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Bouse Road construction meeting penciled in for July 17

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • As summer rolls on, City Engineer Tom Cissell and Troy’s public works department stay busy. Bouse Road residents and neighbors should note July 17 in their calendars. That is the tentative date for a public meeting at Father McGivney Catholic High School regarding all of the planned improvements for the…

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Giannoulias ends mandatory road tests for drivers between 79, 86

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Road Safety and Fairness Act takes effect July 1, replacing age-based requirement with smarter, data-driven approach By Tribune Staff • A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Road Safety and Fairness Act will begin next month with the elimination of the state’s mandatory behind-the-wheel driving tests for Illinois drivers ages 79 to 86.…

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Spring athletes from Triad High, Middle schools honored at board meeting

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad’s board room was livelier than usual on June 22 as the district recognized members from five spring sports teams who achieved success at the state level: Triad High School’s baseball team, which placed second at state Triad High School’s girls’ track team, which placed first at state for the…

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Highland school board adds new member after one resigns 

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By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The Highland School District Board of Education has welcomed a new member since May to fill a vacancy following a recent resignation.   Kathryn Comish has accepted the invitation to join the school board following Chris Goodwin’s resignation. Superintendent Mike Sutton and Board President Aaron Schuster received Goodwin’s resignation letter on…

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New technology gives Ameren Illinois clearer view of electric grid health

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By Gabrielle Hays • Ameren Illinois crews are putting new technology to work in the Metro East, giving engineers a clearer picture of when to replace critical power lines before problems occur. Recently, an East St. Louis line crew operated the company’s LineVue device on sub-transmission lines in between Sauget and Cahokia Heights, testing the…

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Iowa State University announces spring 2026 dean’s list

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By Tribune Staff • More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit…

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FreightWeekSTL 2026 closes with milestone countdown celebrating Freightway’s first decade

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The Katherine O’Hara, a Walsh Construction tugboat, played a key role in supporting the Merchants Bridge revitalization project north of Downtown St. Louis (submitted photo) By Tribune Staff • FreightWeekSTL 2026 concluded with its final virtual session celebrating the 10th anniversary of the official launch of the St. Louis Regional Freightway. The session brought together key stakeholders for…

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Kayaking returns to Maryville’s Drost Park June 27

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By Tribune Staff • June 27 is the 14th Annual Kayaking Day at Drost Park. Maryville Parks and Rec will host free kayaking in at Pavilion #1 located at #8 Schiber Court. The committee and with help from the Alpine Shop, Army Corp of Engineers and various kayaking clubs, will offer five free sessions every…

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