Kahoks overcome sluggish start, take 3rd place at tournament
Collinsville got off to slow start Saturday, scoring only eight points in the first quarter, before cruising to a 47-28 victory over Pittsfield in the final game of the Jerseyville Tournament. The Saukees (6-13) held a 10-8 lead over the Kahoks (8-11) after one quarter, but managed only 18 points the remainder of the game. […]
Read More →Cougars even OVC record with victory over UT Martin
Four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville players scored in double figures, and the Cougars combined to shoot 61.2 percent from the field en route to their first road win of the year, an 87-82 win over the University of Tennessee Martin in Ohio Valley Conference action at Skyhawk Arena. “I am thrilled for our guys that they were […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks nip Mt. Vernon in overtime thriller
Down one with under a minute remaining in the overtime against Mt. Vernon, the Lady Kahoks were forced to foul. The Lady Rams missed the front-end of a one-and-one and Collinsville snagged the rebound, setting up Lexie Thompson to be the late-game star for the second time in less than 18 hours. The Lady Kahoks […]
Read More →CMS thanks Scott Credit Union for donation
Students in the Collinsville Middle School one-to-one learning pilot program gathered in the school’s cafeteria Friday afternoon to thank Scott Credit Union for supporting the program. Scott Credit Union donated $1,000 to purchase protective bags for the students to transport their notebook computers. Jennifer Riebold, community relations representative for Scott Credit Union, said the donation was part […]
Read More →Guards lead Lady Kahoks past Marion
Marion’s zone defense Friday challenged the Collinsville guards to beat them, and the Lady Kahoks obliged, winning 49-38. Collinsville Head Coach Lori Billy said it was a good night for the Collinsville guards. “Our post players were getting doubled and tripled and they would kick it out and our guards were able to knock shots […]
Read More →Delinquent Madison County property taxpayer list released, auction set for Feb. 13
The Madison County Treasurer’s Office has released a list of people and businesses delinquent in paying their property taxes due in 2013. The list is accessible through the following link and on the main page of the Madison County Treasurer’s website (madcotreasurer.org), by clicking on “Delinquent Taxes.” The list is updated daily and is searchable. […]
Read More →Cougar comeback falls short at SEMO
For the second time in as many road games, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s basketball had a second half-comeback fall short, falling at Southeast Missouri State 82-78 in Ohio Valley Conference basketball at the Show Me Center. “I thought our guys put forth a great effort,” SIUE Head Coach Lennox Forrester said. “What I am disappointed in […]
Read More →Eighth day of cancelled school forces Collinsville Unit 10 decision
When Collinsville Unit 10 Superintendent Bob Green decided to cancel school for Thursday, Jan. 23, he knew he would be forced to action. The district’s Official School Calendar had seven emergency days built in for bad weather cancellations, two more than the legally required minimum and two more than many neighboring districts. Those seven days, […]
Read More →Kahoks bowlers notch comeback victory to win Regionals
The Collinsville High School boys bowling team waited until the final three frames of the final game to snag their first lead of the of the Regionals Saturday, Jan. 18. The Kahoks went on to win, beating two Southwestern Conference rivals, and advancing to the Sectionals Saturday at Bel-Air Bowl in Belleville. Granite City surged […]
Read More →Wilkinson’s 20 points not enough, Cahokia edges Kahoks
Anfirnee Wilkinson notched his sixth consecutive double-digit scoring game, and Collinsville knocked down 10 3-pointers for the second straight game, but fell to Cahokia 49-47 Wednesday at the Jerseyville Tournament. Wilkinson scored 20 points and Jacob Shaffer 10, to nearly match the Comanches’ pair of Division I recruits, who scored 31 points. Carleton Rivers led […]
Read More →“Elmo” wanted for mob action
The Fairmont City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a suspect known as “Elmo,” who is wanted for mob action. Geovany Calderon-Osorio, aka “Elmo,” of the 2900 block of N. 62nd Street, Fairmont City, was also arrested by Fairmont City Police on Dec. 29 on suspicion of mob action. Calderon-Osorio and two […]
Read More →Collinsville Unit 10 schools closed Thursday
Collinsville Unit 10 cancelled school for Thursday, citing cold temperatures, predicted windchill and concern for student safety. An overnight low of -1 is predicted for Wednesday night, followed by a high of 10 Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory, with wind chills possibly reaching -20. Winds will be out of […]
Read More →Tearing houses down to build the city up
Collinsville has embarked on an aggressive campaign to demolish abandoned houses, with the goal of having new houses built to replace them.
Read More →SIUE hosts accreditation visit, seeks public comment
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville seeks comments from the public regarding the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, its regional accrediting agency. SIUE will host a site visit beginning Wednesday, March 19, 2014. SIUE has been accredited by the Commission since 1969. The Commission’s team […]
Read More →Donnelly introduced as SIUE Men’s Soccer Head Coach
After being officially announced as Head Coach of the SIUE men’s soccer program last month, Scott Donnelly talks about how he plans to continue the Cougars’ legacy and tradition both on and off the field. Q: What does it mean to be just the fourth head coach in program history? A: It means a great […]
Read More →Drop-in to a class at CARD
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) is offering three drop-in programs this season for those looking for a workout, or just to socialize. The dice are rolling from 1-3pm on Mondays at the CARD Activity Center during Bunco. This fun game of chance includes snacks and prizes. Bunco is $5 per person, per […]
Read More →Collinsville Unit 10 schools cancelled
Collinsville Unit 10 has cancelled school for Tuesday, Jan, 21, the seventh day this school year that district schools have been closed for bad weather. Dangerous winter weather conditions caused the cancellation, a district official said. About an inch of ice and snow fell overnight in the Collinsville area. Temperatures were hovering in the mid-teens […]
Read More →Criticism of Collinsville City Hall follows Martin Luther King Jr. silent walk
A group of about 20 stood in the city parking lot at the corner of Main and Seminary streets in uptown Collinsville Sunday evening watching Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech projected onto the American Flag on the wall of the adjoining building. Most of the crowd left the parking lot and […]
Read More →Shaffer leads Kahoks past Alton Marquette
Senior guard Jacob Shaffer’s primary task Monday against Alton Marquette was to defend the area’s leading scorer. Shaffer not only played a key role in holding Deion Lavender to six points, he led the Kahoks in scoring, rebounds and assists in a 57-52 win. Lavender entered the game averaging 28.2 points on the season. Collinsville’s […]
Read More →Third quarter surge not enough for Lady Kahoks against Carbondale
The Collinsville High School girls basketball team dug a first half hole from which they could not recover, losing 69-58 Monday to Carbondale in the Mid-Winter Basketball Invitational in Carbondale. The Lady Kahoks (4-11) outscored the Lady Terriers (10-6) 35-28 after the intermission, but it was not enough to overcome a 41-23 halftime deficit. Collinsville […]
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