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Agility Equipment Donated to Mutts on Main
Monday, 14 November 2011
Furry visitors to Collinsville’s dog park can also work on balance and agility skills on colorful exercise equipment just added to the park.Mutts on Main, located just west of Herr Funeral Home at 501 West Main, now includes weave poles, an A-frame and a teeter totter thanks to an Eagle Scout...
Read more... | Collins House to be Restored
Friday, 04 November 2011
The Collins House,  located at 621 West Main, was the home to Daniel Dove Collins, the first President of the City of Collinsville. Built by D.D. Collins in 1845, this Greek Revival architectural style home is one of the oldest in Collinsville and the only example of this architectural style in...
Read more... | Thank you for Keeping Uptown Clean
Thursday, 29 September 2011
2011 Fall Cleanup Dates are as follows:(The date of your fall cleanup is based on your regular pickup day.)Monday… October 17Tuesday… October 25Wednesday… October 19Thursday… October 27Friday… October 21All items must be at the curb by 6:00am for pickup, but may not be out more than 48 hours...
Read more... | New Parking Options Uptown
Thursday, 29 September 2011
New Parking Options UptownIf you’ve driven through Uptown lately you’re well aware that construction is almost over! It’s been a challenge, but we made it!As you know, the traffic volumes on existing IL Route 159 through Collinsville had exceeded the amount that can safely and efficiently...
Read more... | Butterfield Jewelers Celebrating 75 Years in Business
Monday, 06 June 2011
June 13 will mark the 75th year in business for Main Street’s Butterfield Jewelers. The store was opened in 1936 by Homer and Lois Butterfield, and is currently owned and operated by second generation Jack Butterfield and his wife, Jean. Children Jill and John also work for the family business,...
Read more... | Adoption Day at the Dog Park a Barking Success
Friday, 27 May 2011
The Animal Rescue and Relief Foundation held “Paws and Play Adoption Day” at the Mutts on Main Dog Park on Sunday May 1st. Despite having to cut the event short due to rain, the group’s efforts were a great success as 9 dogs found new homes that day, 2 more did so in the days after the event,...
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