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Two area residents discuss data centers with Madison County Board

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by Randy Pierce • In discussing an issue that won’t go away, a pair of local area residents presented their feelings about data centers under the public comment portion of the regular monthly meeting of the Madison County Board, held on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The first to do so, Carla Gassel, who said she lived…

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Madison County Judge receives excellence award in legal advocacy

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By Tribune Staff • EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy  Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy at the inaugural Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Illinois Region Legal Leaders Awards held on Jan. 8 in O’Fallon, Illinois.  Beyond the…

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Madison County officials share approaches to data center issue 

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By Randy Pierce • Madison County’s economic development contractor, Cathy Hamilton, as she had stated in January she would do, has shared details concerning the approach she and her colleagues are taking on the hot-button issue of data centers. Hamilton, in addressing the county board grants committee earlier this month, said since this “complicated and…

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Madison County Chairman Slusser reflects on data center issue

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by Randy Pierce • Prior to the public hearing held in Troy last week concerning the possible development of a data center in the city that was attended by Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser, he had addressed the issue in another public setting where he elaborated on the preparations that had gone into being…

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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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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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Madison County bridges may get some safety upgrades

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by Randy Pierce • Three bridges located in unincorporated areas of Madison County were approved by the county’s board transportation committee on Feb. 4 after resolutions called for financial support and preliminary engineering services. With those recommendations expected to be presented in the form of legislation that will be considered by the full county board…

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Another 21st Century Madison County idea: smart text messaging

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By Tribune Staff • Madison County Clerk’s and Recorder’s offices introduced TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service. It will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the county directly. The new system launched today. Residents may receive a short message from 80946 from us initiating the…

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