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Chad M. Loughrey elected to fill associate judge vacancy

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By Tribune Staff • On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Chief Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld announces the election of Chad M. Loughrey to fill the associate judge vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit. This vacancy was created by the retirement of Associate Judge Janet R. Heflin. Associate judges are appointed…

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Global soybean trade ‘not dead’ as China remains a key player

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By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek • With a lot of gloom and doom in the headlines on the global trade front recently, Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, says global soybean trade is not dead and there is progress being made with international markets. “The Liberation Day tariffs that were announced last April…

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University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes area students

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. This distinguished group of students with outstanding academic achievement earned a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation. School of Law students are…

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Food banks seek volunteers, donations this winter

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By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek • Prolonged subzero temperatures haven’t slowed demand at food banks but they are making key items harder to secure. Fresh produce becomes harder to source and move during the winter months and both Eastern Illinois Foodbank and the Midwest Food Bank report protein, dairy and shelf‑stable foods like soup and peanut…

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Rep. Katie Stuart schedules time in Collinsville for constituents

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by Randy Pierce • Illinois State Representative from the 112th District Katie Stuart is making herself available to meet with constituents Thursday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2105 Vandalia Street, Unit 16, in Collinsville. Anyone with questions or concerns they wish to address to Stuart may do so at this time. To…

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St. Jacob swears in new trustee, new police chief announces resignation

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By Bruce Darnell • After its Feb. 4 meeting, St. Jacob has a new trustee, filling a position left vacant since September 2025 but lost their recently hired police chief. The board also discussed a few worries regarding SAFE-T Act training. Brandon Ponce, a deputy chief for the Maryville Police Department, was unanimously sworn in…

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Madison County ETSB deals with state mandate 

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by Randy Pierce • As a result of legislation passed at the state level, the Madison County 9-1-1 emergency telephone system is becoming a bit more financially autonomous, in the sense of what should be specifically documented, now that its director has received approval to apply for a federal employer identification number. However, its funding,…

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Madison County gives self passing grade on recent snow removal

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by Randy Pierce • Considering the volume of snow that accumulated on local roads near the end of January, the process involved in the removal of most of it from the pavement, at least where Madison County is concerned, went very well and without equipment breakdowns, injuries, accidents or any other negative outcomes. According to…

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Maryville department heads present annual board reports to mayor, trustees

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By Kathy Turner • On Feb. 4, the Maryville department heads presented their summary of 2025 and plans for 2026 the mayor and trustees. Each department head gave a brief overview of their written reports to the board. Fire Department Chief Doug Dankenbring reported that the Maryville Fire Department responded to 1,901 requests for service…

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