Firefighters rescue man from burning building
Three Collinsville firefighters rescued a man from his burning house in the 100 block of March Drive Friday. Lt. Eric Schrage and firefighters Chris Frawley and Mike Harris entered the house, which had fire blowing from the front, Fire Chief Mark Emert said. While fighting the fire, a search was performed of the house and […]
Read More →CPD announces October Officer of the Month
The Collinsville Police Department recently named Officer Stacy McElroy as the October Officer of the Month. Sgt. Charles Mackin nominated McElroy for his outstanding work arresting multiple suspects on drug charges and being a leader in self-initiated activity. Twice during October, McElroy noticed suspects acting suspiciously and, after investigating, determined they were wanted on outstanding […]
Read More →Public input encouraged on new water plant, rate increase
The Collinsville City Council has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 to discuss the construction of a new water treatment plant and the estimated 38 percent rate increase that will result. The City Council approved a plan to build a new 16,500 square-foot plant water treatment plant at a special meeting […]
Read More →Cougars knock off UTPA 55-49
Rozell Nunn gave Southern Illinois University Edwardsville the lead for good with 2:07 to play and followed with his fourth 3-pointer of the night with 1:25 left as the Cougars edged Texas-Pan American 55-49 Tuesday in men’s basketball at the Vadalabene Center. “I was proud of our guys for finding a way to win tonight,” SIUE […]
Read More →Accused in Caseyville DUI death was released from jail day before crash
The man accused of driving under the influence of drugs and striking and killing a Caseyville pedestrian on Nov. 27 was released from the St. Clair County jail the day before the crash, records show. Shaun Schmierbach, 32, of Belleville was arrested on a warrant Nov. 20 for violating five conditions of his probation from […]
Read More →CARD approves rate increases for Arlington Greens
Most people who visit Arlington Greens next summer will pay slightly more to play, but the majority of Splash City patrons will be charged the same rates as they were in 2013. Arlington Greens has a current operating profit of more than $100,000 this fiscal year. General Manager Mark Marcuzzo told the Collinsville Area Board […]
Read More →Collinsville elementary school boundary changes to be explored, again
The Collinsville Unit 10 school district will once again explore changes to school boundaries in an effort to cut costs and increase instruction time for students. The School Board and district administrators worked with education logistics company Edulog Logistics LLC during the 2012-2013 school year to explore ways to reduce transportation costs. One of the […]
Read More →UCF downs Cougars in tourney finale
Central Florida opened with a 14-3 run to start Sunday’s finale at the UCF Thanksgiving Classic and earned a 68-43 home-court victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. UCF ran its record to 6-1, with four players scoring in double figures. Zykira Lewis paced the Knights off the bench with a game-high 16 points. Starters Briahanna […]
Read More →Late Marion rally too much for Collinsville
Collinsville held a lead for three quarters Saturday against Marion, stretching the lead to 18 at one point in the first half, but found themselves on the wrong end of a 61-60 score when the final buzzer sounded. An important point in the game, Head Coach Darin Lee said, was letting the Wildcats (3-2) back […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks cannot overcome timid start
The Collinsville Lady Kahoks could not overcome a shaky start in the third place game of the Nashville Tournament Saturday, losing to Mascoutah 48-39. After scoring five points in the first quarter of their game against Nashville Friday, Collinsville (2-2) managed only eight against Mascoutah (3-1) Saturday. Head Coach Lori Billy said the team was […]
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