Police report second false home invasion in Collinsville in three months
Five police organizations rushed to the scene of a reported home invasion at 2 a.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Hampstead Court, in Collinsville. Someone called 911 and reported that a woman was being dragged from her house by men dressed in black, wearing masks. When officers from Collinsville, Maryville, Caseyville, the Madison County […]
Read More →Burglar brought a pad to protect knees, may have gotten too comfortable, is caught
When Darryl K. Schofield, of East St. Louis, traveled to Caseyville on June 11 to rob houses on Covina Court, he brought a backpack full of tools and a mat, to protect his knees, Caseyville Police allege. Police were called to the scene at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, where Schofield, 34, was arrested without incident. The […]
Read More →Collinsville Fire Department honors three at first ever promotion ceremony
City officials joined the Collinsville Fire Department and their families Thursday evening in Fire Station 1 for what is believed to be the first promotion ceremony held by the Collinsville Fire Department. Mayor John Miller, a member of the fire department from 1973 until he retired in 2004, gave the keynote address. His days as […]
Read More →Keeping up with the Kahoks: Michelle Bartsch, professional volleyball, Germany
With a population over 25,000, it stands to reason that some former Collinsville residents will find their way to various corners of the world. Michelle Bartsch has taken an unlikely path, though. A multi-sport star at Collinsville High School, she graduated in 2008 and went from being a Kahok to playing professional volleyball in Germany. […]
Read More →Collinsville yard sales June 13-15
The following is a list of yard sales in Collinsville June 13-15 June 13 306 Camelot 126 Courtland 1266 Keebler 186 Belmont 15 Brookwood 30 Brookwood 514 Forest Drive 117 Gaylord 405 Junghans 710 Lasalle 711 Osborn 430 S. Clinton 714 St. Louis Road 1121 State 1203 State 321 Vandalia June 14 1133 Carraway […]
Read More →Tee it up with online bookings for Arlington Greens and other CARD programs
Booking a tee time at Arlington Greens golf course is now a 24-hour a day, 7-day per week possibility. The Collinsville Area Recreation District, which owns the course, recently implemented a new software service that, among other things, allows golfers to set a tee time with just few clicks of a mouse. The system shows […]
Read More →Blum House Art Show Features Local Artists
***Submitted Content*** Local artists Zeke Genard and Logan Clenney will be showing their work at an upcoming Blum House Art Show. The art show on Saturday, July 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., is sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Library District. Zeke Genard is a 24-year-old resident of Collinsville. He enjoys keeping a fresh eye […]
Read More →SIUE men’s soccer releases 2014 schedule
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer Head Coach Scott Donnelly announced a demanding 2014 schedule that features eight home contests and four matches against teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament a year ago. The Cougars enter the 2014 season after a highly successful spring campaign in which the team finished undefeated and captured the […]
Read More →Collinsville Kmart to close after 25 years
The Kmart in Keebler Crossing will permanently lock its doors in early September. The mega retailer opened in Collinsville in September 1989. A company representative notified the City of Collinsville Monday that the store will not renew its lease because the store is “sales negative” and has been underperforming for some time, Economic Development Director […]
Read More →Fairmont City woman intoxicated when car smashed into Alton building
Christana M. Martinez had a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit when the car she was driving struck the Con-Agra building in Alton on March 9. In addition to a blood alcohol level of .365, Martinez had cocaine metabolites and citalopram (an antidepresent) in her system, according to a statement released […]
Read More →Caseyville Fishing Derby this Saturday
***Submitted Content*** Caseyville’s annual Youth Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 14 in Caseyville Park from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a free event for kids 15 and under, accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Sign in starts at 9 a.m. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing demonstration starts at 9:30 […]
Read More →Putting the “international” in the International Horseradish Festival
Maybe it’s just the appeal of a condiment known for making eyes water and taking the breath away, but Collinsville’s annual festival honoring its signature crop garners attention from horseradish growers, producers and aficionados from around the country and abroad. In its 27 years, it has earned the word “international” in the moniker “the International […]
Read More →Local Girl Scouts show that a little group can make a big difference
A group of four Girl Scouts from Caseyville, Collinsville and Maryville recently collected supplies for Granite City APA, a no-kill animal shelter, before visiting the shelter to learn how to care for pets. The collection and visit was part of the Red Robin project for local Girl Scout Troop #726. The project first teaches the […]
Read More →Annual Glen Carbon Homecoming starts Friday, June 13
The annual Glen Carbon Homecoming is this Friday and Saturday. The event takes place in the Old Town area on Main Street. On Friday, the event runs from 5 p.m. until midnight. From 6-8 p.m., there will be a “world famous” Budweiser Clydesdale, and from 7:30-11:30 p.m. the band Well Hungarians will play. On Saturday, the […]
Read More →Collinsville carnivals get tighter restrictions, Wild Country to replace fire alarm system
When a carnival popped up in the Orchard Shopping center in April, it surprised many in town, including City of Collinsville officials. Mayor John Miller, speaking at the City Council meeting Monday, said arrival of the carnival was a surprise to most everyone in town. “I don’t think anyone knew it was even coming,” Miller […]
Read More →Trivia night to benefit Miner’s Theatre
The Miner’s Institute Foundation is hosting a trivia night on Saturday, June 21, with all proceeds going towards the restoration and reopening of the Miner’s Theatre. The event will be held at Fireman’s Hall, 9510 Collinsville Road, Collinsville. Tables will consist of 8-10 people and the cost is $10 per person. Doors open at 6:30 […]
Read More →Drive is on to get CHS state champion to US Nationals
Collinsville High School track coach Chad Burgess wants to make sure that, when the 2014 USA Track and Field Junior Outdoor Championships take place July 5-6, his star pupil is there to compete. Martinus Mitchell won the Illinois state shot put championship on May 31 and has qualified for the USTA junior championships in Eugene, […]
Read More →The Root Derby at the Horse Radish Festival; quick cars and quick wit
The 2014 Root Derby at the International Horseradish Festival had barely finished and Larry Oaster was already plotting a way to dethrone two-time defending champion Mike Gafford. Oaster may find a way to build a faster car in 2015, but it’s doubtful he will find a way to out-talk Gafford. Most of the contestants in […]
Read More →Collinsville City Council to consider four TIF requests Monday
The Collinsville City Council will consider four Tax Increment Finance requests at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, as well as an ordinance that will open the city to food trucks and additional snow cone stands. The first TIF request is for a business building located at 118 S. Seminary Street that is currently vacant. The owner, Jesse […]
Read More →Auditions For “Annie, The Musical” to be conducted by Curtains Up Theater Company
***Submitted Content*** Curtain’s Up Theater Company will conduct auditions for a stage version of “Annie, The Musical” from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21. The auditions will take place in room 2012 of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Katherine Dunham Hall. No appointment is necessary. Actors and actresses ages 10 and up are sought. There […]
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