Troy News

The congregation of First Baptist Church of Maryville was bouncing back at year's end from the tragedy of having its pastor, Fred Winters, shot to death and was looking forward to a possible building program early next year.

Officials agreed Wednesday to hire a Madison County employee who failed to meet residency requirements as an independent contractor instead.

The Troy School Board increased the district tax rate. The district's tax levy for 2009 represents the fourth year of a five-year phase-in of the 45-cent rate increase approved in 2006.

Two fiery auto crashes killed three people in Madison County over the weekend, said Madison County Sheriff Capt.

Three people died in two fiery crashes in the Metro East. Madison County Sheriff Capt.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says $5 million dollars will be spent to enhance the communities in the Metro East.

The president and board of trustees of the Village of Shannon met in regular session on Tuesday December 1, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. at Village Hall to discuss any and all business that might come before them.

An Alton man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted armed robbery in a case that involved a shooting that left the victim paralyzed.

In a year when many consumers cut back, few were holding back Friday. Chris Heintz, of Troy, came out of Best Buy in Edwardsville with a new laptop and a new camera.

One of Madison County's top appointed officials is on administrative leave with pay after he was charged with driving under the influence.

Nov. 12 Thefts A man reported a toaster and watches were stolen in the 300 block of Executive Drive.

In honor of American Education Week, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School will host several events spotlighting and celebrating education this week.

A former top prosecutor is offering his services free of charge to prosecute the accused killer of the Rev.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? inner bicep How long have you had it? 2 months How many tats do you have? 5 How many piercings do you have? 4 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? This tat was a birthday present from my wife.

Some veterans looking for a good career in life after the military are getting their tuition paid for at Washington University.

Monday was an eventful day for Coral Springs High School cornerback Antoine Tharpe .

The Oasis Women's Center's 12 honorees as winners of the Community Partners in Peace Awards 2009 Men Against Violence are, from left, front row, state Rep.

As Bill Wheeler spoke Tuesday afternoon in his living room in the 1500 block of West Madison Street, .22-caliber bullets were embedded in the walls around him.

Lowe's now knows Granite City. The chain's newest home improvement store has just opened at 1333 Schaeffer Road.

Two Collinsville men were charged Friday after deputies investigated two rural Troy residential burglaries that took place in September.