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Impala ruled Chevrolet’s roost in 1965 with more than 1 million copies sold
By Charles Bolinger Editor Other than the seldom seen Volkswagen Beetle or MG sports car, it was rare to see foreign cars in the heartland 60 years ago. That year, 1965, Chevrolet set a record that remains unbroken; it sold 1,074,925 Impalas, its top-of-the-line full-size model. That volume was equal to almost half of Chevy’s…
Read MoreWith passage of Troy’s renewable energy ordinance what should residents expect?
Charles Bolinger Editor There is no doubt that personal solar arrays have taken off over the past decade and the central and northern parts of the state along Interstates 39 and 55 are festooned with tall windmills. However, Troy wanted to be ready for the time when a commercial solar panel array operator seeks to…
Read MoreTroy’s Emily Geisen earns Girl Scout Gold Award
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Emily Geisen from Troy, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned by making it easier for her community to reduce food insecurity. Emily knew that food insecurity is a growing issue in her community and beyond. So, she looked for a way to…
Read MoreTroy officials hold public meeting on Riggin Road reconstruction
By Charles Bolinger Editor Three people attended the City of Troy Nov. 17 public meeting on the future plan to reconstruct a large section of Riggin Road. “Three residents attended,” said City Engineer Tom Cissell to the mayor and council. “Two came with concerns and left feeling like they understood the project and they said…
Read MoreTroy Planning Commission recommends amending solar, data center overlays
By Charles Bolinger Editor Troy’s Planning Commission met on Nov. 6 and hosted two public hearings to amend city codes prior to its regular monthly meeting in city hall. The first public hearing dealt with establishing a section in the city’s code of ordinances for solar and wind systems. The second one dealt with data…
Read MoreTroy Planning Commission approves SRS project
By Charles Bolinger Editor At its regular meeting on Nov. 6, Troy’s Planning Commission approved a site for the SRS company. City Administrator Jay Keeven said SRS representatives attended a previous meeting and gave commissioners an informal overview of what they are looking to do. “This is the building materials site off of Formosa Road,…
Read MoreThaddeus Lee “Ted” Koniuszy
April 9, 1947 – October 30, 2025 Thaddeus Lee “Ted” Koniuszy, a beloved resident of Troy, was born on April 9, 1947, in Joliet, IL. He passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Ted was an U.S. Air Force Veteran, proudly serving during the Vietnam War. Stateside, he worked for…
Read MoreTri-Township Public Library honors local heroes with special Veterans’ Day Luncheon
TROY – On Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, the Tri-Township Public Library hosted a heartfelt luncheon in the library community room to recognize and thank local veterans for their sacrifices. The event successfully brought together 12 veterans, their families and community members for an afternoon of fellowship, food, music and profound gratitude. The objective to hosting…
Read MoreTroy street renamed for senior airman killed in combat in 2010
By Charles Bolinger Editor If you live in and around Troy, you have probably driven on it at least once lately; in some cases, it might be part of your daily commute. “It” is Senior Airman Brad Smith Blvd. It currently runs north-south between Edwardsville Road, (Route 162) and Collinsville Road, with a planned future…
Read MoreTroy holds educational session on anticipated data center legislation
By Charles Bolinger Editor Ann Byrd, Troy’s building and development director, and Tom Cissel, the city’s engineer, tag-teamed over a presentation on data centers during a 20-minute planning commission workshop on Nov. 3, ahead of the regularly scheduled city council meeting. Byrd, Cissell and other staff members have been working behind the scenes for months…
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