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UnCommon Farms marks 20 years with National Winter Conference in St. Louis
Brighton, IL — UnCommon Farms will convene its annual Winter Conference Feb. 17–20, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary and bringing together leading farm families, industry leaders and agricultural innovators from across North America. The 2026 conference theme — Celebrate. Innovate. Connect. — reflects both the…
Read MoreTroy resident, 378 other students named to Missouri Western State University named 379 students to Dean’s Honor Roll
By Tribune Staff • Students who carried 12 or more hours of graded credit and earned a grade point average of 3.5 qualify for the honor. The list includes a student or students from your coverage area. Students are listed below. Levi Huber, Troy, Illinois
Read MoreAmeren Illinois’ natural gas storage system delivers during January snow, cold
By Tribune Staff • COLLINSVILLE – During the snowfall that swept through our area on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25, Ameren Illinois’ natural gas storage system served as an important buffer between customers and extraordinary wholesale market price spikes – shielding families and businesses from the extreme cost increases that hit other regions. “Natural gas…
Read MoreTaking tax advice from social media could cost you
Tax misinformation on social media is steering thousands of taxpayers toward steep penalties. Know the warning signs before you file By Tribune Staff • CHICAGO — Social media may be a refuge for your personal and professional networking, entertainment, and an escape from the daily grind, but it can be a dangerous and costly space…
Read MoreDr. Anastasia Dufner brings rural-focused care to HSHS Medical Group in Highland
HIGHLAND – HSHS Medical Group welcomes Anastasia Dufner, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, to HSHS Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at 12860 Troxler Ave., Suite 320, Highland. Dr. Dufner provides full-spectrum primary care for patients of all ages and is committed to helping patients feel heard, informed and supported in their care decisions.…
Read MoreHSHS Medical Group welcomes Dr. Emma Clardy to Family, Internal Medicine Maryville
MARYVILLE – HSHS Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine Maryville, 2401 S. Center St., Maryville, is pleased to announce Emma Clardy, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician, is accepting new patients. Dr. Clardy brings a commitment to high-quality, accessible care for individuals and families in the Maryville area. Dr. Clardy provides patient-centered care for all…
Read MoreBudzinski, Mann introduce legislation to expand mental health care access
By Tribune Staff • WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Feb. 4, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced the More Behavioral Health Providers Act to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder care in areas struggling with a shortage of mental health professionals. The bipartisan legislation would expand eligibility for incentives…
Read MoreBuilders St. Louis Home, Garden Show, returns to America’s Center March 6-8
By Tribune Staff • ST. LOUIS–The 46th Annual Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show, presented by James Hardie, returns to America’s Center after a two-year hiatus due to convention center construction. The show gives area consumers a chance to see, learn about and buy the latest home products and services under one roof and…
Read MoreHighland Woman’s Club’s Trivia Night March 21 to fund vocational student awards
By Tribune Staff • As the Highland Woman’s Club prepares for its Third Annual Trivia Night on March 21, members’ hopes are high that success will reward the beneficiaries of the event. One of those beneficiaries is the Highland Woman’s Club’s HHS Vocational Award. The club’s commitment to Highland Schools now includes this unique award…
Read MoreJanuary’s Triad High School Award of Excellence winners
Each month, teachers in each respective department at Triad High School 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 prominently displayed…
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