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New principal named for ROE #41 Safe School
Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Werden recently announced the hiring of a new principal for the county’s alternative school in Troy known as CEO (Center for Educational Opportunities). The new principal will be Naj Citrowske. Most recently, Citrowske previously worked as an assistant principal for the...
Union duo facing Illinois gun charges
Two Union residents have been extradited to Illinois to face charges of possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a defaced firearm and unlawful use of weapons. Katie Burbank, 19, and Dayton Davis, 18, were arrested July 1 on fugitive warrants out of Madison County, Illinois.
Rick Faccin: A Life of Service and Dedication to Alton
ALTON – Rick Faccin is being remembered on Monday, July 8, 2024, as a man who loved his community and county, and someone others could always count on for his gracious smile and warm personality. Faccin, a highly regarded county auditor, earned significant accolades for his work over his long career.
GCSD9 Hosting Back To School Clinic On July 25 And August 8
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 is partnering with the Madison County Health Department to host Back to School Physical and Vaccine Clinics on Thursday, July 25 and Thursday, August 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the Granite City High School Gymnasium Annex. The clinic will...
Old Herald joins training program
Old Herald Brewery & Distillery in Collinsville is the first business to participate in a new training program being offered for its employees, according to Madison County Director of Employment and Training Tony Fuhrmann. Named after a long-time community newspaper and located at 115 East Clay in downtown Collinsville, Old...
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