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation. Funds were raised during this year’s Pink Bowl to support local families impacted by cancer. For information about HSHS Holy Family Hospital, visit hshsholyfamily.org.
Read MoreTriad approves 2026-2027 school calendar
By Charles Bolinger Editor Dr. Jason Henderson, Triad Superintendent, put a proposed 2026-2027 calendar out for board approval during the district’s Dec. 15 board meeting, which was approved. The first day of school starts on Thursday, Aug. 13, with the prior two days being held for a two-day teacher institute. Labor Day is Sept. 7…
Read MoreCollinsville School’s Kahok Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class of Inductees
COLLINSVILLE– The Collinsville School District’s Kahok Hall of Fame announced the 2026 class of inductees during a ceremony at the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament in Fletcher Gymnasium at Collinsville High School on Dec. 27. The Hall of Fame was established in May 2022 “to recognize athletic and personal accomplishments, exemplary citizenship, contributions…
Read MoreDonations turn out in December at Triad Schools
By Charles Bolinger Editor Triad’s Board of Education approved a variety of donations at its Dec. 15 school board meeting. At Triad High Friends of the Library donated $50 to the tech-ed club The Kilzer Family donated $100 toward TriadStrong’s Help for the Holidays Bob Daiber donated $100 to TriadStrong The Wilbur Family gave $400…
Read MoreTriad facilities crew to replace a lot of tiles during winter break
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad Facilities Director Brian Mattingly delivered his final maintenance report for 2025. “Over the holiday break, we’re moving forward with some hallway tile replacements at both the high school and Henning Elementary. “At the high school, we’ll tackle the downstairs green hallway, and at Henning we’ll be replacing the tile…
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