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Glen Carbon PD to add 2 Squad Cars
By Kathy Turner GLEN CARBON — The Glen Carbon Board on Tuesday, March 12, approved the purchase of two new squad cars for the Village police department. Chief Todd Link informed the board that the squad cars will replace cars that are currently running with high mileage and nearing the end of their life. In…
Read MoreKnow Your Candidates — County Board Member District 26
The views reflected in the candidate’s responses are their own and do not reflect the views of the Times Tribune. Know Your Candidates — Doug Matthews Doug Matthews, is a Republican candidate seeking the position of County Board member District 26. Matthews, is a Certified Public Accountant. He background includes being a retired veteran; CPA…
Read MoreCollinsville Firefighter reads stories to preschoolers at library
By Devese “Dee” Ursery dursery@timestribunenews.com COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Library hosted this year’s Firefighter Story Time as firefighters from the Collinsville Fire Department read to the preschool-aged children. In honor of Dr. Suess’s birthday, March, was dedicated as National Reading Month and during the month people, especially children, read a lot more in celebration. The…
Read MoreMadison County State’s Attorney’s Office presents opportunity to law students
By Devese “Dee” Ursery dursery@timestribunenews.com MADISON COUNTY — With the summer fastly approaching, the Madison County State’s Attorney Office is offering college students and law students beneficial internship experience. Internships are available for undergraduates, with preference given to applicants who are considering law school or a career in a related field of criminal justice. For…
Read MoreMarine Sewer Relining Project to be Complete By March 16
By Stephanie Malench MARINE — The Marine Village Board met on March 6 and continued its conversation about the Neptune water meter reading system and moving the lift stations to wireless connections instead of landlines. The new Neptune reading system will not give alerts on leaks until the reading is completed. The village had hoped…
Read MoreTroy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces Scholarship Application Deadline
The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce that they will be awarding five $1,000 scholarships to Triad High School seniors. “The 501c Foundation originated in 2018 and since that date, Triad High School students have been awarded over $12,000 in scholarships” said Dawn Mushill, Chamber President/CEO. “We know how expensive it…
Read MoreSt. Jacob to Begin Paperwork For Sewer Lining
By Stephanie Malench ST. JACOB — The St. Jacob Village Board met on March 6 and voted to sign an agreement paying Juno Associates no more than $76,000 to begin the application process to line the sewers in the old part of town. The engineer’s fee can be included in the loan for the project…
Read MoreMadison County Prepares for Litter Clean Up
by Randy Pierce MADISON COUNTY — As the calendar emerges from winter into weather more conducive to outdoor activities, Madison County is making preparations for the collection of litter from roadsides in the area, including Interstate 255, along with making kits available for volunteers who wish to contribute to this effort at other locations. At…
Read MoreMaryville PD to Get New Uniform Color
By Kathy Turner MARYVILLE — The Maryville Village Board on Wednesday, March 6 approved the purchase of new uniform shirts for the police department. The request from Chief Tony Manley asked for 34 short-sleeved and 34 long-sleeved uniform shirts in dark navy. This is a color change. Manley indicated that the previous color was hard…
Read MoreTroy Lions Club Scholarships available for Area High School Seniors
By Times Tribune Staff TROY — The Troy Lions Club is currently circulating applications for scholarships for high school seniors who live in the Tri-Township Park District. According to a Lions Club news release, this year the Troy Lions Club will award two $500 scholarships – one to a boy and one to a girl. …
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