Collinsville School Board votes down fence intended to secure CHS campus
With security more of an issue today than it was when Collinsville High School first opened its doors in 1972, school board members have been grappling with two projects that would offer more security at the campus. At its general meeting in May, the board voted down both plans. One would have added fencing around […]
Read More →State champion is Metro Independent Athlete of the Week
Naming Martinus Mitchell The Metro Independent Athlete of the Week may seem like a broken record, but he just keeps breaking records. This week, he included an Illinois state championship in the shot put to go along with the numerous school records he holds for heaving the 12-pound ball. Mitchell’s winning throw this weekend was 61-feet 3/4-inches, […]
Read More →Despite staff objection, CARD outsources mowing; two staffers likely out
The Superintendent of Parks at the Collinsville Area Recreation District told the elected CARD Commissioners that two full-time staffers do more than just cut grass, even in the summer. Despite his opinion, four of the five Commissioners voted to outsource grass cutting for the district, setting in motion a process that will eliminate two full-time positions […]
Read More →Gaming expansion bill on hold, future of Fairmount Park in limbo
Senate Bill 1739, the gaming expansion bill that had many in the Collinsville area concerned about the future of Fairmount Park, will not be voted on in the spring session. The proposal would have allowed for video gaming at horse racing tracks in Illinois, but there has been no clear consensus on how to include […]
Read More →Collinsville Police looking for Farm Fresh Dairy burglar
The Collinsville Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed the Collinsville Farm Fresh Dairy store on May 15. The man, police said, also robbed the Edwardsville Farm Fresh Milk Store on May 24. Both robberies happened in the afternoon while employees were present, Collinsville Police Detective Chris Warren said. “He […]
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Kahoks’ season ends with 2-1 Regional loss to Belleville East in 11 innings
Sometimes, one can be a big number. It is the number of runs the Collinsville High School baseball team lost by in its first-round Regional game against Belleville East Thursday evening. It is the number of runs the Kahoks scored in the 11-inning 2-1 loss. It is the number of runs they led by from […]
Read More →Keene on Your Finances: How well do you know your financial advisor?
It is fairly typical for financial advisors to be nice people with warm smiles and engaging personalities. It is also not uncommon for them to appear financially successful by living in upscale communities and driving luxury cars. But does it qualify them to give you prudent financial advice and manage your investments? What are their […]
Read More →Collinsville yard sales May 30 – June 1
Collinsville Yard Sales this week are listed below. Friday, May 30 1306 Ridgewood Ct 208 Echo Wood Dr. 217 Emilie 2001 Vandalia 108 Johann 108 Timber Run Ct 502 Rebecca 795 Portland 518 St Louis Road 28 Erika 722 Summit Saturday, May 31 1306 Ridgewood Ct 208 Echo Wood Dr. 217 Emilie 408 Bunker […]
Read More →Brothers who overdosed in Dairy Queen parking lot charged with drug possession
Two men who overdosed on heroin in the Caseyville Dairy Queen parking lot on May 24 have been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. Thomas C. Wangelin, 31, of the 1800 block of North 16th Street in Swansea and his younger brother, Adam Wangelin, 24, of the first block of Tanewood Court in […]
Read More →Festival of Trees is searching for a recipient of fundraising effort
The premier fundraising event in Collinsville for the past 20 years is looking for a recipient of funds to be generated at the 2015 Festival of Trees. The event, held annually at the Gateway Convention Center, has raised more than $500,00 in the past 20 years, including more than $30,000 in 2013. Collinsville Unit 10’s […]
Read More →Caseyville citywide yard sale is Saturday
The Caseyville citywide yard sale is Saturday, May 31. Maps are available now at the FCB Caseyville branch, Caseyville Village Hall, the Caseyville Library, Caytown and CPS Accounts. Yard sales begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The event is sponsered by the Caseyville Chamber of Commerce
Read More →Get ready to toss a root, the International Horseradish Festival returns, June 6-8
People from Collinsville and around the world will be at Woodland Park June 6-8 to put their best root forward at the International Horseradish Festival. The event is returning for its 27th year, with hot air balloon rides, a recipe and a Bloody Mary contest, bounce houses for kids, live bands, it’s own variation of a […]
Read More →Baseball Preview: Kahoks v. Lancers; winner to face West, which shocked O’Fallon
The Collinsville High School baseball team will play Belleville East in the first game of the 2014 Regional Thursday, May 29, at 4 p.m. at Belleville East High School. The Kahoks, who finished the regular season 19-15 overall and 8-6 in the Southwestern Conference, split two games with the Lancers this year. Each team on its own field. Collinsville won […]
Read More →Asbestos removal the next step in converting the old post office to a parking lot
The Collinsville City Council on Tuesday authorized a contract for the removal of asbestos from the building at 130 South Center Street, the former home of the Collinsville post office. Pre-demolition testing of the 50-year-old structure revealed the presence of asbestos, Uptown Coordinator Leah Joyce said. Envirotech Inc. won the bid on the project and […]
Read More →CESF rewards high school seniors with plans to give back
Four Collinsville students were recently awarded $1,000 each in scholarship money to further their post-high school education. Students Graydon Baima, Ryan Brunton, Sabrina Flohr and Corey Kitsch are the most recent group of graduating seniors to receive scholarships from the Collinsville Educational Scholarship Foundation, a group dedicated to supporting the educational experiences of Collinsville youth. […]
Read More →Former Collinsville Christian Academy student alleges sex abuse by former teacher
***Updated to clarify when Jonathan told his family of the sex abuse allegations*** The names of alleged underage victims of sex abuse are not revealed publicly during the legal process, even if a person comes forward long after he or she has turned 18. Jonathan Bocek wants his name used in this story with the […]
Read More →Belleville East ends softball Kahoks’ season
In the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday, a Belleville East player hit a blooper to left field. Caity Brombolich raced in and dove forward for the ball, but it was just out of her reach. The ball bounced behind her and the Kahoks’ season was over. Belleville East (27-6), the top seed in the […]
Read More →Kahoks girls soccer season ends in Sectional loss to Edwardsville
On Tuesday evening, the Collinsville High School girls soccer team had a chance to beat Edwardsville in the postseason for the third consecutive year, and hand the Tigers just their second loss this season. Unfortunately for the Kahoks, Edwardsville (22-1) came away with the 4-0 victory in the first round of the Sectionals. Collinsville Head […]
Read More →Gaming Machines robbed at Collinsville bar
At least one person broke into Teezers overnight night Tuesday and stole money from the gaming machines at the bar. The bar, located at 215 Caseyville Road, Collinsville, closed at about 1 a.m. Monday. When a cleaning person arrived at 5 a.m., she noticed the burglary. Detective Bud Jeremias, of the Collinsville Police Department, said […]
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