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 →Brad Pickerel named Collinsville Police Officer of the Month, June 2014
Police Officer Brad Pickerel — he has been selected as the Officer of the Month for June 2014
Read More →Lewis and Clark historic site hosts annual Hummingbird Festival on July 26
***Submitted Content*** HARTFORD, Ill. – If you have questions about attracting hummingbirds to your garden, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26. The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host its fifth Hummingbird Festival, co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Vernon Kleen, […]
Read More →Collinsville Memorial Library to host blood drive Aug. 25
***Submitted content*** Collinsville, IL –The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. On Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the American Red Cross will be at the library in the Community Room. The need for blood is an ongoing and urgent need. Help save a life by […]
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 18-20
The following is a list of yard sales within Collinsville from July 18-20 July 18 424 Short Street 303 N. Morrison 413 Chapel Drive 601 Maple Street 5 Miller Lane 920 Virginia Street July 19 413 Chapel Drive 601 Maple Street 5 Miller Lane 920 Virginia Street 310 S. Aurora 609 Greenwood Place 320 W. […]
Read More →Vacation Bible School at First United Presbyterian Church of Christ, Collinsville
***Submitted content*** Where: 201 E. Church St. Collinsville, Illinois 62234 When: Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24, 6 pm to 8 pm Why: We’ll be learning about God’s love and loving one another. With drama, games, crafts, and snacks, it’s two hours of fun that you don’t want to miss! Bring a Friend: Each […]
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 →Friday trash and recycle collection delayed until July 5 for Collinsville residents
Collinsville residents who have their trash and recycle picked up on Fridays will have a one day delay in service this week. The routes will, instead, run on Saturday, July 5.
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 →First installment of Madison County property taxes due
***Submitted content*** EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler is reminding taxpayers that the first installment of their tax bills is coming due. “With the holiday weekend I want to remind everyone that the first of four installments will be due July 9,” Prenzler said. “I want to make sure it doesn’t slip someone’s […]
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 →Collinsville yard sales June 27-28
The following is a list of yard sales in Collinsville June 27-28. June 27 272 Collinsville Ave. 313 Monticello 715 Carl 1126 Olive 1292 Ridgewood 104 Shadow Crossing 123 Southwood Trace 414 Wadsworth 120 Echo Valley 6 Sugar Lane 898 Portland 515 Hadley Front June 28 1126 Olive 1292 Ridgewood 104 Shadow Crossing […]
Read More →Local student’s earn academic honors at McKendree University
The following students from Collinsville, Maryville or Caseyville were recognized for their academic achievement at McKendree University for the Spring 2014 semester. President’s List, Spring 2014 (4.0 GPA) Collinsville: Megan Doty, senior, English; Lisa Graham, senior, sociology-criminal justice emphasis. Dean’s List, Spring 2014 (3.60 to 3.99 GPA) Caseyville: Gage Christopherson, sophomore, undeclared Maryville: Lauren Bicanic, senior, […]
Read More →16th annual MERBL All-Star game coming June 29
The Metro East Recreational Baseball League will host its 16th annual All-Stare game Sunday, June 29 at Fletcher Field. High school-aged players from Metro East communities will compete in the 5 p.m. game. Admission is two non-perishable items for local food banks. Gates open at 3 p.m.
Read More →Collinsville yard sales June 20-22
The following is a list of yard sales in Collinsville June 20-22 June 20 104 Dana 305 Dana 1126 Olive 305 Rosemary 101 Pine Lake Road 810 Victory 120 Mounds June 21 104 Dana 305 Dana 1126 Olive 305 Rosemary 101 Pine Lake Road 810 Victory 120 Mounds 306 Dana 108 Southwood Trace 114 […]
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 →Collinsville yard sales June 13-15
The following is a list of yard sales in Collinsville June 13-15 June 13 306 Camelot 126 Courtland 1266 Keebler 186 Belmont 15 Brookwood 30 Brookwood 514 Forest Drive 117 Gaylord 405 Junghans 710 Lasalle 711 Osborn 430 S. Clinton 714 St. Louis Road 1121 State 1203 State 321 Vandalia June 14 1133 Carraway […]
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