Collinsville Extreme announces softball tryouts
***Submitted content*** The Collinsville Extreme Club has announced softball tryout dates and times for the 2014-2015 season. Collinsville Extreme Softball tryouts are held at its training facility, located at 103 Complex Drive, Collinsville, IL. 2014-15 Collinsville Extreme Softball – Youth Softball Development Program – Aug. 7 at 6 p.m – Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. – Aug. 11 6 […]
Read More →Preparing your pets for emergencies makes sense
***Submitted Content*** If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. When preparing your family for disaster, it is important not to overlook the needs of your cherished family pets. While the Madison County Health Department is focused on the health and wellness of county residents, […]
Read More →Voter registration and blood drive at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Collinsville, IL –The Collinsville Memorial Library Center is hosting two community services in late August. On Saturday, Aug. 23 representatives from Madison and St. Clair Counties will be at the library between 10 a.m. and noon to help residents register to vote. Voting is an important responsibility for all citizens; make sure you […]
Read More →Video game tournament and game drive at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Collinsville, IL –Video gamers of all ages are invited to start their engines for a Mario Kart Wii tournament at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center on Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. Mario and his friends are ready to race in Mario Kart Wii. Players will experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary game […]
Read More →The 19th annual Mud Mountain 5K Classic and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, July 26th
***Submitted Content*** Benefiting Edwardsville’s High school and Middle school Cross Country/ Track & Field teams, this year’s race will feature a few new changes. For the first time ever, Mud Mountain will have team divisions. Team divisions will include a Woman’s Division and a Men’s Division. Teams can include four to seven runners, as the […]
Read More →Collinsville yard sales July 11-13
The following is a list of yard sales in Collinsville July 11-13 July 11 579 Carl 422 Chapel 401 S. Clinton 117 Gaylord 1125 Hampstead Court 319 N. Hesperia 100 Kingsbury Court 718 Maple 400 Peila Hill 889 Portland 500 Ridgemont Road 1508 Saratoga 704 Staten July 12 579 Carl 422 Chapel 401 S. Clinton […]
Read More →Collinsville Police sergeant graduates from the Southern Police Institute
***Submitted Content*** On May 9, 2014 Sergeant Charles Mackin graduated from the Southern Police Institute, Administrative Officers course session 131 in Louisville, Ky. The Southern Police Institute is a division of the Department of Justice Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Louisville. It is an advanced education and training institute whose mission is […]
Read More →Jennifer Mann joins Unity Hospice as director of clinical services
***Submitted content*** Collinsville, Ill. – Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis recently announced that Jennifer Mann of St. Charles, Mo., joined the company as director of clinical services (photo available at http://bit.ly/UnityHospiceDCS). Area Administrator Gay Little made the announcement. In her new role, Mann will provide management to Unity Hospice clinical staff as well as […]
Read More →Two from Collinsville awarded $1,000 Anderson Hospital scholarships
Chase Kern and Kaitlyn Korte, of Collinsville, were two of five area students recently awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Anderson Hospital Medical Staff. The scholarship program was created in 2004 by the Medical Staff Executive Committee to promote advanced education in health careers. “We hope these talented students will come back to the area to […]
Read More →Caseyville Independence Day Picnic and Fireworks, July 5
Caseyville will hold its annual Independence Day Picnic and Fireworks display on Saturday, July 5 in Caseyville Park. The picnic opens at 5 p.m. with food, a kid’s area with games and face painter, a military artifacts display and live music by Sweetwater from 5-8 p.m. followed by Larry Raymer. The washer tournament will start earlier, […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: Fairness for Fairmount Park
Fairmount racetrack has been in business since 1925. At one time, the racetrack was one of the largest job creators in the Metro East and sent more tax dollars to Collinsville than most, if not all, businesses in Madison County. Today, the racetrack is a shell of what it was, what it could be, and […]
Read More →Four-person golf scramble coming Aug. 2, hosted by Collinsville Junior Service Club
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Junior Service Club is hosting a four-person golf scramble at Stonebridge Golf Club Aug. 2. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will be prizes in three flights. Mulligans and skins will be available. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Registration deadline is July 19. Sign-up […]
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 →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 […]
Read More →Marleen Suarez: “Prenzler should turn his attention to his own office”
My name is Marleen Suarez. As a candidate for Madison County Treasurer in the November Election, I promise to talk about issues that matter. I am a successful small business owner with more than a decade of professional investment industry experience and a plan for how to make the Treasurer’s Office work better for you. […]
Read More →SWIC Astronomy and Math and Science clubs announce summer topics
***Submitted Content*** The Southwestern Illinois College Astronomy Club, in conjunction with the Math and Science Club, wants to explore the solar system with you this summer! The club continues its series of talks about space and all its wonders at the Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. A viewing session will take place at 8 p.m. […]
Read More →America’s First City: Discovering the secrets of Cahokia Mounds
***Submitted Content*** MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW, and come see this fascinating program coming to SIUE Sunday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. Every Spring, an archaeology team from University of Bologna (Italy) works with a university archaeology professor from Washington University (St. Louis) to uncover the secrets of the West Plaza of Cahokia Mounds. Come join […]
Read More →“Superheroes” Coming to the Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Fans of superheroes are invited to a conversation about their cultural impacts at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. “Superheroes and Patriots: Comic Book Propaganda Unveiled,” to be held on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM, explores how superheroes from Spider-Man to Superman have commented on and, in some cases, even shaped American public […]
Read More →June 14 workshop on Mississippian pottery and display of raptors at Cahokia Mounds
***Submitted Content*** Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site gives visitors an introduction to ancient pottery techniques and an up-close look at majestic birds of prey on Saturday, June 14. Chris Dunn will show participants the coil technique to form pottery and the way Mississippians used clay mixed with burned, crushed mussel shell. The workshop for adults […]
Read More →Free electronics recycling event at Caseyville Public Library
The Caseyville Public Library will hold a free electronics recycling event from 1-4 p.m. May 31. Accepted items include computers, monitors of all types, printers, scanners, laptops and tablets, televisions, still and video cameras, MP3 players, VHS tapes, DVDs and CDs. Batteries of all types will also be accepted, as well as cell phones and […]
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