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 […]
Read More →Blue Hens topple Cougars
Delaware used a 24-7 run over the final nine minutes Saturday and collected a 71-42 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s basketball on day one of the UCF Thanksgiving Classic. The Cougars, 1-5, were led in scoring by Allyssa Decker with 11 points. Tierny Austin and CoCo Moore added nine points each while Austin nearly had a double-double with […]
Read More →Kahoks’ fourth quarter comeback falls short
Collinsville could not overcome a third quarter scoring drought or a barrage of Mt. Vernon 3-pointers Friday, losing the championship of the Pyramid Plus Tournament. The Kahoks came out of halftime with a one-point lead, but went cold from the floor and found themselves trailing 52-44 entering the fourth quarter. Collinsville managed only nine points […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks split Friday doubleheader, play for third place Saturday
The Collinsville girls basketball team held big leads late in both of their games Friday, but could manage only one victory. The Lady Kahoks (2-1) struggled in the first half of their 10 a.m. contest against Triad (2-4), scoring only 15 points. Perhaps it was the tryptophan in the Thanksgiving turkey that slowed Collinsville or, […]
Read More →Man charged in Caseyville DUI death
A 32-year-old Belleville man has been charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence of drugs in relation to an accident that killed a Caseyville pedestrian Wednesday. The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Shaun J. Schmierbach, of the 3200 block of Frank Scott Parkway relation to a traffic crash Wednesday at approximately […]
Read More →Collinsville City Council approves new subdivision, TIF for two businesses
Ten acres of wooded land extending from California Avenue, between Alice and Eileen streets, will be the site of Collinsville’s newest subdivision. The City Council gave Chris Geiler, owner of CMG Custom Construction LLC in St. Jacob, preliminary plat approval Monday to move forward with the development. Originally given preliminary plat approval in 2005, the […]
Read More →Caseyville Village Board divided over use of TIF funds
The Caseyville Dairy Queen will soon be getting a major makeover, and getting up to $100,000 in Tax Increment Finance funds from the village to offset the cost. The restaurant at 2411 Old Country Inn Dr., alongside Illinois Route 157, will have extensive interior and exterior work completed. The Village Board unanimously passed the measure […]
Read More →Kahoks cruise to 3-0, play for tourney championship Friday
Nine players scored for Collinsville Wednesday night as they coasted to a 22-point victory over host Herrin in the Pyramid Plus Tournament. The Kahoks have won their three games at the tournament by an average of 25 points. Head Coach Darin Lee expects a more difficult game Friday against Mt. Vernon (3-0). Collinsville and Mt. […]
Read More →Local bank collecting warm clothes for kids
Home Federal Savings & Loan is accepting donations of new or slightly used coats, hats, socks, mittens and scarves for elementary school age children. Blankets are also welcome. The Tree of Warmth campaign ends Dec. 15. Donations will be taken at both branches (100 E. Clay St., Collinsville 2110 North Center Street, Maryville. Items donated will […]
Read More →7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Poplar Street Bridge lane closures week of Dec. 2
The Illinois Department of Transportation has again announced lane closures on the Poplar Street Bridge, weather permitting. The two right lanes of the westbound Poplar Street Bridge (A.K.A, William L. Clay Sr. Bridge, nee Bernard F. Dickmann Bridge) will be closed between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 to Wednesday, Dec. 4. The […]
Read More →Christmas at Willoughby Farm, Dec. 8
Christmas at Willoughby will take place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Willoughby Farm. Visitors can take pictures with Santa Claus and the farm, which is decorated for the holidays. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and treats will be available. Enjoy holiday tunes and ornament making in the barn. Cost is $3 per person. Pay at […]
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