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		<title>Letter from the editor: Metro Independent temporarily ceasing operations</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/31/letter-from-the-editor-metro-independent-temporarily-ceasing-operations/10092/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 22:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Readers The Metro Independent is temporarily halting operations. As many of this digital newspaper&#8217;s wonderful supporters know, the Metro Independent has essentially been a one-man operation since its inception in July 2013. I have been aided by amazing support from the communities the paper serves and many people have kindly provided pictures and content. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>January computer classes at Collinsville Library</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/31/january-computer-classes-at-collinsville-library/10089/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Collinsville Memorial Library Center offers free computer classes every month. The month of January 2015 includes: Tech Q&#38;A- Wednesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, &#38; 28 at 1:30 p.m. Computer Basics 1- Wednesday, January 7 at 5 p.m. Computer Basics 2- Thursday, January 8 at 5 p.m. Microsoft Word Basics- Saturday, January 10 at 3 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Video game tournament at Collinsville Library</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/31/video-game-tournament-at-collinsville-library-2/10086/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog and his SEGA friends are invited to join a video game racing tournament at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. On Thursday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m., join Sonic, Tails and more as they race cars, bikes, and hovercrafts in this fun all-ages racing game for the Wii. The tournament is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Finding your roots at the Collinsville Library</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/31/finding-your-roots-at-the-collinsville-library/10081/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New and experienced genealogists are invited to join the History and Genealogy Club of Collinsville. The club is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy and local history. All are welcome to share findings and resources. Each meeting focuses on a different topic such as immigration or family stories. Meetings are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kahok wrestlers impress coach with solid tournament finish</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/31/kahok-wrestlers-impress-coach-with-solid-tournament-finish/10076/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Collinsville wrestling team placed 10th at the prestigious William Red Schmitt Holiday Wrestling Tournament this week, a finish that pleased Head Coach Tom Blaha. &#8220;After losing seven seniors to graduation and facing a rebuilding year, I am quite happy with this team&#8217;s performance,&#8221; Blaha said. &#8220;To place two places higher and beat Granite City [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lincoln derails Kahoks roll in Schnucks Holiday Classic championship</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/30/lincoln-derails-kahoks-roll-in-schnucks-holiday-classic-championship/10071/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Collinsville, Ill. – The improbable run by the Collinsville Kahoks at Schnucks Holiday Classic ended when Lincoln topped the hosts 47-34. The Kahoks (6-7) got off to a promising start, scoring the game&#8217;s first two buckets, before the Railsplitters (11-2) tacked on five quick points. Collinsville Head Coach Darin Lee called an early timeout and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kahoks top #1 seed Althoff, play Tuesday night in Holiday Classic championship</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/30/kahoks-top-1-seed-althoff-play-tuesday-night-in-holiday-classic-championship/10064/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Collinsville, Ill. – Collinsville handed Althoff its first loss of the season Tuesday afternoon to advance to the championship game of the Schnucks Holiday Classic. The Kahoks (6-6) took control early and lead 15-7 after one quarter. Top-seeded Althoff (11-1) closed out the second quarter on a 19-3 run to take a 30-23 led into [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kahoks win big, move on to semifinals of Schnucks Holiday Classic</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/30/kahoks-win-big-move-on-to-semifinals-of-schnucks-holiday-classic/10058/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Collinsville, Ill. – The Collinsville Kahoks jumped out to a quick 6-0 Monday night and cruised to a 64-29 victory over Granite City in the Schnucks Holiday Classic. The Warriors (4-6) upset fourth seeded Decatur MacAurthur Saturday but were thoroughly dominated by the Kahoks (5-6) from the opening tip. The game started with Emondre Rickman [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Glen Carbon Police solve two home invasion cases, seeking one of three suspects</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/29/glen-carbon-police-solve-two-home-invasion-cases-seeking-one-of-three-suspects/10055/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Glen Carbon Police Department announced today that two recent home invasion cases in the town have been solved and charges filed against three suspects. The first incident occurred in the 4500 block of S. Illinois Route 159 at about 12:07 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15. Two suspects reportedly forced their way into the home, attacked [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kahoks topple Hazelwood East in Schnucks Holiday Classic</title>
		<link>https://metroindependent.com/2014/12/28/kahoks-topple-hazelwood-east-in-schnucks-holiday-classic/10046/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Roger Starkey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Collinsville High School won big Saturday in the opening day of the 31st Collinsville Schnucks Holiday Classic. Behind a strong all-around game by Anfirnee Wilkinson, the Kahoks (4-6) downed Hazelwood East (2-4) by 40 points, beating the St. Louis school 73-43. Wilkinson led all scorers with 17 points on 7-10 shooting from the floor. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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