Times-Tribune

12/05/2025

Troy Police say shooting, armed robbery leads to 1 suspect dead, 1 in custody By Editor | December 5, 2025 | 0 By Charles Bolinger Editor • On Dec. 5, at approximately 1:12 a.m., Troy Police officers were approached by a gunshot victim at the Circle K gas station located at 536 Edwardsville Road, ...

11/25/2025

Troy Planning Commission recommends amending solar, data center overlays By Editor | November 23, 2025 | 0 By Charles Bolinger Editor Troy’s Planning Commission met on Nov. 6 and hosted two public hearings to amend city codes prior to its regular monthly meeting in city hall. The first public hear...

11/24/2025

Lady Knights take 2nd place at Columbia Tip Off Classic By Editor | November 24, 2025 | 0 By Ray Popkess Coach Josh Hunt and his group of ballers have gotten off to a swell start this season, capturing victory in their first two games at the 15th annual Columbia Tip Off Classic. The Lady Knights wit...

11/24/2025

One of Triad School’s electric buses loses power, strikes tree, clips pickup truck By Editor | November 23, 2025 | 0 A homeowner in the 500 block of Creekside opened the door to this scene outside of her home on Nov. 10, along with a very apologetic school bus driver. The electric school bus lost ...

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

Congratulations to the 10 Triad football players for earning All-Conference honors! 🏈⚔️

Triad’s Dawson Deatherage earns All-State Honorable Mention By Editor | November 19, 2025 | 0 By Ray Popkess   Now that the IHSA State Final tournaments in football are down to the final four in each class, All-State and All-Conference teams have been released at all levels. There was no shortage...

11/14/2025

Check out our classic car section from this week's issue and how the Troy resident came to acquire this 1935 Plymouth PJ DeLuxe Convertible.

By 1935, Plymouth was one ticket out of Great Economic Depression By Greg Hoskins | November 13, 2025 | 0 This 1935 Plymouth PJ DeLuxe Convertible with rumble seat is a custom build from 2005 by a Belleville man. (Charles Bolinger photo) By Charles Bolinger Editor By the mid-1930s, the Great Economi...

11/11/2025

On this Veteran's Day, we honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our loved ones. Read about Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith and how his legacy lives on through his sacrifice. 🇺🇸🗽

Troy street renamed for senior airman killed in combat in 2010 By Editor | November 11, 2025 | 0 Smith with his mother in 2007 at home. (Courtesy of the Smith Family) By Charles Bolinger Editor If you live in and around Troy, you have probably driven on it at least once lately; in some cases, it mig...

11/08/2025

Silver Creek Elementary introduces new “Turf Zone” By Editor | November 6, 2025 | 0 By Ray Popkess   Associate Superintendent Dr. Rodney Winslow learns how some of the students use their sensory items in the play-kitchen. A new bar is being set for student inclusivity in southern Illinois, and ...

11/05/2025

Triad Cross Country finished their season as a team last Saturday in Mattoon. Freshman Emmy Goins continues to compete as an individual at the State Final at Detweiller Park in Peoria this weekend. 🎽

Competitors at cross country sectional finish strong By Editor | November 4, 2025 | 0 By Ray Popkess   Youthful squads for Triad’s harriers look ahead to next year as the 2025 Cross Country season comes to a close for the Knights. On the boys’ side, Caden Meier and Michael Schram ran as individ...

11/05/2025

Firefighters spent almost five hours putting out Troy structure fire By Editor | November 4, 2025 | 0 Plumes of smoke still rise from the remains of a house at the southeast corner of Wickliffe and Sarah streets in Troy just before 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. The source and cause of the fire remain under inve...

10/24/2025

Triad Boys' Soccer starts their postseason strong against Springfield-Sacred Heart Griffin. Next match is against Highland tomorrow at Triad High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ⚽⚔

Triad hosts soccer Regional Championships By Editor | October 24, 2025 | 0 By Ray Popkess   Boys’ Soccer kicked off their postseason play late last Tuesday night with home-field advantage. The Knights hosted the opening rounds of the IHSA Regional Tournament, inviting the Highland Bulldogs, Civic...