CARD approves rate increases for Arlington Greens
Most people who visit Arlington Greens next summer will pay slightly more to play, but the majority of Splash City patrons will be charged the same rates as they were in 2013. Arlington Greens has a current operating profit of more than $100,000 this fiscal year. General Manager Mark Marcuzzo told the Collinsville Area Board […]
Read More →Collinsville elementary school boundary changes to be explored, again
The Collinsville Unit 10 school district will once again explore changes to school boundaries in an effort to cut costs and increase instruction time for students. The School Board and district administrators worked with education logistics company Edulog Logistics LLC during the 2012-2013 school year to explore ways to reduce transportation costs. One of the […]
Read More →Late Marion rally too much for Collinsville
Collinsville held a lead for three quarters Saturday against Marion, stretching the lead to 18 at one point in the first half, but found themselves on the wrong end of a 61-60 score when the final buzzer sounded. An important point in the game, Head Coach Darin Lee said, was letting the Wildcats (3-2) back […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks cannot overcome timid start
The Collinsville Lady Kahoks could not overcome a shaky start in the third place game of the Nashville Tournament Saturday, losing to Mascoutah 48-39. After scoring five points in the first quarter of their game against Nashville Friday, Collinsville (2-2) managed only eight against Mascoutah (3-1) Saturday. Head Coach Lori Billy said the team was […]
Read More →Kahoks’ fourth quarter comeback falls short
Collinsville could not overcome a third quarter scoring drought or a barrage of Mt. Vernon 3-pointers Friday, losing the championship of the Pyramid Plus Tournament. The Kahoks came out of halftime with a one-point lead, but went cold from the floor and found themselves trailing 52-44 entering the fourth quarter. Collinsville managed only nine points […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks split Friday doubleheader, play for third place Saturday
The Collinsville girls basketball team held big leads late in both of their games Friday, but could manage only one victory. The Lady Kahoks (2-1) struggled in the first half of their 10 a.m. contest against Triad (2-4), scoring only 15 points. Perhaps it was the tryptophan in the Thanksgiving turkey that slowed Collinsville or, […]
Read More →Man charged in Caseyville DUI death
A 32-year-old Belleville man has been charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence of drugs in relation to an accident that killed a Caseyville pedestrian Wednesday. The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Shaun J. Schmierbach, of the 3200 block of Frank Scott Parkway relation to a traffic crash Wednesday at approximately […]
Read More →Collinsville City Council approves new subdivision, TIF for two businesses
Ten acres of wooded land extending from California Avenue, between Alice and Eileen streets, will be the site of Collinsville’s newest subdivision. The City Council gave Chris Geiler, owner of CMG Custom Construction LLC in St. Jacob, preliminary plat approval Monday to move forward with the development. Originally given preliminary plat approval in 2005, the […]
Read More →Caseyville Village Board divided over use of TIF funds
The Caseyville Dairy Queen will soon be getting a major makeover, and getting up to $100,000 in Tax Increment Finance funds from the village to offset the cost. The restaurant at 2411 Old Country Inn Dr., alongside Illinois Route 157, will have extensive interior and exterior work completed. The Village Board unanimously passed the measure […]
Read More →Kahoks cruise to 3-0, play for tourney championship Friday
Nine players scored for Collinsville Wednesday night as they coasted to a 22-point victory over host Herrin in the Pyramid Plus Tournament. The Kahoks have won their three games at the tournament by an average of 25 points. Head Coach Darin Lee expects a more difficult game Friday against Mt. Vernon (3-0). Collinsville and Mt. […]
Read More →Local bank collecting warm clothes for kids
Home Federal Savings & Loan is accepting donations of new or slightly used coats, hats, socks, mittens and scarves for elementary school age children. Blankets are also welcome. The Tree of Warmth campaign ends Dec. 15. Donations will be taken at both branches (100 E. Clay St., Collinsville 2110 North Center Street, Maryville. Items donated will […]
Read More →7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Poplar Street Bridge lane closures week of Dec. 2
The Illinois Department of Transportation has again announced lane closures on the Poplar Street Bridge, weather permitting. The two right lanes of the westbound Poplar Street Bridge (A.K.A, William L. Clay Sr. Bridge, nee Bernard F. Dickmann Bridge) will be closed between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 to Wednesday, Dec. 4. The […]
Read More →Christmas at Willoughby Farm, Dec. 8
Christmas at Willoughby will take place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Willoughby Farm. Visitors can take pictures with Santa Claus and the farm, which is decorated for the holidays. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and treats will be available. Enjoy holiday tunes and ornament making in the barn. Cost is $3 per person. Pay at […]
Read More →SIUE jazz station to conduct on-air fund drive Dec. 13-15
Submitted announcement WSIE-FM (88.7) —The Jazz Station, broadcasting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be conducting an on-air fund drive from 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, with scheduled breaks in between. During the weekend, special guests will visit or call the station studio to chat with on-air personalities Dick […]
Read More →SIUE student from Collinsville wins leadership award
Submitted story The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business named Adam Arras, of Collinsville, as the recipient of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Student Organization Leader of the Semester Award. Arras is a senior computer management and information systems (CMIS) major. The scholarship is awarded to student leaders who participate in events, show a willingness to […]
Read More →Shaffer leads CHS past Soldan
Collinsville took an early lead against Soldan Tuesday at the Pyramid Plus Tournament in Herrin and continued to build it, before pulling away in the fourth quarter for an easy 63-45 win. Senior guard Jacob Shaffer nearly outscored the Tigers (0-2) by himself in the opening period. Shaffer scored 10 of his game-high 17 points […]
Read More →Young Lady Kahoks pass first test, down Freeburg
Entering the season, Lady Kahoks Head Coach Lori Billy thought the sophomores would be the key to her team’s success. She was prophetic, at least for the first game. Collinsville’s sophomore class scored 35 of the team’s 49 points in the Kahoks 49-41 victory over Freeburg in the Nashville Tournament. “Our young kids really stepped […]
Read More →School Board approves likely tax increase
Property taxes for Collinsville Unit 10 residents will increase next year, the question is if the cause will be increased property value or an increase in tax levies from governing bodies. The School Board approved a tax levy increase of 4.9902 percent at its Nov. 18 meeting. The Collinsville Township board is set to discuss […]
Read More →CHS teacher is Edward Jones Teacher of the Month
Collinsville High School teacher Chris Glynn was awarded the inaugural Edward Jones Teacher of the Month award Monday. Glynn, a math teacher, was chosen as the November award winner by CHS Principal Eric Flohr and his administrative team. “It was a unanimous choice,” Flohr said. Looking at the students in Glynn’s class after the award […]
Read More →Kahoks win big in basketball opener
Collinsville drained five 3-pointers in the first quarter of their season opener Monday night and cruised to an 82-46 victory over Salem at the Pyramid Plus Tournament in Herrin. The Kahoks came into the season with a big question mark hanging over their inexperienced backcourt, but three of the five double-digit scorers were guards. The […]
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