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Triad High Math team places second at regionals with multiple state qualifiers
By Tribune Staff • Congratulations to the THS Math Team for placing second place at regionals with several state qualifiers! Individual winners were Devin Link, Brody Busch, Katie Hellrung, Brayden Link, Merik Alford and Brayden Litteken. The two-person winners included the freshman/sophomore team of Carter Mallette and Christian Manley, the two-person junior/senior team of Brayden…
Read MoreIllinois Housing Development Authority announces lender, loan officer award winners
By Tribune Staff • CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Homeownership Department (IHDA Mortgage) announced the recipients of its annual Lender and Loan Officer Awards, recognizing the banks, mortgage lenders, credit unions and loan officers who assisted the most homebuyers using IHDA Mortgage programs in 2025. “IHDA’s programs make a meaningful difference for families…
Read MoreIDPH releases carbon monoxide surveillance report
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its first-ever carbon monoxide surveillance report, detailing all known unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) exposures in the state from 2019-2023. Data from the report will help state and local officials work on targeted public information and education efforts and other interventions…
Read MoreTroy’s Dalton Gray opposed, supported on re-appointment in Madison County
by Randy Pierce • Dalton Gray of Troy has been reappointed to another three-year term, expiring in February 2029, as a member of the Madison County Park and Recreation Grant Commission but not without some opposition. Upon the announcement of his appointment at the most recent meeting of the Madison County Board, one of its…
Read MoreMadison Communications presents its 21st Annual Teacher of Year Awards
By Tribune Staff • From March 2 to March 31, students and parents can nominate a teacher who has made a difference for the child or the parent, courtesy of Madison Communications. Complete the form at gomadison.com. Then, between April 1 and April 30, cast your vote at gomadison.com for one of the nominated teachers. …
Read MoreTriad School Board approves multiple items at Feb. 23 meeting
By Charles Bolinger Editor • During its Feb. 23 board meeting, the Triad School Board voted unanimously to approve several items on its agenda. First up was approval of the treasurer’s bond renewal, a routine, annual item. It involved one treasurer bond for $3 million and three working cash bonds that are non-renewable. They are…
Read MoreMoving bus parking lot near Henning Elementary another piece of new Triad Middle School puzzle
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad School Board members unanimously approved a project on Feb. 23 with FGM Architects and Mayer Landscaping to expand the current parking lot across from Henning Elementary School so that it can accommodate all of the district’s school buses on a full-time basis. This means moving the current bus lot…
Read MoreDonations to Triad Schools in February 2026
By Charles Bolinger Editor • As noted at the Feb. 23 Triad Board of Education meeting, the schools listed below received the following donations: Triad High School O/P received $83.27 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc., and $10 from an anonymous donor. Friedens United Church of Christ donated $629.25 to TriadStrong. Triad Middle School Palen Music donated $425…
Read MoreIllinois farmers consider expanding cut flower operations
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek • When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in unique bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience. As interest in cut flowers grows, farmers and…
Read MoreRed Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
ST. LOUIS — Daylight savings time starts on Sunday, March 8, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about…
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