Area Breaking News
Bridgework steel-setting coming in June to Lebanon Road overpass
By Randy Pierce • As an indication of significant progress being made on the improvement and upgrade of Lebanon Road in Collinsville Township, structural steel components of a bridge carrying it over the CSX Railroad and a small creek will be set into place beginning in June. This information was brought forward by Brent Lyons,…
Read MoreNew restaurant submits preliminary site plan for Troy location
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Confirming what has been an “open secret” in and around Troy for many months, McDill’s Irish Pub has plans to open a location in Troy but after talking to one of its co-owners, it will not be a clone of McDill’s original pub in Collinsville. If approved by the Troy…
Read MoreCollinsville public hearing ends with revocation of Studio 420’s special-use permit
By Ray Popkess • At itsmost recent monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, the Collinsville Planning Commission held a public hearing and was presented with a report by city staff to make a recommendation regarding a special-use permit revocation from the owner of a former Main Street “smoke shop,” Studio 420. All members of the…
Read More2026 Metro-East Lutheran High School Commencement
2026 Father McGivney Catholic High School Commencement
Mascoutah wins final MVC T&F title, Triad takes third
By Ray Popkess Triad High School hosted the final iteration of the Mississippi Valley Conference Track and Field Championships last week on Wednesday, May 13 and athletes from all six schools arrived with intentions to etch their name in conference record books forever. The day began with the throwers, where the Knights had three medalists…
Read MoreHighland Middle School state qualifiers from sectional at Edwardsville High School
By Matt Herndon Highland Middle School • State Qualifiers for Highland from the Sectional Track meet held at Edwardsville High School. The athletes will compete this weekend for a shot at STATE Titles in Peoria! 7th grade boys finished in 4th place 7th grade girls finished in 3rd place 8th grade boys finished in 9th…
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