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Triad’s new math curriculum update led off April administrator reports
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad’s administrative department heads gave their April reports ahead of the April 27 board of education meeting and added to them as needed that evening. New Math Curriculum Pilot Amy Van Hoose, director of curriculum and financial projects, told the superintendent and board that the new mathematics curriculum pilot materials…
Read MoreFather of teen girl who died in April house explosion, fire files lawsuit
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Robert Maxeiner, the father of one of three young people who perished after a house exploded and caught fire overnight on April 5 to April 6, filed a wrongful death lawsuit well in excess of $50,000 plus costs of the suit and pre-judgement interest. The lawsuit was filed in Madison…
Read MoreHaine announces guilty verdict for man who abducted woman from Starbucks’ parking lot, sexually assaulted her
May be first case in Madison County to use genealogical DNA in criminal case By Charles Bolinger Editor • Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on May 7 that a jury has found a 42-year-old Fayette County man guilty of abducting a woman from the parking lot of a Collinsville coffee shop at knifepoint…
Read MoreHighland encourages construction of new single-family homes
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The City of Highland is offering a financial incentive to encourage single-family home construction within city subdivisions during the 2027 fiscal year. Under the ordinance, builders or contractors completing a new single-family residence or villa between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027, qualify for a one-time $5,000 city payment.…
Read MoreTriad bond issue construction updates led new business at forum
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Associate Superintendent Dr. RodneyWinslow led a discussion of current bond issue building projects during the April 27 Triad Board of Education meeting. Beginning with Triad Middle School, Winslow said people stop him to ask if there are two separate buildings under construction there but he confirmed it will be one…
Read MoreUS aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek • The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about…
Read MoreTriad High Award of Excellence winners for April 2026
By Tribune Staff • Each month, teachers in each respective department at THS nominate a student who demonstrates excellent character, achievement, and attitude within their discipline. They each receive an Award of Excellence plaque. Generous support for this honor is provided by Alfonzo’s Pizzeria in Troy and Everlasting Etch in Highland. Their pictures will be…
Read MoreState Rep. Kevin Schmidt says cutting funds to local municipalities, counties poor idea
By Tribune Staff • State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor J.B. Pritzker to keep the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share rate flat at 6.23% for FY27. Schmidt warns that the move could shift the burden onto local taxpayers and force communities to make difficult financial decisions. Schmidt…
Read MoreTriad School District approves 2026-2027 board of education meeting dates
By Charles Bolinger Editor • At its April 27 forum, the Triad School District Board of Education approved the set of meeting dates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Board meetings take place at the district’s administration building, located at 203 E. Throp St. in Troy. The Monday meeting dates are: Jul. 27, 2026 Aug. 24,…
Read MoreStormy stretch slows planting progress
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek • Despite statewide planting progress being ahead of the average pace, weather and soil conditions kept many tractors on the sidelines in large portions of central and northern Illinois through mid-April. However, many finally got a chance to begin or resume fieldwork late last week. “Things are going pretty well, we’re…
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