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Collinsville Parks and Rec department granted new customer payment processing software

By Ray Popkess • The Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department presented the city council with a new ordinance last week to adopt a new registration and payment processing software with Amilia Technologies.  Department staff evaluated multiple registration software and payment processing platforms to identify the solution that best meets the department’s operational needs. Representatives from…

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Educators explore Ag Coast of America, career pathways in logistics, aviation

Immersive experiences during FreightWeekSTL highlight multimodal freight network and expanding career opportunities By Tribune Staff • The St. Louis Regional Freightway hosted a riverboat cruise on June 11 as part of FreightWeekSTL 2026, offering educators and other industry leaders an up-close look at the Ag Coast of America and the multimodal infrastructure that supports the…

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Troy resident requests permission to add four hens to property

By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy resident Jarrod Mayes has a fowl idea that may ruffle a few of his neighbors’ feathers; he requested a special-use permit to keep four hens on a two-acre parcel in the 400 block of Troy Avenue.  A public hearing on the matter took place on June 11 before the…

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Troy officials provide data center update mid-way through moratorium

By Charles Bolinger Editor • With three months to go before Troy’s moratorium on data centers expires, city officials brought a major update to the city’s planning commission meeting on June 11. Tom Cissell, the city’s engineer, opened the meeting with a discussion item, a change to how any new industrial zoning project, including data…

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Highland City Council approves several items

By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Highland City Council approved several items on June 15 at city hall during its regular meeting.  The first highlight of the evening was a proclamation honoring the Silver Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The chapter donated a metal flag sculpture to the Louis Latzer Public Library…

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Aldi store moving forward in Highland, expected to open by year’s end

By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Construction is progressing on Aldi’s first Highland location, which will offer a new grocery option, create jobs and support ongoing commercial growth in the community. While an exact grand opening date has not yet been announced, officials said the Highland store remains on track to open before the end of…

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