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Troy project among biggest in county
One of the biggest new economic development projects involving Madison County’s effort to attract such growth, Unitech Precision Gauge, located at 7600 Commercial Drive in Troy, has progressed to the point that employee hiring has begun for the site as reported to the county board grants committee which met earlier this month.
Water levels nearing ‘cusp’ of flood trouble for river towns around St. Louis
High and rising water levels on the region’s major rivers are sparking some complications in waterfront towns from St. Charles to Clarksville, Mo., to Grafton, causing some to cancel or consider postponing planned festivities and prompting some emergency sandbagging. Local officials, however, expressed hope Friday that their communities along...
Missouri Crime Rate: Most Dangerous Cities Revealed
Crime Rates Soar in Missouri: What You Need to Know. Accoridng to SouthWestJournal, Missouri is a state with a lot of good things, but it also has a problem with crime. In fact, Missouri is one of the top 10 most dangerous states in the country. Many of its big cities have high rates of violent and property crimes.
Edwardsville to soon welcome ‘all things pickleball’
What has been deemed as America’s fastest growing sport is headed to Edwardsville, and in a big way. SmashHouse, a premier pickleball tournament facility, is coming to the southeast corner of the new 95-acre Park North commercial development located at the Interstate 55 and IL-143 interchange. Park North is just north of and adjacent to the Plummer Family Park and will include other sports and family attractions as well as new lodging facilities and other ancillary visitor services.
Thousands catch O'Fallon, Illinois, fireworks show ahead of the holiday
O'FALLON, Ill. — The weather is having a big impact on Fourth of July festivities across the area. Some localities are delaying or canceling their celebrations as a precaution. Others are getting in on the action early. Thousands gathered Wednesday night in O’Fallon, Illinois, to catch fireworks ahead of...
New islands near St. Louis may cause issues for boaters, officials say
GRAFTON, Ill. — The Mississippi River's newest islands have popped up near Grafton, Illinois, but their presence could pose dangers to recreational boaters soon, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rising water levels may hide the ephemeral, or temporary, islands between river miles 218 and 222 underwater...
City Of Edwardsville Takes Steps to Provide Parking Spaces, Classroom Opportunities at Richards Woods
EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is taking steps to increase opportunities for the public to explore and learn about its 35-acre urban forest area, Richards Woods, in the same way the Watershed Nature Center serves the community. Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy announced on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that...
Marine Carousel Closed Until Further Notice
MARINE — The Marine Village Board met early on July 3 at 4 pm in recognition of the July 4th holiday. During public comment, Lynn Scherer said the bat house for the lake is ready to be installed on a pole made from an oak tree that died in the Lake Park. John Molitor informed the board that the stop signs and poles need to be replaced at Marion and Nebraska Streets due to being faded. Mayor Kelly Tracy reminds residents that when approaching an intersection with no stop signs, it is a yield in all directions.
Edwardsville Municipal Band Announces Independence Day Concerts
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band invites the community to join in celebrating Independence Day with two special concerts featuring favorites like: The Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful, America’s Finest, and the Stars and Stripes Forever. The first performance will take place on Thursday, July 4, at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park at 8 PM. The festivities will continue with a repeat performance on Saturday, July 6, at the American Legion, commencing at 7:30 PM as part of their Fireworks show.
Collinsville Area Vocational Center to get $25M expansion, facelift
The state of Illinois has appropriated $25 million to Collinsville schools’ governing board for the expansion and renovation of the region’s vocational training center known to most as the CAVC. Initial funding has been released by the state to support the design process. Funding for the CAVC expansion...
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