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Collinsville City Council discusses cost of fire station #2
By Ray Popkess • Next on the Jan. 27 agenda for the Collinsville City Council was to have a discussion regarding updates to the city’s second fire station. The site plan was presented to the council next to the CVS on Pine Lake Rd. and Duplex Ct. The exterior of the facility features approximately 41…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Police to start $2.1 million expansion project
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon board on Jan. 27 approved several purchases that will prepare the Glen Carbon police department for 2026 and years to come. First, the board approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Interceptor as a new squad car. The board also approved the upfitting of the vehicle to…
Read More28 Southern Illinois Mayors endorse Charlie Meier
By Tribune Staff • OKAWVILLE – Conservative Republican State Representative Charlie Meier has been endorsed by 28 local mayors throughout the 109th House District. The local leaders note Charlie’s leadership, experience, and dedication to the people of Southern Illinois as their top reasons to send him back to Springfield. “Charlie Meier is exactly who we…
Read MoreTriad skaters advance to second round of MVCHA 1A Playoffs
By Ray Popkess Like clockwork, the Triad Knights have once again clinched their opening round series of the MVCHA Class 1A Playoffs with two victories over the Collinsville Kahoks. They now look ahead to Monday, Feb. 9 when they go back to East Alton Ice Arena to take on the Highland Bulldogs in round…
Read MoreLocal grease recycling company warns Super Bowl hosts: don’t let cooking oil cause sewer disasters
ST. LOUIS – Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest food days of the year, with fans expected to consume more than 100 million pounds of chicken wings during the big game. But while the snacks may disappear quickly, the leftover grease can create problems that linger long after the final whistle. Ace Grease…
Read MoreIllinois Wesleyan Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List
BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 885 students from 31 states and 23 countries. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As. The following students were named…
Read MoreLoads of Love Project scheduled for Valentine’s Day Weekend
Maryville, IL – The Maryville Kiwanis Club is gearing up for their annual Loads of Love project. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 14th and Sunday February 15th and running until 4 p.m. those days, members of the club will be on hand at the Sudz Wash at 112 W Perry St. in Maryville…
Read MoreMetro-East Lutheran High School First Semester Honor Roll 2025-2026
The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. We would very much appreciate including this information in your newspaper as space allows. Dr. Jay Krause, Principal Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Grade 9 Mitchell Althardt, Swansea Lucas…
Read MoreIllinois College Dean’s List recipients for Fall 2025
The following Illinois College student(s) from your area requested news coverage for their recognition in the Fall 2025 Dean’s List: Donny Becker, junior, Marine
Read MoreTroy man swipes $850 worth of lottery tickets from Circle K
By Charles Bolinger Editor • It’s one of the Ten Commandments but it works just as well for employees – don’t steal. A Troy man should have remembered that bit before Jan. 20. According to Troy Police Officer Daniel Greenemay’s incident filed report from Jan. 20, he was dispatched that day to the Circle K…
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