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Structure fire on Montgomery Street in Troy destroys home

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According to Troy Fire Protection Chief Darren Davis, the Troy Fire Protection District was called on Feb. 24 for a house fire reported by a passerby who said smoke they saw smoke coming from a residence in the 200 block of Montgomery Street. The caller did not think any people were home at the time.…

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Highland Parks to receive $54,000 in loan from Madison County

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by Randy Pierce • Highland’s parks and recreation program is receiving a loan totaling $54,022.20 from Madison County to fund the purchase of a fleet of 22 new cycling bicycles to use in fitness classes.  At its regular monthly meeting held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, the county board unanimously approved offering the loan to the…

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Triad Schools’ measures of academic progress (MAP) data update

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Amy Van Hoose, Triad’s director of curriculum and financial projects said she continues to monitor measures of academic progress (MAP) data closely to understand how the district’s programs are impacting student achievement and growth, she told Supt. Dr. Jason Henderson and the board at the Feb. 23 meeting.  “I am…

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First round of IHSA winter state championships crown new champions

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By Mark Jurgena The winter sports seasons for the IHSA are rapidly coming to a close as March quickly approaches at the beginning of next week. Let’s take a look at some of the early winter champions in Illinois. Competitive Cheer Three weekends ago, the competitive cheer championships took place in Bloomington at Grossinger Motors…

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Triad High, Middle schools highlight multiple positives in building reports

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • At Triad High School, Principal Kelli Barbour highlighted several positives during February. “One of the many highlights of February was having our groundbreaking ceremony at THS on Feb. 10,” she wrote to the school board and Dr. Jason Henderson, superintendent for the Feb. 23 school board meeting.  “We are so…

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Triad factoids from Feb. 23 board of education meeting

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • As he told Superintendent Jason Henderson and the board of education on Feb. 23, Triad’s Director of Technology Services, Mike Wielgus, said the following two actions have happened: Work resumed in February on the new intercom system at Henning Elementary. Classroom displays were installed over the holiday break and the…

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Missouri S&T awards degrees during December commencement

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ROLLA – More than 1,000 students received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held at Missouri S&T on Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Graduates are also listed online at studenthonors.mst.edu.…

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University of Arkansas celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with two fall commencement ceremonies. Local students joined more than 1,800 graduates earning a degree and their names on Senior Walk, including: Jillian Welsh of Glen Carbon, College of Engineering, BSCHE – Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Joshua Zinck of Troy,…

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