The adoption journey; why not?
By Sarah Gafford, in recognition of November as National Adoption Month “What made you decide to adopt?” I have been asked this question hundreds of times. My answer is almost always the same, “why not?” The seed of adoption was planted in my heart since…well, since forever. The funny thing is that it was growing […]
Read More →Collinsville Library December computer class schedule announced
Submitted content The Collinsville Memorial Library Center offers free computer classes every month. The classes in December include: Tech Q&A – Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10, and 17 at 1:30 p.m. Computer Basics 1 – Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Computer Basics 2 – Thursday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Internet Basic s- Monday, Dec. 8 at […]
Read More →Collinsville Police on increased patrols until Nov. 30
The Collinsville Police Department announced that it will be increasing patrols until Nov. 30 in an effort to reduce traffic accidents and injuries during the start of the holiday season. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Collinsville Police Department will enforce DUI, seat belt and mobile phone usage violations. The department will adopt […]
Read More →Free holiday movies coming to the Collinsville Library
Submitted content Families are invited to watch free movies at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center this December. On Fridays in December, starting at 3 p.m., get cozy with some hot chocolate, compliments of the library, and enjoy these classics: Dec. 5 – White Christmas (Community Room) and Arthur Christmas (Children’s Floor) Dec. 12 – Miracle on 34th Street (Community Room) […]
Read More →Collinsville man named a Noyce Math Scholar at SIUE
Michael Nichols, of Collinsville, was one of eight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students to be named a Noyce Math Scholar. The SIUE Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, created with two grants totaling $2.2 million from the National Science Foundation, helps to recruit and prepare 60 science and mathematics teacher candidates over five years for work at […]
Read More →State Park boil order lifted
The Boil order that was in effect for the area of State Park served by the Collinsville Water Department was lifted yesterday, Collinsville Director of Water / Wastewater, Dennis Kress. Water to be used for cooking or drinking no longer needs to be boiled for five minutes before using. Ice cubes made Wednesday or Thursday may […]
Read More →Collinsville Unit 10 Teachers of the Month announced
Michelle Rennie is often the first to arrive in the morning at Webster Elementary School, and often the last to leave. Steve Blind is a teacher with a great attitude that helps teachers communicate district wide. Rennie’s dedication earned her the September Collinsville Unit 10 Teacher of the Month award. In her 10th year at […]
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