Area News
Troy, Marine residents’ vacation lands them in Florida jail after child calls 9-1-1 for drug possession
By Charles Bolinger Editor • According to ABC Channel 13 TV News in Franklin County Florida, sheriff’s deputies arrived at a rental property in the summer camp area on June 16 to find four people from southern Illinois and eastern Missouri in possession of cocaine, synthetic and natural marijuana, methamphetamine and MDMA, also known as…
Read MoreEducators 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…
Read MoreTroy 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…
Read MoreTroy 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…
Read MoreTroy officials discuss raising sewer rates in 2027 to fund sewer treatment plant improvements
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Now that Troy officials have chosen which sewer upgrade plan to go with, the first one of five shown, for $4.7 million, the next step is to talk about funding it. While city officials have quietly been putting aside some monies in preparation for a new city sewer plant, they…
Read MoreDeveloper returns to Troy for public hearing on proposed hotel for Edwardsville Road
By Charles Bolinger Editor • After an introductory meeting in mid-March to “test the waters” or “kick the tires” about building a three-story hotel in Troy, the developer returned on June 11 for a public hearing on the matter. This hearing was before Troy’s zoning hearing officer, Luke Behme (say beam). He requested that anyone…
Read MoreHighland 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…
Read MoreAldi 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…
Read MoreTriad Schools’ summer facility upgrades on track for completion by Aug. 13
By Charles Bolinger Editor • The Triad School District hosted a facilities meeting on June 8, where Brian Mattingly, the director of facilities, gave the facilities committee an update on where his department’s work stands now that the students and staff members are on break for the summer. All of the projects listed below should…
Read MoreWeekend lane closures on I-55/70 begin June 20
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on June 18 that weekend lane closures on westbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County to allow for bridge maintenance. Beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday, June 20, weather permitting, westbound I-55/70 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue. All lanes…
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