New neighborhood watch program forming in Caseyville
***updated to note the law enforcement person giving a presentation*** Fed up with what they think is an increase in drug traffic in town, some Caseyville residents have formed Caseyville on Watch, a neighborhood watch program. The group will have its first formal meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Caseyville Community Center. […]
Read More →Kahoks baseball and softball postponed, track cancelled for Tuesday, March 25
One would probably have to look far and wide to find someone upset that the Collinsville High School baseball, softball and track meets will not be played Tuesday, March 25. A dusting of snow covered much of the Collinsville Unit 10 area Monday evening and overnight. The melting snow and predicted high temperature of 40 […]
Read More →Kahoks keep the big bats out, beat Bethalto
Bethalto – The Collinsville High School softball team has scored in double digits in all three games this season, including Monday’s 14-8 victory at Bethalto Civic Memorial. Kassidy Smith smacked a first-inning home run, scoring Jessica Ledford – who had doubled to lead off the game – to give the Kahoks an early 2-0 lead. […]
Read More →Proceeds from Wednesday Lady Kahoks soccer match to be donated to charity
The Collinsville girls soccer team will play for more than a victory Wednesday when they host Gibault, they will also be taking a kick at cancer. All proceeds, including admissions, from the 6:30 contest will be donated to the American Cancer society. Special activities that evening include raffles, a 50/50 drawing and children walking on […]
Read More →Kahoks’ Tuesday, March 25 baseball game postponed
The Collinsville High School baseball game scheduled for Tuesday against Carbondale at Fletcher Field has been postponed. The game, instead, will be played Thursday, May 22. A combination of predicted bad weather and the Terriers long trip to Collinsville conspired to postpone Tuesday’s game.
Read More →Light snow possible Monday evening and overnight for the Collinsville area
Calls for snow around Kahok country recently have been somewhat like crying wolf, but the forecast for snow late Monday evening and into the overnight hours may have radar backup. A band of snow has started to move across Kansas City and appears to be headed down Interstate 70 towards the Metro East. The National […]
Read More →updated – Caseyville Police seek man wanted for beating woman
***Updated at 4 p.m. Monday, March 24 to indicate that Cline may be hiding in State Park*** Caseyville Police are asking for help locating a man charged with domestic battery and resisting a peace officer. Mark A. Cline, 25, of the 400 block of South 7th Street, Caseyville is accused of battering a woman at […]
Read More →Boil order announced for Wednesday in Collinsville
The City of Collinsville has announced that water will be shut off for some residents at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, and a boil order will be in effect for 24-48 hours. Water service is expected to be restored in about six hours. Green tags, stating the boil order has been lifted, will be placed […]
Read More →Ameren 10 percent down payment offer for past due accounts ends March 31
Ameren Illinois customers with past due balances are have a limited-time opportunity to establish a repayment plan by making a 10 percent down payment rather than 25 percent. Eligible customers have until March 31 to pay 10 percent of their outstanding balance and the remainder in monthly installments. Beginning April 1, customers with outstanding balances […]
Read More →SIUE introduces free math homework hotline for middle school students
***Submitted Content*** Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in collaboration with the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Foundation (ISPEF), launched the “SIUE Homework Hotline” in mid-February. The hotline is available for students in grades 6-8. They can call and receive free help with their math homework Sunday through Thursday from 7-10 p.m. Tutors can be reached at […]
Read More →Kahok baseball 3-0 after first weekend of play
The Collinsville High School baseball team started the season with two comfortable wins, before hanging on for a one-run win in an odd finish to the third game. The weekend started Friday afternoon in Marion with Tanner Houck pitching in front of a gaggle of pro scouts. With a fastball touching the low 90s, Houck, […]
Read More →Blood drive at the Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** On Monday, March 31st from 2:00-6:00 p.m, the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Collinsville Public Library. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: CollinsvilleMPL. Volunteer to donate for this important life-giving service! For more information please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Read More →Seven home runs power CHS softball to big win
The Kahoks softball team hit three consecutive first inning home runs and their first seven batters scored as they sprinted past the Lebanon Greyhounds for a 24-3 victory Saturday. Collinsville (2-0) hit seven home runs at the fence-less field and hammered out 25 hits. Head Coach Cindy Kolda said the team crushed the ball against […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks soccer drops opener
The Collinsville High School girls soccer team played Chatham Glenwood even for the first 50 minutes Saturday, before a pair of Titans’ goals in a one-minute span sent the visitors on their way to a 4-2 victory at Kahok Stadium. The Lady Kahoks (0-1) went into the half tied at 1 with last year’s Class […]
Read More →Kahoks softball drubs Mascoutah for season opening win
The Collinsville High School softball team collected 17 hits and 11 runs Thursday in a win over Mascoutah to kick off their season. Caitlyn Brombolich pitched a complete game, allowing four hits and three walks, while striking out eight. The only run scored against Brombolich was unearned. Jessica Ledford, Sarah Scrum and Kassidy Smith collected […]
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2014 Collinsville High School baseball schedule and results
The 2014 Collinsville High School baseball schedule and results
Read More →Collinsville Middle School volleyball going to State
The Collinsville Middle School volleyball defeated previously undefeated O’Fallon Carriel Wednesday to advance to the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association State Tournament. The Trail Blazers also knocked off Triad in the regional, to qualify for State. The volleyball team’s success comes about one month after the boys basketball team made it to the […]
Read More →Police seek thieves who made off with electronics from Collinsville Wal-Mart
Two people walked into the Wal-Mart in Collinsville Crossing Wednesday night, gathered $1,500 of electronics, walked out, loaded the goods in a small, maroon SUV and fled the scene. Collinsville Police are searching for two suspects in the case. The first, an African-American male, was wearing a blue jean jacket and baseball hat at the […]
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