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Sign up for summer reading program at Collinsville's library
Registration opens June 1 for the Collinsville Public Library summer reading program “Reading is so Delicious.” Over the summer the library will host a variety of free activities for children and adults. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. To sign up or learn more call 6…
May 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Soccer star heads to McKendree
Jordyn Reiniger signs with McKendree University. Reiniger was a First Team All Conference and All-State performer in 2011 and in her career in the Lady Kahok soccer program she scored 21 goals and tallied seven assists.
May 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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A Look Back • Defendants walk in lynching of German immigrant in Collinsville in 1918
American loyalty was at the center of the trial over false and flimsy charges that man was a spy during World War I.
May 27, 2012 | 12:15 am
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Festival looking for entrants for bloody Mary contest
The International Horseradish Festival is seeking submissions for its Bloody Mary Contest, held on Sunday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Participants must be 21 years or older and the recipe must include horseradish and Smirnoff vodka, the contest’s sponsor. Recipes must be submitted by May 30. For official …
May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Have what it takes to be Princess Tomato?
The search is on for contestants for the 2012 Little Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup contest at the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival in Collinsville on July 8. The contest is open to all children ages 3-6, regardless of residency. Entry is $20 and all contestants must register in advance. Fo…
May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery will honor veterans
A ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery in Collinsville will recognize all veterans buried on the grounds on Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the entrance of the cemetery, located behind Webster Elementary School. There are 25 World War II veterans, 34 Wold War One veterans and 9…
May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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school news
- Soccer star heads to McKendree
- A snapshot of the Collinsville High School's graduating class
- Outstanding Kahoks recognized
- PHOTOS: Collinsville High School graduation
- Collinsville Middle School student writes song for school band
- MCT gives free rides to Madison County students
- Collinsville students to be featured on OWN
- Kahoks receive scholarships
- Collinsville teachers top state
- Collinsville school budget becomes a guessing game
Collinsville sports
- SOFTBALL: Big third inning lifts O’Fallon over Belleville East for regional t…
- Collinsville advances to super-sectional with 4-0 victory over host Normal
- Edwardsville advances nine of its 10 entries into Saturday's state finals
- SOCCER PLAYOFF ADVANCE: Collinsville plays Friday, Missouri quarterfinals are…
- McCarthy's OT goal lifts Collinsville past SWC rival Edwardsville
- Last two state champions square off in must-see Class 1A super-sectional
- Late goal lifts Collinsville over O'Fallon for second title in last three sea…
- Sweatt cruises to win in 3,200; Edwardsville nabs second straight team title
- Roundup: Edwardsville ousts state champ Granite City in overtime
- Mathes brothers, Houck lead Collinsville to 10-1 victory over Granite City
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Beth O'Malley
Beth O'Malley, managing editor for the Madison County Suburban Journals, makes sure you can find all your neighborhood news on this page. E-mail her at bomalley@yourjournal.com or call 618-344-0264, ext. 145.
