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University of Maryland honors Saint Jacob student with Student Insight Council Volunteer Award
By Tribune Staff • During the 2025-26 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus recognized Barbara Peterson of Saint Jacob for service on the Student Insight Council. Volunteers play a vital role in shaping the UMGC experience by providing feedback that helps create a stronger future for the university community. University of Maryland Global Campus…
Read MoreEducators explore Ag Coast of America, career pathways in logistics, aviation
Immersive experiences during FreightWeekSTL highlight multimodal freight network and expanding career opportunities By Tribune Staff The St. Louis Regional Freightway hosted a riverboat cruise on June 11 as part of FreightWeekSTL 2026, offering educators and other industry leaders an up-close look at the Ag Coast of America and the multimodal infrastructure that supports the region’s…
Read MoreTroy woman cited for driving while drunk; police found 58 empty alcohol containers
By Charles Bolinger Editor • According to Troy Police Ofc. Travis Wilson’s official incident field report, on June 12 he was behind a black 2011 Ford Escape SUV on westbound Edwardsville Road. While driving behind it, he noted that it crossed the white fog line with both passenger-side tires before stopping past the stop line…
Read MoreHighland School Board reviews potential districtwide projects
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The Highland School District Board of Education reviewed a series of potential facility improvement projects during its June 22 meeting. While one project did receive a unanimous vote, Superintendent Mike Sutton clarified that these projects are not formal recommendations. Instead, he presented cost estimates for districtwide needs previously discussed by…
Read MoreMCT’s 51st bridge opens in Pontoon Beach over Route 111
MCT Celebrates Completion of Signature Bridge for the MCT Schoolhouse Trail By Tribune Staff • On June 25, Madison County Transit (MCT) officials along with a host of contractors and local leaders, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a towering new bicycle/pedestrian bridge that carries the MCT Schoolhouse Trail over Route 111 in Pontoon Beach.…
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates
By Tribune Staff • The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Local students include: Jack Benson of Maryville, BSIEOA – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Analytics from College of Engineering Trey Dicks of Glen Carbon,…
Read MoreHighland’s Tropical Sno has served up icy treats since 1992
Eva Suhre, owner of Tropical Sno, serves up her favorite flavor combination, Surf’s Up, though blue raspberry has been the most popular flavor lately. Tropical Sno pairs natural, non-artificial flavors with shaved ice, which has a finer texture than traditional snow cones. Sugar-free options are available, too. The business, located on Sixth Street in Highland,…
Read MoreTroy man’s ‘66 Plymouth Satellite receives thumbs up, honks of approval
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Like many other auto manufacturers, Chrysler was not immune to trends. One of those fads was to name vehicles that echoed names found in the Space Race during the 1960s. Plymouth elected to call its new full-size car Satellite for 1965. Troy resident Rick Muller owns this 1966 Plymouth Satellite…
Read MoreMaryville board strengthens ordinance on dangerous trees
By Kathy Turner • The Maryville board on Wednesday, June 17 approved an amendment to the village ordinance regulating trees and shrubs in the village. The amendment will allow the zoning department to notify residents of trees that are considered dangerous or at risk of causing damage. This will include trees encroaching on neighboring properties…
Read MoreMadison County courtroom renovations underway
By Randy Pierce • Justified by Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae as being necessary after years of neglect, the courtroom renovations 155 North Main Street in Edwardsville are starting with the most frequently used one where traffic citations are addressed. At the regular monthly meeting of the county board held on June 17, a…
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