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Troy man charged after stealing $90 vaporizer from area store
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Seth Blasdel, 23, of Troy was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole a vaporizer from a store on April 30. Troy Police responded to a theft report at Top Pay Gaming on South Main Street. Per the official incident field report written by Ofc. Erik Mix, he arrived…
Read MoreTroy City Council seeks to set up outdoor seating downtown, raise construction fees
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you enjoy eating or drinking at Palenque Mexican Grill, Mokka Bar or the upcoming Market and Main, you may soon have the opportunity to dine al fresco (outside). At the May 14 planning commission meeting, city officials brought up the topic. The proposal would establish regulations, permitting and enforcement…
Read MoreTroy officials choose sewer upgrade option after workshop on May 14
By Charles Bolinger Editor • While they have not voted on an option, several Troy City Council members attended a public works workshop on May 14 to take the first step toward upgrading Troy’s sewer treatment plant. Cameron Jones, a principal and project engineer with Benton and Associates out of Jacksonville, led an overview discussion…
Read MoreNew restaurant submits preliminary site plan for Troy location
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Confirming what has been an “open secret” in and around Troy for many months, McDill’s Irish Pub has plans to open a location in Troy but after talking to one of its co-owners, it will not be a clone of McDill’s original pub in Collinsville. If approved by the Troy…
Read More2026 Bethel Academy Commencement in Troy
Bethel Academy in Troy graduated five eighth-grade students on Thursday, May 7: – Grace Bogard – Jonah Chomko – Isaac Martin – Elijah Scheibel – Eleanor Scheibel
Read MoreHighland teen nailed for driving at 102 mph on Interstate 55 in Troy
By Charles Bolinger Editor • A gray BMW sedan headed northbound on Interstate 55 near mile marker 16 on May 3 caught Troy Police Officer Cody Lucas’ attention, not because it was a Bimmer but because of its velocity. From the officer’s official field incident report, “As I began traveling north on I-55, the vehicle’s…
Read MoreSoutheast Missouri State University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below a B and received…
Read MoreSoutheast Missouri State University announces Spring 2026 President’s List
Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. Elliot Griffith of Troy, IL Emma Heinle of Troy, IL Rachel Kretzer of Glen Carbon,…
Read MoreTroy talks about solar power for sewer treatment plant
By Charles Bolinger Editor • During a May 4 finance and economic development committee meeting, Troy’s City Administrator, Jay Keeven, introduced some ideas for adding a solar array to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which would be separate from the planned upgrade that is coming. No vote was taken on the issue. “I’ve spoken with…
Read MoreMadison County Sheriff continues investigation into Troy house explosions, fire
By Randy Pierce • An investigation concerning an early April series of explosions at a home in rural Troy that resulted in three fatalities is continuing and not expected to conclude “for quite some time,“ according to Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Addressing the Madison County Board Public Safety Committee on Monday, May 4, Connor,…
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