š± How a delayed roundabout reshapes Troyās 2027 roadwork plans
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In today's newsletter:
- How a delayed roundabout reshapes Troyās 2027 roadwork plans
- See how far the new Triad Middle School has come already
- Which Troy students made Metro-East Lutheranās latest honor roll?
Also on today's calendar: Story Time at the Tri-Township Public Library and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 38.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Construction of Troy's first roundabout now delayed until 2027 (timestribunenews.com) ā Troyās first roundabout at Route 162 and Old Troy Road is now pushed to a 2027 construction window because right-of-way purchases werenāt finished in time for this springās bid letting. City officials also outlined a packed slate of street, sidewalk, trail, water, sewer, and housing projects that will reshape traffic, parking, and neighborhoods across Troy over the next year. 
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ā¢ New Triad Middle School construction photos from early April (timestribunenews.com) ā Construction of the new Triad Middle School along U.S. 40, just east of the current 1959 building serving Troy students, is steadily progressing and targeted for occupancy by October 2027. Recent early-April photos show cranes placing modular walls, a new dedicated parking entrance off U.S. 40, and a reinforced storm shelter designed to withstand extremely high winds. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Metro-East Lutheran High School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2025-2026 (timestribunenews.com) ā Several Troy students earned spots on Metro-East Lutheran High Schoolās third-quarter honor roll, including multiple seniors recognized with high distinction. The full list highlights strong academic performance from Troy and neighboring communities, giving families a chance to celebrate local teensā hard work this school year. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Troy
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Upcoming Events in
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Fernway x Green Temple FERN20 | Troy
Green Temple, 904 Edwardsville Rd, Troy
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Troy Story Time / Tri-Township Library
Troy, IL Calendar Troy, IL 62294
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Story Time at the Tri-Township Public Library
Tri-Township Public Library District , 209 S Main St , Troy
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Donation Day at the Tri-Township Public Library
Tri-Township Public Library District , 209 S Main St , Troy
9:00 am -
Adult Book Club
Tri-Township Public Library District , 209 S Main St , Troy
10:00 am -
Story Time at the Tri-Township Public Library
Tri-Township Public Library District , 209 S Main St , Troy
10:00 am -
Donation Day at the Tri-Township Public Library
Tri-Township Public Library District , 209 S Main St , Troy
9:00 am -
Adult Book Club
Tri-Township Public Library District , 209 S Main St , Troy
6:30 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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š Events Nearby
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Fiction Friday Book Club
Maryville Community Library , 15 Professional Park Dr , Maryville
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Pleasant Ridge Disc Golf Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Maryville, IL Calendar , 1345 Pleasant Ridge Road , Maryville
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Saturday Story time
Maryville Community Library , 15 Professional Park Dr , Maryville
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Museum Open to Visitors
Maryville, IL Calendar , 112 E. Zupan Street , Maryville
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Theyāre home!
Thank you thank you to everyone who shared and helped look for them. They had their own mini āincredible journeyā. After 16 hours, they are glad toā¦ (Nextdoor Troy) - Lost dogs!
Isla and Winston got out around 7:30 from Ruddy Court in Troy, IL Both are chipped and have collars. Isla is a black lab with a pink collar andā¦ (Nextdoor Troy)
- Triad Community Schools Unit District #2 posted a job opening for Kindergarten Teacher in Troy. Apply here.
- Global Medical Response, Inc. posted a job opening for Flight Paramedic in Maryville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.
š Nearby News
Maryville
- Maryville, Chicago Police partner for āStuff the Squad' drive to support Maryville Crisis Nursery (maryvilleacademy.org)
- Maryville IL disc golf course opening at Pleasant Ridge (theintelligencer.com)
- Maryville Fire Department Strengthens Emergency Response Thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety FoundationĀ® Grant (riverbender.com)
Glen Carbon
- Glen Carbon IL water plant project approved by trustees (theintelligencer.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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