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The Centralia Industrial Development Commission that was disbanded earlier is coming back. Interim City Manager Forrest Langenfeld feels the commission still definitely has a role. “There’...

Marion County Ag in the Classroom teacher Meggan Hiestand presents a check to Kell Fire Assistant Chief Jason Franke to purchase a new warning sign. Photo by Bruce Kropp. The Kell and Iuka Fire Depart...

The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats look to complete their basketball season with a regional championship tonight in the Class L finals from Centralia Junior High where they get the Host Tigerettes. Salem ...

The Salem track team hosted a meet with Centralia and Mt Vernon at the high school yesterday. Salem won the boys event with 72 points to Mt Vernon's 63 and Centralia 31. Taking first for the Cats were...

After a season for the record books, the KC Blue Angels volleyball team received some Region hardware. On the first team all Region 24 and named player of the year was outside hitter Taylor Powell. Sh...

The Salem 10u Wildcats finished their game with the 618 Express Blue in a 6-6 tie. Driving in runs for Salem were Kai Graham, Owen Tennyson and Rhett Starnes. Bentley Bryan scored twice with Jax Schub...

A 60-year-old Booneville, Mississippi man has been returned to the Marion County Jail on an outstanding warrant charging child abduction of a family member. Dennis Pannell is being held in lieu of a $...

The Marion County Health Department is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Neither are long-term care residents or students. Both cases are considered community spread. There are current...

The Centralia City Grade School Board Tuesday night learned federal COVID-19 relief money will fund summer school, new learning devices, and building improvements. Superintendent Craig Clark says 150 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois House task force will review artifacts in the state Capitol for their depiction of historical figures with racist or other objectionable traits. House Speaker Chri...