Local Christian school opens doors to high schoolers
The 2014-2015 school year will be Legacy Christian Academy’s 21st, and its first year as a high school. The school on 2nd Street in Caseyville will have only a freshman class this school year, with another grade level added each of the next three years, Principal Anita Gajewski said. The school that started with four […]
Read More →Suspicious fires break out at house on 157 in Collinsville early Sunday
Four fire departments responded to the scene of a two building blaze shortly after midnight Saturday in Collinsville. The Collinsville Fire Department, which was leaving the scene of a boat fire when they were notified of the fires in the 100 block of Bluff Road in Collinsville, were first on the scene. The Fairview Heights, […]
Read More →Social Security online services presentation at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** The federal Social Security Administration is best known for its retirement services, but it has more to offer and can do so at the touch of your fingertips. Join us on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. to learn more about SSA services, as well as how you can access your personal Social Security […]
Read More →Jeffery Cain joins Cadagin & Cain, P.C.
Jeff Cain has joined the law firm of Cadagin & Cain, P.C., located at 1518 Vandalia in Collinsville. Cain and his wife, the former Rita Roedger, reside in Maryville. He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1979, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. Cain received a bachelor’s degree in business administration […]
Read More →Relay For Life of Collinsville to host golf scramble Aug. 15
***Submitted Content*** On Friday, Aug. 15, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Collinsville will host its first annual golf scramble at Arlington Greens Golf Course. Registration will open at 11 a.m. with an organized shotgun start at 12 p.m. Registration is $75 per golfer and includes both lunch and dinner. The scramble includes […]
Read More →SWIC President named co-chair of regional higher education council
***Submitted Content*** SWIC President Georgia Costello has been named co-chair of the Higher Education Council for the St. Louis Regional Chamber. She will share duties with Webster University President Elizabeth Stroble. “Everyone has a passion in life, and mine is education,” Costello said. “To be extended this opportunity by the Regional Chamber, particularly given the […]
Read More →Collinsville High School students honored for leadership
***Submitted Content*** The Greater Belleville Area National Youth Salute’s annual conference recently rallied at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus. Collinsville High School students who participated include Ruth Faibisoff, Kaitlin Carlson, Olivia Potter, DaVianna Robinson and Matthew Budnicki. A total of 176 students from 16 high schools within the SWIC district were honored for their […]
Read More →Collinsville 2014 fall clean-up dates announced
The city of Collinsville has announced its 2014 fall clean-up dates. Large items will be picked up free of charge, for city of Collinsville residents only, per the following schedule. Regular Trash Pickup Day Fall Clean-up Date Monday Oct. 13 Tuesday Oct. 21 Wednesday Oct. 15 Thursday Oct. 23 Friday Oct. 17 All items should […]
Read More →Collinsville water main break causes brown water, no boil order
The City of Collinsville announced Friday morning that a water main break was discovered on the west end of town. Residents have been advised that water may be brown initially, but they are to run the water until it is clear. No boil order has been issued. Repairs are in progress.
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