Collinsville man barred from attending Unit 10 school activities
A man accused of making suggestive hand and mouth gestures to juvenile females waiting at a school bus stop is now barred from school grounds. The Collinsville School Board voted Monday to bar Jerry Jerome Richardson, of Collinsville, from all Unit 10 schools and all school-sponsored extracurricular activities for one year. Richardson was charged with […]
Read More →Fugitive accused of sexually assaulting Collinsville person captured
A Madison man accused of holding two people at gunpoint in a rural Collinsville home, sexually assaulting one, was captured Monday. Jerry Sutt, 50, was captured in Williamson County, Tennessee, U.S. Marshal Don Slazinik confirmed. The Williamson County Sherriff’s department arrested Sutt at about 4 p.m. in a car reported stolen, Slazinik confirmed. Sutt will […]
Read More →Willoughby Farms to host Fall Farm Day
Hayrides, scavenger hunts , fresh pulled pork sandwiches and a complimentary cake reception will highlight Fall Farm Day at Willoughby Farm Saturday, Oct. 5. The Collinsville Area Recreation District is hosting Fall Farm Day to celebrate 10 years of education and recreation at Willoughby Farm. Admission is free. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., visitors can visit with […]
Read More →Jobs fair comes to the Gateway Center Thursday
At least 63 employers will descend upon the Gateway Center in Collinsville Thursday with jobs to offer. The Madison County Employment & Training Department is hosting the Jobs Plus 2013 Job Fair from 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the Gateway Center. The event will also feature several job seeker workshops. The event and parking are free […]
Read More →Caseyville to host Freaky Five Halloween 5K
The Village of Caseyville is hosting a 5K run, kids fun run and bonfire at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Those who register by Oct. 1 will receive a discount and a free t-shirt. The flat, 5K course begins at the VFW (401 N. Long St.), continues through town and Caseyville Park, and concludes behind […]
Read More →Man convicted of heroin possession in Maryville sentenced
A man convicted of having heroin in his Maryville apartment, with the intention of selling it, was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison, a spokesperson for the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Ronald Lewis, 40, was charged on June 24, 2011 with one count of unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled […]
Read More →Overtime Winner Extends Cougars’ Streak to Seven
Kayla Delgado’s team-leading sixth goal of the season just 1:18 into the second overtime period lifted SIUE women’s soccer to a 2-1 win over Eastern Washington in the first game of the Doublewood Inn Classic. The win extended SIUE’s undefeted streak to seven games. The Cougars improved to 6-1-1 with the victory and will next […]
Read More →Men’s Soccer Falls to DePaul
DePaul scored twice in quick succession during the first half Saturday afternoon, and the SIUE men’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Blue Demons at Wish Field. “We are a bit naive right now as to what it takes to win at this level, as we lack a bit of maturity and personality […]
Read More →Mistakes doom Kahoks, again
Mistakes have been the doom of the Collinsville High School football team all year, as their 21-20 loss to Granite City Friday reminded their fans. Touchdowns called back, penalties in critical situations and an ability to prolifically accumulate penalties have caused the rebuilding Kahoks (1-3 overall, 0-2 Southwestern Conference) to fight an uphill battle all […]
Read More →Westbound Interstate 55/70 closed starting tonight
Anyone planning to travel from the Metro East into St. Louis this weekend will not be able to do so on Interstate 55/70. All westbound lanes of the interstate will be closed from Illinois Route 203 to the interstates 55/70/64 split beginning at 9 p.m. tonight. All lanes are expected to re-open by 5 a.m. Monday, weather permitting. All […]
Read More →Police searching for armed man who sexually assaulted rural Collinsville woman
Police are searching for a Madison man believed to have held two people at gunpoint in a rural Collinsville home, sexually assaulting one. Jerry Sutt,50, is wanted on two counts of unlawful restraint and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault. Authorities believe Sutt entered the home of an acquaintance Wednesday, armed with a handgun, […]
Read More →Kahoks 2013 soccer schedule
Updates have been announced for the 2013 Collinsville High School boys soccer schedule. Tournament dates, game times and opponents have been clarified. Changes are in bold below. Place Time/Result Monday 08/26/13 Alton Marquette Home L 0-1 Wednesday 08/28/13 Belleville Althoff Away Tie 3-3 Tuesday 09/03/13 Belleville West H.S. Home W 4-1 Wednesday 09/04/13 Highland High […]
Read More →Preview: Kahoks football hosts Granite City
Collinsville’s only win last year came at the expense of Granite City, who did not win a game all season. Both teams head into Friday’s contest having already earned a victory, but looking for their first conference win. Each team features two of the top 10 rushers in the Southwestern Conference, making it a solid […]
Read More →“Tidal wave of goals” sinks the Kahoks
The Collinsville High School boys soccer team hung with the 25th ranked team in the country for 58 minutes Wednesday, before Chaminade reeled off three goals in six minutes on their way to a 5-0 victory. Kahoks Head Coach Myles Hensler said fatigue may have been a factor for Collinsville (3-5-1 overall, 1-2 Southwestern Conference), […]
Read More →Late charge falls short, Edwardsville beats Collinsville
Trailing 2-1 with about six minutes remaining in Tuesday’s soccer match between Collinsville and Edwardsville high schools, the Kahoks were able to put together several solid chances on goal, but not get any across the end line. Collinsville (3-4-1 overall, 1-2 Southwestern Conference) beat the Edwardsville (7-2 overall, 4-0) goalkeeper with six minutes to go […]
Read More →SIUE men’s soccer knocks off Omaha
The SIUE men’s soccer team got back to its winning ways Tuesday night, earning a 1-0 victory on the road at Omaha for its fourth win of the season. “This was a quality result on the road in a very difficult environment,” Head Coach Kevin Kalish said following the match. “Our team showed great character and […]
Read More →Italian Fest, a good time for a good cause
Many Collinsville residents think of the Italian Fest as an annual high school class reunion, an opportunity to eat different types of food while listening to a band or an excuse to drink to excess. However, the 30-year-old-festival is also one of the most important two days of fund raising for dozens of charitable organizations. […]
Read More →Late Goal Lifts Cougars over Bears
Senior Erin DiGiovanni tapped home the game-winning goal in the 82nd minute as SIUE women’s soccer ran its unbeaten streak to six games thanks to a 1-0 win over Missouri State Sunday at Korte Stadium. “Missouri State is always a well-organized team, and very well coached,” SIUE Head Coach Derek Burton said. “They’re tough to break down defensively. […]
Read More →Perfect no more, Collinsville hands Triad first defeat
Triad entered their match Saturday with Collinsville a perfect 7-0. The Kahoks had been shut out in their previous two matches by a combined 7-0 score. To anyone watching the match, it would seem the opposite was true. From the time senior forward Alex Lamoreaux’s header bounced off the back of the net nine minutes […]
Read More →Kahoks start strong but lose conference opener
Collinsville High School scored on the first offensive play of the game for Belleville East Friday, but that “2” remained on the scoreboard until there were only eight minutes left in a game the Kahoks lost 24-8. The safety came on the Lancers (2-1 overall, 1-0 Southwestern Conference) first official snap of the game when […]
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