Collinsville woman one of three suspected heroin overdose deaths in six hours
The Madison County Coroner’s office is investigating three suspected heroin overdose deaths that occurred in the Metro East within six hours of each other. Katie L. Keavy, 29, of the 100 block of Skyline View Drive in Collinsville was discovered in her home by her father on Feb. 13 at 9:21 p.m. Keavy was pronounced […]
Read More →Black History Month book review: Madison County hero Edward Coles
By Kurt Prenzler, Madison County Treasurer Once upon a time there were honest – even heroic – governors in Illinois. Edward Coles was that kind of leader. As an avid reader, I enjoy delving into history. As Madison County’s treasurer, I especially enjoy learning about the history of this county. Recently I read the biography […]
Read More →Quarter auction Feb. 15 for Children’s Dyslexia Center
A quarter auction will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Scottish Rite in Belleville, to benefit the Children’s Dyslexia Center. Participants can bid a quarter for the chance to win gift cards, local family entertainment, a family pass for the Lent fish fry at the Scottish Rite and one-of-a-kind novelty items. […]
Read More →Kahoks football team lends a hand at Science of the Super Bowl event
By John Blaylock – Collinsville High School Head Football Coach The Kahoks football team visited Dorris Intermediate School on Jan. 30 to perform demonstrations and answer questions as part of the school’s “Science of the Super Bowl” event. The players spent time demonstrating scientific principles, such as force and torque, and how they apply to […]
Read More →Hunter is February Unit 10 Teacher of the Month
Vicki Hunter, 2nd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary school, is the Edward Jones Unit 10 Teacher of the Month for February. Hunter was honored for her leadership in the school and taking on additional responsibilities, Principal Dave Stroot said. “When something comes up, she just takes it on,” Stroot said. In addition to teaching, Hunter […]
Read More →Late surge pushes Belleville West past Lady Kahoks
Collinsville had committed 20 turnovers and shot a meager 5 of 13 from the free throw line entering the fourth quarter Thursday, but trailed by only four in a Southwestern Conference matchup against Belleville West. And then things went terribly wrong. When Lexi Thompson drained a 3-pointer to start the quarter, it appeared the fans […]
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