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Late surge pushes Triad past Marion Nine

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Late surge pushes Triad past Marion Nine

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TROY — A seven-run seventh blew open a close game Wednesday as the Triad Knights posted a 9-1 win over the Marion Wildcats in Class 3A sectional semifinal action.Read Article

2025 Collinsville Fireworks Festival

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2025 Collinsville Fireworks Festival

Ramp closures on I-55/70/64 set for May 31

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Ramp closures on I-55/70/64 set for May 31

The Illinois Department of Transportation today on May 29 that ramp closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 55/70/64 will start, weather permitting, at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 31, for road construction. Traffic will be restricted at the following locations: Eastbound ramp near Barack Obama Avenue/East St. Louis exit Westbound ramp near the St. Clair Avenue entrance ramp at mile marker 1 Additionally, the following ramp will be fully closed:…Read Article

Ministries Unlimited hopes to move to new site for food pantry expansion

The future site of Ministries Unlimited, on Buckeye Drive behind the Troy Post Office. TROY – As the cars, trucks and SUVs snaked through the sectioned-off parking lot at Bethel Church on May 21, Kathy Scheller stood at the head of the line, taking information and directing drivers to the appropriate lane for food. These drivers used the monthly FARMs distribution from Ministries Unlimited, which enabled them to get enough food for their househo…Troy, Illinois · Troy Read Article

School mascot ban stalls in Illinois Senate

Illinois House Bill 1237, a proposed bill that prohibits schools from using Native American names or imagery as mascots or logos, stalled in the state Senate. Senator Erica Harriss of the 56th District, a strong opponent of IL HB 1237, has been doing a lot of the leg work to stop the eradication of regional tradition that has been going on for generations. “Earlier this week, advocates from the 56th District hand-delivered petition signatures t…Native American · Troy Read Article

Keebler Road Roundabout to become reality by December

MARYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on May 16 that preliminary work has begun on a $2.2 million project to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Route 162 and Keebler Road. Pre-stage work began earlier this week on the north side of 162. Once complete, the project will proceed in three stages: Stage I: Keebler Road will close to all traffic and remain closed for the duration of the project, which is throug…Troy, Illinois · Troy Read Article

Troy, Illinois Man Sentenced for Killing Mother with Bungee Cord

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MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – A Troy, Illinois, man appeared in Madison County Circuit Court on Tuesday to be sentenced for killing his own mother. Neil Howard, 46, was sentenced to 30 years in state prison and must serve 100% of that sentence. Earlier this year, a jury convicted Howard of first-degree murder for the death of his mother, Norma J. Caraker, following a week-long trial. NTSB shares findings, recommendations after deadly Highland, Ill…Troy, Illinois · Troy See the Story

MCT offers look at current, future trail projects around county

By Charles Bolinger Editor For Silver Creek Trail users who wonder if the trail will ever continue past Formosa Road, Madison County Transit (MCT) provided some initial answers May 14. That was when MCT hosted an online seminar, the 2025 Trail Summit. MCT Executive Director, SJ Morrison, highlighted various trails that will see improvements in 2025 and 2026. MCT is not just looking to continue branching out, Morrison said.; it also wants to reha…Troy, Illinois · Troy Read Article

Triad HS Senior Walk

More images from Triad HS seniors earlier this month as they walk through Silver Creek Elementary School as the students and staff look on.Troy, Illinois · Troy Read Article

CUSD 10’s Fourth Grade Jamboree

Caseyville Elementary fourth graders prepare to enter Kahok Stadium for the Fourth Grade Jamboree on May 7.Troy, Illinois · Troy Read Article

First Fridays in Troy

People flocked to the First Friday celebration on May 2 in Downtown Troy. Food, beverages, entertainment and shopping combined to offer visitors a cool evening in more ways than one. Future First Fridays will occur in June, August and September.Shopping · Troy Read Article

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